Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned what it described as new U.S. sanctions following President Donald Trump’s announcement of an economic operation, calling the measures “economic terrorism” and “crimes against humanity.”
The ministry said those responsible should be prosecuted and punished. It claimed the sanctions targeted the fundamental rights of Iranian citizens but would not weaken the country’s determination to defend its independence, dignity and sovereignty.
Iran would use “all available tools and capacities” to counter what the ministry called hostile U.S. actions, according to the statement, posted on X as an unofficial translation.
The ministry linked the announcement’s timing to the anniversary of what it called the Aug. 19, 1953, coup and described it as part of 73 years of U.S. hostility.
Trump announced the operation Wednesday on Truth Social, calling it the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country.” He threatened economic consequences for countries allowing financial institutions, businesses, airports or government entities to assist Iran.
Trump’s post did not identify specific sanctions, implementing agencies, legal authorities or an effective date. Iran’s statement did not describe a specific countermeasure.
This is a developing story. Virginia Times will update as information becomes available.
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