Iran Claims US War Costs Reach $100 Billion, Cites 'America Last' Policy

From Tehran, the narrative surrounding the conflict with the United States and its allies is one of immense financial burden placed upon American taxpayers due to what Iran views as unwarranted aggression. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's statements, amplified on platforms like X, directly challenge the Pentagon's official figures, asserting that the true cost of the war has ballooned to an astonishing $100 billion. This figure, he claims, is four times the official estimate and represents a significant drain on American resources.

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Spekulasi berisiko Benjamin Netanyahu telah secara langsung merugikan Amerika sebesar 100 miliar dolar AS sejauh ini, empat kali lipat dari yang diklaim.

Araghchi's critique extends beyond mere numbers, highlighting the "America Last" consequence of a policy he frames as "Israel First." This perspective suggests that US foreign policy, particularly its support for Israel, comes at a direct expense to its own citizens. The notion that each American household is footing a $500 monthly bill for these conflicts underscores a deep-seated resentment towards what is perceived as a misallocation of national wealth and priorities.

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Biaya bagi pembayar pajak sangat tinggi. Tagihan bulanan tiap rumah tangga Amerika mencapai 500 dolar AS dan terus meningkat.

The article also touches upon the initiation of hostilities, with Iran framing the US and Israeli actions as the aggressors, prompting a response that included targeting US allies and disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. While international mediators have attempted to broker peace, the lack of a definitive agreement, despite a unilateral extension of the ceasefire by President Trump, leaves the situation precarious. From an Iranian viewpoint, these events are not just military or political maneuvers but a testament to the unsustainable and costly nature of foreign interventions driven by external interests.

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Israel First selalu berarti America Last (mendahulukan Israel berarti mengorbankan kepentingan Amerika).