Senator Fetterman Urges Israel To Target Iran Supreme Leader

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has taken a strong pro-Israel and hawkish stance amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, diverging sharply from many in his Democratic Party. Fetterman has called for Israel to target and eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, endorsing a strategy similar to Israel's past actions against Hezbollah leadership. He urged the United States to fully support Israel, including potentially joining efforts to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities, emphasizing that Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also not ruled out assassinating Khamenei, describing it as a means to end the conflict, although President Trump reportedly vetoed a similar Israeli plan out of concern for escalation. The conflict has led to significant casualties and heightened fears of a broader war, with Israel launching attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites and Iran retaliating with missile strikes. Despite criticism from progressive Democrats such as Senator Bernie Sanders, who oppose U.S. involvement without Congressional approval, Fetterman aligns with President Trump’s hardline approach and rejects such anti-war measures.