Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered 'enemy'

Iran has issued a stern warning to any country considering joining the United States in its economic war against the Islamic Republic, stating that such countries would be deemed enemies. The warning comes as the US president's unpopular war against Iran enters its sixth month. Mohsen Rezai, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, declared on state television that any nation participating in the imposition of economic restrictions against Iran would be considered an enemy.

Rezai emphasized that Iran has not yet attacked American economic interests but threatened retaliation if the US proceeds with economic sanctions, noting that the United States holds significant economic assets in Iran and around the world. He warned that Iran's confrontation with the US could escalate to a level similar to an earthquake.

While the US has encouraged other nations, including China, to join its efforts to isolate Iran's economy, China has criticized the move, arguing that sanctions would not resolve the conflict in the Middle East. The United Arab Emirates, one of Iran's major trading partners, has announced it will suspend all trade and financial transactions with Teheran until further notice.