Iran 'Fears' for Khamenei's Life as U.S. Mobilises Air, Sea Power Around Iran
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Published: Feb 09, 2026, 22:21 IST | Updated: Feb 09, 2026, 22:21 IST
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei skipped a key annual meeting with Air Force commanders for the first time in 37 years. This comes amid heightened tensions with U.S which has mobilised air and sea power around Iran. However, most U.S. West Asian bases are within striking distance of Iran's ballistic missiles.
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