Iran has strongly rejected plans by the United States to introduce new sanctions, as tensions between the two countries remain high and the economic pressure on Tehran continues to grow. Iranian officials say the planned measures could further hurt the country's economy and affect major trading partners, particularly China, which remains a key buyer of Iranian oil. Tehran has accused Washington of attempting to extend its authority beyond its borders by threatening countries that continue doing business with Iran. The warning comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, with oil sh

Iran has strongly rejected plans by the United States to introduce new sanctions, as tensions between the two countries remain high and the economic pressure on Tehran continues to grow.

Iranian officials say the planned measures could further hurt the country's economy and affect major trading partners, particularly China, which remains a key buyer of Iranian oil. Tehran has accused Washington of attempting to extend its authority beyond its borders by threatening countries that continue doing business with Iran.

The warning comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, with oil shipments falling sharply. The strategic waterway normally carries a significant share of global oil supplies, but shipping activity has dropped dramatically since the conflict began. Iran has also warned countries against supporting the US economic campaign.

At the same time, Tehran is projecting military confidence while leaving the door open to diplomacy. Iranian officials have highlighted the country's missile capabilities, while President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for a diplomatic solution to end the war.

The crisis is now creating pressure far beyond Iran and the US, with concerns over oil supplies, global energy prices, regional security and international trade. With Washington preparing further sanctions and no clear peace talks in sight, the confrontation remains one of the biggest risks to stability in the Middle E

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