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Iran’s Foreign Minister Accuses Netanyahu of Seeking More Conflict Ahead of Elections
By Leena Fraihat, Adam Hancock
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on 18 October 2026 that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for more war and is trying to drive America into another conflict to avoid legal consequences. U.S. President Donald Trump also commented that Russia is doing very little, if anything, to help Iran in the ongoing war.
Frequently asked questions
Who accused Netanyahu of seeking more conflict?
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
What did Abbas Araghchi say about Netanyahu's intentions?
He said Netanyahu is pushing for more war and trying to drive America into another conflict to avoid legal consequences.
What did Donald Trump say about Russia's role?
He said Russia is doing very little, if anything, to help Iran in the ongoing war.