Trump Rejected Israeli Plan to Kill Iran's Khamenei, Pushes for Peace Deal

Trump reportedly rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a US official speaking anonymously. The decision comes as Trump seemingly seeks a peaceful resolution between the two nations.

While Reuters initially broke the story, quoting a senior Trump administration official stating that the US wouldn't target Iranian political leadership until Americans were killed, the exact communication channels used to convey the decision to Israel remain unclear.

Tensions between Israel and Iran have recently escalated, particularly after Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear program sites. This has resulted in reciprocal attacks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the reports during a Fox News interview, dismissing many reported conversations as false. He emphasized Israel's commitment to doing what it deems necessary, suggesting alignment with US interests, but neither confirmed nor denied the assassination plan.

Netanyahu also hinted at regime change in Iran as a potential outcome of Israel's military operations, citing the regime's weakness and lack of popular support.

Meanwhile, Trump issued a warning to Iran on Truth Social, cautioning against any strikes on US targets and threatening potential military action. Despite the escalating conflict, Trump expressed optimism about achieving a peace deal.