BEIRUT: Iran will respond with equal countermeasures if the United States tries to block its oil exports, Tehran’s foreign ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
“If America wants to take a serious step in this direction it will definitely be met with a reaction and equal countermeasures from Iran,” foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi was quoted as saying on state media.
Iran to respond with equal countermeasures if US tries to block oil exports
Updated 24 July 2018
Iran to respond with equal countermeasures if US tries to block oil exports
- US President Donald Trump has engaged in high-stakes verbal sparring against Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
- Trump has made Iran a favorite target since his rapprochement with nuclear-armed North Korea
