Trump Says Iran's Supreme Leader An 'Easy Target,' Says US Could Kill Him But 'Not For Now'

Last Updated:June 17, 2025, 21:59 IST

Trump further added that the US does not want missiles aimed at civilians or American soldiers and warned that "our patience is wearing thin"

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pushed back against US criticism. (AP file photo)

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a warning to Iran’s leadership, stating that the United States knows the exact location of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and could “take him out," but is choosing not to — “at least not for now".

“We know exactly where the so-called “Supreme Leader" is hiding. He is an easy target, but is safe there – We are not going to take him out (kill!), at least not for now," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Trump further added that the US does not want missiles aimed at civilians or American soldiers and warned that “our patience is wearing thin."

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