Netanyahu vs Khamenei
Benjamin Netanyahu (Prime Minister of Israel) and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Supreme Leader of Iran) represent opposing ends of one of the Middle East’s most enduring geopolitical rivalries.
🇮🇷 Khamenei (Iran)
Supreme religious and political leader with anti-Israel rhetoric.
Sees Israel as an illegitimate “Zionist regime” and vows its eventual collapse.
Supports proxy forces across the region (Lebanon, Syria, Gaza) to challenge Israeli influence.
Frames Israeli actions as part of Western imperialism.
🇮🇱 Netanyahu (Israel)
Hardline stance against Iran, especially its nuclear program.
Long-time critic of Western diplomacy with Tehran (e.g., the Iran Nuclear Deal).
Supports military deterrence and has not ruled out preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Accuses Iran of arming terrorist proxies (e.g., Hezbollah, Hamas).
