Iran's Foreign Minister Accuses Netanyahu of Duplicity Towards US

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, on Monday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of exhibiting double standards in his dealings with the United States, sharing a clip from Netanyahu's recent interview on Channel 14's "The Patriots" program. Araghchi called Netanyahu a "snake" and alleged that the Israeli leader boasts in Hebrew about influencing the U.S. to go to war with Iran on Israel's behalf, while praising President Trump in English.

Araghchi posted on X (formerly Twitter) a segment where Netanyahu discussed his long-standing efforts to bring the Iranian threat to the international agenda, highlighting his extensive media work in the U.S. to shape public opinion. The Iranian diplomat claimed Netanyahu proudly stated he had "tricked" the American administration into a war with Iran, citing "1,000 hours of broadcast" on American networks.

In contrast, Araghchi asserted, Netanyahu lavishes praise on President Trump's leadership when speaking in English to international audiences. This alleged discrepancy between Netanyahu's Hebrew and English statements, according to Araghchi, reveals a fundamental difference in his messaging to domestic and international audiences.

The Iranian minister's remarks come amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump recently announced a significant economic offensive against Iran, dubbed "Economic D-Day," warning countries against continued trade with Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin clarified that the economic measures aim to overthrow the Iranian regime, describing them as a "double punch" of blockade and severe sanctions.