Trump Vetoes Israel’s Plan to Assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Donald Trump reportedly vetoed an Israeli plan aimed at assassinating Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to two American officials speaking to Reuters on June 15, 2025. One source commented on Trump’s decision to block the Israeli operational planning: “Have the Iranians killed any Americans yet? No. Until they do, we won’t even discuss attacking their political leadership.” It is worth noting that Ali Khamenei serves as the head of Iran’s armed forces and controls the Revolutionary Guards. He also has the final say in all significant political decisions in the country. During an interview with Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was asked about the matter but responded by stating, “There are so many false reports about talks that never happened, and I will not elaborate on this.” He added, “But I can tell you that we do what needs to be done, and we will continue doing what needs to be done. And I believe the United States knows what is good for the United States.” Netanyahu further emphasized that Israeli attacks would cease only when Iran’s nuclear capabilities were dismantled.