Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has claimed that Israel’s appeal for U.S. assistance is evidence of its declining strength and incapacity. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Khamenei said, “The way American allies are getting involved and making public statements reveals just how fragile and powerless the Zionist regime has become.” His remarks came shortly after Israel’s Defense Minister stated that eliminating Iran’s Supreme Leader was a primary objective.