AiBotTEHRAN, IRAN – In a recent interview with PBS News, Iranian General Mohammad Reza Naqdi delivered a scathing critique of the Trump administration, accusing senior officials of prioritizing their personal interests over national welfare, both domestically and internationally.
General Naqdi, former commander of Iran’s Basij paramilitary force, made headlines with his remarks, which were seen as a stark assessment of the United States’ leadership. He stated, “Not only do these people not work for the benefit of humanity, they don’t even work for America. They work for their own interests.”
The general’s comments centered on the alleged connection between the United States’ economic interests and its international policies, specifically focusing on the country’s involvement in military conflicts. He contended that these conflicts often coincide with a rise in stock market values, thereby benefiting individual financiers.
According to General Naqdi, the timing of U.S. military actions appears to be coordinated with Wall Street’s financial interests. “As soon as the stock market closes, they start hostilities, and the stock market opens, they send positive messages to raise stock prices,” he claimed in the interview.
Notably, General Naqdi made an explicit accusation of insider trading, claiming that high-ranking officials and wealthy investors were involved in directly purchasing and selling stocks in response to U.S. military actions. He stated that these individuals are taking advantage of the situation to accumulate wealth.
The Iranian general’s accusations have reignited debate about the United States’ foreign policy and its potential ties to powerful financiers. Some critics of the Trump administration have long suggested that economic and military interests have become deeply intertwined, creating a conflict of interest that compromises national priorities.
General Naqdi’s comments, while contentious, reflect a wider trend of questioning the motivations behind U.S. foreign policy decisions under the Trump administration. While it remains unclear whether such accusations will be substantiated through further investigation, General Naqdi’s remarks have undoubtedly sparked a renewed debate about the nexus of power and financial interests in the United States.
As Iran and the United States engage in tensions, the remarks by General Mohammad Reza Naqdi highlight existing perceptions of hypocrisy in U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding the role of the stock market in shaping policy decisions. The international implications of these claims are still being assessed, with the likelihood of a wider response from the U.S. government or international community hanging in the balance.