Iran on Saturday warned countries against cooperating with the United States’ campaign to isolate its economy, saying nations that participate in Washington’s measures will be considered enemies.
Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, issued the warning in remarks broadcast on Iranian state television.
“We declare to all countries… do not join the economic war waged by the United States,” Rezaei said.
“Any country participating in the imposition of economic restrictions against us is considered an enemy,” he added.
Rezaei also warned of a major escalation if US President Donald Trump takes military action.
Should Trump “take action, our confrontation will be like an earthquake,” he said.
The Iranian official further declared that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and would only reopen if Washington changes its conduct and fulfills its commitments.
“The Strait…