Araghchi Accuses Pentagon of Hiding True War Costs

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the Pentagon of misleading the public about the financial impact of the conflict initiated by the Donald Trump administration in coordination with Benjamin Netanyahu. The United States attacked Iran with the coordination of Israel on February 28. The Pentagon has claimed the Iran war has so far cost $25 billion to the US. The Pentagon is lying. Netanyahu's gamble has directly cost America $100b so far, four times what is claimed. Indirect costs for U.S. taxpayers are FAR higher. Monthly bill for each American household is $500 and rising fast. Israel First always means America Last. pic.twitter.com/onailLYFdL — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) May 1, 2026 In a post on X, Araghchi alleged that the war has already cost the US around $100 billion—four times higher than official figures. He further argued that the indirect burden on the US taxpayers is significantly greater, estimating that each household is paying roughly $500 per month, with expenses continuing to rise. Araghchi stated that policies prioritising Israel ultimately come at the expense of the US interests.