Iran condemns US sanctions, warns China and other partners

Iran has condemned the United States' planned imposition of new sanctions, warning that any nation participating in this "economic war" would be considered an enemy. The sanctions, which US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce, could significantly impact Iran's economy and its key trading partners, notably China. This development occurs amidst ongoing tensions, with oil shipments stalled in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's economy already under severe pressure. AI

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• Beijing
• China
• Iran
• Israel
• Kpler
• Mohsen Rezaí
• Scott Bessent
• Strait of Hormuz
• Supreme National Security Council
• Tehran
• United States

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