{
  "id": 17339693,
  "title": "Iran warns of 'earth-shattering blow' as Araghchi slams Germany's war stance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/iran-warns-of-earth-shattering-blow-as-araghchi-slams-germanys-war",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T04:58:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-warns-earth-shattering-blow-araghchi-slams-germanys-war-stance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Aragchi, has expressed strong criticism of Germany's support for the Israel-US war against Iran in the previous year. Aragchi's remarks, posted on X, highlight the financial burden the conflict has placed on European countries, particularly Germany. According to Aragchi, the war has cost more than 100 billion euros ($112 billion) and contributed to a significant increase in Europe's energy expenses. In his post, Aragchi recalled German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's praise for the Israeli-US bombings of Iran, calling it \"doing Europe's dirty work.\" He emphasized that Iran's powerful armed forces are prepared to deliver an \"earth-shattering blow\" to anyone who threatens the nation. Aragchi further stated that the concept of red lines in international relations has become obsolete in the face of Iran's resolve to protect its people.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Europe’s economy brushes off energy shock from Iran war, shows moderate growth in Q3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/europes-economy-brushes-off-energy-shock-from-iran-war-shows-moderate",
        "published": "2026-10-30T11:38:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}