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The Latest: Iranian FM says US cannot expect to 'stay safe'

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The Latest on tensions between Iran and the U. S. and developments in the Persian Gulf region (all times local): 2:15 p.m. Iran…
The Latest on tensions between Iran and the U. S. and developments in the Persian Gulf region (all times local):
2:15 p.m.
Iran’s foreign minister has again threatened the United States over what he describes as an „economic war“ launched by Washington against Tehran.
Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the U. S. „cannot expect to stay safe“ after launching its economic war.
He directly blamed President Donald Trump for the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Zarif said: „Mr. Trump himself has announced that the U. S. has launched an economic war against Iran. The only solution for reducing tensions in this region is stopping that economic war.“
Zarif’s comments came during a news conference with visiting German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, who had traveled to Tehran in an effort to ease tensions.

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