Iran claims Trump being ‘dragged’ toward war by ‘disinformation campaigns’

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested that President Donald Trump is being influenced by “disinformation” as he weighs a decision to strike Iran over its deadly crackdown on anti-regime protesters.

Araghchi claimed on Sunday that “certain parties” who want war for “their own benefit” are pushing U.S. military intervention and a conflict with Iran. While he appeared unfazed by that prospect, he nonetheless urged Trump to avoid it.

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