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.
