Iran Condemns US Sanctions as 'Economic Terrorism' in UN Letter

Iran condemned new US sanctions threats in a UN letter, calling them "economic state terrorism." Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Washington is trying to end Iran's legitimate economic relations after failing to achieve its goals through war. The letter was addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the Security Council, and member states. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined Washington's strategy until midterm elections: avoiding military action, increasing economic pressure, and maximizing oil transport through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump announced the Navy removed all mines from the Strait, warning Tehran of "zero tolerance" for new ones. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said military options remain open, while Iranian Revolutionary Guard spokesman Hossein Mohebbi claimed US strategic weapons stocks were depleted during the recent conflict.