Iran's New Security Chief Says Neighbors Who Join US Economic War Will Be Considered ‘Enemies’
Hardliner Mohsen Rezaei also threatens American economic interests in first interview since appointment to supreme national security council
TL;DR
- Iran's new security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, warned neighbors against joining US economic sanctions, stating they would be considered enemies.
- Rezaei threatened to target the interests of neighboring countries and US commercial interests in the region.
- US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed the Strait of Hormuz as US territory.
- The UAE has suspended all trade and financial transactions with Tehran.
- France and Saudi Arabia are discussing alternative trade routes to the Strait of Hormuz, including increased trade through Omani ports and expanded pipelines.