Qalibaf Challenges Bessent over US Spending on Israel, Military Bases

Tasnim News Agency·August 28, 2026Politics

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf hit back at the US Treasury Secretary’s criticism of Iran’s spending abroad, denouncing Washington for funneling billions of dollars to Israel and maintaining hundreds of military bases while facing economic difficulties at home.

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