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Ex-US Intel Chief Warned Trump on Khamenei Assassination
The "Wall Street Journal" reported that Tulsi Gabbard, the former Director of U.S. National Intelligence, warned President Donald Trump before the start of the war with Iran on February 28, 2026, that the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei could lead to the escalation of the Iranian regime, making it more hardline and determined to acquire nuclear weapons, with predictions of closing the Strait of Hormuz and launching attacks against U.S. forces and their allies in the region. Despite warnings from several officials, Trump insisted on proceeding with the military escalation, relying on support from senior Pentagon officials. However, he later expressed hesitation and difficulty in pursuing diplomatic solutions. Gabbard resigned in May 2026 due to her husband's declining health, amid assertions that she was forced to leave the White House to oppose ongoing hostilities.
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