Iran FM accuses Israel of seeking to drag US into war over protests
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israel of attempting to drag the United States into a conflict on its behalf, citing an Israeli journalist's claim that foreign elements armed protesters. The allegation comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions and ongoing demonstrations.
Iran FM accuses Israel of seeking to drag US into war over protests
Iran's top diplomat has leveled a serious accusation against Israel, claiming it is actively working to embroil the United States in a military confrontation over Iran's internal unrest. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the charge on social media, referencing a post by an Israeli journalist as evidence of foreign interference.
Direct accusation citing Israeli media
Araghchi quoted a post by Tamir Morag, a diplomatic correspondent for Israel's Channel 14, who wrote that "Foreign elements are arming the protesters in Iran with live weapons, and this is the reason for the hundreds of dead." The Iranian minister stated, "Israel has always sought to drag the US into fighting wars on its behalf. But remarkably, this time they are saying the quiet part out loud." He argued that if the US wants to stop killings in Iran, it should pressure Israel to halt such actions.
Context of US warnings and regional alerts
The diplomatic accusation follows increasingly aggressive rhetoric from Washington. US President Donald Trump warned of "very strong action" if Iran executed protesters. Concurrently, the US mission in Saudi Arabia issued an advisory urging personnel and citizens to exercise "increased caution," reflecting the volatile regional atmosphere. Iranian officials consistently blame the US and Israel for instigating what they call "riots and terrorism."
Contested casualty figures and broader implications
Iranian authorities have not released official casualty data from the protests that began last month over economic conditions. The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) estimates at least 2,500 deaths. For nations like Türkiye, which border Iran and prioritize regional stability, the exchange of accusations between Tehran, Tel Aviv, and Washington represents a dangerous escalation, raising the specter of a proxy conflict that could spill over borders.
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