Iran Threatens Retaliation on Par with 'Earthquake-Like' Consequences

Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has warned of severe retaliation against US President Donald Trump and its neighboring countries if they join an economic war against Iran. Speaking in a televised interview on Saturday, August 22, 2026, Rezaei stated that any further action by Trump would be met with 'earthquake-like' retaliation.

Rezaei emphasized the importance of not joining Washington's economic campaign, warning that cooperation with the US would be considered an act of hostility. He specifically mentioned the Strait of Hormuz, stating that if neighboring countries cooperate with the Americans in the economic war, 'not a drop of oil will leave through' this strategic waterway.

In a clear call for change, Rezaei criticized the current diplomatic approach of the Islamic Republic, citing repeated breaches of commitments by the US during negotiations. He noted that the image of the US as a peace-seeking nation has changed in the minds of young Iranians.