By Emeka Blast 
Allegation: Trump Rejected Proposal to Assassinate Iran’s Khamenei
Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during recent escalations between Israel and Iran. According to Reuters and Axios, Israeli officials claimed they had a viable opportunity to eliminate Khamenei but were instructed by Trump to refrain from such action. One U.S. official noted that Trump questioned, “Have the Iranians killed an American yet?” suggesting that the absence of American casualties influenced his decision to avoid targeting Iran’s political leadership .
This development comes amid heightened tensions following Israel’s preemptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and the deaths of at least 406 individuals in Iran, including 14 nuclear scientists and top intelligence officials. Iran has retaliated with missile attacks on Israeli cities, resulting in at least 14 Israeli deaths and hundreds of injuries .
Despite the ongoing conflict, Trump has expressed hope for a diplomatic resolution, emphasizing the need to avoid further escalation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to confirm the assassination plan, stating that many reports are false and refraining from discussing specific conversations .
