Iran warns nearby nations against joining US ‘economic war’ efforts
Summary
Iran warned nearby countries not to join the US campaign to hurt its economy. The Iranian official said if these countries join the US effort, Iran will treat them as enemies and may target their interests.Key Facts
- Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, made the warning in a TV interview.
- Iran opposes the US campaign aimed at damaging its economy, launched by President Donald Trump’s administration.
- President Trump called the US operation against Iran the “most crushing economic operation” yet.
- Trump warned of harsh economic consequences for countries that help Iran.
- Iran’s approach to neighboring countries includes negotiation and attempts to separate them from the US before taking hostile action if they side with America.
- Iran suspected the US hopes economic pressure will cause protests and weaken Iran internally.
- Control of the Strait of Hormuz is a key issue; Iran blocked shipping through it early in the conflict, raising global prices.
- Iran said it may target alternative oil shipping routes used by regional countries if they join the US economic campaign.
- Tehran criticized the US sanctions as an unlawful extension of US power over other countries.
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