One of the most pressing topics in global media is the security scenarios surrounding Iran. According to reports citing a source in The New York Times, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is acting on the logic that "the state system should not stop, even if it's the worst," against the backdrop of potential US or Israeli strikes. That is, if the chain of decision-making is broken or high-ranking officials are lost, who, when, and how will act is predetermined.
According to the source, Homanai demanded the formation of a system of several levels of potential deputies for each major military commander and political leader, and also distributed powers to a narrow circle of trusted persons who could make decisions in case of communication interruptions. Behind this background are quotes from sources from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and high-ranking officials.
There is another important point in the reports: it is emphasized that Ali Larijani has been placed in a central role in the management of state affairs, and that he is also actively involved in actions against the backdrop of protests, nuclear negotiation diplomacy, and regional coordination (Russia, Qatar, and Oman are mentioned as partners). At the same time, it is said that the view that "the possibility of a major conflict is inevitable" has intensified.
Meanwhile, Washington also has no "jokes" on the topic. According to Reuters, national security advisers at the White House discussed the situation after the Geneva talks, stating that the concentration of military forces in the region is being strengthened, and a written proposal from Iran is expected.
In short, the main plot here is as follows: on one side - preparation for a scenario of a possible blow, "let the state system pass the test," on the other - a very harsh background, where diplomacy and pressure run parallel. In the coming days, everything may change rapidly depending on the signals in the negotiations, the convergence of positions, or the divergence of positions altogether. Yes, geopolitics is a "nervous series," but the finale hasn't been written yet.
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