International media are highlighting the rising tensions surrounding Iranian issues, particularly allegations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for misleading US President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Criticism stems from a New York Times article by Thomas Friedman, who argues that Netanyahu is redirecting Trump’s focus towards Iran to distract from his controversial policies concerning Gaza and the West Bank, potentially jeopardizing American interests and making Washington complicit in the consequences of these strategies.

Friedman warns that keeping the US administration preoccupied with the Iranian threat not only endangers American operations in the Middle East but could also threaten Jewish safety globally. He suggests that allowing Netanyahu to avoid accountability for his actions could further complicate US ties in the region and contribute to an increasingly volatile situation.

Simultaneously, the Wall Street Journal reports that Iranian officials have indicated a willingness to pause uranium enrichment for up to three years during talks with regional diplomats, although this move is not expected to constitute a significant shift in the current landscape. These developments suggest an intricate web of diplomatic maneuvering as global powers navigate the precarious situation in the Gulf, raising concerns about a potential eruption of conflict in the area.