Trump: Why U.S. won’t kill Iran Supreme Leader now

United States President Donald Trump says the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is “hiding”.

Trump said Khamenei is an easy target but would not be killed for now.

The president stated that the United States could assassinate Khamenei but is refraining from doing so for now in order not to spark retaliation against American civilians and troops.

Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Trump to send vice president to Iran over Israel conflict

He wrote: “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ is hiding.

“He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now.

“But we don’t want missiles shot at civilians, or American soldiers. Our patience is wearing thin. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Trump wrote in a subsequent post: “Unconditional surrender.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Theatre commander visits Mallam Fatori, praises troops for repelling ISWAP attack

Theatre Commander of Joint Task Force (JTF) North East, Operation HADIN KAI, Maj Gen Abdulsalam…

8 minutes ago

Airstrikes wipe out scores of terrorists in Sambisa

The Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai has recorded a major success after precision airstrikes…

36 minutes ago

Everton demolish Chelsea in Premier League

Everton delivered an emphatic performance to defeat Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday,…

39 minutes ago

Army arrests soldier over drug trafficking in Delta

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a serving soldier for allegedly transporting illicit drugs…

49 minutes ago

Troops seize weapons, destroy drug hideouts in Cross River

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered arms and dismantled suspected drug peddling hideouts during…

1 hour ago

Troops repel ambush, kill several bandits in clash with Bello Turji’s gang

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed several armed bandits following a fierce gunbattle with…

1 hour ago

This website uses cookies.