Iran strongly condemns new US Sanctions

The spokesperson for Irans Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US government for imposing new sanctions on a number of individuals and entities over accusation of being involved in the sale of Iranian crude oil saying the move is completely unjustified and contrary to international rules and regulations.

The spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, has strongly condemned the US government for imposing new sanctions on a number of individuals and entities over accusation of being involved in the sale of Iranian crude oil, saying the move is completely unjustified and contrary to international rules and regulations.

The spokesperson emphasized that the new US administration's decision to exert pressure on the Iranian nation by preventing Iran's legitimate trade with its economic partners is illegal, illegitimate, and in violation of international law.

He added that the Islamic Republic of Iran holds the US responsible for the consequences and repercussions of such unilateral and coercive measures.