U.S. officials reportedly believed Israel was considering actions that could have disrupted negotiations with Iran, including potentially targeting Iranian negotiators. Any such action against key figures like Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi or Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf was feared to derail peace talks.
The New York Times reported that American officials expressed these concerns regarding potential Israeli operations. The report indicated a fear that eliminating individuals involved in the negotiations would have undermined efforts toward a resolution.
The Daily Caller reported on claims that Israel attempted to shoot down aircraft carrying Iranian negotiators. A source quoted within the article stated, “You can do a little softer touch, Bibi.”
No further details regarding the specific nature of the alleged Israeli plans or attempts were provided in either report. The New York Times account focused on the U.S. government's apprehension about the potential consequences for peace talks.
The Daily Caller’s reporting highlighted an alleged direct attempt to interfere with Iranian negotiators during transit, as indicated by the quoted statement. It is unclear from the available sources what “softer touch” refers to or whether any such actions were successful.
As of this report, there has been no official confirmation from either the Israeli or Iranian governments regarding these allegations. The status of negotiations between Iran and other nations remains ongoing, though details are not included in the source material.
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