"Perpetual Conflict with Iran? Not on Our Watch!" - Netanyahu on Khamenei's Assassination
Assassinating Khamenei, per Netanyahu, could bring an end to the Iran conflict.
In a controversial and explosive revelation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed a desire to end the ongoing conflict with Iran by assassinating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to U.S. government sources. In an interview with ABC News, Netanyahu explained his apparent motive, stating that eliminating Khamenei wouldn't intensify the conflict, but bring it to a close.
Netanyahu claimed that Iran yearns for an unending war, pushing us towards the brink of a nuclear war. Israel's strikes against Iran, he argued, were aimed at halting this relentless aggression. "To put an end to this torment, we've got to stand up to the malevolent forces," the Prime Minister declared.
Rumors about an Israeli plan to eliminate Khamenei had surfaced, with reports suggesting that U.S. President Donald Trump had rejected this proposal. A U.S. government official stated on Sunday that Trump objected to the plan, warning the Israelis not to proceed with it. The Israelis had previously informed the U.S. that they possessed the capability to carry out the assassination, two high-ranking U.S. officials revealed.
Netanyahu declined to comment on the speculations surrounding conversations that allegedly never occurred. However, he implied that a regime change in Iran could be the outcome, given the instability of the Iranian regime.
Deadly Night of Attacks and Retaliation
Israel staged a massive attack on Iran overnight Thursday, targeting nuclear facilities and military installations, and leaving numerous high-ranking military officials dead. Iran responded in kind with counterattacks using rockets and drones.
International concern has been growing as both sides threaten to escalate their attacks, potentially plunging the Middle East into chaos. Chancellor Friedrich Merz pleaded with Iran to halt its attacks on Israeli civilians, while China urged both parties to take immediate action to de-escalate tensions.
Critics have long accused Iran of pursuing nuclear weapons, a charge Iran denies. Israel, with its attacks, aims to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear bomb.
Sources:
- ntv.de
- gut/AFP/rts
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- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
- Benjamin Netanyahu
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- Regime change
The European Union, in line with its extensive and thorough environmental policy, has expressed concern over the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, particularly the recent night of attacks and retaliation. This tension, brought to light by the assassination rhetoric from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has the potential to exacerbate war-and-conflicts and disrupt general-news headlines across the globe.
In the face of these escalating tensions, political leaders such as Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany have urged Iran to cease attacks on Israeli civilians, while China has called for immediate de-escalation from both parties to avoid plunging the Middle East into further chaos.
