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The US Defence Department has presented lots of militia alternate strategies to Trump however no closing resolution has been made, as per the portray.
US President Donald Trump and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
US President Donald Trump has been presented with militia alternate strategies that consist of the focused killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba Khamenei, Axios reported citing senior administration sources.
One scenario mentioned would “rob out the ayatollah and his son and the mullahs,” a senior Trump advisor said, referring to Khamenei and Mojtaba, who is widely seen as a potential successor. However, the advisor stressed that no final decision has been made.
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“The President hasn’t decided to strike yet. I know that because we haven’t struck. He might never do it. He might wake up tomorrow and say, ‘That’s it,’” the source stated.
In accordance with the portray, the US Defence Department has presented lots of militia alternate strategies.
“They’ve something for every scenario,” the advisor said, adding, “What the President chooses no one knows. I don’t think he knows.”
A second source stated a way though-provoking the killing of Khamenei and his son had been floated several weeks within the past, indicating the likelihood has been below consideration for some time.
One other senior consultant stated Trump is striking forward strategic ambiguity.
“Trump is conserving his alternate strategies commence. He might well think on an assault at any second,” the official said.
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Responding to media reports, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly declined to comment on specific plans.
“The media may continue to speculate on the President’s thinking all they want, but only President Trump knows what he may or may not do,” she stated.
This comes as Trump warned Iran to conform to a nuclear deal or face consequences, asserting Tehran must reach an agreement or “scandalous things will occur,” even as indirect talks continue in Geneva.
The US has deployed significant military assets to West Asia, including advanced fighter jets, warships and carrier strike groups, as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate.
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February 21, 2026, 12:13 IST
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