- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled new sanctions on Monday to "cut off Iran's economic lifeline."
- The Treasury Department announced sanctions on 60 individuals, entities and vessels, excluding Chinese financial institutions.
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf downplayed the impact, stating that the US is not in an economic position to further restrict relations.
- Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated Tehran was 'fully prepared' for the US sanctions.
- Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi of the IRGC vowed heavy blows to US interests if Iran's infrastructure is threatened.
- Madanizadeh warned of an 'economic terrorist attack' and stated that Iran's defense is no longer defensive.
- Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran's trading partners do not take US statements into account.
- Madanizadeh noted that neither China nor Russia had 'accepted' the US measures.
Iran has reacted strongly to the U.S. Treasury's announcement of new sanctions targeting 60 entities, claiming it is 'fully prepared' for any economic measures.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed the sanctions, stating, "Americans know that no one buys their bombast; the United States is not in an economic position to further restrict its relations with other countries."
The sanctions, aimed at cutting off Iran's economic lifeline, notably excluded Chinese banks, which are crucial to Tehran's oil trade.
Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh emphasized Iran's readiness, asserting, "Naturally, the enemies intend to launch an economic terrorist attack on us, but we also have our own tools and know how to play the game."
He warned that Iran's defense strategy has shifted from being defensive to offensive, indicating potential military responses.
Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened "heavy blows to US vital interests and energy chokepoints" if Iran's infrastructure is threatened.
The Iranian leadership has also indicated a willingness to reduce oil exports from the Gulf in response to U.S. actions, further escalating tensions in the region.
“Ghalibaf dismissed the measures, saying 'no one buys their bombast,' while Economy Minister Madanizadeh warned of an 'economic terrorist attack' and said 'the enemies should wait for an attack.' IRGC General Mohebbi vowed heavy blows to US interests if Iran's infrastructure is threatened.”
