Iran's Araghchi accuses Netanyahu of seeking more US 'blood and treasure'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X that Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is a "wanted war criminal" trying to save himself with more US lives and money, adding that even US senators "want out".
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The story, neutrally told
Centre · 2Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X on Saturday 10 October that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a "wanted war criminal with Arab, American & Iranian blood on his hands". Anadolu AgencyN “described Netanyahu as a “wanted war criminal with Arab, American & Iranian blood on his hands.”” Read at Anadolu Agency ↗ Hindustan TimesN “On Saturday, Araghchi shared a post on X” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ Centre · 1Araghchi wrote that, "like a degenerate gambler", Netanyahu is "desperately seeking to save himself with more U.S. blood and treasure", and added: "Even U.S. Senators want out." Anadolu AgencyN ““Like a degenerate gambler, he's desperately seeking to save himself with more U.S. blood and treasure. Even U.S. Senators want out,”” Read at Anadolu Agency ↗ Centre · 1According to Hindustan Times, the post also said Netanyahu has "no regard for his own people" in order to escape justice, and Araghchi shared an interview with an Israeli general who reportedly alerted Netanyahu on the morning of the 7 October 2023 Hamas-led attack. Hindustan TimesN “To escape justice, he has no regard for his own people either.”“Araghchi shared an interview of an Israeli general who reportedly alerted Netanyahu on the morning of the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗
Centre · 1The interview's claims, as relayed by Hindustan Times, include that Netanyahu received warnings of a potential war three months in advance, that logs of the events of 7 October were altered, and that efforts to free hostages could have succeeded earlier; these allegations are not independently verified in the coverage. Hindustan TimesN “allegations that Netanyahu had received warnings about a potential war three months in advance, that logs documenting events of October 7 had been altered and that efforts to secure release of hostages could have brought results earlier.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗ Centre · 1Anadolu Agency reports that on 28 February the US and Israel launched a war against Iran that, according to Tehran, killed more than 3,000 people; Iran responded with attacks that killed Americans and Israelis, and a ceasefire was reached in April. Anadolu AgencyN “On Feb. 28, the US and Israel launched a war against Iran that, according to Tehran, killed more than 3,000 people.”“before a ceasefire was reached in April.” Read at Anadolu Agency ↗ Centre · 1The US later carried out further attacks on sites in Iran amid deadlocked negotiations, despite a memorandum of understanding signed in mid-June, and talks remain stalled over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Anadolu AgencyN “despite the signing of a memorandum of understanding in mid-June.”“The talks have remained stalled amid disagreements over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz” Read at Anadolu Agency ↗
Centre · 1Hindustan Times notes that the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, and that Netanyahu's September flight to New York crossed Greece, Italy and France, all Rome Statute parties; France said allowing the flight broke no rule. Hindustan TimesN “The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant over war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza conflict.”“France said that allowing the flight broke no rule.” Read at Hindustan Times ↗
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Left0 outlets
No left outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Both outlets lead with Araghchi's X post and its insults; Anadolu adds war and negotiation background, Hindustan Times adds Netanyahu's ICC warrant and the 7 October warning claims.
- Emphasis
- Anadolu: the 28 February war, April ceasefire and stalled Hormuz talks. Hindustan Times: ICC warrants, Netanyahu's travel, 7 October claims.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither carries a response from Netanyahu, Israel or the US, or names the US senators referred to.
- Charged language
- “degenerate gambler”“wanted war criminal”“tears into”“scathing attack”
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“accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of desperately trying to save himself “like a degenerate gambler”” — Anadolu Agency
“Iran launched a scathing attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu” — Hindustan Times
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Araghchi posted on X calling Netanyahu a "wanted war criminal with Arab, American & Iranian blood on his hands".
- Araghchi said Netanyahu was seeking to save himself with more US "blood and treasure" and that even US senators "want out".
Abbas Araghchi person
Presents Netanyahu as a war criminal who is gambling with American lives and money to escape justice, and says US senators also want out.
“Even U.S. Senators want out,”” — Anadolu Agency
“To escape justice, he has no regard for his own people either.” — Hindustan Times
Benjamin Netanyahu person
No response from Netanyahu is reported; he is described as subject of an ICC arrest warrant.
“he remained the subject of an ICC arrest warrant.” — Hindustan Times
Middle East1 outlet
Anadolu stresses the US-Israel war on Iran, ceasefire and stalled talks.
“On Feb. 28, the US and Israel launched a war against Iran” — Anadolu Agency
Anadolu Agency
South Asia1 outlet
Hindustan Times stresses Netanyahu's ICC warrant and 7 October allegations.
“Netanyahu travelling despite International Criminal Court’s arrest warrants” — Hindustan Times
Hindustan Times
Left0 articles
No coverage yet.
Centre2 articles
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Netanyahu seeks to save himself with more US 'blood and treasure’: Iranian foreign minister
Neutral Short report of Araghchi's post with background on the war and stalled talks, attributing Iran's casualty figure to Tehran.
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‘Saving himself with US blood’: Iran tears into Netanyahu, calls him ‘wanted war criminal’
Mixed Frames the post as Iran 'tearing into' Netanyahu, then adds ICC and 7 October allegations as context.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 10 Oct 15:24 First Anadolu AgencyN Netanyahu seeks to save himself with more US 'blood and treasure’: Iranian foreign minister
- 11 Oct 07:40 +16h 17m Hindustan TimesN ‘Saving himself with US blood’: Iran tears into Netanyahu, calls him ‘wanted war criminal’
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