Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war

Iran's security chief has issued a stark warning to neighboring countries, stating that any nation that joins the United States in an economic war against Tehran will be considered an enemy. Ali Rezaei, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, declared that Iran would retaliate by targeting the interests of any state that aligns with the U.S. economic measures.

This declaration comes at a time of heightened regional tensions and ongoing economic pressure on Iran from the United States. The U.S. has implemented various economic sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program and its regional influence. Iran has consistently opposed these sanctions, viewing them as an act of aggression.

Rezaei's statement underscores Iran's resolve to defend its economic and strategic interests. The warning implies that Iran is prepared to escalate its response beyond diplomatic or conventional means if its economic stability is further threatened by international cooperation against it. The specific nature of the "interests" to be targeted was not detailed, leaving room for interpretation regarding the potential scope of retaliation.

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Any state joining the US economic war will be considered an enemy, and Tehran will target their interests in retaliation.