US Shifts Iran War Objective: Mojtaba Khamenei Breathes Sigh of Relief

• The US has changed its stated objectives in the ongoing 20-day war with Iran, moving away from regime change.
• US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth clarified the 'real objectives' as destroying Iran's missile capabilities, industrial base, and navy, and preventing nuclear weapons acquisition.
• Previously, Trump had repeatedly stated his goal was regime change and installing a Supreme Leader of his choice.
• Mojtaba Khamenei, who became Supreme Leader, has not appeared publicly due to threats from Trump and Netanyahu; experts believe he can now breathe a sigh of relief.
• Despite the US shift, Pete Hegseth noted that US and Israeli objectives differ, implying Netanyahu might still target Mojtaba.