## Tehran Alleges Israel and US Targeted Khamenei to Destabilize Iran
An Iranian minister claimed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has faced threats, ranging from assassination attempts to hostile attacks. The minister did not specify if the recent discussions directly referred to a particular incident.
> "The supreme leader has sometimes been threatened with assassination attempts, sometimes with hostile attacks," the minister stated.
Tehran further accused Israel and the United States of orchestrating plots aimed at destabilizing the Iranian government by targeting Khamenei. These allegations reflect ongoing tensions between Iran and these countries, amid a complex geopolitical rivalry.
Despite the seriousness of these accusations, the details about the timing, methods, or evidence of such plots were not disclosed publicly by Iranian officials.
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This summary reflects Tehran's continued assertion of external threats, particularly by Israel and the US, aiming to undermine Iran's leadership stability.
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The Times of Israel — 2025-11-23