Israel Signals Possible Strikes on Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei

Israel has significantly escalated its campaign against Iran's nuclear program, with an Israeli official indicating that targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is 'not off limits,' marking a stark expansion of Israel's military posture beyond nuclear sites to Iran's political and military leadership. Israel has already claimed responsibility for killing key nuclear scientists and senior generals, and recent strikes have caused substantial damage, including structural collapse at the Natanz uranium enrichment facility. The campaign aims to either compel Iran to voluntarily dismantle its nuclear program or to ensure it cannot be rebuilt, with further strikes expected. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict are faltering, as exemplified by the postponement of US-Iran talks originally scheduled in Oman. The United States continues to prefer diplomatic solutions but acknowledges the irreversibility of the current military actions, while Iran warns of retaliatory strikes against countries defending Israel, including the US. President Trump has expressed a desire for the conflict to end, emphasizing the need for peace alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin.