For our top story, a dramatic revelation involving high-level U.S. and Israeli discussions has just come to light. Two senior American officials have told Reuters that former President Donald Trump blocked an Israeli proposal to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
This plan, which surfaced in the wake of Israel’s recent military campaign known as Operation Rising Lion, was reportedly vetoed by Trump due to fears of further escalating tensions in the region.
The Israeli government allegedly informed Washington that it had a rare window to eliminate Iran’s top leader — a move they believed could cripple Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. But according to U.S. sources, President Trump refused to give the green light.
One senior U.S. administration official stated, quote, “Have the Iranians killed an American yet? No. Until they do, we’re not even talking about going after political leadership.”
These discussions reportedly took place amidst constant back-and-forth between Trump’s inner circle and Israeli leadership following Israel’s unprecedented military actions.
When pressed about the story during a Fox News interview, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the report as just another false rumor, saying, “There are so many false reports of conversations that never happened.” Yet, he added, “We’ll do what we need to do. And I think the United States knows what is good for the United States.”
Despite Israel’s continued airstrikes and heightened rhetoric, former President Trump has indicated that he is still hopeful for peace talks with Iran. However, a planned round of nuclear negotiations in Oman was canceled following Israel’s aggressive air campaign.
In an interview with ABC News on Sunday, Trump left the door open to potential U.S. military involvement, saying, “It’s possible we could get involved,” though he emphasized that “at this moment,” the United States is not part of the conflict.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump revealed that he has spoken at length with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the crisis. Trump claimed that Putin offered to mediate between Iran and Israel — a proposal Trump appeared to welcome, noting, “We had a long talk about it.”
Russian media later confirmed that Kremlin adviser Kirill Dmitriev believes Moscow could serve a pivotal role in potential peace negotiations.
In another post, Trump expressed confidence in a deal between Israel and Iran, comparing it to previous agreements he says he brokered between India and Pakistan, as well as between Serbia and Kosovo. He wrote, “Make the Middle East great again!” and emphasized that peace could be achieved soon through diplomacy and trade.
Finally, Trump reiterated that the United States had no direct involvement in Israel’s recent airstrikes but warned Iran that any attack on American interests would be met with what he called “force never seen before.”
As the region teeters on the edge of a broader conflict, the world watches closely — with diplomacy, deterrence, and geopolitics all at play in this evolving story.
We will continue to monitor this developing situation.
Reporting by Carl Montel.
