The Economic Times

'Goal of eliminating Khamenei was set in November': Israel Katz on decision to kill Iran's Supreme leader

Israel decided in November to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the plan later accelerated amid unrest in Iran, Defence Minister Israel Katz said. The killing occurred during the launch of Operations Roaring Lion and Epic Fury, followed by continued Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military and security infrastructure in Tehran.