Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Discusses Targeting Iranian Supreme Leader
Netanyahu asserts the potential for action against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, claiming it could end conflict rather than escalate tensions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that he does not rule out the possibility of targeting Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Netanyahu stated that such an act 'would not escalate the conflict, but rather end it.' Responding to a direct inquiry regarding the potential for Israel to target Khamenei, Netanyahu remarked, 'We are doing what we must.
We have already targeted their leading nuclear scientists.
We still have work to do in other locations.'
Netanyahu characterized Israeli strikes on Iran as measures aimed at 'protecting humanity' from what he referred to as an Iranian nuclear threat.
He emphasized the gravity of the situation by stating, 'Today, the target is Tel Aviv; tomorrow it could be New York.'
In parallel developments, reports have emerged indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Israeli proposal to assassinate Khamenei.
According to information from two senior American officials, this proposal was brought forward within the last few days, but Trump chose not to endorse the plan.
Netanyahu responded to questions about these reports, saying, 'There are many false reports about conversations that never took place, and I will not get into that.
But I can say that we will do what needs to be done, and I think the United States knows what is good for them.'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has served as Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989, holds a position of significant political and religious authority in the country.
His influence extends beyond all other governmental institutions, including the presidency and parliament, playing a critical role in shaping Iranian foreign policy and the nation's nuclear program.
Netanyahu stated that such an act 'would not escalate the conflict, but rather end it.' Responding to a direct inquiry regarding the potential for Israel to target Khamenei, Netanyahu remarked, 'We are doing what we must.
We have already targeted their leading nuclear scientists.
We still have work to do in other locations.'
Netanyahu characterized Israeli strikes on Iran as measures aimed at 'protecting humanity' from what he referred to as an Iranian nuclear threat.
He emphasized the gravity of the situation by stating, 'Today, the target is Tel Aviv; tomorrow it could be New York.'
In parallel developments, reports have emerged indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump rejected an Israeli proposal to assassinate Khamenei.
According to information from two senior American officials, this proposal was brought forward within the last few days, but Trump chose not to endorse the plan.
Netanyahu responded to questions about these reports, saying, 'There are many false reports about conversations that never took place, and I will not get into that.
But I can say that we will do what needs to be done, and I think the United States knows what is good for them.'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has served as Iran's Supreme Leader since 1989, holds a position of significant political and religious authority in the country.
His influence extends beyond all other governmental institutions, including the presidency and parliament, playing a critical role in shaping Iranian foreign policy and the nation's nuclear program.
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