Trump Rejects Israeli Assassination Plan Amidst Heightened Middle East Tensions

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as President Trump rejects Israel's assassination plan for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A US official revealed to NBC News that Israel had proposed the assassination to the United States, but President Trump declined. The decision comes three days after Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks. In a social media post, President Trump suggested the possibility of a deal between Israel and Iran to bring an end to the conflict. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his first interview on Fox News since the airstrikes, stated, "I think we achieved a great surprise the other day when we started. They'd string along the negotiations." Netanyahu's comments highlight the urgency felt by Israel and the complexities of the situation. The White House has repeatedly stated that Iran must halt uranium enrichment and stop all efforts to build nuclear bomb capabilities. The situation remains tense, with the extent of US military involvement in Israel's future plans still uncertain.