Iran Spokesman Slams U.S. Sanctions as 'Compulsive Addiction'

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei sharply criticized the U.S. Treasury Secretary’s claim that sanctions are “suffocating” Iran. Baghaei characterized the statement as proof of America’s “compulsive addiction” to sanctions.

He argued that the punitive measures have devolved into a routine habit with no coherent strategic purpose, rather than a considered policy tool. The comments were reported by the @FirstSquaw Telegram channel.

Tensions between Washington and Tehran remain elevated, with economic sanctions a persistent flashpoint in relations.