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Khamenei says Israel war meant to 'overthrow system' in Iran

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a meeting with the head of the judiciary and other officials in Tehran on July 16, 2025. [AFP]

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Wednesday that Israel's attacks during last month's 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic republic's system and spark unrest to topple it.

"The calculation and plan of the aggressors was to weaken the system by targeting certain figures and sensitive centres in Iran," said Khamenei during a meeting with judiciary officials.

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