"The maritime blockade imposed by the United States on Iranian ports will continue to weaken the Iranian economy," stated US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the administration is intensifying its economic pressure campaign.
"The blockade and economic isolation operation will dismantle the collapsing Iranian economy. Over the past 14 days, 130 million barrels of oil have been exported under US oversight, while exports from Iran have reached zero," Bessent noted. He further emphasized that Washington plans to block all remaining financing sources for Tehran as part of its broader strategy.
In response, Ali Nikzad, Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, told the IRNA news agency that isolating Iran is not feasible given its strategic position in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, its access to open seas, and its established trade relations with 15 neighboring countries.
Nikzad claimed that despite the measures, the supply of essential goods and energy resources has continued. He asserted that Iran has managed to prevent instability in critical sectors despite ongoing security threats and repeated economic pressures.
The United States has consistently warned that it may impose secondary sanctions on any nation that provides assistance to Iran, further complicating Tehran's efforts to circumvent the current economic restrictions.
