Iran Condemns US Sanctions as Economic Terrorism in UN Letter

Iran has condemned recent US sanctions as an act of state and economic terrorism in a letter to the United Nations, following Washington's threat to isolate Tehran economically. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschi wrote that the US aims to end Iran's legitimate economic relations with other states after failing to achieve its goals through war. The letter addresses UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the Security Council, and member states, urging them to reject the unilateral coercive measures. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that anyone trading with Iran would face the full force of US power, targeting all revenue sources. China, a major buyer of Iranian oil, has criticized the sanctions, saying economic warfare escalates conflicts and disrupts global financial order.