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Netanyahu denies Israel 'dragged' US into Iran war

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19-03-2026 | 15:14

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Netanyahu denies Israel 'dragged' US into Iran war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday denied what he called "fake news" that Israel had dragged U.S. President Donald Trump into war with Iran.

"Does anyone really think that someone can tell President Trump what to do?" Netanyahu told journalist at a press conference.

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