Iran accuses Netanyahu of manipulating US into war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has formally accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of manipulating the United States government to initiate a conflict against Iran. The accusations follow a joint military offensive launched by Israel and the United States on February 28, which triggered a widespread war across the Middle East. According to Araghchi, the ongoing conflict has already resulted in thousands of deaths and significant global economic instability.

In a statement published on the social media platform X, Araghchi claimed that Netanyahu boasts in Hebrew about influencing American policy through extensive media exposure, while simultaneously praising the American president during English-language addresses. The Iranian minister labeled the Israeli leader a "snake," citing reports that Netanyahu allegedly bragged about utilizing 1,000 hours of American television airtime to sway US government decisions in favor of Israel's strategic objectives.

This rhetoric marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions following the February military campaign. While no formal international investigation or new judicial proceeding was mentioned in the reporting, the situation remains precarious as the military operations continue to exert pressure on the region's geopolitical landscape and international financial stability.