Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered ‘enemy’

Iran has issued a stern warning to nations considering joining the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic republic, declaring they will be viewed as enemies. This declaration comes as Washington intensifies its efforts to isolate Iran's economy, a campaign now approaching its six-month mark.

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

Mohsen Rezai, head of Iran's supreme national security council, stated on state television that any country participating in imposing economic restrictions against Iran would be deemed an enemy. He further warned that if these countries do not "distance themselves" from the United States, Iran would "harm" their interests.

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

Rezai asserted that Iran possesses significant leverage in this ongoing conflict, noting that the Islamic republic has not yet targeted any American economic interests. He threatened that if the U.S. proceeds with economic sanctions, Iran would strike American oil and economic companies operating around Iran and elsewhere. Rezai added that any action by President Trump would be met with an "earthquake" confrontation.

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If the countries concerned refused to “distance themselves” from the United States, Iran would “harm” their interests.

The U.S. has urged other governments, including Beijing, a key strategic partner for Iran, to support its isolation efforts. 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 it was suspending all trade and financial transactions with Tehran until further notice.

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we have not yet attacked any American economic interests.