By John Fredericks
WASHINGTON, D.C. —
Trump Vetoes Israel Assassination Attempt On Iran’s Khamenei
President Trump remains steadfast in his America First policy initiatives and is determined to end the Israel-Iran war.
Attempting to ratchet down hostilities between the two Middle East adversaries, Trump is working with both countries for an immediate ceasefire and a resumption of Iran nuclear disarmament negotiations.
In a decisive move that underscores his commitment to peace over escalation, Trump rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the current conflict.
As first reported by Reuters, Israeli officials informed the Trump administration they had developed a “credible” opportunity to eliminate Khamenei.
However, Trump firmly opposed the plan in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to multiple high-ranking U.S. officials who confirmed the details to major news outlets.
Officials cite that Trump believed such an action would escalate the conflict and potentially draw the United States into a broader regional war—exactly the outcome his America First approach seeks to avoid.
Trump’s America First Vs. Swamp War Mongers
Following the decision, Trump took to his Truth Social platform with an optimistic message about achieving peace:
“Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make, in that case by using TRADE with the United States to bring reason, cohesion, and sanity into the talks with two excellent leaders who were able to quickly make a decision and STOP! Also, during my first term, Serbia and Kosovo were going at it hot and heavy, as they have for many decades, and this long-time conflict was ready to break out into WAR. I stopped it (Biden has hurt the longer-term prospects with some very stupid decisions, but I will fix it, again!). Another case is Egypt and Ethiopia, and their fight over a massive dam that is having an effect on the magnificent Nile River. There is peace, at least for now, because of my intervention, and it will stay that way! Likewise, we will have PEACE, soon, between Israel and Iran! Many calls and meetings now taking place. I do a lot, and never get credit for anything, but that’s OK, the PEOPLE understand. MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN!”
Trump’s Diplomatic Track Record
President Trump’s decision reflects his broader diplomatic approach that prioritizes negotiated settlements over military escalation.
His reference to successful mediation between India and Pakistan in May 2025 demonstrates this strategy in action, where Trump helped broker a ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbors during their most serious confrontation in decades.
The President has consistently emphasized that his administration remains “committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue,” even as Israel and Iran exchange missile strikes in their most intense direct confrontation in history.
America First vs. Neo-Con Interventionism
President Trump’s restraint stands in stark contrast to the typical Washington approach favored by establishment figures like Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who has called for maximum military support for Israel’s operations. Trump’s decision prioritizes American interests and the safety of U.S. personnel in the region over getting drawn into another Middle Eastern conflict.
This approach reflects the core principle of America First foreign policy: supporting allies while avoiding unnecessary entanglements that could cost American lives and resources without clear strategic benefits.
The president’s focus on trade incentives and diplomatic engagement rather than military escalation represents a fundamental shift from the neoconservative playbook that has dominated Washington for decades. Follow the money.
With multiple diplomatic channels now active and Trump’s personal involvement in peace efforts, there are growing signs that a negotiated resolution may be possible. The president’s ambitious track record of successful conflict mediation, combined with his willingness to make tough decisions that prioritize peace over politics, positions him uniquely to achieve what many thought impossible: lasting peace between Israel and Iran.
As Trump noted in his social media post, “Many calls and meetings now taking place”—suggesting that serious diplomatic efforts are underway to end this dangerous escalation and return both nations to the negotiating table.