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'Fake news': Israel denies report it planned to assassinate Iranian negotiators
Published 4 July 2026 ยท politics
Israel has vehemently denied reports suggesting it planned to assassinate senior Iranian negotiators during diplomatic talks, labeling the claims "fake news." The New York Times
Israel has vehemently denied reports suggesting it planned to assassinate senior Iranian negotiators during diplomatic talks, labeling the claims "fake news." The New York Times report alleged US officials warned Iran of potential Israeli targeting of key figures like Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, fearing it would derail peace efforts. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump have agreed to a future meeting.
Published: July 4, 2026 โข 9:10 AM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 9:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Israel has vehemently denied reports suggesting it planned to assassinate senior Iranian negotiators during diplomatic talks, labeling the claims "fake news." The New York Times report alleged US officials warned Iran of potential Israeli targeting of key figures like Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, fearing it would derail peace efforts.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump have agreed to a future meeting.