Trump Blocks Israeli Plan to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader as Netanyahu Defends Strike Strategy

In a stunning revelation Trump Blocks Israeli Plan to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader as Netanyahu Defends Strike Strategy. This assassinationcould alter the trajectory of the Middle East crisis, while U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly blocked an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

This decision comes as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its fourth day, marked by heavy missile exchanges, mass civilian casualties, and fears of regional war. According to multiple sources including Reuters, CBS News, and CNN, three senior U.S. officials confirmed that Israel had presented a clear opportunity to eliminate Khamenei. However, Trump refused to greenlight the mission, saying, “Not a good idea,” and expressed concern over sparking a larger regional confrontation.

Trump Blocks Israeli Plan to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader as Netanyahu Defends Strike Strategy

Netanyahu: “Killing Khamenei Would End, Not Escalate the Conflict”

In a high-profile interview with ABC News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the controversial strategy, arguing that targeting Iran’s top leader would bring the conflict to an end rather than fan its flames.

“It’s not going to escalate the conflict, it’s going to end the conflict,” Netanyahu declared, branding Ayatollah Khamenei a “modern Hitler” and asserting that Iran’s leadership is the root cause of regional instability.

Netanyahu’s rhetoric has grown more intense in recent days, portraying Israel’s actions as a defensive necessity in the face of an existential Iranian threat.

Trump’s Calculated Restraint: “We’re Not Involved Yet”

While Israel charges ahead with military operations, President Trump continues to walk a delicate line between support for Israel and avoiding deeper U.S. entanglement.

On his social platform, Truth Social, Trump urged both sides to “make a deal” and said he could mediate peace just as he did with India and Pakistan earlier this year.

A senior U.S. official emphasized that the U.S. was not involved in Israel’s strikes, though support could change depending on the trajectory of events.

“If we are attacked by Iran in any form, the full strength of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on them like never before,” Trump warned.

Khamenei Moved to Bunker as IRGC Takes Command

As Israeli strikes intensified, Iranian leadership responded swiftly. Ayatollah Khamenei and his family were reportedly moved to a secure underground bunker.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken over his personal security and continues to coordinate Iran’s counterattacks.

Despite relocation, Iranian state media reports that Khamenei remains in control and is issuing direct military orders, signaling Iran’s readiness for prolonged warfare.

Operation Rising Lion: Israel Claims “Full Aerial Superiority” Over Tehran

Israel has launched an aggressive military campaign Operation Rising Lion targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, missile sites, and command centers.

According to Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin, Israel has achieved “full aerial superiority over Tehran.”

The operation has so far destroyed over 120 missile launchers, two Iranian F-14 fighter jets, and 10 Quds Force command hubs.

Defrin noted that a recent strike on Iran’s state TV headquarters in Tehran was aimed at disrupting both media propaganda and military coordination.

Netanyahu: “This Regime Could Collapse”

Netanyahu suggested that although regime change is not an official Israeli objective, the current Iranian government might collapse under the weight of Operation Rising Lion.

“The regime is very weak,” Netanyahu claimed. “We’ve taken out critical infrastructure. I wouldn’t be surprised if it collapses.”

He reiterated that Israel is in constant communication with President Trump, while maintaining the right to act independently. “We will do what we need to do,” he stated firmly.

Iran Retaliates with Largest Missile Barrage Yet

In response, Iran launched its most extensive missile attack to date, firing over 100 missiles at Israeli cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Petah Tikva. The strikes killed at least eight Israelis and injured dozens more.

One missile reportedly landed near the U.S. consulate in Tel Aviv, though no American casualties were reported. Iran’s government has promised even larger retaliatory strikes in the coming days, escalating fears that the conflict could spill beyond Israel and Iran.

U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse Amid Airstrikes

The ongoing violence has derailed a planned round of U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations brokered by Oman. Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi confirmed the cancellation, blaming Israel’s aggressive actions for making diplomacy impossible.

Iran has reportedly told mediators in Qatar and Oman that it will not return to the negotiating table until Israeli strikes cease an unlikely prospect given Netanyahu’s hardline stance.

Netanyahu to U.S.: “Today It’s Tel Aviv, Tomorrow It’s New York”

In an effort to rally American public opinion, Netanyahu framed Iran as a global threat. “Americans should be concerned. Today it’s Tel Aviv, tomorrow it’s New York,” he warned during his ABC interview.

He accused Iran of funding terrorism, destabilizing Arab neighbors, and pursuing nuclear weapons that could reach Europe or the U.S. “We cannot let this continue,” he said. “This is not just Israel’s war—it’s a war for civilization.”

Trump’s Balancing Act: Isolationism vs. Strategic Alliance

Trump’s veto of the Khamenei assassination plan highlights a deeper strategic tension between his America First doctrine and unwavering U.S. support for Israel.

Republican hawks like Senator Lindsey Graham have called on Trump to bolster military support. “Going all in for Israel shows that America is back as a reliable ally,” Graham posted on X.

Trump, however, continues to resist calls for intervention, reiterating his belief that “a deal is still possible.”

Conclusion: A Defining Moment in Middle East History

As Operation Rising Lion unfolds and missile barrages continue on both sides, the Israel-Iran conflict teeters on the edge of a regional war. Trump’s decision to block the assassination of Khamenei may have delayed a dangerous escalation, but Netanyahu’s bold rhetoric and Iran’s fierce retaliation suggest that peace is far from reach. With diplomacy stalled and casualties mounting, the world watches as history is written in real time missile by missile, decision by decision.

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