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Iran warns of economic warfare and retaliation against U.S. and Israel
Iranian officials have warned that adversaries, specifically the United States and Israel, are shifting toward economic warfare to compensate for military setbacks. First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated that the government must counter economic pressure through national unity and strategic planning, noting that the enemy seeks to exploit domestic inflation to provoke social discontent.
Aref emphasized that while Iran remains committed to international law, it will not compromise on its rights, particularly regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz. Domestically, he called for intensified market monitoring and strict action against overpricing, underselling, and hoarding to stabilize the economy.
In a related development, official Ali Nehbandani warned that any hostile actions by the U.S., Israel, or regional actors would be met with retaliation at a higher cost. These warnings coincide with market data indicating only a 20% likelihood of a U.S.-Iran deal occurring in 2026.
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Ali Nehbandani · Donald Trump · International Crisis Group · Iran · Israel · Mohammad Reza Aref · Strait of Hormuz · United States
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Iranian government is calling for intensified market monitoring to combat overpricing, underselling, and hoarding. desitalkchicago.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref warned that adversaries are shifting toward economic warfare to offset military setbacks. desitalkchicago.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Market pricing indicates a 20% likelihood of a U.S.-Iran deal in 2026. cryptobriefing.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aref stated that Iran will not compromise on its rights or its management of the Strait of Hormuz. desitalkchicago.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Official Ali Nehbandani warned that hostile actions by the U.S., Israel, or regional actors will face retaliation at a higher cost. cryptobriefing.com