Iran’s foreign minister blamed supposed Israeli spies for inciting “maximum bloodshed” during the deadly anti-regime protests , claiming it was all part of an elaborate plot to spark US military action. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s top diplomat, echoed conspiracy theories that foreign actors were behind the violence that erupted on Jan. 8 during protests that resulted in the brutal crackdowns and mass deaths, which ultimately triggered President Trump to make threats of military strikes on Iran . “