Araghchi says Netanyahu is pushing for renewed war on Iran

Live Blog Update| War on Iran 18 October 2026 23:11 BST Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of “driving America into another war to stay out of jail”. In a post on X, Araghchi said Netanyahu was pushing for war with Iran “whatever the consequences for Israel-let alone POTUS [the president of the United States].” "Last time you wanted to "finish the job", Iran emerged even stronger. Want to try your luck again? Be our guest. But be careful; we have unfinished jobs too," the Iranian minister said. Last time you wanted to "finish the job", Iran emerged even stronger. Want to try your luck again? Be our guest. But be careful; we have unfinished jobs too. Netanyahu is driving America into another war to stay out of jail, whatever the consequences for Israel—let alone POTUS. — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) October 18, 2026