Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate his son

In August 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons. This information was previously restricted by Israel's military censor. The claim emerged after a US-Israeli operation that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his family members, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate his son
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Updated Aug 25, 2026 First published Aug 24, 2026
Mestios ReporterCole HarrisonAlex Moreno

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