01.05.2026 14:21
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said "the Pentagon is lying," alleging that the US is hiding war costs. Claiming expenditures have reached $100 billion, Araghchi stated this figure is far above official announcements. The statement, contradicting the Pentagon's data of approximately $25 billion, has sparked debate in foreign media. Araghchi also argued that the war imposes a monthly burden of $500 on American households.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi alleged that the US manipulates official data on war expenditures. Araghchi argued that the figures announced by the Pentagon do not reflect reality.
“COST REACHED 100 BILLION DOLLARS”
In a statement on social media platform X, Araghchi claimed that the amount the US has spent on the war has reached 100 billion dollars. Stating that this figure is approximately four times the official statements, Araghchi noted that this burden directly impacts the American people.
CONTRADICTS OFFICIAL US DATA
According to reports in the foreign press, the Pentagon has stated the cost of military operations against Iran at around 25 billion dollars. Araggchi's comments have increased debates that these figures are significantly understated.
“A MONTHLY BURDEN ON EVERY HOUSEHOLD”
The Iranian minister argued that the war places a monthly burden of approximately 500 dollars on US households, highlighting that the indirect costs are much higher.
TENSIONS ALSO AFFECT THE ECONOMY
Experts note that tensions in the Middle East create economic impacts not only military but also through energy prices and global trade. These statements from Iran are also seen as rhetoric targeting US domestic public opinion.