US, Israel trying to

President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel and the United States of attempting to "turn" Persian Gulf states against Tehran as the two allied nations are exploiting Iran's "internal challenges" amid the West Asia conflict. His comments came on Friday as the military conflict involving Iran continues, with the restoration of commercial maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz remaining a primary area of contention. "Israel and the United States are attempting to turn the Persian Gulf nations against us. We're working to prevent this. Of course, we face internal challenges as well, due to varying perspectives. And naturally, America a…