Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered ‘enemy’

Iranian Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezai has warned any country joining the US in its economic sanctions against Iran will be considered an enemy. Rezai made the statement on state television, urging countries not to participate in the US-led "economic war" against Iran. He emphasized that any country imposing economic restrictions on Iran would be seen as hostile by the Islamic republic.

Rezai further stated that Iran would retaliate against countries that do not distance themselves from the US, potentially harming their interests. He argued that Iran possesses more cards to play in the ongoing conflict, having only targeted military bases so far. However, if the US continues to impose economic sanctions, Iran would strike back against American economic interests, which are widespread in Iran and other regions.

Despite the threats, China has criticized the US initiative to isolate Iran's economy, arguing that it won't solve the Middle Eastern conflict. The UAE, one of Iran's major trading partners, has announced that it will suspend all trade and financial transactions with Tehran, following other countries joining the US sanctions against Iran.