'Iran tried to assassinate one of my sons,' Netanyahu reveals
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed Iran attempted to murder one of his sons, with subsequent reports identifying the target as Yair Netanyahu. Intelligence suggests Iranian operatives were on the ground in Miami in December 2025, where they allegedly monitored Yair's daily routine and gathered intelligence. This revelation coincides with broader tensions, including US Secret Service probes into Iranian video threats against President Trump's son, Barron, and warnings from Tehran that supporting US sanctions constitutes an act of war. Israeli authorities have not officially disclosed the full details of the plot.
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- ✓ Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a Channel 14 interview that Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons.
- ✓ The targeted son has been identified as Yair Netanyahu.
- ✓ Israeli intelligence reportedly learned of the plot in December 2025.
- ✓ Iran's head of national security stated that any country supporting US sanctions against Tehran would be considered an act of war.
What changed
Reports now identify Yair Netanyahu as the specific target of the plot in Miami during December 2025.
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Netanyahu identifies Yair as target of Iranian assassination plot
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed Iran attempted to murder one of his sons, with subsequent reports identifying the target as Yair Netanyahu. Intelligence suggests Iranian operatives were on the ground in Miami in December 2025, where they allegedly monitored Yair's daily routine and gathered intelligence. This revelation coincides with broader tensions, including US Secret Service probes into Iranian video threats against President Trump's son, Barron, and warnings from Tehran that supporting US sanctions constitutes an act of war. Israeli authorities have not officially disclosed the full details of the plot.
Why it matters
The allegations emerge amid a volatile period of sanctions and threats between Tehran and Western leaders. This pattern of targeting family members marks a political dimension to the ongoing conflict. It follows previous threats made by Iranian state TV against the Trump administration.
What is confirmed
- Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a Channel 14 interview that Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons.
- The targeted son has been identified as Yair Netanyahu.
- Israeli intelligence reportedly learned of the plot in December 2025.
- Iran's head of national security stated that any country supporting US sanctions against Tehran would be considered an act of war.
Still unconfirmed
- The US Secret Service is probing an Iranian video threat against Barron Trump.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation or denial of the Miami plot from the Iranian government
- Formal statements from the US Secret Service regarding threats to Barron Trump
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Netanyahu claims Iran attempted to assassinate his son
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Iran tried to assassinate one of his children. Netanyahu revealed the claim during a phone call with Noam Amir, a military correspondent for Channel 14. The announcement follows threats made by Iranian state TV against President Trump. In a separate development, Netanyahu reportedly instructed the Shin Bet security agency to provide Gadi Eisenkot with adequate security, to which the agency responded that it is doing the maximum.
Why it matters
This claim escalates the public tension between Israel and the Iranian regime. It highlights the personal nature of the conflict and the perceived threat to high-ranking Israeli officials and their families.
What is confirmed
- Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons.
- Netanyahu made the statement during a phone call with Channel 14 military correspondent Noam Amir.
Still unconfirmed
- Netanyahu told Shin Bet to ensure Eisenkot has adequate security.
- Shin Bet stated it is doing the maximum regarding Eisenkot's security.
What to watch next
- Official response or denial from the Iranian government
- Evidence or further details regarding the timing and nature of the assassination attempt
- Additional security updates for Israeli military and government figures
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- The Times of Israel — PM said to tell Shin Bet to ensure Eisenkot has ‘adequate’ security; agency says it’s ‘doing the maximum’
- The Jerusalem Post — 'Iran tried to assassinate one of my sons,' Netanyahu reveals
- Fox News — Iran tried to assassinate one of Netanyahu's sons, prime minister says
- The Times of India — ‘Iran tried to murder my son’: Netanyahu makes big claim against Tehran
- NDTV — "Iran Tried To Murder One Of My Sons": Benjamin Netanyahu's Explosive Claim
- Reuters — Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill one of his sons
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- www.israelnationalnews.com — Netanyahu: 'Iran tried to assassinate one of my children'
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