Regarding the assassination of Ali Akbar Velayati, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran has a strong political structure," and "the existence or absence of an individual has no impact on this structure."
Comment: Velayati was one of the few pragmatic and communicative figures within Iran. His death directly narrowed Iran's diplomatic space, allowing hardliners to take full control. The Iranian foreign minister is clearly telling the US and Israel: it's a foolish dream to undermine Iran through targeted killings; Iran's decision-making system and resistance will not be shaken by the gain or loss of an individual.
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