US threatens to expand economic pressure on Iran
President Donald Trump warned countries that traded with Tehran of severe consequences.
Iran has accused the United States of "economic terrorism" and "crimes against humanity" following new sanctions imposed by Washington. The Iranian foreign ministry stated that the US sanctions, which have targeted the fundamental human rights of every Iranian citizen, are a case of "economic terrorism" and "crimes against humanity".
The US has warned of economic consequences for any country that provides a "lifeline" to Iran, with President Donald Trump promising "economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale". According to SABC News, the war between the US, Israel, and Iran has resulted in thousands of deaths and has had a significant impact on global markets.
Iran has faced years of economic sanctions, dating back to the Islamic Revolution in 1979. The Iranian foreign ministry has stated that the new measures will not weaken Tehran's resolve to defend its independence, national sovereignty, and interests, as reported by Middle East Eye.
Brief written by urgent.news from The Korea Times, SABC News, CNBC, CNBC World, Middle East Eye — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
Also reported by 4 other outlets
- Iran calls new US sanctions 'economic terrorism,' 'crimes against humanity' koreatimes.co.kr
- Factbox-Trump threatens to isolate Iran. Who are its trading partners? al-monitor.com
- Trump announces "crushing economic operation" against Iran cbsnews.com
- US to impose toughest economic isolation measures yet on Iran english.ajel.sa
