An Israeli official told the Wall Street Journal on Saturday that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is "not off-limits" in Israel's ongoing efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear program.

This statement underscores Israel's strategy, which goes beyond neutralizing Iran's nuclear assets and extends to undermining the political and military pillars of the regime. Israel has already claimed responsibility for the deaths of nine scientists instrumental in Iran's nuclear program, as well as senior Iranian generals.

Further actions are reportedly imminent, with plans for additional, significant strikes. Despite some skepticism over Israel's ability to completely destroy Iran's nuclear infrastructure, especially given the extensive underground facilities, the official affirmed that the attacks had already inflicted substantial damage to Iran’s nuclear capabilities. This includes the Natanz facility, home to thousands of advanced centrifuges, where there are signs of significant structural collapse.

Israel's goals are clear: the campaign will only cease once Iran has dismantled its nuclear program, or when Israel has ensured that Tehran cannot rebuild it. In response, a senior White House official expressed that the US continues to favor diplomatic negotiations over Iran's nuclear issue but acknowledged that the current military actions cannot be reversed.

Meanwhile, Oman confirmed that the planned US-Iran talks set for Sunday would be postponed, further complicating the path to negotiations.

This is a developing story.