Iran warns countries against joining US 'economic war', threatens enemy status

Iran has issued a stern warning to other nations, urging them not to participate in what it terms the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic Republic. Tehran has declared that any country aligning with Washington's economic measures will be regarded as an enemy.

“

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

Mohsen Rezai, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated on state television that nations joining the U.S. in imposing economic restrictions would be considered adversaries. "We declare to all countries... do not join the economic war waged by the United States," Rezai said. He further asserted that if these countries refuse to distance themselves from the U.S., Iran would "harm" their interests.

“

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

Rezai also indicated that Iran possesses additional leverage in this economic conflict, asserting that the country has not yet targeted any American economic interests. "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," Rezai threatened. He added that if Trump were to take action, Iran's confrontation would be "like an earthquake."

“

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

Washington has been actively encouraging its allies, including China, to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy. However, China has previously criticized the initiative, arguing that American sanctions would not resolve the conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates, a significant trading partner for Iran, announced its suspension of all trade and financial transactions with Tehran until further notice.

“

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.