The Oldest Trick in the Book: Iran Accuses Israel of Attacking Egypt
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims that Israel is trying to undermine regional stability through "false flag operations," following the explosion at the port of Damietta in Egypt. His remarks come despite a New York…
Assessment
Iran is deploying a familiar disinformation tactic: blaming Israel for an incident that reports suggest Iran itself was involved in. The foreign minister's claim of a false flag operation at Egypt's Damietta port attempts to reshape the narrative before an independent investigation concludes. What matters now is whether Egypt accepts Tehran's framing or pushes back against this attempt to deflect responsibility.