Iran made billions of dollars, bypassed sanctions amid US blockade, top official Rezaee claims

Mohsen Rezaee, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, claimed in an IRIB interview that Iran earned billions by selling 70 million barrels of oil in the past two months, bypassing the US naval blockade. He threatened to strike countries joining the US 'economic war' and warned of attacks on American bases and economic targets.

Mohsen Rezaee, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, claimed in an interview with state broadcaster IRIB on Saturday that Iran has made billions of dollars despite US sanctions and a naval blockade. He stated that Iran sold 70 million barrels of oil in the past month or two and continues to sell oil daily to American ships. Rezaee warned other countries not to join the US 'economic war' against Iran, threatening to strike any that participate. He also threatened the US, saying Iran would attack American bases and economic companies around the region. Rezaee accused the US and Israel of intentionally fostering regional conflicts to sell weapons, and claimed the Strait of Hormuz is closed until the US fulfills its obligations. He argued that the US war on Iran over nuclear weapons has actually incentivized other states to pursue atomic bombs, as Iran had accepted IAEA inspections and other concessions. The interview also touched on the Mecca defense pact and US debt.