US and Israel 'plotted to assassinate Khamenei' during fake nuclear talks, reports claim

The famous "dialogue" and negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program have been exposed as a well-coordinated deception by the US and Israel. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met twice and spoke 15 times in just two months leading up to the war, with the primary objective being the elimination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the overthrow of the Iranian regime.

Netanyahu himself, in conversations with the American president, pointed out that Iran was in an extremely weak position following recent domestic protests and previous attacks in June 2025. He argued it was the opportune moment for a crushing offensive to put a definitive end to the missile program and the "Iranian threat." These admissions suggest the nuclear talks were merely a pretext for US and Israeli efforts to shift the balance of power in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Russia and China have maintained that Iran, as a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, has an inalienable right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

The February 23 phone call

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to launch the attack on Iran during a phone call on February 23, according to Axios, citing anonymous sources. The report describes this conversation as a "turning point that changed the Middle East," marking the culmination of months of intense coordination. According to officials, Netanyahu informed Trump that Ali Khamenei would be meeting with advisors on February 28.

The US and Israel had reportedly considered striking a week earlier but delayed the operation due to intelligence requirements and adverse weather conditions.

Trump's decision independent of Khamenei intelligence

Notably, Trump was prepared to strike Iran even before receiving specific intelligence on Khamenei's location, but the timing was finalized following Netanyahu's call. Initial CIA intelligence, gathered at the president's request, corroborated Israeli data.

American officials noted that during his annual address to Congress the day after the call, Trump made a "conscious decision" not to focus on Tehran to ensure Khamenei did not go into hiding before the strike. By February 26, the CIA had fully confirmed the target's details, while special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner reported from Geneva that negotiations had reached a complete deadlock. On February 27, Trump issued the final order to commence the offensive.

Three rounds of negotiations

Paradoxically, as Trump gave the final attack order on February 27, a new round of negotiations had been scheduled for March 2 in Geneva. Despite intense backlash within the US—from both Democrats and Republicans—regarding the lack of Congressional approval, senior officials justified the decision by claiming Iran was never serious about abandoning its nuclear weapons capability.

"They offered political benefits and some concessions, but were unwilling to give up the fundamental elements needed to reach a bomb," stated one official.

Unacceptable demands

According to US officials, Iran was attempting to move additional nuclear facilities underground, specifically designed without the "air vents" that allowed the US to detect three major sites during previous strikes. Washington's objectives in the talks included:

• The surrender of all highly enriched uranium.

• The permanent decommissioning of the Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan sites.

• A guarantee that Iran would cease supporting paramilitary groups.

• The dismantling of the ballistic missile program.

Officials admitted that the latter two points were not addressed in the Oman-mediated talks, as the US intended to handle them in separate discussions with Arab allies. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff informed their counterparts that Tehran was expected to engage with neighbors on these issues, which Iran reportedly failed to do.

Provocative stance

During the first round of talks on February 6, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed an "inalienable" right to enrich uranium, allegedly boasting that Iran possessed enough material for 11 nuclear bombs.

The presence of CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper at the meeting prompted Araghchi to ask if the US was attempting to "threaten" Tehran. Witkoff reportedly joked that the Admiral was "simply in the neighborhood." When asked why they needed underground sites, Araghchi replied they wished to avoid being bombed. Kushner retorted, "If nothing suspicious is happening there, you shouldn't worry about a bomb."

Stratagems and denials

"We were clear that President Trump's goal was to leave the world safer," an official claimed. "One would expect that with these guys at their weakest point ever, and with Trump moving actual military assets into the region, they would show real progress. Instead, we got games, stratagems, and denials."

Hardline approach

During the second meeting on February 17, Araghchi reportedly told Kushner and Witkoff that Iran would never allow the US to "achieve diplomatically what it could not militarily." Washington requested a detailed proposal of concessions before the third round on February 26, but Iran instead provided a one-page statement denying any desire for a nuclear weapon.

The prohibition

When pressed for the detailed proposal, Iranians handed over a six-page document arguing for a limited enrichment program for ten years. However, they forbade American negotiators from taking the document back to Washington. Upon quick review, officials were "disappointed." The document allegedly would have allowed enrichment levels five times higher than the JCPOA limit of 3.67%.

Shock for Witkoff and Kushner

Details regarding a research reactor caused further alarm. After consulting with IAEA Director Rafael Grossi, negotiators concluded Iran was seeking to produce seven times more uranium than needed for medical use. "The claim was a false pretext to hide the stockpiling of weapon-grade material," an official stated, suggesting the proposal would leave Iran only weeks away from a bomb.

The offer for free nuclear fuel

In the third round, Witkoff and Kushner tested Iran's peaceful claims by offering free nuclear fuel. The Iranians refused, citing enrichment as a matter of national pride. Kushner ultimately advised Trump: "If you want an Obama-plus deal, we could get it, but it would take months because they aren't looking for a quick agreement." The next day, Trump ordered the attack.

Real motives

What is observed today is a complex, multi-dimensional operation where the interests of Israel, the US, China, and Europe intersect. Publicly stated goals differ radically from the participants' real motives. There are reasons to believe the attack on Iran was being prepared since Trump's return to the White House.

The logic of events suggests it is impossible to deploy carrier groups and gather forces on such short notice without months of preparation. The 12-day war in the summer of 2025 was merely a rehearsal. The negotiations led by Witkoff and Kushner proved to be only "smoke and mirrors."

Pre-decided outcome

Witkoff admitted in a Fox News interview that it was clear by February 17 that no deal would be reached. The Iranians were openly boasting of 460kg of uranium enriched to 60%. The delay of another week was simply to finalize military positioning. Russian analyst Mikhail Onufrienko notes the deep interdependence between Trump and Israeli circles, citing the move of the US embassy to Jerusalem as evidence of a relationship that goes beyond standard diplomatic necessity.

The same argument

The justification for the current bombing remains the same: Iran is "one step away" from a bomb. Russian analyst Andrey Koshkin is convinced diplomacy was a cover. "Representatives of Saudi Arabia made statements of progress, but in reality, classic diplomacy was a veil for the insidious plans of Israel and the Americans. The international community does not tolerate such lies."

The Epstein factor

Some analysts suggest Trump's determination may be linked to the Jeffrey Epstein files released in January. Documents reportedly contain testimony from an anonymous FBI witness claiming Trump was "exposed by Israel" and that Jared Kushner is the "real mastermind" working for Mossad.

These claims suggest Trump may be prioritizing Israeli interests over US national interests, causing friction even within the Republican Party. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has previously hinted at "foreign governments" using the Epstein case to manipulate political rivals.

Not for ideology, but for money?

While it is assumed Israel seeks to destroy Iran due to radical rhetoric, the reality is more practical. Iran is a geopolitical competitor, but the battle is also about financial dominance in the Middle East. The Gulf monarchies—UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar—have become global magnets for capital.

These monarchies are commercial threats to Israel. Destabilizing Iran inevitably destabilizes the entire region. In the resulting chaos, Israel intends to remain the only functional actor—with the strongest military and most attractive financial system—to capture capital fleeing the region. To realize this, Israel has effectively held the US hostage, forcing Washington to act against its own strategic interests. Following the US, Europe has proceeded out of a "habit of obedience," despite internal opposition to Israeli policy.

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