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Countries joining US sanctions will be considered enemies, Iran warns

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  • Iran warned countries against joining U.S. "economic war," stating they would be considered enemies.
  • Mohsen Rezai, head of Iran's supreme national security council, threatened to harm the interests of nations that impose economic restrictions.
  • Rezai claimed Iran has more leverage and could target U.S. economic interests if sanctions are imposed.

Iran issued a stern warning on Saturday, declaring that any country participating in the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic republic would be considered an enemy. This declaration comes as the U.S. intensifies its campaign to isolate Iran's economy.

We declare to all countries… do not join the economic war waged by the United States.

— Mohsen RezaiHead of Iran’s supreme national security council, warning other nations.

Mohsen Rezai, the head of Iran’s supreme national security council, stated on state television, “We declare to all countries… do not join the economic war waged by the United States.” He further warned, “Any country participating in the imposition of economic restrictions against us is considered an enemy.” Rezai added that if nations refuse to "distance themselves" from the United States, Iran would "harm" their interests.

Any country participating in the imposition of economic restrictions against us is considered an enemy.

— Mohsen RezaiStating Iran's stance on nations aligning with U.S. sanctions.

Rezai asserted that the Islamic republic possesses significant leverage in the ongoing conflict, noting that Iran has thus far only targeted military bases. He threatened, “So far, we have only targeted military bases, but if they want to impose economic sanctions on us, the United States has oil and economic companies around Iran and elsewhere, and we will strike them.” He ominously added that if Trump "take[s] action, our confrontation will be like an earthquake."

So far, we have only targeted military bases, but if they want to impose economic sanctions on us, the United States has oil and economic companies around Iran and elsewhere, and we will strike them.

— Mohsen RezaiThreatening economic retaliation against U.S. interests.

The U.S. has urged its allies, including China, to support its efforts to isolate Iran's economy. However, China has criticized the initiative, arguing that American sanctions will not resolve the conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates, a major trading partner of Iran, announced on Tuesday that it was suspending all trade and financial transactions with Tehran until further notice.

If Trump “take action, our confrontation will be like an earthquake.

— Mohsen RezaiDescribing the potential severity of Iran's response to further U.S. actions.
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