Iran Threatens Economic Retaliation Against US
Iran's Supreme National Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei has issued a stark warning to Washington, stating that Tehran could target US economic interests if the United States imposes new sanctions. Speaking in an interview with Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, Rezaei emphasized that Iran had so far focused its attacks on US military bases but would respond against American economic targets if Washington moved forward with stricter measures.
The warning comes as the United States is preparing to announce a new round of economic sanctions, which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as 'the toughest sanctions in history' against Iran. President Donald Trump has also warned countries providing Iran with economic support that they could face consequences.
Rezaei's comments represent an escalation in Tehran's rhetoric and have significant implications for regional countries, particularly those in the Gulf states whose economies are closely tied to regional oil and shipping networks. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical point of contention, with Iran maintaining influence over shipping through the waterway.