Tehran: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Iran has issued a strong condemnation of US sanctions policies, declaring that all states are obligated to refrain from implementing these unlawful sanctions, which they argue violate the United Nations Charter.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the statement elaborates on the recent unveiling of what the US has termed 'Operation Economic Outcast' on August 24, 2025. This is described by Iran as an act of economic terrorism that not only targets Iran but also undermines the international community. The Ministry criticizes the US for leveraging the dollar as a tool to force other countries into compliance with policies that intrude on Iran's sovereignty and violate international laws, thus breaching the UN Charter.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry highlights that these actions contravene key international principles, including non-intervention in the affairs of states and the promotion of cooperation among nations, as outlined in UN resolutions. It characterizes the sanctions as part of a broader campaign of aggression by the US and its allies, which threatens both regional and global peace and security. This aggressive stance, the statement claims, has been exacerbated by the inaction of the United Nations and its member states, permitting a dangerous pattern of lawlessness.

The Ministry further asserts that 'Operation Economic Outcast' is intended to cause suffering among the Iranian populace and deprive them of their basic human rights. It labels these policies as international crimes against humanity, violating global human rights standards and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Additionally, the statement references the US's failure to comply with a 2018 International Court of Justice order, which called for the removal of trade barriers impacting essentials like food and medicine. The Ministry insists that the international community must act to uphold the rule of law and the UN Charter principles in response to these new sanctions.

Iranian authorities urge all states to reject and refrain from implementing US sanctions, stating that compliance would be tantamount to complicity in undermining the UN Charter's core tenet of state sovereignty.

In closing, the Ministry reaffirms Iran's commitment to resisting what it describes as a military-economic assault by the US and Israel, emphasizing the nation's resolve to defend its interests and enhance its strength and authority.