Exclusive: Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say - Reuters

President Trump approved a covert operation targeting Iran following arguments from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a joint operation to kill Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, according to sources cited by Reuters. The operation represents an escalation in U.S.-Israel coordination on Iran policy and reflects the Trump administration's more confrontational stance toward Tehran compared to the previous administration's approach. Such an action would constitute a dramatic shift in U.S. military posture in the Middle East and carries significant risks of broader regional conflict. The approval underscores the close alignment between Trump and Netanyahu on Iran, a relationship that has intensified since Trump's return to office. The specifics of the operation's scope, timing, and current status remain unclear from available reporting.