Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday mocked the economic impact of the ongoing conflict on the United States. He shared data on rising US Treasury bond yields and suggested the war is increasing financial pressure on the American economy. His remarks added a sharp political tone to ongoing regional tensions.
Araghchi said Americans are being told they must bear the rising costs of a self-inflicted war against Iran. He added that higher fuel prices and stock market pressure are only part of the problem. Moreover, he warned that the real strain will come from rising debt and mortgage rates.
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The Iranian minister pointed to increasing US borrowing costs and said these developments would hurt households and financial stability. He claimed that growing debt levels would eventually translate into higher economic hardship for ordinary Americans. Furthermore, he suggested the conflict could have been avoided.
Araghchi also said auto loan defaults in the United States have reached a 30-year high. He argued this reflects deeper financial stress in the American economy. However, he did not provide independent data sources to support all claims.
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The comments come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and ongoing exchanges between Iran and Western powers. Analysts say such statements reflect the broader information and diplomatic war accompanying regional conflicts.