Iran warns U.S. of boomerang effect from economic war

Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf has cautioned the United States against its planned intensified sanctions, warning of a "boomerang effect." Ghalibaf shared a cartoon on X, suggesting that the economic war announced by Washington would ultimately harm the U.S. itself.

President Donald Trump had previously declared a significant increase in economic pressure on Iran, describing it as an "economic D-Day." He also threatened "draconian measures" against those supporting Tehran, though specific details were not immediately provided. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to brief on the plan Monday, promising "the toughest sanctions in history."

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The U.S. tried for years to block any financial and economic relations with Iran. However, Iran has learned to circumvent these restrictions and is now very adept at it.

Iranian state media reacted calmly to Trump's announcement, with the Tasnim news agency noting that Iran has "learned to circumvent these restrictions and is now very adept at it." Despite sophisticated sanctions evasion systems, Iran's economy has faced immense pressure for years, leading to soaring inflation that significantly impacts the population.

Meanwhile, the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Resai, warned oil-rich neighboring countries against participating in an economic war against Iran. He stated in state television that anyone doing so would be considered an enemy, and "not a drop of oil will pass through the Persian Gulf."

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Not a drop of oil will pass through the Persian Gulf.