Iran Calls US Sanctions Economic Terrorism in UN Letter

Iran has condemned new US sanctions as state and economic terrorism in a letter to the United Nations, warning of a humanitarian crisis. The US plans to penalize all countries trading with Iran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the Security Council accuses Washington of trying to end Iran's legitimate economic relations after failing to achieve its goals through war. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said anyone trading with Iran will face the full force of US power, aiming to cut off all revenue sources. Iran urges UN members to reject and refuse to implement the sanctions, which it says deliberately harm civilians by restricting access to food and medicine. China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, has already criticized the move, stating economic warfare escalates conflicts and disrupts global financial order.