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The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, now in its fifth day, could potentially cease with the elimination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His comments follow reports that former President Trump reportedly rejected plans to assassinate the Iranian leader, as the U.S. maintained hope for a nuclear agreement. The evolving Israel-Iran conflict underscores the critical need for diplomatic solutions in the Middle East to prevent regional escalation and maintain global stability.
Netanyahu’s Stance: Assassination as a Conflict Resolution Strategy
During an interview with ABC News, Netanyahu seemed to suggest that assassinating Israel’s longtime adversary remained a viable option. He escalated his rhetoric against the Iranian leader, likening him to a “modern day Hitler,” following his prior warning that Iran seeks a “nuclear holocaust” by annihilating Israel.
Defending the “Assassination Plan”
Israel’s Prime Minister defended the hypothetical assassination plan, asserting, “It’s not going to escalate the conflict; it’s going to end the conflict.” He further stated, “The ‘forever war’ is what Iran wants, and they’re bringing us to the brink of nuclear war.”
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UK Warned of Potential Iranian Retaliation
Amidst the continuous Israel-Iran conflict, the United Kingdom has received warnings that Iran might target its overseas military bases and embassies should it support Israel. Professor Justin Bronk, a senior research fellow at RUSI, identified RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, housing Typhoon fighter jets, as a primary target.
Potential Targets and Motivations
He told MailOnline: “In theory, Iran might interpret that as direct intervention, but I still think it’s unlikely there would be a direct response as that could provoke the Americans. But they still have an incentive to threaten attacks on Western forces to try and persuade those countries against getting involved.”
Tehran’s Retaliatory Actions
Tehran recently announced the launch of about 100 missiles and pledged further retaliation for Israel’s extensive strikes on its military and nuclear infrastructure. These strikes have reportedly resulted in the deaths of at least 224 individuals in Iran since last Friday, fueling the already tense Israel-Iran conflict.