Iran warns neighbouring states against joining US economic pressure
An Iranian official has said any state that joins the United States' economic pressure campaign against Iran will be treated as an enemy, with Tehran vowing to retaliate against that country's interests.
An Iranian official has issued a stark warning to countries in the region, cautioning them against aligning with the United States in what is being described as an economic war against Tehran. According to the statement, any state that chooses to back Washington's pressure campaign will be regarded as an enemy of Iran.
The official added that in such a case, Tehran would not hold back from responding, and would specifically target the interests of the state involved. This signals that Iran is prepared to widen the scope of its confrontation beyond the United States itself, extending it to any third country perceived as acting on Washington's behalf.
Context
The warning comes at a tense moment in US-Iran relations, with both sides continuing to apply economic and political pressure on one another. The statement suggests Tehran is seeking to deter neighbouring states and other regional actors from taking any action that could be interpreted as support for the US position.
No specific countries were named as targets of the warning, and further details on the nature of possible Iranian countermeasures have not been made public. The situation remains fluid, with tensions in the region elevated amid the broader standoff between Iran and the United States.
