Stephen Chow

The US media has revealed details of Khamenei's death. The United States informed Iran that negotiations would continue, noting that there had been productive discussions with Iranian representatives at the table. Iran also signaled its willingness to abandon uranium enrichment. At the time, Iranian officials believed the negotiations were progressing smoothly, and Khamenei emerged from the bunker to meet with them in his office. But that's a trap. Shortly thereafter, the target was quickly located through intelligence, and a missile strike was launched—reaching its destination within minutes. For years, I have maintained that Iran’s fundamental problem lies in its persistent hope of reaching a compromise with the U.S. through negotiation. Yet, the U.S./Israel has consistently exploited this mentality, steadily eroding Iran’s core interests—till today. Obviously, Khamenei was the person who believed this and bears the greatest responsibility for this stupid policy, and in the end, he died in what he believed. The United States/Israel set a death trap for him based on his desire for a successful negotiation. The right approach is to follow the example of the Houthis in Yemen or the Chinese during the Korean War—no matter how difficult the circumstances, stand firm and fight the enemy. Only when the enemy is frightened, anxious, or in despair is it the right time to negotiate. Khamenei's reluctance to fight and eagerness to talk ultimately lead to his own destiny today.