Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary, Ali Larijani, accused President Donald Trump of prioritizing Israel's interests over American lives, transforming the "America First" slogan into "Israel First" and plunging the region into chaos. Larijani stated on X that Trump's "delusional fantasies" and actions against Iran have heightened fears of American troop casualties, suggesting that the U.S. is sacrificing its soldiers and resources for Israeli expansionist ambitions. He asserted that Iran is defending itself against U.S. and Israeli aggression and denied reports of Iran seeking nuclear talks through Omani mediators. This comes as the U.S. is sending more troops to the Middle East amid escalating tensions, with the stated mission to prevent Iran from projecting power beyond its borders.