The U.S. government is threatening to sanction any country that refuses to break ties with Iran, according to reports. This follows the implementation of a trade embargo as the administration attempts to isolate Iran economically.
The move comes amid an ongoing war with Iran, which officials say has impacted international military resources. U.S. officials stated that stocks of U.S. Patriot missiles in Europe have reached "beyond critical" levels due to the conflict.
The policy affects international trading partners and foreign entities currently engaged in commerce with Iran. According to reports, the U.S. government intends to target those that refuse to comply with the embargo.
For residents of Iran, the measures are expected to increase economic instability as the country scrambles to sustain trade. The depletion of Patriot missile stocks in Europe also illustrates how the conflict is stretching military resources previously allocated for the Russia-Ukraine war. U.S. agencies are expected to monitor international trade to identify non-compliant nations.