US officials fear Israel may target Iran negotiators

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The New York Times says US officials believed Israel could target Iran’s top negotiators during cease-fire talks.

WHO: US officials

WHAT: US officials believed Israel may have planned to target Iran’s top negotiators during cease-fire negotiations

WHEN: Jul 2, 2026 at 7:51 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: US officials were concerned that Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi would be targeted during cease-fire negotiations.

How this story developed (showing 4 of 4 earlier reports)

Netanyahu denies US concern about harming Iran negotiators · Jul 3, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Iran FM confirms Israel targeted Tehran negotiators list · Jul 3, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
US officials feared Israel planned to kill Iranian negotiators · Jul 3, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
US officials believe Israel planned to kill Iranian negotiators · Jul 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET

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