Harris Accuses Netanyahu of Drawing US into Iran War

Former Vice President Kamala Harris accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of drawing the United States into its ongoing war with Iran during a speech at a Democratic event in Detroit on Saturday. Speaking to the Michigan Democratic Women's Caucus, Harris stated that President Donald Trump "got pulled into the war with Iran by Bibi Netanyahu, let's be clear about that," framing the conflict as one the American public opposes.

The remarks came amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, where U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28 under Operation Epic Fury. Harris criticized the war for endangering American service members and driving up energy costs, noting that consumers now face at least $15 more to fill their tanks on average. She described the administration's decision as a "feeble attempt to distract from the Epstein files" and portrayed Trump as an insecure leader eager to deploy U.S. military force selectively. According to Harris, the approach has abandoned traditional alliances, undermined international norms like sovereignty, and eroded America's global influence, making the country unreliable to partners.

The conflict has inflicted heavy...