In the US broadcaster Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously evaluated a question about possible plans for killing Chamenis. “I will not go into this in more detail,” said Netanyahu in the interview. “But I can tell you: We will do what we have to do and I think the United States know what is good for the United States,” added Netanyahu.
The Israselian national security advisor Tzachi Hanegbi said on Friday that there were “no plans” to kill Ayatollah Chamenei and “his people”.
Israel has attacked goals in Iran since Friday, including nuclear and military facilities. Iranian army chief Mohammed Bagheri and the head of the revolutionary guards, Hussein Salami, were killed, as well as the entire leadership of the revolutionary garde’s air force. Netanyahu also announced the killing of the head of the Revolutionary Guard secret service on Sunday. In the evening, Iran confirmed the fatal attack on Mohammed Kasemi.
In response to the attacks, Iran Israel has been shooting drones and rockets since Friday. Since then, numerous people have been killed on both sides. On Sunday, Israel and Iran continued their mutual attacks for the third day in a row.