Iran Tensions Mount as President Declares Full-Scale Economic and Military War
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Iran is engaged in a full-scale economic, military and security war amid rising Iran tensions with the United States, while senior official Mohsen Rezaee detailed oil sales bypassing sanctions, threats to strike countries joining the US effort, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. [1]
Pezeshkian Declares Full-Scale War
President Pezeshkian stated that Iran is in a full-scale economic, military and security war. [1] This declaration comes as part of broader Iran tensions involving the United States. The statement positions the conflict as encompassing multiple dimensions of pressure on the country.
Rezaee Details Oil Sales Despite Blockade
Mohsen Rezaee claimed Iran sold 70 million barrels of oil in the past month or two, bypassing the US naval blockade, and now sells oil daily to American ships. [3] He asserted that Iran has made billions of dollars despite sanctions and amid the United States blockade. [3] These claims describe ongoing oil transactions that continue despite restrictions.
Threats to Strike US Allies and Interests
Rezaee warned that Iran would strike the interests of any country that joins the US economic war after first urging them to separate from America. [3] He explained that Iran would strike a few oil and economic companies around Iran and elsewhere if the United States declared economic warfare. [3] Rezaee added that Iran would attack bases if the US added forces to them and would find out if they have met with counter-revolutionary groups. [3]
Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed
Rezaee said the Strait of Hormuz is closed and will reopen only if the US fulfills its obligations. [3] Trump has reposted a map labeling the Strait of Hormuz as America’s New Territory for the second time in recent days as tensions rise. [2] These developments occur against the backdrop of Iran tensions involving naval movements and economic measures. [4]
Accusations Against US and Israel
Rezaee accused the US and Israel of promoting regional wars to sell weapons and claimed Iran has no interest in war but will defend itself without surrender. [3] He defended Iran by noting that the country went to three negotiations with the Americans and accepted numerous ceasefires. [3] Rezaee further claimed that the United States started a war to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, which he said has led the world to question the effectiveness of the NPT and membership in the Atomic Energy Organization. [3]
Iran Vows to Neutralize Economic Pressure
Rezaee claimed that Iran will not surrender under any circumstances and will defend its nation wholeheartedly while vowing to neutralize the economic war. [3] He stated that Iran today will no longer be the Iran it was before the war and that the pretentious and arrogant America will not be the America it was before the war. [3] These positions reflect ongoing efforts to counter US economic campaigns without yielding ground. [4]
What to watch next: Rezaee indicated that Iran would evolve its defenses in the wake of the war with Israel and the US, while Gulf countries seek to fill a void left by America through a Mecca defense pact involving Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
