Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently took to social media to allege that certain elements within the US government are exploiting media platforms to influence energy markets. According to Araghchi, Iranian intelligence services have identified coordinated attempts to 'game' oil prices, suggesting that these actions are driven by the personal financial interests of those involved.

Araghchi further asserted that these same actors are promoting ongoing regional conflicts by providing overly optimistic assessments of the situation to the US administration. He characterized the media outlets involved in these reports as 'gullible,' implying they are being used as tools to facilitate market manipulation. While Araghchi’s claims suggest a sophisticated effort to influence global energy prices, he did not provide specific names of the individuals or media organizations he believes are involved in this alleged scheme. The accusations come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and ongoing volatility in global energy markets, which are sensitive to geopolitical developments.