The United States is considering the possible elimination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, Axios reported, citing an unnamed White House adviser.

According to the outlet, one of the scenarios under discussion предусматривает eliminating the ayatollah, his son, and senior clerics. The source said no final decision has been made and that even US President Donald Trump has not determined which option will ultimately be chosen. Another Axios source said a plan involving the elimination of Khamenei was presented to Trump several weeks ago.

Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that the US president was open to launching an initial limited strike on Iran, a possibility Trump himself later confirmed. The article added that if Tehran does not abandon uranium enrichment, Washington could begin a large-scale campaign against Iranian state facilities.

The New York Times also reported that the United States has redirected more than 50 fighter jets and two aircraft carrier groups to the Middle East. They may join the existing US naval grouping in the region in the coming days. According to CBS, US forces are ready to carry out strikes against Iran as early as Saturday.