Iran condemns fresh raft of US sanctions as ‘economic terrorism’
Tehran describes US economic pressure as another form of war, saying the tactic threatens global peace and security.
Iran has vehemently denounced a series of new economic and trade sanctions imposed by the United States, branding them as "economic terrorism". This harsh condemnation came from Tehran's foreign ministry, who described the sanctions as a continuation of the 73-year-long hostility and animosity from American politicians towards the Iranian people.
The ministry further argued that such sanctions targeting the basic human rights of individual citizens in Iran constitute economic terrorism and a crime against humanity. It also called upon those who draft and implement these measures to face prosecution and punishment for committing such heinous crimes.
The new sanctions are seen as retaliation for what Tehran considers two "American-Zionist wars on Iran" and Washington's failure to force the Iranian people into submission to "illegitimate and inhumane demands". Furthermore, Iran views US economic pressure as "the other side of the coin of war," suggesting that both tactics pose a threat to global peace and security.
Despite the US president's announcement of an unprecedented economic campaign, Iran remains resolute in its determination to defend its national interests against the combined US military, economic, political, and psychological pressure. The source of this statement is Anadolu Ajansi (AA).
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