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'Fair game': Iranian officials say US diplomats, officials are targets for assassinations - report

Told by 1 newspaper in one country, at 06:00 on 25 October 2026.

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In short

According to the Jerusalem Post, Iranian officials say U.S. diplomats and officials are targets for assassination.1 The Times of Israel, citing a report, says two Iranian officials confirm Tehran is preparing to target U.S. diplomats and personnel.2 Haaretz, also citing a report, says Iranian officials regard U.S. diplomats as fair game as war tensions mount.3

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What newspapers from several countries agree on, where the accounts differ and who is involved, so each reader can draw their own conclusions.

Common ground

Iranian officials reportedly said US diplomats and officials are targets for assassinations.1 2 33 newspapers from 1 countries
According to the report, Tehran is reportedly preparing to target US diplomatic personnel.2 32 newspapers from 1 countries

Where accounts differ

The Jerusalem Post quotes "fair game" for the diplomats, a term Haaretz also uses; The Times of Israel says two Iranian officials confirmed the preparation, without using that term.1 2 3

Who is involved

Iranian officials are cited as the source of the claims; the headlines do not indicate an official position of the Iranian government.1 2 3
The US appears as the target of the threats; the headlines do not report its response.1 3

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