UPDATED Aug 29, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Aug 21, 2026 at 8:13 AM ET
Iran’s top security official warned that any country joining the US “economic war” against Iran will be treated as an enemy. Mohsen Rezaei said Iran is appealing to all countries, including neighbors, not to impose economic restrictions, and warned of “seismic” retaliation, including that “not even a drop of oil” would leave the Gulf via alternative routes.
WHO: Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council
WHAT: Warned that countries participating in US-imposed economic restrictions on Iran will be regarded as enemies and threatened “seismic” retaliation.
WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 7:50 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The warning was triggered by the US “economic war” against Iran and planned new sanctions, with diplomatic efforts to end the months-long conflict stalled and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz reduced.
