DUBAI — Iran has urged other countries not to implement newly announced U.S. sanctions, as diplomatic efforts continue to restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global energy trade.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the new U.S. economic measures as “state terrorism” and said countries are legally obligated not to enforce the sanctions. Tehran also warned that joining the measures would amount to supporting what it described as an unlawful U.S. policy. The Trump administration has warned countries that continue doing business with Iran could face secondary sanctions.

At the same time, Qatar and Pakistan are working to support diplomatic efforts aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani recently held talks with Iranian officials and stressed the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation through the waterway. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described the discussions as “creative” and called for negotiations to resume.

Iran is also preparing conditions for reopening the strait, including a possible shipping corridor developed with Oman. However, Tehran has previously linked the full reopening of the waterway to demands including the lifting of U.S. sanctions, an end to restrictions on Iranian ports and compensation for war-related damages. Shipping activity remains significantly below normal levels, keeping concerns for global energy and maritime trade.