Iran: The Latest Iran bombs entire Middle East after Ayatollah Khamenei assassinated by Israel and US
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Mar 2, 2026 
David Blair, The Telegraph’s chief foreign analyst, explains Khamenei’s role and Iran’s institutional strength. Danny Citrinowicz, a former Israeli intelligence official, breaks down Iran’s strategy and military dynamics. They discuss the widening regional war, UK base access, divergent US-Israeli aims, regime resilience, and why an air campaign may not achieve regime change.
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Israeli Analyst Describes Constant Missile Sirens
- Danny Citrinowicz describes living under near-constant missile alarms since the war began three days ago.
- He reports strikes every 1–2 hours with active defence intercepting many but not all threats.
Decapitation May Not Deliver Strategic Victory
- Danny warns decapitation yields operational success but uncertain strategic victory; attrition and economic costs may follow.
- He doubts air campaign alone can produce regime change and fears prolonged regional war.
War Came After Failed Negotiations And Contingency Planning
- Danny outlines parallel tracks: nuclear negotiations while Israelis prepared contingency strikes, and Trump chose war when talks stalled.
- He suggests intelligence triggered timing, and Netanyahu pushed to seize a unique moment with the US.