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US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators
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Key Points:
- US officials reportedly warned Iran in the spring about fears that Israel might assassinate key Iranian negotiators, including parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during ongoing talks.
- The warnings were conveyed through intermediaries, though there was no specific intelligence indicating an imminent assassination plot.
- Israeli officials denied the allegations, labeling the report as "fake news," while the US and Israeli governments have not provided detailed comments on the matter.
- Tensions exist between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu regarding Iran policy, with Trump favoring negotiations and Netanyahu reportedly frustrated by ongoing talks and Israeli military actions.
- Israel has a history of assassinating Iranian leaders early in the conflict, but the Trump administration has shifted focus toward negotiations, recognizing that targeted killings could jeopardize delicate diplomatic efforts.
