US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose severe economic consequences on countries that continue to trade with Iran, as Washington increases pressure on Tehran amid stalled efforts to end the ongoing conflict.
Trump said the United States would launch what he described as an unprecedented economic campaign against Iran. He warned that countries whose banks, businesses, airports or government institutions provide financial or commercial support to Tehran could face sanctions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the threat, accusing Washington of using economic pressure to divert attention from its own economic problems. Iranian state media also described the announcement as largely a continuation of existing US efforts to isolate Iran.
Iran relies heavily on oil exports and maintains important trade relationships with countries including China, Iraq, India, Türkiye, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. China is believed to be Iran's largest oil customer, while Russia has strengthened economic ties with Tehran in recent years.
However, the United Arab Emirates announced an indefinite trade embargo on Iran this week after accusing Iranian forces of launching ballistic missiles at its territory. Iran denied the allegation.
Can Trump stop countries from trading with Iran?
Experts say the United States can impose unilateral sanctions and restrict access to the US financial system, but Washington cannot automatically force every country in the world to end trade with Iran.
Analysts say enforcing a complete international embargo would be difficult without cooperation from major powers such as China and Russia. Some countries have continued trading with Iran despite previous US sanctions.
Iran looks for alternatives
Iran has sought to reduce the impact of sanctions by strengthening trade relationships with countries outside the US-led sanctions system.
Tehran is also expanding economic cooperation with Russia and other regional countries while pursuing new trade agreements. Iran's planned participation in the BRICS New Development Bank could also provide additional opportunities for international financing.
Analysts warn, however, that further economic pressure could increase tensions and potentially encourage Iran to respond more aggressively.
The latest US threat comes as negotiations aimed at ending the conflict remain deadlocked, raising concerns that economic pressure could further complicate diplomatic efforts.
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