Ex-US Navy Seal who shot Osama Bin Laden: I’m prepared to strike down Khamenei if US govt sends me
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Former U.S. Navy SEAL Rob O’Neill, best known for firing the fatal shots that killed Osama bin Laden, has declared he would willingly accept a mission to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader if requested. In an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, O’Neill said he remains prepared for action despite being years removed from active duty.
The former SEAL, whose name became internationally recognised after the 2011 raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan, told the Daily Mail that should the U.S. government assign him to a high-risk operation targeting Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, he would not hesitate. “My boots still fit,” he said, underscoring his readiness to reengage in special operations if needed.
The statement comes amid heightened tension between the U.S. and Iran following a devastating exchange of strikes earlier this month. As Israel and Iran both claimed victory in the 12-day war that ended June 24, the region has remained fragile, with concerns that proxy conflicts or retaliatory acts may erupt.
Analysts have raised alarm about Iran’s broader strategic apparatus, noting that the greatest threat might not be concentrated in Tehran but hidden abroad. Intelligence experts and defense officials have warned of Iranian sleeper cells potentially operating in Western nations. According to recent assessments, these covert agents are believed to be embedded in major urban areas across Europe and North America, awaiting activation should Iran face existential threats.
Meanwhile, in a separate but related event, federal authorities in Germany confirmed the arrest of two Iranian nationals accused of plotting sabotage attacks on military and civilian infrastructure in Berlin. Officials say the suspects had been under surveillance for months and had connections to Iran’s Quds Force, a branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responsible for overseas operations.
U.S. national security officials believe similar operations may be underway or in planning stages elsewhere. One congressional aide familiar with classified briefings said on condition of anonymity that Western intelligence has identified multiple red-flag locations believed to be under surveillance by suspected Iranian operatives.
