Iran has accused Israel of pushing the United States towards another war, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei questioning Washington’s influence and commitment to diplomacy. Tehran has also warned that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened or secured unless the US lifts its naval blockade and meets Iran’s demands under its proposed seven-step plan. The remarks come amid reports of renewed US-Israeli military planning and claims by journalist Tucker Carlson that Donald Trump could consider a nuclear strike against Iran — an allegation that remains unverified.