Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi flatly dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to pursue an “economic warfare” campaign against Iran on an unprecedented scale, saying the move would only bring further defeat. The warning was referenced in a CBC report detailing Araghchi’s remarks.
Araghchi’s comments come as U.S. rhetoric has signaled aggressive economic measures, though the article notes only the Iranian response to Trump’s threat. The story situates the exchange within ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington, without detailing specific policy steps or timelines.
The Foreign Ministry statement underscores Iran’s stance as it engages with international pressure, while the report emphasizes the immediate reaction from Tehran to what it characterizes as an extraordinary warning from the U.S. president. The piece does not provide additional context on potential Iranian responses or forthcoming actions beyond the minister’s characterization of the threat as a strategic setback for Washington.
No further details are given on when or where Araghchi spoke beyond the reference to his remarks in connection with a news conference backdrop in Baghdad, as described in the accompanying image caption of the report. The article presents the interaction as part of the broader U.S.–Iran tensions without delving into policy specifics or subsequent developments.