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Iran says any country joining US economic war to be considered ‘enemy’
Iran’s top security official Mohsen Rezaei warned that countries joining US economic pressure against Tehran would be treated as enemies and face attacks on their interests. He also threatened to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz unless Washington meets commitments
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- Why it matters
- The threat targets third countries' compliance with US sanctions, and disrupting the Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly one-third of seaborne oil passes — would raise global energy prices and risk supply shocks.
- Most affected
- Countries considering alignment with US Iran sanctions — Face designation as enemies and attacks on their interests, according to Iranian official.
Oil importers and energy markets — Exposure to potential supply disruption if Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz transit. - Likely next
- Whether Iran takes concrete steps toward blocking the strait or designates specific countries as enemies in response to sanctions support.
Also reported by: France 24, Deutsche Welle
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