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Israel slams report claiming it planned assassinations against Iran negotiators
Israel rubbishes report claiming it planned assassinations against Iran negotiators: ‘Complete fabrication’
Israel rubbishes report claiming it planned assassinations against Iran negotiators: ‘Complete fabrication’
The NYT stood by its reporting and responded publicly to the Israeli government's criticism.
Updated on: Jul 04, 2026 10:18 AM IST By HT News Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link A public dispute has erupted between Israel and US media outlet The New York Times over a report that claimed US officials warned Iran earlier this year about potential Israeli assassination plots targeting senior Iranian leaders involved in nuclear negotiations. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives a news conference in Jerusalem on June 15, 2026. (AFP) The row began after The New York Times published a report on Thursday citing multiple current and former US officials. According to the report, Washington warned Tehran in April that Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf could be targets of Israeli assassination attempts. Rejecting the report, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office issued a sharp response on X, saying, “As usual, The New York Times' latest story about Israel and the Iranian negotiators is fake news. A complete fabrication of reality.” The NYT stood by its reporting and responded publicly to the Israeli government's criticism. “We stand by this fact-based reporting, which draws on interviews with current and former American officials. The Israeli Embassy in Washington declined to comment before publication”, the US media outlet posted in a reply to the Israeli PM’s office.Report details alleged US warning
According to the NYT report, some US officials believed in April that Israel was considering assassinations of Araghchi and Ghalibaf in the weeks following the first ceasefire on April 8. The two Iranian officials had been selected by Tehran to participate in nuclear talks with the United States. The report said Washington was concerned they could be viewed by Israel as “legitimate targets” amid a broader campaign of assassinations carried out inside Iran. The concerns emerged amid a series of Israeli operations targeting senior Iranian figures, including the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, that would eventually fuel a months-long standoff involving Iran, the United States and Israel.Claim of plot against Ghalibaf’s aircraft
One of the most striking claims in the report involved Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. According to NYT, US officials believed Israel was planning to target Ghalibaf as he returned from Islamabad to Tehran on April 12 after talks with US Vice President JD Vance. The report said US authorities informed Tehran that two Israeli fighter jets had entered Iranian airspace through Iraq and were preparing to target Ghalibaf’s aircraft during its return journey. After receiving the warning, Iranian authorities reportedly relayed the information to the plane. Ghalibaf then made an emergency landing in Mashhad, in northern Iran, rather than continuing on its usual route to Tehran, the report said. The report suggested that differences between Washington and Israel over Iran may have surfaced much earlier than previously believed. ABOUT THE AUTHOR HT News Desk Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More Iran United States Israel Get the latest headlines from US news and global updates from Pakistan, Nepal, UK, Bangladesh, Russia and US Iran war Live, get all the latest headlines in one place on Hindustan Times. Home/World News/Israel Rubbishes Report Claiming It Planned Assassinations Against Iran Negotiators: ‘Complete Fabrication’ See LessA public dispute has erupted between Israel and US media outlet The New York Times over a report that claimed US officials warned Iran earlier this year about potential Israeli assassination plots targeting senior Iranian leaders involved in nuclear negotiations.
The row began after The New York Times published a report on Thursday citing multiple current and former US officials. According to the report, Washington warned Tehran in April that Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf could be targets of Israeli assassination attempts.
Rejecting the report, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office issued a sharp response on X, saying, “As usual, The New York Times' latest story about Israel and the Iranian negotiators is fake news. A complete fabrication of reality.”
The NYT stood by its reporting and responded publicly to the Israeli government's criticism.
“We stand by this fact-based reporting, which draws on interviews with current and former American officials. The Israeli Embassy in Washington declined to comment before publication”, the US media outlet posted in a reply to the Israeli PM’s office.
The two Iranian officials had been selected by Tehran to participate in nuclear talks with the United States. The report said Washington was concerned they could be viewed by Israel as “legitimate targets” amid a broader campaign of assassinations carried out inside Iran.
The concerns emerged amid a series of Israeli operations targeting senior Iranian figures, including the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, that would eventually fuel a months-long standoff involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
According to NYT, US officials believed Israel was planning to target Ghalibaf as he returned from Islamabad to Tehran on April 12 after talks with US Vice President JD Vance.
The report said US authorities informed Tehran that two Israeli fighter jets had entered Iranian airspace through Iraq and were preparing to target Ghalibaf’s aircraft during its return journey.
After receiving the warning, Iranian authorities reportedly relayed the information to the plane. Ghalibaf then made an emergency landing in Mashhad, in northern Iran, rather than continuing on its usual route to Tehran, the report said.
The report suggested that differences between Washington and Israel over Iran may have surfaced much earlier than previously believed.
Source: HindustanTimes
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