US EditionTrump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader: Report
- In June 2025, President Donald Trump declined an Israeli proposal to eliminate Iran’s top religious and political figure after receiving a detailed briefing from U.S. officials.
- The veto followed Israel's June 13 airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and concerns from the Trump administration about escalating the conflict.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged tensions but avoided confirming the veto, while Trump issued a stern warning against Iranian retaliation on U.S. targets.
- Trump warned that any attack against the U.S. would be met with an unprecedented and overwhelming military response from the American armed forces, emphasizing strong deterrence.
- Trump departed for the Group of Seven summit in Canada where the Middle East crisis was expected to dominate discussions, as he urged a peaceful resolution between Israel and Iran.
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Trump Rejected Israel's Plan to Kill Iran Supreme Leader: Source
As Israel and Iran exchange strikes for a fourth day, there are growing suggestions President Donald Trump knew more about Israel’s initial plans of attack than the White House is letting on, with a U.S. official confirming the president rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
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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. Trump Blocks Israel’s Plan to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader 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 d…
Trump Vetoed Israeli Plan to Kill Khamenei, Sources Say
President Trump rejected a plan presented by Israel to the US to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a US official familiar with the matter. The Israelis informed the Trump administration in recent days that they had developed a credible plan to kill Khamenei. After being briefed...
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