Iran urges nations to reject US sanctions, calling them 'state terrorism'

Iran's Foreign Ministry has implored all countries to reject the United States' sanctions against Tehran, characterizing participation in such measures as complicity in the imposition of one nation's will upon another sovereign state. The ministry issued a statement on its X account, condemning the new U.S. economic actions as 'state terrorism,' which it asserts are both unlawful and constitute a crime against humanity.

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The new U.S. economic measures are described as 'state terrorism' that is illegal and a crime against humanity.

According to the Iranian ministry, these sanctions pose a serious risk to the health and lives of millions of civilians. The statement further urged the international community to uphold the rule of law, emphasizing that Tehran intends to utilize all its capabilities to defend itself against what it described as military and economic aggression by the U.S. and Israel.

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The sanctions place the health and lives of millions of civilians at serious risk.

The strong condemnation reflects Iran's ongoing tension with the United States and its allies, particularly concerning economic policies and international relations. The call for global rejection of sanctions highlights Iran's efforts to garner international support and counter perceived external pressures.

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Iran will use all its capabilities to defend itself against what it describes as military and economic attacks by the U.S. and Israel.