diff --git a/frontend/src/app/(dashboard)/layout.tsx b/frontend/src/app/(dashboard)/layout.tsx
index e2074df9..339878b9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/(dashboard)/layout.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/app/(dashboard)/layout.tsx
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ import { useRouter } from "next/navigation"
 import { Loader2 } from "lucide-react"
 import { checkApiHealth } from "@/lib/api"
 import { MaintenancePage } from "@/components/maintenance/maintenance-page"
+import { DeleteOperationProvider } from "@/contexts/DeleteOperationContext"
+import { StatusOverlay } from "@/components/ui/status-overlay"
 
 interface DashboardLayoutProps {
   children: React.ReactNode
@@ -83,26 +85,31 @@ export default function DashboardLayout({
   }
 
   return (
-    <SidebarProvider>
-      <SidebarLeft />
-      <SidebarInset>
-        <div className="bg-background">
-          {children}
-        </div>
-      </SidebarInset>
-      
-      {/* <PricingAlert 
-        open={showPricingAlert} 
-        onOpenChange={setShowPricingAlert}
-        closeable={false}
-        accountId={personalAccount?.account_id}
-        /> */}
-      
-      <MaintenanceAlert
-        open={showMaintenanceAlert}
-        onOpenChange={setShowMaintenanceAlert}
-        closeable={true}
-      />
-    </SidebarProvider>
+    <DeleteOperationProvider>
+      <SidebarProvider>
+        <SidebarLeft />
+        <SidebarInset>
+          <div className="bg-background">
+            {children}
+          </div>
+        </SidebarInset>
+        
+        {/* <PricingAlert 
+          open={showPricingAlert} 
+          onOpenChange={setShowPricingAlert}
+          closeable={false}
+          accountId={personalAccount?.account_id}
+          /> */}
+        
+        <MaintenanceAlert
+          open={showMaintenanceAlert}
+          onOpenChange={setShowMaintenanceAlert}
+          closeable={true}
+        />
+        
+        {/* Status overlay for deletion operations */}
+        <StatusOverlay />
+      </SidebarProvider>
+    </DeleteOperationProvider>
   )
 }
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diff --git a/frontend/src/components/sidebar/nav-agents.tsx b/frontend/src/components/sidebar/nav-agents.tsx
index 290a189e..93e32cc1 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/sidebar/nav-agents.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/sidebar/nav-agents.tsx
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 "use client"
 
-import { useEffect, useState } from "react"
+import { useEffect, useState, useRef } from "react"
 import {
   ArrowUpRight,
   Link as LinkIcon,
@@ -34,8 +34,10 @@ import {
   TooltipContent,
   TooltipTrigger
 } from "@/components/ui/tooltip"
-import { getProjects, getThreads, Project } from "@/lib/api"
+import { getProjects, getThreads, Project, deleteThread } from "@/lib/api"
 import Link from "next/link"
+import { DeleteConfirmationDialog } from "@/components/thread/DeleteConfirmationDialog"
+import { useDeleteOperation } from '@/contexts/DeleteOperationContext'
 
 // Thread with associated project info for display in sidebar
 type ThreadWithProject = {
@@ -53,6 +55,12 @@ export function NavAgents() {
   const [loadingThreadId, setLoadingThreadId] = useState<string | null>(null)
   const pathname = usePathname()
   const router = useRouter()
+  const [isDeleteDialogOpen, setIsDeleteDialogOpen] = useState(false)
+  const [threadToDelete, setThreadToDelete] = useState<{ id: string; name: string } | null>(null)
+  const [isDeleting, setIsDeleting] = useState(false)
+  const isNavigatingRef = useRef(false)
+  const { performDelete, isOperationInProgress } = useDeleteOperation();
+  const isPerformingActionRef = useRef(false);
 
   // Helper to sort threads by updated_at (most recent first)
   const sortThreads = (threadsList: ThreadWithProject[]): ThreadWithProject[] => {
@@ -174,12 +182,85 @@ export function NavAgents() {
     setLoadingThreadId(null)
   }, [pathname])
 
+  // Add event handler for completed navigation
+  useEffect(() => {
+    const handleNavigationComplete = () => {
+      console.log("NAVIGATION - Navigation event completed");
+      document.body.style.pointerEvents = "auto";
+      isNavigatingRef.current = false;
+    };
+    
+    window.addEventListener("popstate", handleNavigationComplete);
+    
+    return () => {
+      window.removeEventListener("popstate", handleNavigationComplete);
+      // Ensure we clean up any leftover styles
+      document.body.style.pointerEvents = "auto"; 
+    };
+  }, []);
+  
+  // Reset isNavigatingRef when pathname changes
+  useEffect(() => {
+    isNavigatingRef.current = false;
+    document.body.style.pointerEvents = "auto";
+  }, [pathname]);
+
   // Function to handle thread click with loading state
   const handleThreadClick = (e: React.MouseEvent<HTMLAnchorElement>, threadId: string, url: string) => {
     e.preventDefault()
     setLoadingThreadId(threadId)
     router.push(url)
   }
+  
+  // Function to handle thread deletion
+  const handleDeleteThread = async (threadId: string, threadName: string) => {
+    setThreadToDelete({ id: threadId, name: threadName });
+    setIsDeleteDialogOpen(true);
+  };
+
+  const confirmDelete = async () => {
+    if (!threadToDelete || isPerformingActionRef.current) return;
+    
+    // Mark action in progress
+    isPerformingActionRef.current = true;
+    
+    // Close dialog first for immediate feedback
+    setIsDeleteDialogOpen(false);
+    
+    const threadId = threadToDelete.id;
+    const isActive = pathname?.includes(threadId);
+    
+    // Store threadToDelete in a local variable since it might be cleared
+    const deletedThread = { ...threadToDelete };
+    
+    // Log operation start
+    console.log("DELETION - Starting thread deletion process", {
+      threadId: deletedThread.id,
+      isCurrentThread: isActive
+    });
+    
+    // Use the centralized deletion system with completion callback
+    await performDelete(
+      threadId,
+      isActive,
+      async () => {
+        // Delete the thread
+        await deleteThread(threadId);
+        
+        // Update the thread list
+        setThreads(prev => prev.filter(t => t.threadId !== threadId));
+        
+        // Show success message
+        toast.success("Conversation deleted successfully");
+      },
+      // Completion callback to reset local state
+      () => {
+        setThreadToDelete(null);
+        setIsDeleting(false);
+        isPerformingActionRef.current = false;
+      }
+    );
+  };
 
   return (
     <SidebarGroup>
@@ -293,7 +374,7 @@ export function NavAgents() {
                           </a>
                         </DropdownMenuItem>
                         <DropdownMenuSeparator />
-                        <DropdownMenuItem>
+                        <DropdownMenuItem onClick={() => handleDeleteThread(thread.threadId, thread.projectName)}>
                           <Trash2 className="text-muted-foreground" />
                           <span>Delete</span>
                         </DropdownMenuItem>
@@ -314,6 +395,16 @@ export function NavAgents() {
           </SidebarMenuItem>
         )}
       </SidebarMenu>
+
+      {threadToDelete && (
+        <DeleteConfirmationDialog
+          isOpen={isDeleteDialogOpen}
+          onClose={() => setIsDeleteDialogOpen(false)}
+          onConfirm={confirmDelete}
+          threadName={threadToDelete.name}
+          isDeleting={isDeleting}
+        />
+      )}
     </SidebarGroup>
   )
 }
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/thread/DeleteConfirmationDialog.tsx b/frontend/src/components/thread/DeleteConfirmationDialog.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..8118edbf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/thread/DeleteConfirmationDialog.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+"use client"
+
+import React from "react"
+import { Loader2 } from "lucide-react"
+
+import {
+  AlertDialog,
+  AlertDialogAction,
+  AlertDialogCancel,
+  AlertDialogContent,
+  AlertDialogDescription,
+  AlertDialogFooter,
+  AlertDialogHeader,
+  AlertDialogTitle,
+} from "@/components/ui/alert-dialog"
+
+interface DeleteConfirmationDialogProps {
+  isOpen: boolean
+  onClose: () => void
+  onConfirm: () => void
+  threadName: string
+  isDeleting: boolean
+}
+
+/**
+ * Confirmation dialog for deleting a conversation
+ */
+export function DeleteConfirmationDialog({
+  isOpen,
+  onClose,
+  onConfirm,
+  threadName,
+  isDeleting,
+}: DeleteConfirmationDialogProps) {
+  return (
+    <AlertDialog open={isOpen} onOpenChange={onClose}>
+      <AlertDialogContent>
+        <AlertDialogHeader>
+          <AlertDialogTitle>Delete conversation</AlertDialogTitle>
+          <AlertDialogDescription>
+            Are you sure you want to delete the conversation{" "}
+            <span className="font-semibold">"{threadName}"</span>?
+            <br />
+            This action cannot be undone.
+          </AlertDialogDescription>
+        </AlertDialogHeader>
+        <AlertDialogFooter>
+          <AlertDialogCancel disabled={isDeleting}>Cancel</AlertDialogCancel>
+          <AlertDialogAction
+            onClick={(e) => {
+              e.preventDefault()
+              onConfirm()
+            }}
+            disabled={isDeleting}
+            className="bg-destructive text-white hover:bg-destructive/90"
+          >
+            {isDeleting ? (
+              <>
+                <Loader2 className="mr-2 h-4 w-4 animate-spin" />
+                Deleting...
+              </>
+            ) : (
+              "Delete"
+            )}
+          </AlertDialogAction>
+        </AlertDialogFooter>
+      </AlertDialogContent>
+    </AlertDialog>
+  )
+} 
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diff --git a/frontend/src/components/ui/status-overlay.tsx b/frontend/src/components/ui/status-overlay.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..defa9ef4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/ui/status-overlay.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { Loader2, CheckCircle, AlertCircle } from 'lucide-react';
+import { useDeleteOperation } from '@/contexts/DeleteOperationContext';
+
+export function StatusOverlay() {
+  const { state } = useDeleteOperation();
+  
+  if (state.operation === 'none' || !state.isDeleting) return null;
+  
+  return (
+    <div className="fixed bottom-4 right-4 z-50 flex items-center gap-2 bg-background/90 backdrop-blur p-3 rounded-lg shadow-lg border border-border">
+      {state.operation === 'pending' && (
+        <>
+          <Loader2 className="h-5 w-5 text-muted-foreground animate-spin" />
+          <span className="text-sm">Processing...</span>
+        </>
+      )}
+      
+      {state.operation === 'success' && (
+        <>
+          <CheckCircle className="h-5 w-5 text-green-500" />
+          <span className="text-sm">Completed</span>
+        </>
+      )}
+      
+      {state.operation === 'error' && (
+        <>
+          <AlertCircle className="h-5 w-5 text-destructive" />
+          <span className="text-sm">Failed</span>
+        </>
+      )}
+    </div>
+  );
+} 
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diff --git a/frontend/src/contexts/DeleteOperationContext.tsx b/frontend/src/contexts/DeleteOperationContext.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..cde3146e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/contexts/DeleteOperationContext.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,195 @@
+import React, { createContext, useContext, useReducer, useEffect, useRef } from 'react';
+
+type DeleteState = {
+  isDeleting: boolean;
+  targetId: string | null;
+  isActive: boolean;
+  operation: 'none' | 'pending' | 'success' | 'error';
+};
+
+type DeleteAction = 
+  | { type: 'START_DELETE'; id: string; isActive: boolean }
+  | { type: 'DELETE_SUCCESS' }
+  | { type: 'DELETE_ERROR' }
+  | { type: 'RESET' };
+
+const initialState: DeleteState = {
+  isDeleting: false,
+  targetId: null,
+  isActive: false,
+  operation: 'none'
+};
+
+function deleteReducer(state: DeleteState, action: DeleteAction): DeleteState {
+  switch (action.type) {
+    case 'START_DELETE':
+      return {
+        ...state,
+        isDeleting: true,
+        targetId: action.id,
+        isActive: action.isActive,
+        operation: 'pending'
+      };
+    case 'DELETE_SUCCESS':
+      return {
+        ...state,
+        operation: 'success'
+      };
+    case 'DELETE_ERROR':
+      return {
+        ...state,
+        isDeleting: false,
+        operation: 'error'
+      };
+    case 'RESET':
+      return initialState;
+    default:
+      return state;
+  }
+}
+
+type DeleteOperationContextType = {
+  state: DeleteState;
+  dispatch: React.Dispatch<DeleteAction>;
+  performDelete: (
+    id: string, 
+    isActive: boolean, 
+    deleteFunction: () => Promise<void>,
+    onComplete?: () => void
+  ) => Promise<void>;
+  isOperationInProgress: React.MutableRefObject<boolean>;
+};
+
+const DeleteOperationContext = createContext<DeleteOperationContextType | undefined>(undefined);
+
+export function DeleteOperationProvider({ children }: { children: React.ReactNode }) {
+  const [state, dispatch] = useReducer(deleteReducer, initialState);
+  const isOperationInProgress = useRef(false);
+  
+  // Listen for state changes to handle navigation
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (state.operation === 'success' && state.isActive) {
+      // Delay navigation to allow UI feedback
+      const timer = setTimeout(() => {
+        try {
+          // Use window.location for reliable navigation
+          window.location.pathname = '/dashboard';
+        } catch (error) {
+          console.error("Navigation error:", error);
+        }
+      }, 500);
+      return () => clearTimeout(timer);
+    }
+  }, [state.operation, state.isActive]);
+  
+  // Auto-reset after operations complete
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (state.operation === 'success' && !state.isActive) {
+      const timer = setTimeout(() => {
+        dispatch({ type: 'RESET' });
+        // Ensure pointer events are restored
+        document.body.style.pointerEvents = "auto";
+        isOperationInProgress.current = false;
+        
+        // Restore sidebar menu interactivity
+        const sidebarMenu = document.querySelector(".sidebar-menu");
+        if (sidebarMenu) {
+          sidebarMenu.classList.remove("pointer-events-none");
+        }
+      }, 1000);
+      return () => clearTimeout(timer);
+    }
+    
+    if (state.operation === 'error') {
+      // Reset on error immediately
+      document.body.style.pointerEvents = "auto";
+      isOperationInProgress.current = false;
+      
+      // Restore sidebar menu interactivity
+      const sidebarMenu = document.querySelector(".sidebar-menu");
+      if (sidebarMenu) {
+        sidebarMenu.classList.remove("pointer-events-none");
+      }
+    }
+  }, [state.operation, state.isActive]);
+  
+  const performDelete = async (
+    id: string, 
+    isActive: boolean, 
+    deleteFunction: () => Promise<void>,
+    onComplete?: () => void
+  ) => {
+    // Prevent multiple operations
+    if (isOperationInProgress.current) return;
+    isOperationInProgress.current = true;
+    
+    // Disable pointer events during operation
+    document.body.style.pointerEvents = "none";
+    
+    // Disable sidebar menu interactions
+    const sidebarMenu = document.querySelector(".sidebar-menu");
+    if (sidebarMenu) {
+      sidebarMenu.classList.add("pointer-events-none");
+    }
+    
+    dispatch({ type: 'START_DELETE', id, isActive });
+    
+    try {
+      // Execute the delete operation
+      await deleteFunction();
+      
+      // Use precise timing for UI updates
+      setTimeout(() => {
+        dispatch({ type: 'DELETE_SUCCESS' });
+        
+        // For non-active threads, restore interaction with delay
+        if (!isActive) {
+          setTimeout(() => {
+            document.body.style.pointerEvents = "auto";
+            
+            if (sidebarMenu) {
+              sidebarMenu.classList.remove("pointer-events-none");
+            }
+            
+            // Call the completion callback
+            if (onComplete) onComplete();
+          }, 100);
+        }
+      }, 50);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error("Delete operation failed:", error);
+      
+      // Reset states on error
+      document.body.style.pointerEvents = "auto";
+      isOperationInProgress.current = false;
+      
+      if (sidebarMenu) {
+        sidebarMenu.classList.remove("pointer-events-none");
+      }
+      
+      dispatch({ type: 'DELETE_ERROR' });
+      
+      // Call the completion callback
+      if (onComplete) onComplete();
+    }
+  };
+  
+  return (
+    <DeleteOperationContext.Provider value={{ 
+      state, 
+      dispatch, 
+      performDelete,
+      isOperationInProgress
+    }}>
+      {children}
+    </DeleteOperationContext.Provider>
+  );
+}
+
+export function useDeleteOperation() {
+  const context = useContext(DeleteOperationContext);
+  if (context === undefined) {
+    throw new Error('useDeleteOperation must be used within a DeleteOperationProvider');
+  }
+  return context;
+} 
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diff --git a/frontend/src/lib/api.ts b/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
index 5e9acca3..ef6f5e21 100644
--- a/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/lib/api.ts
@@ -1051,6 +1051,53 @@ export const toggleThreadPublicStatus = async (threadId: string, isPublic: boole
   return updateThread(threadId, { is_public: isPublic });
 };
 
+export const deleteThread = async (threadId: string): Promise<void> => {
+  try {
+    const supabase = createClient();
+    
+    // First delete all agent runs associated with this thread
+    console.log(`Deleting all agent runs for thread ${threadId}`);
+    const { error: agentRunsError } = await supabase
+      .from('agent_runs')
+      .delete()
+      .eq('thread_id', threadId);
+    
+    if (agentRunsError) {
+      console.error('Error deleting agent runs:', agentRunsError);
+      throw new Error(`Error deleting agent runs: ${agentRunsError.message}`);
+    }
+    
+    // Then delete all messages associated with the thread
+    console.log(`Deleting all messages for thread ${threadId}`);
+    const { error: messagesError } = await supabase
+      .from('messages')
+      .delete()
+      .eq('thread_id', threadId);
+    
+    if (messagesError) {
+      console.error('Error deleting messages:', messagesError);
+      throw new Error(`Error deleting messages: ${messagesError.message}`);
+    }
+    
+    // Finally, delete the thread itself
+    console.log(`Deleting thread ${threadId}`);
+    const { error: threadError } = await supabase
+      .from('threads')
+      .delete()
+      .eq('thread_id', threadId);
+    
+    if (threadError) {
+      console.error('Error deleting thread:', threadError);
+      throw new Error(`Error deleting thread: ${threadError.message}`);
+    }
+    
+    console.log(`Thread ${threadId} successfully deleted with all related items`);
+  } catch (error) {
+    console.error('Error deleting thread and related items:', error);
+    throw error;
+  }
+};
+
 // Function to get public projects
 export const getPublicProjects = async (): Promise<Project[]> => {
   try {