{
  "id": 2683844,
  "title": "Iran warns countries against joining US 'economic war'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/iran-warns-countries-against-joining-us-economic-war",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T00:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DW News",
    "slug": "dw-news",
    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/iran-warns-countries-against-joining-us-economic-war/a-78473222?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran has issued a strong warning to nations against aligning with the United States' economic campaign aimed at isolating Iran. Mohsen Rezaei, head of the Supreme National Security Council, stated on state television that any nation participating in imposing economic restrictions against Iran would be deemed an enemy. The conflict has now entered its sixth month, and US President Donald Trump recently announced a \"most crushing economic operation\" against Tehran. Rezaei predicted that if such action is taken, Iran's response would be severe. Washington has urged other countries to join in the economic pressure on Iran, but China, a key strategic partner of Iran, has criticized the new campaign, arguing that sanctions will not resolve the issue and calls for responsible measures and diplomatic resolution. The UAE, a significant trading partner of Iran, has already severed all financial and economic ties with Tehran due to the escalating tensions. Despite ongoing talks between the US and Iran, they remain suspended following the February 28 airstrikes, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expecting to announce further economic measures against Iran in an upcoming press conference.",
  "summary": "Iran has said nations joining US economic sanctions against it would be considered enemies. Earlier this week, President Trump had announced what he called the \"most crushing economic operation\" against Tehran.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran warns nations against joining US economic war.",
    "Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaei declares any participant as an enemy.",
    "UAE cuts financial ties with Iran amid escalating tensions."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Iran's warning to countries against joining US economic pressure changes the diplomatic landscape by raising the stakes for nations with economic ties to Iran, potentially isolating Tehran further.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 7,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Qatar Tribune",
        "title": "Trump’s ‘economic warfare’ violates international law: Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/trumps-economic-warfare-violates-international-law-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-22T21:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran warns nearby nations against joining US ‘economic war’ efforts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/iran-warns-nearby-nations-against-joining-us-economic-war-efforts",
        "published": "2026-08-22T23:26:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Trump’s economic isolation plan risks Iran strikes across Gulf",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/trumps-economic-isolation-plan-risks-iran-strikes-across-gulf",
        "published": "2026-08-23T00:05:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Iran warns countries against joining US 'economic war'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/iran-warns-countries-against-joining-us-economic-war-2684802",
        "published": "2026-08-23T00:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "\"Will Be Enemy\": Iran Warns Countries Against Joining Trump's \"Economic War\"",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/will-be-enemy-iran-warns-countries-against-joining-trumps-economic-war",
        "published": "2026-08-23T01:27:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Trump seeks greater economic pressure on Iran: What are his options?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/trump-seeks-greater-economic-pressure-on-iran-what-are-his-options",
        "published": "2026-08-23T02:20:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}