'Iran has unfinished jobs too': Araghchi warns Trump against renewed war, accuses Netanyahu of self-interest

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned US President Donald Trump against renewed military confrontation with Tehran, saying Iran emerged stronger after the previous conflict and remains prepared to respond to further aggression. He also accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pushing Washington towards another war to protect his own political future. "Last time you wanted to 'finish the job', Iran emerged even stronger. Want to try your luck again? Be our guest. But be careful, we have unfinished jobs too," Araghchi wrote in a post on X on Monday. The Iranian foreign minister also alleged that Netanyahu was attempting to draw the United States into another conflict to avoid legal consequences in Israel, warning that the potential fallout could extend beyond the country to Trump himself. "Netanyahu is driving America into another war to stay out of jail, whatever the consequences for Israel -- let alone POTUS," Araghchi wrote. His remarks followed Trump's public endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 parliamentary election. The US president warned that Washington could take matters into its own hands if Israeli voters elected someone other than the incumbent prime minister. Trump threatens to 'finish the job' against Iran In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform addressed to the "Great People of Israel", Trump praised Netanyahu's leadership and his role in confronting Iran, describing him as a "Great Warrior Prime Minister" and an even greater partner for peace. Trump accused Tehran of maintaining a longstanding threat against Israel and the United States, citing the slogans "Death to Israel, Death to America" and arguing that such rhetoric could eventually translate into action. Claiming that Iran had suffered significant military and financial setbacks, the US president warned that Washington and its allies would "soon finish the job" unless Tehran changed its course quickly. Trump also urged Israeli voters not to choose anyone other than Netanyahu, suggesting that the United States could be forced to act independently if Israel elected a different leader. "I am not inclined to do so," Trump said, while declaring his "Complete and Total Endorsement" of Netanyahu's re-election bid. The endorsement came as Netanyahu faces a closely contested election, with his political opponents questioning his leadership and holding him responsible for security failures surrounding the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. Netanyahu thanks Trump for support Netanyahu welcomed Trump's endorsement, thanking the US president for his backing and highlighting their cooperation against Iran. In a video message shared on X, the Israeli prime minister praised Trump's approach towards Tehran, describing the Iranian government as a threat to both countries. "America has been fortunate to have a leader of conviction, of clarity, of courage, who faces down this threat to America and to Israel-those who chant 'Death to Israel,' 'Death to America'-this vile, murderous dictatorship in Tehran that wants to acquire nuclear weapons and the means to deliver it to every American city," Netanyahu said. He added: "You're focused-laser-focused-on the task of removing this threat from the... this current generation of Americans, from all future generations." Trump subsequently shared Netanyahu's video on Truth Social. The exchange highlights the close alignment between the two leaders on Iran, even as their approaches to ending the conflict have not always been identical. While Netanyahu has maintained that Tehran cannot be trusted to reach a meaningful diplomatic agreement, Trump has at various points expressed interest in negotiations to end the confrontation. Araghchi's latest warning signals Tehran's opposition to further military action and its determination to resist pressure from Washington and Tel Aviv. His remarks also come amid heightened political tensions surrounding Israel's election, with Trump's endorsement making Iran a central issue in the campaign.