Iran Warns Nations Joining U.S. 'Economic War' Will Be Seen as Enemies

Iran has issued a stern warning, declaring that any nation participating in the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic Republic will be regarded as an adversary. This declaration comes as Washington intensifies its efforts to isolate Iran economically.

Mohsen Rezai, chief of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that countries imposing economic sanctions on Iran would face retaliatory actions. "We call on all countries... not to join the economic war launched by the United States," Rezai said on state television. He further warned that nations distancing themselves from the U.S. campaign would face consequences detrimental to their own interests.

Rezai also indicated that Iran possesses "cards to play" in the conflict, including the potential to target U.S. economic interests if sanctions persist. "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 attack them," he asserted. Rezai cautioned that any new action by President Trump would trigger an "earthquake-like" confrontation.

Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to urge other nations, including China, a key strategic partner of Tehran, to join its efforts to isolate Iran's economy. Beijing, however, has criticized the U.S. approach, arguing that sanctions will not resolve the conflict in West Asia. In a related development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a major trading partner of Iran, announced the suspension of all trade and financial transactions with Tehran until further notice.