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Trump Rejects Israeli Plan to Kill Iranian Supreme Leader, US Officials Say

On June 15, 2025, President Donald Trump declined an Israeli proposal to assassinate Iran’s top religious leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.
The rejection followed Israeli concerns over Iran's advancing nuclear program and U.S. briefings indicating Iran's uranium enrichment had neared weapon-level thresholds.
Trump sought negotiation over military action, giving tacit approval to Israel's strikes but opposing targeting Khamenei, and pushed for a peace deal between Iran and Israel amid escalating tit-for-tat attacks.
Trump warned Iran of unprecedented military retaliation if attacked, stating there was “nothing to do with the attack on Iran” by the U.S. and emphasizing protection of American forces.
The conflict led to casualties on both sides and ongoing hostilities, with Trump departing for the Group of Seven summit as diplomatic efforts faced uncertainty.

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