Netanyahu’s push helped spur Trump to order Iran strike, sources say

Less than 48 hours before a U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran, Netanyahu pressed Trump, arguing a window to kill Supreme Leader Khamenei could close soon; Trump approved the operation, which began Feb. 28 with Khamenei killed, triggering Iranian retaliation and regional fallout. Reuters notes Netanyahu didn’t force the decision, though his framing was influential, while the CIA had predicted regime change was unlikely. The conflict has produced casualties and wider disruption in the region.