Iran threatens neighbors against economic measures and Egypt tries to revive US-Iran talks
Iran's new security chief has threatened neighboring countries against participating in U.S.-led economic sanctions. Meanwhile, Egypt is attempting to facilitate negotiations between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing regional tensions.
Why it matters
Escalating rhetoric regarding oil shipping routes and economic warfare poses a significant risk to global energy stability and regional security in the Middle East.
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The new leader of Iran’s top security body is threatening neighbors against joining new U.S. efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy. Egypt is trying to revive Iran-U.S. negotiations. And Iraq and Iran say Tehran has helped some ships carrying Iraqi oil to transit the Strait of Hormuz . France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the waterway.
Meanwhile, Israel has carried out strikes in Syria and in Gaza.
Here’s a look at the latest developments in the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Saturday. Full coverage can be found here .
The hard-line new leader of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council threatened Tehran’s neighbors against joining the new U.S. effort to hurt Iran’s economy, and accused the United States of increasing global nuclear insecurity with months of war.
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