Iran Foreign Minister Blames U.S. Intelligence for Misreading Regional Threats

Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, criticized American intelligence agencies for what he described as "second‑rate" assessments that failed to grasp the realities on the ground. Speaking to an international outlet, Araghchi claimed that flawed U.S. intelligence has long led Washington to misjudge the situation, including the notion of launching a war against Iran. He added that "fake news is worse than fake intelligence," emphasizing the dangers of misinformation in shaping foreign policy decisions.