Israel reportedly removed two senior Iranian officials from a target list following a request from Pakistan to the United States, according to a Pakistani source cited by Reuters.

The officials allegedly taken off the list were Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, the source said. The claim suggests Pakistan interceded diplomatically through the United States to protect the Iranian officials from potential Israeli targeting.

The report comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, with both countries engaged in a series of military exchanges and proxy conflicts across the Middle East. Israel has conducted various operations against Iranian interests in the region, while Iran has supported groups hostile to Israel.

Pakistan maintains diplomatic relations with both Iran, its neighbor, and maintains communication channels with the United States. The South Asian nation has historically sought to avoid being drawn into Middle Eastern conflicts while maintaining regional stability.

Neither Israeli, Iranian, nor U.S. officials immediately responded to requests for comment on the Pakistani source's claims. The authenticity and details of any such target list could not be independently verified.