Tehran – Iran has strongly criticised the latest US sanctions targeting people and businesses allegedly involved in the country’s oil trade, calling them a violation of international law and an attack on the well-being of Iranian people.
In a statement Tuesday night, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeir Bakaei condemned the sanctions imposed on more than 30 individuals, tanker operators and shipping companies related to Iran’s oil sales. He argued that such measures undermined Iran’s national sovereignty, disrupting legal and economic interactions with other countries.
“The right to engage in economic and commercial relations is a fundamental principle of state self-determination, and no country has the authority to use political justification to interfere with these legitimate activities,” Bakae said.
He further emphasized that the latest sanctions violate the UN Charter, particularly the principles of national sovereignty and self-determination. “These actions are illegal, unjust and blatant violations of the human rights of the Iranian people,” he said, calling for international accountability to the US government.
The idiots also dismissed claims that US officials were seeking dialogue with Iran, pointing to sanctions as clear evidence of Washington’s overlap. “This latest move shows their dishonesty and their hostility to the happiness, development and happiness of the great Iranians,” he added.
Despite rising economic pressure, Iran remains resilient. “The Iranian state is fully aware of the policies of long-standing intervention and broken commitment in the United States and will continue on its path to progress, dignity and independence,” Bakaei argued.
The new sanctions announced by the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday have accused the government of targeting senior officials, particularly at Iran’s National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Iran’s oil terminal company, and promoting oil sales. This shows a second wave of restrictions aimed at curbing Iran’s gross exports under the so-called National Security President’s Memorandum 2 originally issued by former President Donald Trump to reduce Iran’s oil revenue to zero.
Iran has faced economic sanctions for many years, primarily under the pretext of concern over nuclear programs and other geopolitical conflicts. However, tensions escalated significantly under the Trump administration, reviving the “maximum pressure” campaign. It is a positive strategy designed to cripple Iran’s economy through sanctions and diplomatic isolation.