Iranian Foreign Minister Accuses Pentagon of Under‑Reporting Iran War Costs
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 10:45 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The Hill reports that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the Pentagon of lying about the cost of the war in Iran, claiming the true cost $100 billion—four times the official figure—due to Israel’s involvement. He posted the claim on social media, alleging "indirect costs" are omitted.
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