Tehran takes aim at Canada for not condemning Trump's threat to destroy Iran
Baqaei said that Carney chose to appease Washington by reframing a threat to "annihilate" Iran as merely "speaking the language of war."
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed uncertainty over how Iran's delegation would make their way back to Tehran after their visit to the UN General Assembly in New York, as the US continues to tighten sanctions on the country's airline operations. In his words, "we are squeezing the Iranians like they've never seen today," as part of the Operation Economic Outcast campaign.
This aggressive move is having a significant impact on Iran's international air links, with over 80 to 90 percent of external flights from Iran having been grounded. Bessent warned that the US has identified those involved in financial dealings with Iran, making it clear that everyone involved is aware of the consequences. The campaign could persist for weeks or months, with the US pursuing one of three potential outcomes.
These include creating divisions within the Iranian leadership, sparking an uprising in the country, or reaching an agreement where Tehran commits to fulfilling its obligations.
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