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Iranian Regime Threatens Gulf Neighbors Over Joining US ‘Economic War,’ Says ‘We Will Consider You an Enemy’
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Iranian Regime Threatens Gulf Neighbors Over Joining US ‘Economic War,’ Says ‘We Will Consider You an Enemy’

From Arab Times · () English

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  • Iran has warned its neighbors against participating in a U.S. "economic war," threatening to target their interests and disrupt oil exports.
  • Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that cooperation with the U.S. would lead to being considered an enemy.
  • Rezaee also claimed the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and rejected U.S. assertions, demanding Washington correct its behavior.

Iran has issued a stern warning to its neighboring countries, threatening to target their interests and disrupt oil exports if they cooperate with the United States in what Tehran calls an "economic war." The warning came from Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, on Saturday.

We tell all neighboring countries not to participate in the economic war with the U.S.; otherwise, we will consider them an enemy.

— Mohsen RezaeeIssuing a warning to countries neighboring Iran.

"We tell all neighboring countries not to participate in the economic war with the U.S.; otherwise, we will consider them an enemy," Rezaee stated, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. He added that Iran would "strike their interests" if surrounding nations align with the U.S. campaign. Rezaee further warned that Iran could block oil exports from the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz if these countries cooperate with Washington.

We are not seeking to expand the war, but if the countries surrounding Iran join the Americans in the economic war, we will strike their interests.

— Mohsen RezaeeElaborating on the consequences of cooperation with the U.S.

Rezaee also rejected U.S. claims that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened, insisting the strategic waterway remains closed until Washington "corrects its behavior." He argued that Iran, which has a significant coastline on the Gulf, should have a role in managing the Strait, a vital route for global energy shipments. Tehran, he stated, stands against "warmongers around the world."

Not a single drop of oil will leave the Persian Gulf or the Strait of Hormuz.

— Mohsen RezaeeWarning about potential disruption to oil exports.

The warning follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a "most crushing economic operation" against Iran, a renewed "maximum-pressure campaign" described as "Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale." Recent talks between Iran and the U.S. have stalled over disagreements regarding the implementation of a memorandum of understanding and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

If Trump wants to take action, we will respond in kind with earthquake-like force.

— Mohsen RezaeeResponding to potential U.S. actions.
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