Here’s what Trump is thinking.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump reportedly intervened to stop an Israeli operation aimed at eliminating Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to two high-ranking U.S. officials cited by Reuters.
The move comes during a period of extreme volatility in the Middle East, with Israel ramping up strikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Yet Trump’s focus remains crystal clear: protecting American lives and avoiding reckless escalation.
“Have the Iranians killed an American yet? No,” said one top U.S. official. “Until they do, we’re not even talking about going after the political leadership.”
Sources say U.S. and Israeli officials have been in near-constant contact since the strikes began. Israeli intelligence reportedly identified a window of opportunity to eliminate Khamenei, but President Trump overruled the plan, signaling a strong preference for strategic restraint and national focus.
While it’s unclear if Trump directly conveyed the message to Israel, he has been in frequent communication with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
During a Sunday interview with Fox News Channel’s Special Report with Bret Baier, Netanyahu refused to confirm the report, stating:
“There have been numerous inaccurate reports about discussions that never took place, and I’m not going to comment on them.”
Still, Netanyahu defended Israel’s right to act when needed, while acknowledging the close U.S.-Israel partnership:
“We’ll do what we need to do. And I think the United States knows what is good for the United States.”
President Trump has consistently sought a peace-through-strength approach, even as tensions with Iran escalate. Talks with Tehran, originally planned for Sunday in Oman, were abruptly canceled following the Israeli military campaign.
In an earlier statement to Reuters, Trump confirmed:
“We knew everything” about the Israeli strikes—another sign of strong intelligence cooperation with America’s top Middle East ally.
Why This Matters to American Patriots Over 50
This development underscores what many conservatives already know: President Trump puts America First—even in high-stakes international conflicts. While Democrats and globalist elites call for endless entanglements, Trump continues to show measured strength, leadership, and clarity in dealing with foreign adversaries.
