Iran warns neighbours over joining US economic pressure
Iran's newly appointed head of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warned neighbouring countries against joining new US efforts to damage Iran's economy and threatened 'seismic' retaliation if pressure escalates. He said Iran would target alternative oil shipping routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz and continued talks with Oman over strait management and fees. The warning came as Egypt sought to revive Iran-US negotiations, Iraq and Iran said some Iraqi oil shipments were facilitated through Hormuz, France and Saudi Arabia weighed alternative routes, and Israel carried out strikes in Syria and Gaza, raising broader regional shipping and diplomatic risks.
Iran threatened to target oil routes if neighbours join US pressure
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The region has seen months of war and a US and Israeli attack on February 28. Iran appointed Mohsen Rezaei this month and his role is seen as part of a harder stance. Plans for alternative oil routes and renewed talks could follow these…
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