Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.
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""there are many signs that the Supreme leader is no longer"."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"the passing of the steadfast mountain of the Islamic guardianship who drank the sweet pure draught of martyrdom."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
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The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.
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