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Complete erosion of sovereignty as foundation of US-based inter-State system: Iran on US sanctions
Iran has condemned new US economic sanctions, accusing Washington of asserting extraterritorial sovereignty over independent nations. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the measures violate international law and warned that combined with a naval blockade, they could erode national sovereignty.
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- Why it matters
- Iran views the sanctions as part of a pattern restricting its economic activity and argues they exceed US legal authority over other nations, combining with what it describes as a naval blockade.
- Most affected
- Iran's government and economy — Subject to new US sanctions that Iran says violate its sovereignty.
- Likely next
- Whether Iran formally escalates its response beyond condemnation or files a complaint with international bodies.