Topic: Supreme Leader

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Joe Kent, a former National Counterterrorism Center official, describes the internal surprise within the administration when Donald Trump launched a decapitation strike against Iran's Supreme Leader. Kent notes that the decision-making circle was unusually small, bypassing traditional National Security Council debates. He expresses concern that members of Congress and the Cabinet may be more loyal to Israeli interests than to the American president's agenda.

Donald Trump stated in recent press conferences that he is not looking for a long-term war but insists Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. He noted that the time for negotiation has passed, referencing a "60-day" window that has expired. Trump described himself as previously being "the hunted" by investigators, but now he has become "the hunter" in the geopolitical arena.