Iran claims the United States owes it a staggering $1 trillion for the economic damage caused by decades of sanctions. Ali Shamkhani, a senior Iranian official and secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, made the bold accusation during a recent speech. He blamed Washington not only for harming Iran’s economy but also for allegedly backing terrorist groups to destabilize the region.

Shamkhani referred to the US and its allies as the "Arrogant Front" and accused them of waging ...