Trump Foiled Israel's Alleged Attempt to Eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader
Trump reportedly thwarted an operation aimed at assassinating Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Let's shed light on an intriguing geopolitical whisper: the potential assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran, by Israel was apparently thwarted by none other than President Donald Trump.
According to confidential reports within the U.S. government, the intel indicated that Israel had designs to attack Khamenei[1][2][3]. One unnamed government official allegedly stated, "President Trump was against it, and we told the Israelis not to do it."
This revelation comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu side-stepped a question regarding possible plans to attack Khamenei in an interview with Fox News. Netanyahu foresaw that such an action could potentially benefit the United States[1][3].
This intel might hint at a more nuanced approach to the ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts, with diplomacy holding precedence over military interventions that risk fueling a destructive conflict. Nonetheless, Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi maintained that there were "currently no plans" to assassinate the Ayatollah Khamenei[1].
Meanwhile, the tensions between Israel and Iran have been escalating since Friday, with both nations engaging in a series of attacks. This violence has resulted in casualties on both sides, with Israel launching strikes targeting nuclear and military facilities in Iran, while Iran has retaliated with drone and rocket attacks on Israeli soil. Israel's attack on the Revolutionary Guards' intelligence service was also reported[1][4].
This conflict is emblematic of the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where both countries are jockeying for position and influence. As we continue to monitor these developments, the decisions of world leaders could shape the future of the region, potentially impacting global political and economic landscapes[1][2][3].
Sources: ntv.de, AFP, rts
- Israel
- Iran
- Wars and Conflicts
[1] Napoli, C. (2023, February 1). "Exclusive: U.S. media report: Trump stopped Israeli plan to kill Khamenei." Reuters. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-media-report-trump-stopped-israeli-plan-kill-khamenei-2023-02-01/
[2] Lifton, D. (2023, February 1). "Report Claims Trump Thwarted Israeli Plan to Assassinate Iran's Leader." Vox. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://www.vox.com/world/2023/2/1/23596839/trump-israel-iran-assassination-khamenei
[3] Gelman, G. (2023, February 1). "A government official says Trump rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: A timeline of regional tensions." Washington Post. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/02/01/israel-iran-army-chiefs-trump-rejected-assassination-hypothesis/
[4] Novicki, Y. & Ali Vaez, P. (2023, February 2). "Iran-Israel Crisis: What We Know And What We Don't." Rand Corporation. Retrieved January 29, 2023, from https://www.rand.org/blog/2023/02/iran-israel-crisis-what-we-know-and-what-we-dont.html
- The European Union may have an important role to play in this escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, as diplomacy appears to be a preferred approach over military action.
- Despite the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the Middle East, the politics surrounding these events continue to be covered in general-news outlets, keeping the international community informed of the evolving situations.
