Israel and Iran: The Secret War and Unspoken Threats!
Did you know that Israel publicly admitted to attempting to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the recent 12-day armed conflict? Yes, you read that right! Israeli Defense Minister Gadi Eizenkot openly stated that Khamenei was a target, but the operation failed because Khamenei was “deep underground” and cut off communication with his commanders.
“If he had been in our sights, we would have eliminated him!”
Eizenkot did not hide that Israel was intensely searching for Khamenei but admitted the situation was unfeasible. “In the end, it simply wasn’t realistic,” he said in an interview with Israeli Channel 13. This statement sheds new light on the tensions between the two countries that culminated in the armed conflict.
Trump’s Threat and Withdrawal
Former U.S. President Donald Trump also publicly threatened Khamenei, claiming the U.S. “exactly knows where the supreme leader is hiding” and that “he will not be eliminated, at least not now.” However, just days later, Trump changed his stance and said regime change was not desirable. Israel, meanwhile, made it clear it would not continue targeting Khamenei after the ceasefire but sent a warning that Khamenei should “relax” and “learn from the late Hassan Nasrallah,” the Hezbollah leader who, according to Israeli claims, was eliminated last year.
“Khamenei is a modern Hitler!”
Eizenkot called Khamenei a “modern Hitler” and said he cannot exist. Israel’s goal, he said, is not regime change but “disturbing the regime amid the operation of exerting pressure on Iran.” Israel confirmed it maintains air superiority and is ready to act again if Iran renews its nuclear or missile program.
Nuclear Threat and War Damage
Israel estimated the damage caused during the 12-day war with Iran at around three billion dollars. Eizenkot added that Israel will not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons and long-range missiles. While some sources claimed the Iranian nuclear program was set back only a few months, Israeli and American officials estimate Tehran will need years to recover.
War of Attrition is Not an Option
Eizenkot clearly stated that Israel will not allow the conflict to turn into a “war of attrition.” The war must end with the dismantling of Hamas’s military and administrative structures and the return of the remaining 50 hostages. The Israeli defense minister praised American support during the conflict, noting that Trump took a significant political risk supporting Israeli operations despite opposition from part of his base.
What’s Next?
These open admissions shed new light on secret operations and the simmering tensions between Israel and Iran. Will the conflict flare up again? Will Iran manage to restore its nuclear program? And what is Israel’s next move? These questions remain open.
Conclusion
Israel has shown it is ready for anything, even attempting to assassinate Iran’s supreme leader, but also admitted it’s not that simple. As the world trembles at the possibility of a wider conflict, this story reminds us that the Middle East remains the hottest spot on the planet.
So, what do you think about these admissions? Is this just the start of a new phase of conflict, or will diplomacy prevail? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s for war and who’s for peace!
Source: B92, Danas
