The sensational version of Donald Trump's secret departure from Turkey became the reason for new disputes around the security of American leaders and the possible strategy of Iran. The focus was on the question: is there a connection between this story and Ayatollah Khamenei's promise of retribution for US actions?
In the new material, Khayal Muazzin analyzes possible versions of what happened, assesses the risks for the American leadership and analyzes how Tehran can build a long-term strategy to respond to Washington's actions.
Special attention is paid to the concept of "Khamenei's revenge" and how it is perceived in the context of the current confrontation between Iran and the United States. Is this symbolic political rhetoric, an element of psychological pressure, or part of a broader containment strategy?
The role of Turkey, the work of American special services and the possible consequences of this story for relations between Ankara, Washington and Tehran are also considered.
This episode is already capable of turning into one of the most discussed geopolitical plots — but here it is especially important to separate the confirmed facts from the versions and information stuffing.