Iran Calls US Sanctions 'Economic Terrorism' in UN Letter After Tanker Attack

Iran has formally protested the latest US sanctions, labeling them "economic terrorism" in a letter addressed to the United Nations. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted that the United States is attempting to sever Iran's legitimate economic relationships with other nations, particularly after its military objectives could not be achieved through war.

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the USA try to end the legitimate economic relations of Iran with other states, after they could not achieve their goals through war.

The letter, shared on Telegram and through state media, was sent to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the UN Security Council, and all UN member states. It specifically targets the US's stated intention to economically isolate Iran through new sanctions, which also affect Tehran's trading partners. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had previously warned that any entity engaging in trade with Iran would face the "full force of US power."

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whoever does business with Iran will feel the full force of US power.

Araghchi emphasized that the US sanctions are deliberately designed to harm Iran's civilian population by limiting access to vital resources such as food and medicine. Iran is calling on the UN Security Council and its member states to condemn and reject these "unilateral coercive measures and secondary sanctions." Furthermore, Iran urges member states not to recognize or implement the US sanctions, demanding that the US cease pressuring sovereign nations to alter their lawful trade relations with Iran.

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the US sanctions deliberately harm the civilian population, because access to food, medicine and other goods should be restricted.

Meanwhile, in the Strait of Hormuz, an oil tanker was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile," according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The vessel's crew is reported to be safe, though specific details about the incident's location remain undisclosed. This event adds another layer of tension to the already volatile maritime region.

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Iran calls on the UN Security Council and the UN member states to condemn and reject the 'unilateral coercive measures and secondary sanctions' by the USA.