Great-Grandson of Islamic Republic’s Founder Was in Streets as Israel Fired on Tehran
Seyyed Ahmad Khomeini, a descendant of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, told The Times that the legacy of his family name was at stake in the conflict.
Seyyed Ahmad Khomeini, a descendant of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, told The Times that the legacy of his family name was at stake in the conflict.
Israel’s escalated offensive indicates that its aims go beyond dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.
Israel and Iran both have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump.
In a city under attack, residents encounter gas stations that are closing because there is no fuel, and disruptions to internet and phone service.
The path to diplomacy appeared to narrow after officials called off talks that had been set for Sunday between Tehran and Washington on Iran’s nuclear program.
Some Iranian citizens’ early hopes that the conflict would be short-lived were giving way to fear that the violence will not end soon.