Netanyahu: Iran Tried to Assassinate Trump Twice

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed in a Fox News interview that Iran attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump twice, citing persistent threats from Tehran. Netanyahu described himself as Trump’s 'junior partner' in confronting Iran and defended recent Israeli missile strikes that reportedly killed top Iranian intelligence officials and nuclear scientists, asserting these actions were necessary to delay Iran’s nuclear program. Multiple US officials have reported that Trump recently vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, insisting such action would only be considered if Iran killed an American. Netanyahu and Israeli National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi have publicly denied requesting US permission or that a veto occurred, calling these reports 'fake news.' The episode highlights deepening tensions and conflicting accounts between US and Israeli leadership regarding strategy toward Iran. Trump has reiterated his hope for eventual peace negotiations between Israel and Iran.