US officials privately alerted Iran that Israel might target top negotiators, including Foreign Minister Araghchi and Speaker Ghalibaf, during peace talks. Washington feared such assassinations would derail diplomacy and reignite conflict, urging Israel against targeting Iran’s political leadership. These warnings highlight growing US-Israel differences on Iran policy, with the US favoring negotiation while Israel advocates a tougher stance. US officials privately alerted Iran that Israel might target top negotiators, including Foreign Minister Araghchi and Speaker Ghalibaf, during peace talks. Washington feared such assassinations would derail diplomacy and reignite conflict, urging Israel against targeting Iran’s political leadership. These warnings highlight growing US-Israel differences on Iran policy, with the US favoring negotiation while Israel advocates a tougher stance.
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