Araghchi Criticizes Rubio's "Eventually Have to Eat" Remark as Pressure on Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi publicly rebuked U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over remarks that Tehran will “eventually have to eat” the economic pressure it faces, saying on X that “delusion produces failed U.S. policy.” Araghchi compared Rubio’s comment to past rhetoric from former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who, according to Iran’s Press TV, argued Iranians would have to follow U.S. demands to get by. Rubio made the remark to reporters on April 10 after a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris, calling Iran’s proposed terms for a deal “absurd.” The exchange underscores how little room remains for diplomacy between Washington and Tehran as sanctions pressure mounts.