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Iran Warns Nations Against Joining US 'Economic War'; Threatens Retaliation

Iran warned countries against participating in the United States' economic sanctions against it, declaring such nations as enemies. President Trump announced a 'most crushing economic operation' against Iran. Iran's security chief warned of retaliation against those joining the US 'economic war'.

Iran issued a direct warning to nations, stating that any country joining the US economic sanctions against Iran would be considered an enemy. The warning came as part of a broader strategy to isolate Iran economically, with President Trump describing the measures as the 'most crushing economic operation' against Tehran. The US planned to announce new sanctions that could strain Iran's economy and affect its trading partners, including China. The US strategy was set to be outlined in a press conference scheduled for Monday, according to France24. However, other sources did not specify such an event. Iran's security chief also warned of retaliation against countries that joined the US 'economic war', a statement echoed by multiple outlets. Tehran emphasized that its actions were a response to Washington's calls to isolate its economy. Sources diverged on the timing and specifics of the US announcement. France24 reported a press conference was scheduled for Monday, while other outlets, including DW and SCMP, focused on the immediate threats and sanctions. Al-Jazeera and RTE highlighted Iran's warnings and the potential for retaliation, with Al-Jazeera also noting the context of Trump's broader economic strategy against Iran.

Where Sources Diverge

France24 mentions a press conference scheduled for Monday to outline the US strategy, while other sources do not specify such an event.

france24

A press conference is scheduled for Monday to outline the US strategy.

dw

President Trump had announced what he called the 'most crushing economic operation' against Tehran.

scmp

Iran on Saturday denounced US plans to announce new sanctions.

al-jazeera

The warning comes as US President Donald Trump threatens to isolate Iran economically to weaken its government.

rte

Iran warned countries against participating in the United States' 'economic war' against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies.

Timelines

Sources

IndependentAl JazeeraAug 23, 03:50 PM
Can Iran retaliate against countries that join US ‘economic war’?

Iran's security chief has warned of retaliation against countries joining US ‘economic war'.

PublicFrance 24Aug 23, 01:02 PM
Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolation

Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate. Tehran is threatening to regard as enemies any countries that join the US sanctions, in response to Washington’s calls to isolate its economy. A press conference is scheduled for Monday to outline the US strategy. Story by Camille Corcoran.

PublicDeutsche WelleAug 23, 04:50 AM
Iran warns countries against joining US 'economic war'

Iran has said nations joining US economic sanctions against it would be considered enemies. Earlier this week, President Trump had announced what he called the "most crushing economic operation" against Tehran.

IndependentAl JazeeraAug 23, 03:26 AM
Iran warns nearby nations against joining US ‘economic war’ efforts

The warning comes as US President Donald Trump threatens to isolate Iran economically to weaken its government.

PublicRTEAug 23, 02:50 AM
Iran warns countries against joining in US sanctions

Iran warned countries against participating in the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies.

IndependentSouth China Morning PostAug 23, 01:21 AM
Iran condemns US plans to announce new sanctions

Iran on Saturday denounced US plans to announce ⁠new sanctions that could put further strain on the Islamic Republic’s economy and have an impact on its most important trading partners including China. Iran on Saturday warned countries against taking part in the United States’ “economic war” against the Islamic Republic, saying they would be considered enemies. “We declare to all countries … do not join the economic war waged by the United States. Any country participating in the imposition of...