TEHRAN April 2, 2026 – Senior Iranian diplomat Kamal Kharazi, former Foreign Minister and current head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, has been seriously wounded in a targeted strike on his residence in western Tehran, according to multiple Iranian media outlets and international reports. His wife was killed in the attack.
Iranian state-affiliated media, including Nour News and Mehr News Agency, reported that Kharazi, 81, sustained severe injuries and was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment. The strike occurred on Wednesday as part of a broader wave of US-Israeli airstrikes that have intensified across Iran in recent weeks.
The incident has been widely described by Iranian officials as a deliberate assassination attempt aimed at derailing diplomatic efforts. Kharazi was reportedly actively involved in backchannel negotiations, including arrangements for potential talks with US Vice President JD Vance, reportedly mediated through Pakistan.
A post by BRICS News on X (formerly Twitter) broke the development with the headline: “JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi seriously wounded in assassination attempt in Tehran as he was arranging potential talks with US Vice President JD Vance.” The post included portraits of Kharazi and Vance.
International outlets have confirmed the core facts:
– Al Jazeera reported the attack as an “apparent assassination attempt” that left Kharazi “gravely wounded” and killed his wife.
– The Guardian, Times of Israel, and Ynet News cited Iranian sources confirming the strike on his home.
– Regional analysts note that Kharazi, a veteran moderate voice in Iranian foreign policy who served as Foreign Minister from 1997 to 2005 under President Mohammad Khatami, had been engaged in efforts to de-escalate tensions with Washington.
Iranian authorities have condemned the strike as part of what they call an “aggressive US-Israel war on Iran.” The country’s military has vowed continued resistance, stating it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz under external pressure.
No immediate comment has been issued by the US or Israeli governments regarding the specific targeting of Kharazi. The attack comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Iranian media reporting explosions in multiple cities including Tehran and Shiraz.
This latest development raises serious concerns about the viability of any ongoing or future diplomatic channels between Tehran and Washington. Kharazi’s condition remains critical, and further updates are expected from Iranian state media.
Life News Agency will continue monitoring the situation and provide live updates as more details emerge.
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