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Trump Opposed Israeli Plan to Assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader, Sources Say

CBS New YorkJuly 7, 20251 min5,106 views
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Escalating Middle East Conflict

  • ⚠️ The conflict between Israel and Iran is intensifying, with significant casualties reported on both sides.
  • 🎯 Israeli officials report at least 10 people killed overnight, bringing the total death toll to 13.
  • 🇮🇷 Iran's UN ambassador states that 78 people have been killed in their country.

US Opposition to Israeli Plan

  • 🗣️ Three U.S. officials confirmed that President Trump opposed a recent Israeli plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader.
  • 🤝 The conversation reportedly occurred between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel launched air strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites.

Potential US Military Action

  • 💣 Senator Lindsey Graham suggested that the U.S. might be forced to attack Iran if diplomacy fails.
  • 💥 Graham urged President Trump to take decisive action, including providing bombs, to ensure nothing remains of Iran's nuclear program.
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Israel-Iran ConflictDonald TrumpBenjamin NetanyahuIran's Supreme LeaderAssassination PlanMiddle East CrisisUS Foreign PolicyMilitary StrikesNuclear ProgramLindsey GrahamDiplomacyUse of Force
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