Iran: US Pressure Campaign Is a Distraction From Its Own Crises

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the United States’ new economic pressure campaign against Tehran is an attempt to divert attention from Washington’s own economic problems. “The new US campaign is aimed at distracting from its internal crises,” Araqchi said, according to the source material. He did not provide further details on the specific measures or the nature of the US economic issues he referenced. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries over Iran’s nuclear program and regional activities. The US has repeatedly imposed sanctions on Iranian entities in recent years, targeting the country’s oil exports and financial sector. Araqchi’s remarks signal Tehran’s view that the US pressure is politically motivated rather than based on genuine security concerns. No immediate response from Washington was reported.