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U.S. Officials Feared Israeli Strike on Iranian Negotiators Would End Peace Talks
American officials assessed that an Israeli operation targeting two senior Iranian figures would halt ongoing negotiations. The assessment focused on the potential disruption to diplomatic efforts rather than confirming any planned action.
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U.S. officials assessed that an Israeli operation targeting Iranian negotiators would have halted peace talks. The officials identified the foreign minister and the Parliament speaker as the primary individuals whose removal would have ended the discussions.
The assessment came as talks between the parties were underway. Officials said any strike on the named individuals would have removed key participants from the negotiations. No evidence of an imminent Israeli operation was presented in the reporting. The officials' concern centered on maintaining the continuity of the talks rather than on verified Israeli intentions.
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