Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Reuters file
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Firstpost09-01-2026, 23:13

Iran Accuses US, Israel of Direct Interference in Protests, Dismisses Military Action Risk

  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US and Israel of directly interfering in ongoing protests.
  • Araghchi claimed Washington and Tel Aviv are openly trying to influence and destabilize Iran's internal affairs.
  • He alleged external actors are attempting to transform peaceful protests into divisive and violent ones.
  • The Iranian minister dismissed the likelihood of direct foreign military intervention, citing past failures.
  • Remarks come amidst heightened tensions and US warnings against harsh crackdowns on demonstrators.

Why It Matters: Iran blames US and Israel for protest interference but downplays military intervention threats.

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