Iran Accuses US of Lying About War Costs, Claims $100 Billion Spent

Iran's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, has directly challenged the United States' official narrative on the financial toll of the recent conflict, asserting that Washington is deliberately downplaying the true cost. In a strong statement made via the platform X, Araghchi accused the Pentagon of misrepresenting war spending, putting the actual figure at a staggering $100 billion – four times the amount acknowledged by US officials.

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Netanyahu’s gamble has directly cost America $100 billion so far, four times what is claimed.

This assertion comes as a direct rebuttal to testimony given before the US Congress, where a Pentagon official cited approximately $25 billion as the cost of the military campaign, dubbed Operation Epic Fury. Araghchi’s critique extends beyond the direct military expenditure, emphasizing the substantial indirect costs borne by American citizens. He pointed to a monthly bill of $500 for each US household, a figure he claims is rapidly increasing, underscoring the broader economic impact on ordinary Americans.

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Far higher. Monthly bill for each American household is $500 and rising fast.

Furthermore, Araghchi used the opportunity to reiterate Iran's critical stance on US foreign policy, particularly its unwavering support for Israel. His pointed remark, "Israel First always means America Last," encapsulates Tehran's view that American interests are consistently sacrificed in favor of Israeli objectives. This accusation highlights a deep-seated resentment and a perception in Iran that the US is entangled in a costly conflict primarily to serve external interests, rather than its own. The ongoing diplomatic and economic tensions between Iran and the US, exacerbated by this conflict, continue to shape regional dynamics.

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Israel First always means America Last.