Top Iranian official downplays death toll, blames 'Israeli plot' as US considers strikes

Fox NewsWednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:29:55 PM
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Top Iranian official downplays death toll, blames 'Israeli plot' as US considers strikes
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has downplayed the death toll from recent protests in Iran, attributing the unrest to an alleged Israeli plot during an interview on Fox News' 'Special Report with Bret Baier'. He dismissed casualty figures as exaggerated and suggested foreign interference as a cause of the turmoil.
  • This statement reflects Iran's ongoing efforts to control the narrative surrounding domestic unrest and to deflect blame onto external actors, particularly Israel, which has been a longstanding adversary.
  • The situation underscores the heightened tensions in the region, particularly with Israel's recent military actions against Hezbollah, which have further complicated the geopolitical landscape and may influence U.S. foreign policy considerations regarding Iran.
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