World · 23 August 2026

Iran warns Gulf neighbours against joining US economic war

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei has threatened "earthquake-like" retaliation if US President Donald Trump takes further action. Tehran warned Gulf neighbours to avoid participating in Trump's "economic D-Day" sanctions, designed to harm Iran's financial interests. Rezaei stated that if neighbouring countries align with the US, no oil will be exported from the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 August 2026 at 6:42

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