25.03.2026 23:20
Since the beginning of the war, a notable decision has come from Israel and the United States, which have assassinated many high-ranking Iranian figures, including religious leader Ali Khamenei and Secretary General of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani. U.S. media claimed that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi were temporarily removed from the target lists for four or five days. The timing of this claim is noteworthy as it comes during a period of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
It has been claimed that Israel and the US took a surprising step following assassination operations targeting high-ranking figures in Iran.
CLAIM THAT "GALIBAF AND LARICANI HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ASSASSINATION LIST"
According to a report in the US press outlet Wall Street Journal, unlike the previous process in which figures like Ali Khamenei and Ali Larijani were killed, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi have been temporarily removed from the target list. The timing of the decision, which came during secret diplomatic contacts aimed at reducing tensions in the region, is noteworthy.
THE CLAIM CAME WHILE THE US AND IRAN WERE IN DISCUSSIONS
According to the claim, a "security window" of about five days has been opened for both individuals. Experts indicate that this move was made to keep direct negotiation channels open with the Iranian administration. In a period when the leadership cadre has suffered a significant blow, the inclusion of Ghalibaf and Araghchi is seen as a critical step for potential ceasefire or new order negotiations.