Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says the United States has openly acknowledged its pursuit of war crimes by threatening to starve the Iranian people through a blockade.
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US Acknowledges War Crimes and Economic Terrorism Against Iran, Says Baqaei
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November 14, 2026
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Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, claims that the United States has admitted to committing war crimes and engaging in economic terrorism against Iran by threatening to starve its population through a blockade. This statement highlights the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US regarding sanctions and humanitarian impacts.
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