# Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons

https://mins.news/en/item/30856

- Fox News, 2026-08-24 18:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/iran-tried-assassinate-netanyahu-son-prime-minister-says

> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of trying to kill one of his sons, without identifying which son or disclosing details of the alleged plot or how it was uncovered. He said he had asked authorities to strengthen protection for prime ministerial candidates and warned Iran that Israel would respond forcefully to future attacks.

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