Iran security chief threatens neighbors against new U.S. economic measures
Mohsen Rezaei said Iran would target oil-shipping routes out of the Persian Gulf - alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz - if neighbours join what he described as the economic war against Iran; those neighbours would be considered enemies and “we will target their interests,” he said.
Iran-US tensions escalate over Hormuz Strait
- Donald Trump again claims Hormuz as ‘US territory’; Iran refuses to reopen strait Deccan Herald —
- Iran made billions of dollars, bypassed sanctions amid US blockade, top official Rezaee claims The Jerusalem Post —
- Iran condemns US plans of new sanctions as Trump warns against countries providing Iran a lifeline The Jerusalem Post —
- Iran condemns U.S. plans to announce new sanctions as both sides show no signs of peace talks The Globe and Mail —
- Iran’s new security chief says neighbours who join US economic war will be considered ‘enemies’ The Guardian —