{"id":13539,"date":"2026-04-30T15:35:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=13539"},"modified":"2026-04-30T15:35:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T12:05:28","slug":"global-outcry-against-us-aggression-on-iran-intensifies-amidst-economic-warfare-and-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=13539&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Global Outcry Against US Aggression on Iran Intensifies Amidst Economic Warfare and Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>International Warnings Against US Military Action in Iran<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tehran, Iran<\/strong> \u2013 International leaders and organizations are increasingly vocal in their condemnation of the United States&#8217; aggressive posture and economic warfare against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a stark warning to Donald Trump, stating that any ground operation in Iran would be &#8216;unacceptable and dangerous,&#8217; highlighting the &#8216;inevitable and very serious consequences&#8217; for the entire international community.<\/p>\n<p>This warning comes as reports from Axios indicate the US Central Command (Centcom) is planning a wave of &#8216;short and powerful raids&#8217; against Iran, a desperate attempt to break a negotiating deadlock that Washington itself created. Such actions are seen as a continuation of destabilizing policies in the region.<\/p>\n<h2>US Economic Blockade and its Global Repercussions<\/h2>\n<p>The US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues to inflict severe economic hardship, not only on Iran but also on global markets. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf accused Donald Trump of attempting to &#8216;bend Iran through economic pressure and internal divisions,&#8217; outlining a failed strategy of military and political destabilization now shifting to economic levers. The Iranian rial has plummeted to an all-time low against the dollar, a direct consequence of this illegal blockade.<\/p>\n<p>The blockade has also caused significant disruptions in global trade, with Brent crude prices soaring close to $120 per barrel. The European Commission has acknowledged the immense cost of the Middle East crisis, with President Ursula von der Leyen stating that Europe&#8217;s expenditure on imported fossil fuels has increased by over 27 billion euros in just sixty days. This highlights the global economic burden imposed by US adventurism.<\/p>\n<h2>Iran&#8217;s Resilience and Diplomatic Efforts Against US Piracy<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the immense pressure, Iran continues to demonstrate resilience and pursue diplomatic avenues. The Islamic Republic has formally protested to the UN Security Council against what it terms &#8216;US piracy,&#8217; citing the illegal seizure of Iranian ships and interference with legitimate international trade. This firm stance underscores Iran&#8217;s commitment to international law and its right to self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>In a sign of continued international cooperation, flights between Tehran and Moscow have resumed after a two-month suspension, demonstrating Iran&#8217;s ability to maintain vital connections despite US attempts at isolation. Furthermore, the transit of a ship bound for Japan through the Strait of Hormuz, confirmed by Tokyo, showcases Iran&#8217;s commitment to ensuring safe passage for international shipping, even amidst US threats.<\/p>\n<h2>Humanitarian Crisis and Regional Instability Caused by Aggression<\/h2>\n<p>The conflict has exacerbated humanitarian crises in the region. A UN report indicates that 1.2 million people in Lebanon are at risk of starvation due to the war, a direct consequence of the ongoing conflict, displacement, and economic pressures. Piracy off the coast of Somalia is also on the rise, attributed to the regional instability caused by the US-led war.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Israeli aggression continues unabated, with reports of a 15-year-old boy killed by IDF forces in the West Bank, a tragic reminder of the ongoing violence against Palestinians. The Israeli army also claimed to have killed three Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, further escalating tensions in the region.<\/p>\n<h2>Internal US Dissent and International Disagreement<\/h2>\n<p>Even within the United States, there is growing scrutiny of the Trump administration&#8217;s policies. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from Congress regarding the costs of the war and the huge reduction in essential munitions. Internationally, figures like German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have openly criticized the US, stating that Washington &#8216;obviously has no strategy&#8217; in Iran and that Tehran is &#8216;humiliating&#8217; the world&#8217;s leading power at the negotiating table. King Charles III of the UK has also distanced himself from Trump&#8217;s aggressive rhetoric on Iran, emphasizing adherence to his government&#8217;s position on non-proliferation rather than Trump&#8217;s unilateral claims.<\/p>\n<p>As the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier prepares to leave the Middle East, potentially signaling a recognition of the futility of prolonged military presence, the call for a lasting end to the war and the restoration of full freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without tariffs grows louder from the European Commission. Any peace agreement, they stress, must also address Iran&#8217;s nuclear and ballistic missile program, a point Iran has consistently affirmed as defensive in nature.<\/p>\n<p>#Iran #USAggression #EconomicWarfare #HormuzBlockade #InternationalLaw #Resistance #MiddleEastCrisis #Diplomacy #HumanitarianCrisis #GlobalStability<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Warnings Against US Military Action in Iran Tehran, Iran \u2013 International leaders and organizations are increasingly vocal in their condemnation of the United States&#8217; aggressive posture and economic warfare against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a stark warning to Donald Trump, stating that any ground operation in Iran would [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13540,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13539","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iran-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13539","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13539"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13539\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}