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Hindustan Times
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Great Israeli conspiracy': Iran says Israel's bid to assassinate foreign minister Abbas Araghchi failed
Iranian authorities have claimed to have thwarted an Israeli-backed assassination attempt on foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, just days before his scheduled diplomatic mission to Geneva amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel. The development was announced by Mohammad Hossein Ranjbaran, an adviser to Araghchi, who stated that Iranian intelligence agencies uncovered and neutralised what he described as a 'major Israeli conspiracy' aimed at killing the top diplomat in Tehran. The alleged assassination attempt comes as Foreign Minister Araghchi prepares to meet with his British, French, and German counterparts in Geneva on Friday. 'If it were not for the security measures of the 'unknown soldiers of the homeland' (Iran intelligence team), perhaps a few days ago the great Israeli conspiracy against him would have been carried out in Tehran, which, thank God, failed,' Ranjbaran posted on X. The term 'unknown soldiers of the homeland' is commonly used in Iran to refer to its intelligence and security operatives. Abbas Araghchi's advisor further said that Iranian security concerns had intensified after it was announced that Araghchi would lead talks with the European 'troika.' He warned that threats to the minister's life remain ongoing. 'Yes, there certainly was and still is such a threat. Nevertheless, Seyed Abbas Araghchi considers himself a soldier of the motherland more than the head of the diplomatic service,' Ranjbaran's post read. Despite the alleged plot, Araghchi has proceeded with his travel plans and is currently en route to Geneva. His adviser said the minister remains unfazed by the threat. 'He seeks martyrdom,' Ranjbaran wrote. The Geneva meeting is being closely watched by international observers. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and British foreign secretary David Lammy are among the key figures expected to attend. The diplomatic push comes as the military conflict between Israel and Iran enters its second week, with Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure and Tehran responding with missile attacks. Speaking ahead of the talks, Lammy said, 'A window now exists within the next two weeks to achieve a diplomatic solution.' Iranian officials, meanwhile, have reiterated that such security threats—whether real or perceived—will not distract them from pursuing their broader strategic and diplomatic goals.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran claims foiled Israeli assassination attempt on its foreign minister Abbas Araghchi amid war
Iranian security forces have reportedly stopped an attempt to assassinate Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, a plot that officials are calling a 'major Israeli conspiracy .' The dramatic revelation comes amid the Iran and Israel war, and as Araghchi prepares for high-stakes nuclear talks with European leaders in Geneva. The news broke after Mohammad Hossein Ranjbaran , adviser to Minister Araghchi, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that Iranian intelligence had uncovered and stopped a sophisticated assassination plot targeting the foreign minister. Ranjbaran credited the 'unknown soldiers of the homeland', a phrase commonly used to refer to Iran's intelligence and security operatives, for averting what he described as a potentially devastating attack. 'If it were not for the security measures of the unknown soldiers of the homeland, perhaps a few days ago the great Israeli conspiracy against him would have been carried out in Tehran, which, thank God, failed,' Ranjbaran wrote, as reported by Tasnim News Agency. He further stated that since it was announced Araghchi would travel to Geneva for negotiations with the European 'troika' (France, Germany, and the UK), concerns about Israeli targeting had intensified. 'Yes, there certainly was and still is such a threat. Nevertheless, Seyed Abbas Araqchi considers himself a soldier of the motherland more than the head of the diplomatic service,' Ranjbaran added. Live Events Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, is one of Iran's most experienced diplomats and currently serves as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs. With over three decades of service, Araghchi has shaped Iranian foreign policy on some of its most pivotal issues, including nuclear negotiations and regional diplomacy. He was Iran's chief nuclear negotiator in the P5+1 talks. Despite the foiled plot, Araghchi remains undeterred, according to his adviser. 'He seeks martyrdom,' Ranjbaran said, emphasizing the minister's commitment to his mission regardless of personal risk. Araghchi is currently en route to Geneva for talks with his European counterparts, who are seeking to de-escalate the Iran-Israel conflict and revive diplomatic channels. As international attention turns to the outcome of the Geneva talks, Iranian officials have made clear that security threats—whether real or perceived—will not deter them from pursuing their strategic and diplomatic objectives.
Egypt Independent
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Iran claims foiled assassination plot against Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi
Mohammad Hossein Ranjbaran, an advisor to Iran's Foreign Minister, announced that his country successfully thwarted a significant conspiracy, allegedly orchestrated by the 'Zionist entity,' to assassinate Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in the capital, Tehran. He affirmed that the plot was foiled thanks to precise security measures implemented by Iranian intelligence operatives. Tasnim news agency reported that Ranjbaran posted on 'X' (formerly Twitter) that discussions about the Foreign Minister's visit to Geneva for negotiations with the European Troika had sparked widespread concern over the possibility of him being targeted by Israel, indicating the threat was both real and serious. He further added that Araqchi views himself not merely as a diplomatic official, but as a soldier serving his homeland, striving for martyrdom in the footsteps of Martyr Qassem Soleimani. Ranjbaran asserted that without the meticulous security precautions undertaken by 'unknown soldiers' (a common Iranian term for intelligence operatives), the conspiracy likely would have been executed in recent days, but it ultimately failed.
