U.S. Does Not Rule Out Attack on Iran's Supreme Leader: The New York Times

The United States is considering options to strike Iran as a means to pressure Tehran into making concessions in nuclear negotiations. This is reported by The New York Times, citing American officials.

According to the publication, Washington harbors doubts regarding Iran's willingness to reach an agreement, but the discussed strategy of 'targeted strikes' aims to push Iran's leadership toward a more flexible stance in the negotiations.

It is noted that a major focus of possible actions could be Iran's nuclear facilities. At the same time, U.S. officials indicate that such a step would also carry symbolic significance. Sources suggest that this could provide President Donald Trump an opportunity to declare foreign policy success.

However, some current and former officials express skepticism about whether such a scenario would lead to Iran abandoning its uranium enrichment program. The possibility of an attack against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is also not ruled out in the United States.