19.06.2025, 06:28 EST

The Israeli Defense Minister said that one of the goals of the military operation against Iran is to eliminate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei

The Israeli Defense Minister said that one of the goals of the military operation against Iran is to eliminate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

Earlier, Reuters claimed, citing American officials, that Trump "vetoed" the Israeli plan to assassinate Khamenei.

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