Khamenei could be a target in potential U.S. strikes on Iran

The possibility of killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a direct U.S. strike on the country is not being ruled out, British broadcaster Sky News reported, citing U.S. officials.

Details regarding the scale and timing of a potential strike are currently being refined, according to the report. These reports surface amid escalating tensions as President Donald Trump warns of military intervention following a deadly crackdown on anti-government protesters in Iran.

While the administration has considered various military options, targeting the Supreme Leader would mark a significant escalation in the decades-long confrontation between Washington and Tehran.