Iran Blames Netanyahu for War
Iranian Foreign Minister Accuses Netanyahu of Manipulating Washington into Regional War
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Araghchi said Netanyahu openly boasted that he 'suckered the U.S. Administration into a war on Iran on behalf of Israel' and laughed about influencing America through 1,000 hours of airtime on U.S. networks.
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In English, Netanyahu praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s leadership, signaling a contrast with his Hebrew-language remarks about influencing U.S. policy.
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Netanyahu reportedly described Iran’s leaders as 'savages' in remarks cited by Iran’s foreign minister.
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Araghchi’s post on X included a screenshot referencing televised media coverage that illustrates Netanyahu’s decades-long strategy to influence American media and security policy.
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Iranian reports say February fighting involved US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, calling him a "serpent" who tricked the United States into war with Iran. Times of Israel reported that Araghchi accused Netanyahu of openly boasting in Hebrew about manipulating America into conflict, then praising U.S. President Donald Trump in English—revealing what Tehran sees as a calculated double game over U.S. security policy.
Araghchi said Netanyahu laughed about using 1,000 hours of airtime on American networks to sway U.S. leaders, according to Free Malaysia Today. The accusation reflects Iran's broader narrative that Netanyahu has orchestrated decades of influence over American media and foreign policy decisions toward Tehran.
Netanyahu's Dual Message: Hebrew vs. English
Netanyahu's remarks in Hebrew paint a starkly different picture than his public statements in English. Times of Israel reported that the Israeli leader bragged privately about "suckering" the U.S. administration into war on Israel's behalf. Yet in televised appearances, Netanyahu praised Trump's leadership and downplayed his own influence over American decisions.
This stark contrast is central to Iran's accusation. Araghchi posted a screenshot on X showing Netanyahu's decades-long strategy to control American media coverage and shape U.S. security choices toward Iran, Free Malaysia Today noted. The divergence between his private boasts and public statements fuels Tehran's claim of calculated deception.
A Coordinated Campaign Against Iran's Leadership
Araghchi's comments arrived as tensions simmer after months of escalation. Crypto Briefing reported that the accusation reflects Iran's worry that Netanyahu is deepening U.S. military involvement in the ongoing regional conflict. Iranian officials have also cited Netanyahu's contempt for Tehran—Times of Israel reported he called Iran's leaders "savages."
The February fighting saw U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, according to Iranian accounts. Since then, brief ceasefires and renewed clashes have kept the region unstable. Netanyahu has repeatedly dismissed prospects for an Iran-U.S. deal, hardening positions on both sides.
Iran's Narrative of Israeli Manipulation
The repeated use of nearly identical accusations across multiple outlets signals a coordinated message from Tehran. WANA reported Araghchi's claim that Netanyahu manipulated the U.S. into military confrontation "on behalf of Israel." This framing positions Netanyahu as a rogue actor pulling American strings rather than a partner in shared strategy.
For Iran, the narrative serves a dual purpose: it undercuts Netanyahu's credibility with American audiences and suggests the U.S. has been duped into a war it never chose. Washington, meanwhile, continues economic pressure on Tehran while maintaining it acts in the region's interest—a claim Iran firmly rejects.
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