India, June 15 -- US President Donald Trump has vetoed an Israeli plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a U.S. official told Fox News on Sunday, amid escalating tension between the two nations.

Details about the assassination attempt or Trump's veto stance have not been confirmed officially so far.

Trump, meanwhile, claimed he could help Israel and Iran to reach a deal, referring to the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.

In his Truth Social post, Trump claimed he helped India and Pakistan to reach a ceasefire deal on May 10.

The Indian government, however, maintained that India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of cross-border drone and missile str...