Iran Warns Neighbors Against Joining US Economic Pressure Campaign
Summary
Iran has warned neighboring countries not to join the United States’ economic pressure campaign, saying it will treat supporters of the effort as enemies. Mohsen Rezaei said Iran could target their interests and even halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz if they continue to back Washington.
Key Points
- Mohsen Rezaei warned regional countries against supporting the US economic pressure campaign on Iran.
- He said Iran would first try to negotiate, but would take action against countries that continue to help Washington.
- Rezaei claimed oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf could be stopped if neighbors back the US campaign.
- Donald Trump said the US would impose the harshest economic sanctions on any country that helps Iran.
