ALWAGHT- Iran’s Araghchi says Netanyahu misled Washington and manipulated US policy on Iran war.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of deceiving Washington and influencing US policy to serve Israel’s interests in the war against Iran. Araghchi said Netanyahu has boasted in Hebrew about manipulating the US administration while publicly praising President Donald Trump in English.
Araghchi’s remarks come amid growing concerns within the “America First” wing of the Republican Party over Netanyahu’s influence on Trump and his push for a deeper US war with Iran. A July 2026 Politico report said Netanyahu had reportedly persuaded Trump to launch the war during an earlier meeting.
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon and other figures opposed Netanyahu’s influence, warning that further escalation could undermine Trump’s political agenda. Polling cited in the report also indicated growing concern among Republicans over the war’s economic costs and its potential continuation through the November midterm elections.
