Hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech in the U.S. Congress, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry described Mr. Netanyahu's remarks as 'Iran-phobic, a deceptive display, and part of the election propaganda of the extremists in Tel Aviv.' Mr. Netanyahu had stated at the beginning of his speech on Tuesday, March 3 (12 Esfand), that the nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic would not prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb but would rather facilitate such a goal. The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry called Mr. Netanyahu's speech a sign of 'extreme weakness and isolation' of the so-called 'radical' groups even among 'supporters of Israel and their attempts to impose extreme and irrational agendas on international policy.' He added, 'There is no doubt that public opinion around the world does not value or hold a place for a child-killing regime.' U.S. President Barack Obama also responded to Netanyahu's remarks in Congress, stating that Mr. Netanyahu did not present any suitable and practical way to resolve the Iranian nuclear dispute. The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry described the Israeli Prime Minister's statements about Iran's nuclear program as 'repetitive and tiresome fabrications.' He added, 'With the continuation of negotiations and Iran's serious will to resolve this manufactured crisis, the policy of Iranophobia has faced fundamental problems, and the architects of these lies and designers of this fabricated crisis are floundering.' Netanyahu had previously expressed concerns about the agreement between Iran and the 1+5 group. On Monday, March 2, he warned in his speech at AIPAC, the largest pro-Israel lobby in the U.S., that the nuclear agreement with Iran would endanger Israel's existence. The nuclear talks between Iran and the six world powers must lead to a political agreement by March 31, and both parties will have until the end of June to prepare for a final and comprehensive understanding.
Afkhami: Netanyahu's Iran-phobic Statements Were Part of Election Propaganda
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticized Netanyahu's recent speech in Congress, labeling it as election propaganda and highlighting the weakness of radical groups. Netanyahu's claims about the nuclear deal facilitating Iran's nuclear ambitions were dismissed as fabrications. This exchange underscores ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel amidst critical nuclear negotiations.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
In a speech to the U.S. Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized the Iran nuclear deal, claiming it would enable Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Iran's Foreign Ministry responded by labeling Netanyahu's comments as election propaganda and dismissing them as fabrications.
- Netanyahu's speech emphasized the dangers of the nuclear agreement with Iran.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry accused Netanyahu of promoting an 'Iran-phobic' agenda.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for sanctions relief. Tensions between Iran and Israel have historically been high due to Israel's concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
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