Netanyahu’s push helped secure Trump’s approval for Iran strike targeting Khamenei
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Reuters reports that Trump, already leaning toward action, approved a US-Israeli strike after Netanyahu pressed to kill Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei; the operation, Epic Fury, began Feb 28 and killed Khamenei, fueling Iranian counterstrikes and a regional escalation. Officials warned of heavy civilian and military costs, while the CIA reportedly doubted that killing Khamenei would trigger regime change.
- Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say The Jerusalem Post
- Netanyahu and Vance said to discuss potential deal with Iran in phone call The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu calls urgent meeting of coalition parties amid US contacts on Iran deal Anadolu Ajansı
- The Problem With the Idea That Netanyahu Made Trump Attack Iran Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Netanyahu says Trump sees opportunity for deal with Iran The Hill
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