Trump Campaign Manager Featured in Report on Israeli Influence Ops, Iran Minister Claims

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted on X on July 18, drawing attention to a Time Magazine exposé that links former President Donald Trump’s campaign manager Brad Parscale with an Israeli‑backed influence operation. Araghchi alleged that the United States is using tax‑payer money to fund the campaign, which aims to suppress criticism of Israel within the United States.

The minister emphasized that while U.S. officials warn citizens about external meddling, they overlook a larger Israeli strategy that seeks to pressure America into a war that “cannot be won.” He warned that the misuse of public funds to silence dissent would soon become public knowledge.

The Time article cited in the post described how the operation targets supporters of the “Make America Great Again” slogan, portraying them as tools in a broader Israeli agenda. A photograph of Brad Parscale accompanied the piece, underscoring his involvement.

Simultaneously, Iran’s chief military adviser Mohsen Rejaei told state television that if America continues its missile attacks for another two to three days, Iran will shift to an “aggressive and destructive” stance, abandoning both diplomatic and limited‑war options. Rejaei warned that Iranian forces could expand attacks to U.S. bases and personnel worldwide, accusing Washington of trying to turn a regional confrontation into a global crisis.

These remarks come as tensions rise between Tehran and Washington, with each side accusing the other of destabilising the Middle East.