Iran warns US that escalating economic sanctions will backfire

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The United States is preparing to escalate economic pressure on Iran through what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describes as the 'toughest sanctions in history.' US President Donald Trump has signaled an intent to increase financial pressure on Tehran and target any nations providing support to the Iranian economy.

Iranian leadership has responded with defiance. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that this 'unprecedented economic war' would act as a boomerang, ultimately harming the US economy. Mohsen Rezai, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, dismissed US threats as 'empty words' and stated that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington meets its obligations. He also suggested that US aggression is driving nations toward seeking nuclear capabilities.

Economic analysts note that while the US aims to exhaust the Iranian economy, Tehran has developed sophisticated methods to bypass restrictions, including maintaining oil exports to China. Despite these evasion tactics, Iran's economic growth remains under significant pressure.

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Donald Trump · Iran · Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf · Mohsen Rezaee · Mohsen Rezaï · Scott Bessent · Supreme National Security Council · United States

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Mohsen Rezai, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, dismissed US threats as empty words. arabic.cnn.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mohsen Rezai stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US fulfills its obligations. arabic.cnn.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that increased US economic sanctions will backfire on the United States. omegalive.com.cy · www.sigmalive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent characterized the upcoming measures as the toughest sanctions in history. omegalive.com.cy · www.sigmalive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the US economic war as a tactic of intimidation. omegalive.com.cy · www.sigmalive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] US President Donald Trump announced intentions to dramatically increase economic pressure on Tehran. omegalive.com.cy · www.sigmalive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Economist Haider Al-Majali noted that Iran maintains oil exports to China to bypass sanctions. royanews.tv