Why The Ayatollah Couldn't Back Down | John Lee
March 3, 2026
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as posted by the channelJohn Lee's 2025 analysis of Iran's military and economic stability predicted the death of Ali Khamenei during the US Military's Operation Epic Fury. Watch as Lee explains why the Supreme Leader’s refusal to back down made his eventual downfall and discusses the likely future of Iran.
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Dr John Lee is a Professor and Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute. He is also a senior fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre and Adjunct Professor at the University of Sydney. John’s articles have been published in leading policy and academic journals in the United States, Asia, and Australia.
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