US President Donald Trump has announced the commencement of the strictest economic measures ever imposed against Iran. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, President Trump stated on his "Truth Social" account that countries collaborating with, providing financial support to, or creating infrastructure opportunities for Tehran will face severe economic sanctions.
President Trump has termed this new phase an "economic D-Day" against Iran. The primary targets of these sanctions include oil smuggling, illicit trade, cash transfers, currency exchange, as well as financial operations conducted through ship registries and shell companies.
This decision follows the announcement by the United Arab Emirates that it has severed all financial and economic ties with Iran. The UAE Ministry of Defense reported that two ballistic missiles were fired by Iran against maritime transport. In response, the Iranian armed forces have called on Gulf countries not to support the US, declaring that any assistance provided to American military forces will be considered "complicity."
While President Trump did not name a specific country in his statement, it is widely reported that one of the primary targets of the new measures is China, the largest buyer of Iranian oil. The US Department of the Treasury has previously imposed a series of restrictions on independent oil refineries operating in China.
The ongoing tension in the Strait of Hormuz continues to exert pressure on global energy markets. Approximately 20 percent of the world's transported crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes through this strategic waterway, making the stability of the region critical for international energy security.
