Iran says new US sanctions violate other states' sovereignty

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly criticized the latest round of US sanctions, arguing that they violate the sovereignty of other states. He described US President Donald Trump's newest threat as a return to "full-scale classic colonialism."

Baghaei's remarks point to escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington over US-imposed sanctions. Iran views such measures as interference in the internal affairs of other countries and a breach of international law.

The ministry spokesman did not provide further details about the specific sanctions in question, which countries, individuals or sectors they target, or when they were introduced. Still, his comments reflect Iran's long-standing position that Western, and particularly US, pressure tactics amount to attempts to limit the independent decision-making of other nations.

The statement comes amid continued tension between the United States and Iran, rooted in a years-long dispute over Iran's nuclear program, its regional influence, and US sanctions policy. The Trump administration has repeatedly used sanctions as a tool of pressure against Tehran.

Baghaei's criticism suggests Iran continues to reject Washington's approach as unwarranted interference and a threat to the international order, while calling for respect for the principle of state sovereignty and the norm of non-interference in international relations.