Iran Threatens Seismic Retaliation Against Nations Joining US Economic War

Iran’s top security official warned that any country participating in the US-led economic war will be treated as an enemy and face 'seismic' retaliation, signaling possible disruptions to alternative oil routes if Hormuz is bypassed. The remarks come as the US prepares new sanctions and Tehran seeks deterrence amid broader regional escalation and Gulf states weighing their aligned interests.