Blinken says Israel pressured Obama to strike Iran

Russian outlets portray the war as a joint US–Israeli offensive that threatens regional stability and even US-backed peace structures. They highlight reports that Israel discussed an offensive against Hezbollah before striking Iran, suggesting long-term planning rather than a defensive reaction. Coverage of Israel's denial that it pushed the US to attack Iran is framed as an attempt to deflect responsibility for starting a costly conflict that will demand billions of dollars from Israel's budget.

• •The military operation against Iran is presented as a US-created project that now endangers Washington's own peace initiatives.
• •Israeli leaders are blamed for planning offensive actions against Hezbollah before launching strikes on Iran.
• •Israel's public denial that it pushed the United States to attack Iran is described as an effort to avoid blame for escalation.
• •Netanyahu's estimate that war with Iran will require billions of dollars from the Israeli budget is cited as proof of a long war plan.
• •Russian commentary argues that the US and Israel are responsible for widening conflict risks across the Middle East.