Iran: Araqchi says "there will be no more red lines" in response to German Chancellor Merz Araqchi quoted Meraz as saying that the US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, which began last year, "are doing the dirty work for Europe. "March admitted that the high energy prices in the last eight months have cost companies and consumers in Europe more than 100 billion euros. Arkchi said the amount is "nothing" compared to the blow Iran's armed forces will give to anyone who dares to attack the country.