Iran has affirmed its commitment to maintaining its share in the global oil market despite US sanctions on Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad. Officials argue that the sanctions reveal US concerns about Iran’s oil operations, which the government insists will not be stopped. Iranian representatives have condemned the actions as hypocritical and detrimental to negotiations.
Iran has firmly declared its intention to maintain its position in the global oil market, responding to recent sanctions imposed by the US Treasury Department on its Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad. In a statement made via social media, Iranian official Mohajerani stated that if previous sanctions had been effective, there would be no requirement for additional sanctions. She firmly asserted that Iran’s oil exports could not be halted.
Mohajerani noted that several ministries are actively engaged in a campaign to combat these sanctions, highlighting the critical role of the Oil Ministry. She emphasized that the expeditious imposition of sanctions against the Iranian oil minister by the US illustrates Washington’s apprehension regarding the proactive measures taken by the Oil Ministry.
According to a statement from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Minister Paknejad has been sanctioned due to his oversight of significant oil exports valued in the tens of billions of dollars. The OFAC also indicated that certain entities across multiple jurisdictions, including China and India, are being targeted for their involvement in operations related to Iranian oil deliveries.
These recent sanctions were enacted shortly after US President Donald Trump issued a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, threatening military action if Iran does not agree to negotiations concerning its nuclear program. In response, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the sanctions, characterizing them as a manifestation of US ‘hypocrisy’ and an infringement of the law. He asserted that such actions contradict American officials’ claims of willingness to negotiate, showcasing the United States’ antagonism toward Iran’s progress and prosperity.
Iran remains steadfast in its commitment to its share in the global oil market despite recent US sanctions against its Oil Minister. Iranian officials assert that the sanctions reveal US fears regarding Iran’s oil export capabilities. The Iranian government continues to mobilize several ministries to counteract these sanctions, reinforcing their resolve in the face of external pressures and military threats from the US administration.
Original Source: ifpnews.com
