Trump gave nod to Iran strike as Netanyahu flagged 'closing window' to hit Khamenei

UPDATED: Mar 24, 2026 23:12 IST

Less than 48 hours before the US-Israeli military operation on Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a crucial phone call to US President Donald Trump, laying out the case for action.
According to sources, both leaders had received intelligence that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his top aides were set to gather in Tehran, presenting a rare opportunity for a “decapitation strike”. Fresh inputs suggested the meeting had been moved earlier, narrowing the window further.

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