Iran says new US sanctions violate sovereignty of other states
Summary
Iran criticized new U.S. sanctions announced by President Donald Trump, saying they violate the sovereignty of other countries. The U.S. threatened punishment for any nation that does business with Iran as part of what it called its toughest economic operation yet.Key Facts
- President Trump announced strong new sanctions against Iran and warned countries doing business with Tehran would face serious economic consequences.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said the sanctions violate the rights of other countries and hurt the United Nations system.
- Iran’s Foreign Minister said the sanctions are unlikely to succeed and compared the U.S. actions to past sanctions.
- The U.S. Navy has kept a blockade on Iranian ports, severely limiting oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Only a few commodity ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz recently, and no large oil or gas tankers were allowed.
- Iran allowed some Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the strait after requests from Iraq’s government.
- Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have stalled, and President Trump said Iran is not ready to make a good deal.
- Iranian officials describe the sanctions as a move toward classic colonialism, claiming they erode national sovereignty.
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