Iran condemns U.S. plans to announce new sanctions
The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, told state television that Tehran would target the interests of countries helping the United States.
On Saturday, Iran vehemently opposed the United States' intentions to announce additional sanctions that may further exacerbate the economic hardship already faced by the Islamic Republic. As tensions persist following nearly six months of conflict since the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on February 28, there remains no indication of either side engaging in direct combat or actively seeking a resolution through diplomatic channels.
The ongoing war has resulted in a near-complete cessation of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to threaten retaliation against unauthorized oil tankers attempting to pass through this critical maritime route. The Iranian economy is already under significant strain due to the existing sanctions, and the prospect of further punitive measures could potentially inflict even greater hardship on the nation and its most crucial trading partners, notably China.
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