Israel Allegedly Targeted Iranian Negotiators Amid Talks

WHO:

Truthout - Iran's foreign minister and speaker of parliament were allegedly targeted by Israel.

IJR - Iran's negotiators were involved in talks with the U.S.

WHAT:

Truthout - Israel reportedly plotted to assassinate Iranian negotiators during peace talks.

IJR - Israel attempted to shoot down Iran’s negotiators on their plane after talks concluded.

WHERE:

IJR - The talks between the U.S. and Iran took place in Pakistan.

WHY:

Truthout - The alleged assassination plot was intended to derail the peace talks against U.S. wishes.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 17:32 UTC)

Israel reportedly plotted to assassinate Iranian negotiators during peace talks that took place in Pakistan, with the aim of derailing the discussions against U.S. wishes. Following the conclusion of these talks, Israel allegedly attempted to shoot down the plane carrying Iran's negotiators. In a related development, Iran's foreign minister and speaker of parliament were also reportedly targeted by Israel.