Iran condemns US plans of new sanctions as Trump warns against countries providing Iran a lifeline
The chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, MG Ali Abdollahi, warned its response would be "crushing, punishing and devastating," while Trump warns countries against providing Iran a lifeline.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has strongly criticized recent US plans to impose new sanctions, warning that such measures could further harm Iran's already struggling economy and impact its key trading partners, including China. Following a brutal six-month conflict initiated by the US and Israel in February, the two nations remain at odds but show no signs of reaching a peaceful resolution.
Key oil shipments have come to a near halt in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with Iran threatening to target any unauthorized oil tankers attempting to pass through the waterway. Washington's Treasury Secretary has threatened the most severe sanctions in history, urging cooperation from China, which accounts for more than 80% of Iran's oil exports.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson dismissed the impending sanctions as a violation of international law, asserting that the US is asserting extraterritorial control over all UN member states. Iran's armed forces chief vowed a "crushing, punishing, and devastating" military response to any aggression, while US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would observe the conflict closely and cautioned that Iran would not agree to a deal that does not meet their demands.
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively blockaded by the US, with only a small fraction of vessels passing through. Iran has, however, granted permission for Iraqi oil tankers to transit the strait following requests from Iraqi officials.
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