Mohsen Rezaei, the newly appointed head of Iran's supreme national security council, cautioned neighboring countries against aligning with the US in its economic efforts against Tehran. He indicated that such alliances would lead to those countries being deemed 'enemies' and threatened to target their interests, including oil-shipping routes in the Gulf.
Rezaei's comments come amid heightened tensions, with the US implementing sanctions and a naval blockade aimed at Iran. The situation is further complicated by ongoing discussions between France and Saudi Arabia regarding alternative routes to the strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil supplies.