Iran defense chief warns of ‘expanding’ battlefield as US pushes economic war
Iran’s acting defense minister has warned that efforts to put pressure on the country’s economy and the security of its people should be regarded as part of the ongoing war.
Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn al-Reza made the remarks in a message published online on Tuesday, saying Iran considers economic stability, public welfare and security part of its “defense field.”
“Any pressure that targets the livelihoods and security of the people is part of the war,” Ibn al-Reza said.
He also warned that those seeking to widen the pressure campaign against Iran should expect Tehran to broaden its response as well, within the framework of national interests.
“For those who expand the field of pressure, they should know that we too will expand the field in defense of the people, within the framework of national interests,” he said.
On Monday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new "economic terrorism" campaign, claiming the measures target Iran’s financial networks worldwide and warned that no partner is beyond Washington’s reach.
The United States unveiled the new wave of illegal sanctions against Iran under the so-called “Operation Economic Outcast,” threatening secondary penalties against any country or entity maintaining trade ties with Tehran in a failed attempt to achieve through economic coercion what its military aggression could not.
The new measures expand secondary sanctions risks in areas such as digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, while sanctioning around 60 entities, individuals and vessels helping facilitate Iranian trade.
The announcement comes amid clear signs of American desperation after months of unsuccessful military offensive and a naval blockade that has failed to break Iran’s resolve.
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