In response to fresh US sanctions targeting Iranian citizens, Tehran reiterates its unwavering defense readiness and condemns Washington’s coercive tactics, emphasizing its commitment to sovereignty and peaceful nuclear rights.

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Amid escalating tensions, Iran’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Mohammad Bagheri, declared the Iranian military fully prepared to confront any aggression, signaling Tehran’s resolve in the face of renewed US sanctions and hostile rhetoric from Israel and the United States. These declarations come as Washington intensifies its “maximum pressure” campaign, imposing sanctions on Iranian individuals allegedly linked to nuclear research, a move Tehran decries as unjust and counterproductive to ongoing diplomatic efforts.

Sanctions: A Barrier to Peaceful Negotiations

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Bagai condemned the sanctions as unacceptable, particularly during sensitive nuclear talks, urging the US to abandon its confrontational stance and recognize Iran’s sovereign rights.

 Despite the US Secretary of State’s assertion that sanctions aim to prevent nuclear weapons development, Iran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful and insists on the lifting of economic restrictions as a precondition for meaningful dialogue. This position reflects Iran’s broader critique of US policy, which it views as an extension of imperialist aggression undermining regional stability.

The current impasse is rooted in the US unilateral withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) under the Trump administration, which reinstated crippling sanctions on Iran. This breach of the agreement prompted Iran to gradually reduce its commitments, asserting its right to self-defense and technological advancement. Iran’s leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, has repeatedly rejected direct negotiations with Washington without prior trust-building measures, highlighting the deep mistrust sown by years of economic warfare and threats.

Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control is sanctioning nearly two dozen firms operating in multiple jurisdictions in virtually every aspect of Iran’s illicit international oil trade.

The Iranian government allocates billions of dollars’ worth of…

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Iran’s Strategic Message to Global Powers

Iran’s firm stance is bolstered by its alliances with Russia, China, and other global powers committed to multilateralism and respect for national sovereignty. Tehran’s rejection of US sanctions and threats underscores a broader geopolitical resistance to Western hegemony and economic coercion.

The Iranian military’s readiness statement serves as a clear warning that any attempt to undermine Iran’s sovereignty will be met with decisive response, reinforcing the country’s position as a key actor defending the rights of oppressed nations against imperialist interventions.

This coverage reflects the perspective of left-wing political sources allied with anti-imperialist movements, emphasizing Iran’s sovereignty, peaceful nuclear ambitions, and the illegitimacy of US sanctions as tools of economic and political domination.

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