Archive photo. One of the Pentagon's scenarios includes the elimination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Axios reports
According to the source, the Iranian side must propose something that will be unacceptable to the U.S. in order to avoid a strike. "Iranians often miss opportunities. If they continue to delay, patience will run out," he emphasized.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, stated that the final version of Iran's proposal will be ready in the next two to three days.
The source also noted that President Trump has not yet made a decision regarding military action. "He may never do it," the Axios interlocutor added.
The Pentagon is offering Trump various options, including a scenario involving the elimination of Ayatollah Khamenei and his son, who is seen as a potential successor. "They have plans for every eventuality," the source noted.
What the president will specifically choose remains unknown. "Even he can't say," the informant added.
Another source confirmed that the proposal to eliminate Khamenei and his son was presented to Trump several weeks ago.
At the moment, Iran is not conducting uranium enrichment, as its nuclear facilities were damaged by airstrikes in June. Khamenei has previously stated that Iran does not intend to give up its right to enrichment, which, according to him, will be used solely for peaceful purposes. Donald Trump has also emphasized that he will not allow Iran to engage in uranium enrichment.
