US, Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions

Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's newly appointed security chief, warned neighbouring countries that joining US efforts to economically isolate Iran would be considered hostile and would result in Iranian retaliation against their interests. The warning comes as the Trump administration pushes allies to support new sanctions against Tehran in an escalating economic conflict between the two nations. Rezaei threatened to target the economic interests of any countries that cooperate with the US campaign.

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