The US did not attack Khamenei and does not seek a change of power in Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States did not strike Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei and are not aimed at changing the government in the country.
What Rubio said.
According to the head of US diplomacy, Washington did not conduct operations aimed personally at the Iranian leadership.
He also stressed that the US does not aim to overthrow the political system of the Islamic Republic.
A signal of de-escalation
Rubio's statement came against the backdrop of a sharp escalation between Iran, the United States and Israel. Analysts see such wording as an attempt to reduce the level of escalation and outline the limits of US military action.
At the same time, Washington emphasises its readiness to respond to threats to its forces and allies in the region.
Context.
In recent days, the information space has been filled with reports of mutual attacks and possible targets of the parties. Against this backdrop, official US statements are aimed at clarifying Washington's position on the further development of the conflict.
Experts say that the White House's rhetoric could play a key role in deterring further escalation in the Middle East.
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