US Foiled Israeli Plot to Assassinate Top Iranian Leaders: Secret Report Reveals Strained Ties:

In a shocking revelation that highlights the deepening rift between Washington and Tel Aviv, a new report claims that the United States actively thwarted an Israeli plot to assassinate senior Iranian officials. According to the New York Times, intelligence agencies uncovered a sinister plan by Israel to eliminate key members of the Iranian delegation during their critical peace negotiations. By providing timely intelligence to Tehran through regional intermediaries, the US reportedly saved the lives of high-ranking Iranian figures, signaling a desperate American push to preserve the fragile diplomatic channels currently being established in the Middle East.

The Hit List: Targeting Key Iranian Negotiators

The intelligence report identifies two of Iran’s most pivotal political and diplomatic figures as the primary targets of the alleged Mossad-led operation: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. These leaders have been at the forefront of recent negotiations aimed at de-escalating the ongoing regional conflict. Given their central role in navigating Iran’s policy in the wake of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, their elimination would have likely derailed all ongoing peace efforts and plunged the region into an even deeper, unpredictable cycle of war.

Mid-Air Ambush: The Near-Miss Incident

The report details a harrowing incident where Iranian intelligence intercepted an Israeli fighter jet maneuver intended to shoot down a plane carrying Speaker Ghalibaf. Following his return from high-level talks with US Vice President JD Vance, Ghalibaf’s aircraft was forced to execute an emergency landing at Mashhad Airport near the Pakistani border after intelligence alerts warned of an mid-air threat. Ghalibaf was subsequently moved to Tehran under heavy ground security. This incident reportedly solidified the Iranian leadership’s resolve to remain vigilant, even as they participate in broader peace dialogues mediated by regional powers.

Why Did the US Save Its Adversary?

The revelation that the US intervened to protect Iranian leaders from Israeli strikes raises critical questions about Washington’s long-term strategy. Analysts suggest that the US, having spent billions in the protracted conflict that began on February 28, 2026, is now prioritizing a swift diplomatic resolution over continued military engagement. With constant attacks on Gulf assets and the mounting costs of the war, the Biden-Vance administration is reportedly wary of any action—especially from Israel—that could sabotage the delicate peace talks. The Wall Street Journal further confirmed that the US had previously pressured Israel to scrub names from its ‘hit list’ as early as March to ensure that the window for a negotiated settlement remained open.