Amid tensions with Israel, Iran has threatened its neighboring Arab countries. Iran has said that if any country allows its skies to be used by Israel, it will have to face serious consequences. According to the report of Wall Street Journal, warnings have been given to many countries through secret diplomatic channels. These include Saudi Arabia, UAE, Jordan and Qatar.
According to the report, Arab countries have told Joe Biden not to drag them into this dispute. These countries fear that if tension increases, their oil reserves may also come under target. American soldiers are deployed extensively in this area. In such a situation, if there is an attack, the US Army may also suffer losses.
The US announced sanctions targeting Iran's energy trade in the wake of Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel on October 1. “The Department is imposing sanctions on six entities associated with Iranian petroleum trade and identifying six vessels as blocked assets,” according to a statement released by the State Department on Friday.
Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is “issuing a determination that will impose sanctions against anyone determined to be operating in the petroleum or petrochemical sectors in Iran,” the statement said. The statement also said that “In addition, Treasury is sanctioning ten entities and blocking the identities of 17 vessels involved in the shipment of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products in support of the U.S.-designated entities National Iranian Oil Company or Trillions Petrochemical Company Limited.” “is doing so as a property.”
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement that the sanctions “deprive Iran of the financial resources it uses to support its missile programs and provide support to terrorist groups that threaten the US, its allies and partners.” Will help to do.”
