Iran Planned to Kill Me and President Trump: Accuses Netanyahu

Date: June 17, 2025 | By: NewsMakers Web Desk

Tensions between Iran and Israel escalate sharply as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a series of explosive claims and threats during multiple public appearances this week.

In a press conference on Monday, Netanyahu alleged that Iran had made repeated attempts to assassinate both him and U.S. President Donald Trump.

“Iran has tried to assassinate me and Trump more than once,” Netanyahu stated, without offering detailed evidence. He went on to claim that Israel had launched military strikes on Iranian territory to prevent Tehran from completing its nuclear weapons program.

Netanyahu further accused Iran of developing long-range ballistic missiles capable of reaching the United States, labeling it a global threat. He praised Donald Trump’s support for Israel during his presidency, especially in the context of the ongoing war against Iran.

The Israeli Prime Minister’s comments come just days after a massive Israeli military operation on Friday morning that reportedly targeted Iranian nuclear and missile facilities. The strikes resulted in the deaths of several high-ranking Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists, further inflaming tensions in the region.

In a separate televised interview with ABC News, Netanyahu took his rhetoric a step further by suggesting that the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, could bring an end to the Israel-Iran conflict.

“It’s not going to escalate the conflict — it’s going to end the conflict,” Netanyahu said. “The ‘forever war’ is what Iran wants. They’re pushing the world toward nuclear war. What Israel is doing is stopping that aggression by confronting the forces of evil head-on.”

His comments have drawn swift international attention amid growing concerns about a full-scale regional war. While Israeli officials argue that their actions are preemptive and defensive, critics fear that the escalation — including public threats to assassinate a sitting head of state — could destabilize the Middle East beyond repair.

Meanwhile, Iran has yet to officially respond to Netanyahu’s latest claims and warnings. However, analysts suggest that any such rhetoric increases the risk of direct confrontation between Tehran and Tel Aviv, with global powers bracing for the fallout.