Iran's president claims Israel tried to assassinate him during 12-day war
While Pezeshkian did not confirm if the alleged attempt occurred during Israel's June 13 aerial strikes — which targeted Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure — his claim aligns with a period of heightened Israeli military activity. NEW: Iranian President Pezeshkian has accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him. pic.twitter.com/vXY7xn3kWc— Clash Report (@clashreport) July 7, 2025Pezeshkian did not specify whether the assassination attempt occurred during Israel's massive June 13 air campaign, which targeted Iranian nuclear and military facilities and killed several senior Iranian officials. Pezeshkian, however, struck a conciliatory tone when speaking about the United States, saying he believed tensions between Tehran and Washington could still be resolved through dialogue.'I am of the belief that we could very much easily resolve our differences and conflicts with the United States through dialogue and talks,' he said, speaking through an interpreter. However, he warned that trust remains a significant hurdle following the coordinated US and Israeli military actions."How are we going to trust the United States again?' Pezeshkian asked. 'How can we know for sure that in the middle of the talks the Israeli regime will not be given the permission again to attack us?"Pezeshkian urged US President Donald Trump not to allow Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — who is visiting Washington for meetings at the White House this week — to drag the United States into another war."The United States' president, Mr. Trump, he is capable enough to guide the region towards peace and a brighter future and put Israel in its place — or get into a pit, an endless pit, or a swamp,' he said.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said she was unsure whether Trump had seen Pezeshkian's comments but echoed the sentiment that the president was committed to peace. Israel did not immediately respond to the allegation. A senior Israeli military official said last month that Israel killed more than 30 senior security officials and 11 senior nuclear scientists in its attack on Iran's nuclear sites.On Friday, Trump told reporters that he believed Tehran's nuclear program had been set back permanently, although Iran could restart efforts elsewhere.- EndsWith inputs from ReutersMust Watch
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