Iran threatens to treat sanction-participating nations as combatants
Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, warned that any country participating in US-led economic restrictions would be considered an "enemy" and face "seismic" retaliation. Concurrently, a parliamentary committee in Tehran approved draft legislation to charge transit fees for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for a return to a June memorandum to avoid further escalation, even as tensions remain at a breaking point over the maritime corridor.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Tehran, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: other
Severity: HIGH
Source: Indian Express