Iran warns of 'earth-shattering blow' as Araghchi slams Germany's war stance

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi has criticised Germany for supporting Israel-US war on Iran last year and now complaining the conflict has added has added more than 100 billion euros ($112bn) to Europe’s energy costs. In a post on X, Araghchi said that when Israel-US bombings of Iran began last year, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hailed them as "doing Europe's dirty work". "100bn Euro is nothing compared to the Earth-shattering blow Iran's Powerful Armed Forces will deal against those who dare harm our people," Araghchi said. "Red lines are a thing of the past," he added. When Israel-US bombings of Iran began last year, Mr. Merz hailed them. "Doing Europe's dirty work" 100bn Euro is nothing compared to the Earth-shattering blow Iran's Powerful Armed Forces will deal against those who dare harm our people. Red lines are a thing of the past. — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) October 31, 2026