Politics

Netanyahu Hints at Targeting Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated he would not rule out the possibility of targeting Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate.

In a recent interview with ABC News, Netanyahu defended Israel's military strategy, suggesting that striking at the top leadership of the Iranian regime could bring the ongoing conflict to a decisive conclusion.

"Look, we're doing what we need to do," Netanyahu stated when directly questioned about the possibility of assassinating Khamenei. "I'm not going to get into the details, but we've targeted their top nuclear scientists. It's basically Hitler's nuclear team."

Escalation or Resolution?

The Israeli leader dismissed concerns that such an action would further escalate the war. "It's not going to escalate the conflict, it's going to end the conflict," he insisted.

Netanyahu also expressed skepticism about Iran's reported willingness to return to nuclear negotiations, claiming the regime uses diplomacy as a delaying tactic. "They want to continue to have these fake talks in which they lie, they cheat, they string the US along," he said. "And, you know, we have very solid intel on that."

Broader Security Concerns

Speaking to American audiences, Netanyahu attempted to frame Iran's threat as a broader Western security concern. Addressing the "America First" wing of Donald Trump's political coalition that opposes deeper U.S. involvement in the Middle East, he warned: "We're not just fighting our enemy. We're fighting your enemy. For God's sake, they chant, 'Death to Israel, death to America.' We're simply on their way. And this could reach America soon."

He further emphasized: "It's a threat to Israel, to our Arab neighbors, to Europe, to America. They chant 'Death to America.' And we're being told, 'This is not your business'? This is not myopia. This is utter blindness."

Recent Developments

These comments come just days after Israel launched extensive airstrikes across Iran, including a strike on Iran's state broadcaster building in Tehran. The escalating conflict has already claimed hundreds of lives on both sides and triggered international concern over the potential for a broader regional or even global conflict.

The situation remains fluid as both nations continue their military operations, with recent Iranian strikes reportedly damaging refinery and gas facilities, while Israeli operations have targeted various strategic locations within Iran.

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