A new report has revealed that the United States was deeply concerned that Israel could target two of Iran's most senior negotiators during indirect peace talks, raising fears that any such strike would derail diplomacy and trigger a fresh regional conflict. According to the report, US officials believed Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf could become potential Israeli targets while negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire and broader understanding between Washington and Tehran were underway. The report claims Washington viewed both Iranian officials as legitimate military targets in a broader conflict but strongly opposed any action once diplomatic negotiations had begun. US officials reportedly feared that an assassination attempt at such a sensitive stage would collapse the talks and reignite hostilities across the region. As concerns mounted, the Trump administration is said to have urged Israel not to target Ghalibaf after learning he was allegedly included on a potential target list. Reports further suggest that both Araghchi and Ghalibaf were eventually removed from that list as diplomatic engagement gathered momentum. WATCH

A viral video from high-level diplomatic talks in Switzerland has triggered an online debate after Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani was seen greeting Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif while US Vice President JD Vance appeared to be waiting nearby. The brief moment, widely circulated on social media, has been interpreted by some users as a diplomatic “snub,” with claims that Vance was overlooked during the greeting sequence. The footage emerged during a broader round of discussions involving the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar, as negotiations continue following a preliminary two-month framework agreement between Washington and Tehran. While online speculation focused on the handshake order, diplomatic sources have described the talks as “positive and constructive,” with all parties engaged in efforts to strengthen communication channels and reduce misunderstandings in sensitive regions, including the Strait of Hormuz. WATCH