Iran accuses US of relying on lies in foreign policy

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, on Saturday accused the United States of depending on “lies” in its governance and foreign policy toward Iran and the wider region. He made the remarks while referencing Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky.

The comments add to existing rhetorical tensions between Tehran and Washington over regional policy. No specific US actions or policy details were cited in the statement.

The remarks were posted on social media with attribution to Baghaei.