An Iranian state-run television channel has aired what appears to be a direct assassination threat against Israel’s top leadership, broadcasting a list of senior officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The broadcast, aired on the Islamic Republic’s Ofogh network, featured a “hit list” of seven Israeli figures at the center of the country’s security establishment. Alongside Netanyahu, the list included Mossad chief David Barnea, Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, Air Force commander Tomer Bar, Military Intelligence head Shlomi Binder, and Operations Directorate chief Itzik Cohen.

During the segment, the presenter delivered a threat in Hebrew.

“We will determine the time of your death, wait for the Ababil,” he said on air, referring to an Iranian-made drone system.

Security experts say the unusually explicit nature of the threat suggests a deliberate attempt at psychological warfare aimed at intimidating Israeli leaders while signaling Iran’s capabilities to both allies and adversaries.

The threat comes as Iran remains engaged in negotiations with the United States over its nuclear program, seeking to avert a broader military confrontation. American and Iranian diplomats held indirect talks last week in Oman, part of a renewed effort to stabilize relations and prevent escalation.

Against that backdrop, the broadcast appeared to underscore the sharp contrast between diplomatic engagement and hostile rhetoric emanating from Iranian state media.

Earlier on the day of the broadcast, Netanyahu returned to Israel following a visit to Washington, where he met with President Donald Trump. Speaking to reporters after landing, Netanyahu said Trump believed Iran could still be pressured into accepting “a good deal” on its nuclear program.

Netanyahu, however, voiced skepticism.

“I’m not convinced,” he said, signaling continued distrust of Tehran’s intentions.

Israeli officials have long accused Iran of pursuing covert and overt campaigns against Israeli interests worldwide, including cyber operations, proxy attacks, and targeted plots. While Tehran has often denied direct involvement in such actions, the latest broadcast marks one of the clearest public threats aired by an official media outlet.

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