Iranian FM Claims US Operation Cost $100 B, Says Israel First Means America Last
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a U.S. operation against Iran has cost $100 billion and warned that "Israel First always means America Last." The remarks were made in Tehran, where Araghchi criticized the United States for its military actions in the region.
Araghchi’s comments came amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, with the Iranian government accusing Washington of escalating military pressure. The foreign minister’s statement underscores Iran’s view that U.S. actions are driven by a preference for Israel over broader American interests.
The remarks add to a series of diplomatic exchanges between Tehran and Washington, reflecting the heightened rhetoric surrounding U.S. military operations in the Middle East.
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