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Michael Goodwin: The death of Ayatollah Khamenei instantly makes the world a better place

In early January, President Trump warned Iran’s Islamist government that if it killed peaceful civilians protesting the economy’s collapse, “the United States of America will come to their rescue.” 

In a post on Truth Social, he declared, “We are locked and loaded and ready to go.” 

Days later, when it became clear authorities and their henchmen were slaughtering thousands of unarmed protestors, Trump delivered another warning– — and a promise. 

After urging “Iranian Patriots” to keep protesting and “save the names of the killers and abusers, he said, “They will pay a big price” and added ominously: 

“Help is on its way.” 

That help arrived Saturday in the form of the massive, joint American-Israeli attack that smashed Iran’s military capabilities and decapitated its merciless leadership. 

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The death of Ayatollah Khamenei instantly makes Iran and the entire Middle East a better, safer place. 

Given recent events and numerous White House hints, only the timing and the incredibly broad scope of the military operation were a surprise.

The president had made it abundantly clear to anyone who cared to listen that the status quo was unacceptable and that he was prepared to act with overwhelming force. 

Either Iranian leaders would change their demonic ways, or the US and Israel would do it for them. 

Promises made, promises kept. 

Holding near absolute power for almost 50 years since the Islamist revolution toppled the Shah, the cult-like regime’s repression at home and use of murderous proxy groups abroad were anachronisms in a region that was modernizing its cultures and economies. 

The Abraham Accords, fashioned during Trump’s first term, reflected........

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