Comprehensive US Sanctions Move Against Iran and Tehran's Response
Tehran issued a severe retaliation threat targeting regional countries in response to new US sanctions aimed at isolating the Iranian economy.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new sanctions package targeting the Iranian economy, while the Tehran administration threatened Gulf countries with halting oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz in response.
New Economic Sanctions from the US
The US is preparing to launch its most comprehensive economic operation against Iran yet, with Washington describing this move as the final game in the economic warfare waged against Iran.
Economic Isolation Operation
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the purpose of the new package is to isolate the Iranian economy from the outside world, expressing that third countries trading with Iran will also be targeted.
Scope and Targets of Sanctions
Within the scope of the announced measures, digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and maritime transportation were targeted, while more than 60 individuals, entities, and vessels were included in the sanctions list.
Severe Retaliation Threat from Iran
Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary-General of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, emphasized that regional countries supporting US economic warfare would be targeted and the Persian Gulf would be closed.
Reaction from China to the US
Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that the US's sanction threat against countries trading with Iran would escalate tensions and that the situation would not benefit anyone.