Trump Blocks Israel’s Plan to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader

President Donald Trump has formally rejected an Israeli proposal to target Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, U.S. officials confirmed today.

According to two anonymous senior White House sources, Israeli officials presented a “credible opportunity” in recent days to eliminate Khamenei. The Trump administration firmly declined, citing concerns that such an action would dramatically escalate tensions and destabilize the Middle East.

Why Trump Said No

One official reportedly asked, “Have the Iranians killed an American yet? No. Until they do, we’re not even talking about going after the political leadership”. U.S. leaders emphasized that the move was intended to avoid unleashing a broader war beyond the existing conflict over Iran’s nuclear program.

Israel’s Response

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu neither confirmed nor denied the claim. He told Fox News, “We’ll do what we need to do,” but did not directly address reports of the veto. Israel’s ambassador to Washington stated that any individual threatening Israel—nuclear ambitions included—is a legitimate “target,” though he didn’t explicitly single out Khamenei.

Rising Regional Tensions

The announcement comes amid escalating hostilities: Israel has launched airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear sites and military leadership. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory. The U.S. has remained mostly uninvolved militarily but issued a stern warning: “If we are attacked… the full strength of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

Trump also suggested that a diplomatic resolution might emerge soon, stating, “Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal” .

What It Means

• Strategic Restraint: Trump’s veto signals a deliberate decision to prevent a single strike from triggering a major regional war.

• Nuclear Negotiations in Limbo: Talks between Iran and the U.S. were already canceled; this incident further complicates diplomatic efforts.

• G7 Summit Pressure: As leaders meet this week in Canada, the Israel–Iran conflict is expected to be a key focus—particularly in efforts to calm the situation.