Khamenei was not killed in the war against Iran — according to Trump, it was his decision that kept the leader alive. In Israel, this is openly regretted.
US President Donald Trump’s latest claim is causing debate on the international stage. According to him, the life of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was saved exactly because of his decision. He stated this on the Truth Social platform, presenting himself as the person who saved Khamenei’s life.
— “I knew exactly where Khamenei was. Today he is alive because I did not allow Israel or the US to kill him. I saved not only him, but also prevented his country from being destroyed. But he does not have to say ‘Thank you, President Trump’,” wrote Trump.
Was there an assassination plan for Khamenei that Trump stopped?
Trump’s statement coincides with the recent remarks of Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. Katz said:
— “We wanted to eliminate Khamenei. We did not ask the US for permission. But because he was hiding very deep underground, it was impossible to carry out the operation.”
According to Katz, if Tehran reactivates its nuclear program, Israel may strike again without warning. This indicates that the conflict could escalate even further.
Trump: “I stopped the easing of sanctions against Khamenei”
Trump did not stop there. He said that after Khamenei made “hate-filled” statements, the US under his presidency halted all sanction-easing policies against Iran.
These events took place during the 12-day standoff between Israel and Iran, when military activity in the region was intense. According to Katz, Khamenei was acting very secretly during this time, broke contact with military leaders, and only appeared in the media through video messages.
Why was Khamenei a target?
Ayatollah Khamenei is not only Iran’s political and religious leader, but also the spiritual leader for millions of Shia Muslims worldwide. His killing would have led to strong protests and conflicts not only in the region but across the Muslim world.
In Iran, he is considered above even the president. Therefore, his elimination would not only escalate the war to a new stage but also seriously destabilize geopolitical stability.
Conclusion: The political leader who escaped danger and Trump’s “I saved him”
Trump’s statement appears to be an attempt to portray Khamenei as “in debt” to him. Political pressure on Khamenei, who survived the war, is increasing. At the same time, Trump understood what Khamenei’s elimination could lead to and preferred not to escalate the situation.
This situation may go down in history as another point of pressure in Iran-US relations. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!
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