“Israel’s Defense Minister reveals Iranian funding Hamas’ plan to destroy Israel,” i24NEWS, 4-6-25.  “Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has unveiled for the first time direct evidence of Iran’s support for Hamas’ plan to destroy Israel. During a visit to the intelligence unit on Sunday, Katz presented transcripts of conversations obtained from the tunnels of senior Hamas leaders in Gaza, showing a clear connection between Iran and key Hamas figures Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif. The intercepted documents reveal that Sinwar and Deif demanded $500 million from the commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The funds were requested to further Hamas’ campaign against Israel and its struggle against the United States. Despite Iran’s difficult economic situation, the head of the Palestinian branch of the Revolutionary Guards, Izadi, agreed to the request, emphasizing that Iran would continue to provide financial support to Hamas because the fight against Israel and the US is Tehran’s top priority. In his remarks, Katz asserted that this new intelligence provides unequivocal proof that Iran remains the primary sponsor of Hamas and continues to fund terrorism across the region. He emphasized that Iran’s commitment to its goals, even in the face of domestic economic hardships, underscores its dedication to destabilizing the region and pushing forward its agenda of confronting Israel and the West.”

The same playbook and steps as many other assassination attempts in various countries.  “Iran’s plot to kill Jewish leader in Azerbaijan foiled – Media,” MSN, 4-6-25.

This quote and story explains why Iran has agreed, for the first time, to direct negotiations with the U.S.  “Tehran has so far resisted direct talks with the United States. Why would it now be open to them? Because it recognizes that the possibility of a U.S. or Israeli strike on its nuclear program is closer to reality than at any other time in recent history. The highest goal of Iranian statecraft is regime preservation. If the survival of the clerical leadership is directly and credibly threatened, Iran will modify its behavior.”  Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., Commander U.S. Central Command until his retirement in 2022.  “Forget the Signal Chat. The Strike on the Houthis Was a Necessary Blow,” NYT, 4-6-25.