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Iran Threatens Retaliation as US Prepares Unprecedented Economic Sanctions

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  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

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Iran has warned that any country participating in the United States' economic campaign to isolate the Islamic Republic will be considered an enemy. Mohsen Rezaei, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated on state television that Tehran would target the interests of neighboring countries that join the economic war. Rezaei further threatened to strike American oil and economic companies in the region, asserting that Iran has only targeted military bases thus far. He described a potential confrontation as being like an earthquake if President Donald Trump takes further action.

These threats follow an announcement by President Trump regarding a crushing economic operation, which he has referred to as an economic D-Day. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday to provide details on what has been described as the toughest sanctions in history. Bessent has urged allies and partners, specifically China, to cooperate with Washington, stating that countries are either with the US or against it. China has criticized the initiative, arguing that sanctions will not resolve the conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates has already suspended all trade and financial transactions with Tehran.

The warnings come as a conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran approaches its six month anniversary, following airstrikes on February 28. Tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil supplies. President Trump has recently claimed on social media and in public speeches that he views the strait as American territory. In response, Iran has threatened to block oil shipments through the Gulf, although it recently granted special permission for some Iraqi oil tankers to pass. Reports indicate that US military efforts have helped some tankers transit the strait despite the blockade.

Diplomatic efforts to end the hostilities remain stalled. Egypt has urged both Washington and Tehran to return to a diplomatic path. Within Iran, reports suggest a shift in military doctrine from a defensive to an offensive posture, accompanied by an increase in the production of ballistic missiles and other strategic war equipment.

How each side framed it

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This outlet focused on the defiant nature of the exchange and the potential impact on global trade partners like China.
Centre-left
These outlets highlighted the illegality of secondary sanctions and provided broader context on the humanitarian and cultural tensions within Iran.
Centre
These outlets focused on the direct threats exchanged between the two nations and the specific economic impacts on trading partners.
Centre-right
These outlets emphasized the strategic military threats to oil shipping routes and the history of failed ceasefire agreements.

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