Iran declares that any nation engaging in US sanctions is considered an adversary
Iran has issued a warning to nations that back US economic sanctions, stating that they will be regarded as adversaries and will encounter repercussions concerning their interests.
On Saturday, Iran cautioned nations against engaging in the United States’ “economic war” against the Islamic republic, stating that such involvement would categorize them as adversaries.
Washington has urged its allies to support Donald Trump’s new initiative aimed at isolating the Iranian economy, as the US President’s contentious war approaches the six-month milestone.
“We declare to all countries… do not join the economic war waged by the United States,” stated Mohsen Rezai, the head of Iran’s supreme national security council, during a broadcast on state television.
“Any country that takes part in imposing economic restrictions against us is regarded as an enemy,” he added.
If the countries involved declined to “distance themselves” from the United States, Iran would “harm” their interests, he stated.
Rezai also asserted that the Islamic republic possessed additional strategies in the conflict, stating that “we have not yet targeted any American economic interests.”
“Up to this point, our focus has solely been on military bases. However, should they choose to impose economic sanctions against us, the United States has oil and economic companies situated around Iran and beyond, and we will take action against them,” Rezai warned.
Should Trump take action, our confrontation will resemble an earthquake, he added.
Washington has urged other governments to support its initiatives aimed at isolating the Iranian economy, particularly calling on Beijing, one of Iran’s key strategic partners.
China has expressed criticism of the initiative, contending that American sanctions will not address the conflict in the Middle East.
On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates, a key trading partner of Iran, declared that it would be suspending all trade and financial transactions with Tehran until further notice.
