According to a report from The New York Times, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has instructed his close aides to prepare for the possibility of being assassinated by either the United States or Israel. This guidance comes in the context of increasing tensions and threats perceived by Iran, and it reflects Khamenei's desire to ensure the survival of Iran's Islamist regime amidst potential upheavals. The article cites interviews with six Iranian sources, including members of the Revolutionary Guard and former diplomats, to shed light on Khamenei's strategic thinking.