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Iran says Pentagon lying about cost of war

Iran says Pentagon lying about cost of war

Summary

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that the U.S. Pentagon is not truthful about the financial cost of the war in Iran. He said the real cost is $100 billion, which is four times higher than what the Pentagon says. He also mentioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's role in increasing these costs.

Key Facts

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the accusation on social media.
  • He said the Pentagon is lying about the cost of the war in Iran.
  • Araghchi stated the war has cost the U.S. $100 billion so far.
  • This amount is four times higher than the Pentagon's reported figure.
  • He connected Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the increase in war costs.
  • Araghchi mentioned both direct and indirect costs related to the war.
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