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Reports Surface of Iran’s Khamenei Falling Ill Amid Israeli Strikes

Israel's successful airstrike inside Iran comes at an interesting time as reports surface about Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's serious illness.

In a formidable escalation of tensions, Israel executed a critical and expansive airstrike operation inside Iran, the largest of its kind to date, aiming to severely disrupt Iranian military capabilities. This meticulously planned airstrike, known as “Days of Repentance,” involved Israeli air force jets striking 20 targets across Iran, a tactical masterpiece illustrating Israel‘s military and technological prowess. It starkly contrasts with Iran’s feeble attacks on Israeli soil, mostly intercepted without incident.

The operation’s success is undeniable, with all aircraft returning unscathed after neutralizing Iran’s air defenses and striking missile and drone bases, and weapons production sites without civilian interference. Such precision ensures that the daily life in Tehran resumed promptly post-attack, highlighting Israel’s strategic restraint. Israel stands in stark contrast to Iran and its terrorist proxies; it goes to great lengths to avoid civilian casualties.

Israel’s message is clear: its reach and military superiority are unmatchable, designed to ensure its national security without unnecessary provocation. The operation’s finesse was not about humiliating Iran but about neutralizing an imminent threat, demonstrating a high level of strategic and ethical consideration in warfare. The timing of Israel’s strike is particularly poignant as reports surface about Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei‘s serious illness, which could destabilize the regime’s future plans and responses.

Now is the time for Israel to intensify its defense against Iran, exploiting the current weaknesses in Iranian leadership to neutralize the threat once and for all. There’s no room for the “proportionate responses” that Biden and his administration push. Israel must press on with its campaign to debilitate Iran and its terrorist proxies. We must remember: hostages remain captive, and terrorists still thirst for Jewish blood. The battle is far from finished, and Israel must persist relentlessly.

Robert Chernin

Robert Chernin

Robert B. Chernin has brought his years of political consulting and commentary back to radio. As a longtime entrepreneur, business leader, fundraiser and political confidant, Robert has a unique perspective with insights not heard anyway else. Robert has consulted on federal and statewide campaigns at the gubernatorial, congressional, senatorial, and presidential level. He served in leadership roles in the presidential campaigns of President George W. Bush as well as McCain for President. He led Florida’s Victory 2004’s national Jewish outreach operations as Executive Director. In addition, he served on the President’s Committee of the Republican Jewish Coalition. Robert co-founded and served as president of the Electoral Science Institute, a non-profit organization that utilizes behavioral science to increase voter participation and awareness. Robert can be heard on multiple radio stations and viewed on the “Of the People” podcast where you get your podcasts.