Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. According to a U.S. official familiar with the matter, Israeli officials had informed Washington they had developed a credible Khamenei assassination plot, but Trump rejected the proposal, fearing it would ignite a wider regional war.
Washington Pushes Back
The Trump administration, already navigating a tense situation between Iran and Israel, viewed the proposed strike as a dangerous escalation. Officials believed that targeting Khamenei would destabilize the region further and risk dragging the U.S. into a broader conflict.
A U.S. official, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the matter, confirmed that after briefing Trump, the White House made it clear that it opposed Israel moving forward with the plan.
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Netanyahu Stays Vague
When asked about the plan, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not directly confirm its existence. “We’ll do what we need to do,” he said, suggesting Israel would act independently if necessary. Later, his spokesperson Omer Dostri dismissed the assassination reports as “fake.”
Netanyahu also hinted that regime change in Iran was possible, calling the current leadership “very weak” and vulnerable amid the ongoing conflict.
Trump Issues Stern Warning to Iran
Amid escalating tensions, Trump warned Iran against targeting U.S. assets. On social media, he stated that any attack on the U.S. would be met with unprecedented military force. At the same time, he emphasized that the U.S. was not involved in recent Israeli strikes on Iran.
Despite the rising hostilities, Trump later suggested that both nations could reach a deal soon. “Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal,” he posted.
Diplomacy on the Agenda
Before departing for the G7 summit in Canada, Trump told reporters he hoped for a peaceful resolution. He noted his past success in de-escalating conflicts and expressed optimism about resolving the Israel-Iran standoff diplomatically.
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