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Iran warns countries against joining US 'economic war'

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran has issued a stern warning to countries against joining the United States' "economic war" aimed at isolating its economy.
  • Tehran considers any nation imposing economic restrictions as an enemy.
  • The US is intensifying economic pressure on Iran, with allies like China and the UAE expressing differing views on sanctions.

Iran has issued a strong warning to the international community, urging nations not to participate in what it terms the United States' "economic war" against Tehran.

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

— Mohsen RezaeiIssuing Iran's warning against joining U.S. economic sanctions.

Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, declared on state television that any country aligning with U.S. economic restrictions against Iran would be considered an enemy. This warning comes as the U.S. ramps up its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, with President Donald Trump recently announcing what he described as the "most crushing economic operation" against the nation.

Rezaei stated that if Trump takes further action, Iran's response would be "like an earthquake." The U.S. has been actively encouraging other governments to join its efforts to increase economic pressure on Iran. However, responses from key international players have varied. China, a significant strategic partner for Iran, has criticized the U.S. campaign, arguing that sanctions and pressure are not conducive to resolving the issue. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian urged all parties to take responsible measures and pursue political and diplomatic solutions.

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

— Mohsen RezaeiDefining the consequence for nations aligning with U.S. sanctions.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a major trading partner for Iran, announced it was cutting all financial and economic ties with Tehran until further notice. The UAE cited "escalations that undermine peace and security in the region" as the reason for its decision. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to detail further economic measures against Iran, framing the U.S. approach as a choice for allies: "You are either with us or against us."

Should Trump "take action, our confrontation will be like an earthquake."

— Mohsen RezaeiThreatening a strong response to further U.S. actions.

Iran has faced extensive economic sanctions for nearly 50 years, dating back to the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The article also briefly mentions related news, including Iran doubling its weapons and defense equipment production and a fact-check debunking AI-generated photos claiming to show Israeli soldiers captured by Iran.

sanctions and pressure will not help resolve the issue.

— Lin JianChina's Foreign Ministry spokesperson criticizing the U.S. approach.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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