# Iran says Netanyahu seeks wider war as Yemen fighting escalates

Tehran accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of seeking to expand the war, while fighting in Yemen flared. The remarks and renewed clashes raise fears of a broader regional conflict amid ongoing Iran-related tensions.

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## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/10/18/iran-war-live-tehran-says-netanyahu-seeks-more-war-yemen-fighting-flares?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 23:59:34 +0000