Iranian Minister Araghchi: Trump Misinterpreted Our President's Statement, This War Is Already Costing the US Military

(Patria) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that US President Donald Trump misinterpreted a statement by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Recall, Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring countries for the attacks on them. Speculation arose that his words meant a complete cessation of Iranian attacks on neighboring countries.

Trump quickly announced that this promise was made only because of the relentless US and Israeli attacks.

However, Tehran responded that Iran remains committed to the tactic it has pursued since the beginning of the war, which is targeting US and Israeli interests in the region.

"President Pezeshkian's openness to de-escalation within our region, provided that the airspace, territory, and waters of our neighbors are not used to attack the Iranian people, was almost immediately stifled by President Trump's misinterpretation of our capabilities, determination, and intentions.

If Mr. Trump seeks escalation, that is precisely what our strong armed forces have long been prepared for and will receive. Responsibility for any strengthening of Iran's exercise of its right to self-defense will lie solely with the US administration.

Mr. Trump's adventure has already cost the US military $100 billion, along with the lives of young soldiers. When markets reopen, that cost will skyrocket and will be passed directly onto ordinary Americans at the gas pump," Araghchi said.

"Mr. Trump's own National Intelligence Council, which represents the assessments of 18 US intelligence agencies, concluded that a war against Iran is doomed to fail. I also warned Mr. Trump's envoys that war would not improve their negotiating position. Were those warnings conveyed?

The American people voted for an end to involvement in costly and protracted crises in the Middle East. Instead, they got an administration that Netanyahu, after decades of failed attempts, finally managed to trick into waging Israel's wars.

This is a war of choice waged by a small clique of 'Israel First,' and 'Israel First' always means 'America Last,'" Araghchi added.