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US officials reportedly say President Donald Trump blocked an Israeli plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Israel and Iran launch fresh attacks on each other for a fourth day.
President Trump vetoed a plan presented by Israel to the U.S. to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
A sixth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, previously scheduled for Sunday, was canceled amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a 50-minute phone call Saturday to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks, Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said.
Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.