The claim
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Our verdict
True
The claim is directly corroborated by multiple independent sources.
What we found
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi did make this statement on social media, writing 'If the US wishes to crater its economy by letting Netanyahu kill diplomacy, that would ultimately be its choice. We think that would be dumb but are prepared for it.'
The evidence
4 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
Yahoo News article directly confirms: 'Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that it would be "dumb" for the United States to allow Israel to jeopardise the regional ceasefire by continuing its intense attacks on Lebanon.' The article includes the full quote: 'If the US wishes to crater its economy by letting Netanyahu kill diplomacy, that would ultimately be its choice. We think that would be dumb but are prepared for it.'
yahoo.com· Yahoo News confirms Araghchi quote - Background
Al Jazeera provides identical reporting: 'Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that it would be "dumb" for the United States to allow Israel to jeopardise the regional ceasefire by continuing its intense attacks on Lebanon.' This independent source confirms the exact quote and context.
aljazeera.com· Al Jazeera corroborates the statement - Background
Time.com coverage confirms Araghchi's direct communications about US-Iran relations and ceasefire discussions, providing additional context about his public statements during this period.
time.com· Time.com related coverage on Araghchi statements - Background
The article notes Araghchi's comment 'mirrors language used by US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday' who had warned against Iranians letting the ceasefire fall apart over Lebanon, saying 'We think that would be dumb, but that's their choice.'
yahoo.com· Statement was response to JD Vance
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