Trump Blocks Israeli Plan to Kill Iran Leader

The conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified, with Israel launching major airstrikes on Iranian military leaders and nuclear sites, while Iran has retaliated with missile attacks that breached Israeli defenses. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu advocated assassinating Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei to end the conflict, but U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly vetoed the plan, fearing dangerous escalation. Israeli strikes have severely weakened Iran's command structure, leading some experts to warn that the regime's survival could be at risk if hostilities continue. Both Iran and Trump have signaled openness to renewed negotiations, with Iran offering flexibility in nuclear talks in exchange for U.S. pressure on Israel to agree to a ceasefire. Regional actors such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman are mediating behind the scenes, and global oil prices have dropped on hopes for de-escalation. The Trump administration is balancing 'maximum pressure' sanctions with diplomatic overtures as the threat of wider regional war persists.