Iran Warns Countries Imposing Sanctions Will Be Considered Enemies

Iran has issued a stern warning, declaring that any nation participating in economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic will be regarded as an "enemy." This strong stance comes in direct response to the United States' recent reinforcement of sanctions, intended to exert greater pressure on Tehran.

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We warn all countries (...) do not join the economic war that the United States is waging. Any country that participates in the imposition of economic restrictions against us will be considered an enemy.

Mohsen Rezai, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, articulated the warning on state television. He urged other countries not to join the "economic war" waged by the U.S. Rezai explicitly stated that any country refusing to distance itself from U.S. policy would face Iranian retaliation. He further elaborated that while Iran has thus far targeted military bases, it would not hesitate to attack U.S. economic interests, including oil and companies, if economic restrictions are imposed.

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We have not attacked any American economic interests yet. So far, we have only attacked military bases, but if they intend to impose economic sanctions on us, the United States has oil and economic companies in Iran and elsewhere, and we will attack them.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has accused the U.S. of "economic terrorism" following statements by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who indicated plans to further increase pressure on Iran's government. The U.S. has been actively encouraging global partners, including China and the United Arab Emirates, to isolate Iran's economy. However, China has criticized the U.S. approach, and the UAE has suspended bilateral trade and financial transactions with Iran, indicating a complex geopolitical landscape surrounding the sanctions.

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our confrontation will be like an earthquake.