Iranian FM accuses Netanyahu of meddling in US-Iran diplomacy

Iran’s foreign minister accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to dictate both Iranian and US policy, warning that any military action against Iran would be immediately reciprocated.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized Netanyahu in a post on X, saying Israel’s belief that it can control Iran’s actions was detached from reality. “Israel’s fantasy that it can dictate what Iran may or may not do is so detached from reality that it hardly merits a response.”

Araghchi wrote, "What is striking, however, is how brazenly Netanyahu is now dictating what President Trump can and cannot do in his diplomacy with Iran."

The top diplomat also took aim at US officials from President Joe Biden’s administration, describing them as "Netanyahu’s allies" and accusing them of falsely portraying current negotiations as a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

"Iran is strong and confident enough in its capabilities to thwart any attempt by malicious external actors to sabotage its foreign policy," Araghchi said, adding that a large segment of the Iranian public no longer views the JCPOA as sufficient and is seeking tangible dividends.

"There is no military option, and certainly no military solution. Any strike will be immediately reciprocated," he warned.