Araghchi Says Americans Weary of Israel’s ‘Forever Wars’
Iran’s foreign minister responded on X to US President Trump’s remarks on public opinion about Israel and the Iran war.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi responds on X to Trump’s 60 Minutes remarks, saying Americans are tired of Israel-linked prolonged conflicts.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said Americans and people across the Middle East are increasingly frustrated with Israel’s role in drawing US administrations into prolonged conflicts. He made the remarks in a post on X on Monday, responding to comments by US President Donald Trump.
Araghchi’s Remarks
Araghchi said Trump appeared to recognise public anger at Israel but seemed confused about its causes. He wrote that Americans are “evidently sick and tired of Israel bamboozling US administrations into Forever Wars.”
Trump’s Comments
Speaking to CBS News’ 60 Minutes on Sunday, Trump said public dissatisfaction with Israel, opposition to the Iran war and rising gasoline prices contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. He acknowledged a “great dislike” of Israel among Americans. He also defended the decision to strike Iran, said he would make the same decision again, and claimed the US had effectively won the war.
Background
The United States and Israel launched a joint campaign against Iran in June 2025, which lasted 12 days. A second round began on February 28, 2026, and lasted about 40 days before a ceasefire in early April. Iran has restricted maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz since the second conflict began.
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