January 14, 2026
Russia slams Trump’s 25% trade tariff on Iran as ‘blackmail’ against partners
Zakharova slams ‘illegal’ Western sanctions for harming Iranian citizens and hindering development Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also said US threats of new military strikes against Iran were “categorically unacceptable”. PHOTO: ANADOLU Russia said on Tuesday it rejected “blackmail attempts” by Iran’s partners, as US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on “any and all” countries doing business with Iran. In a statement, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Western sanctions on Iran, which she described as “illegal,” are hindering the country’s development and creating economic and social problems that mainly affect ordinary Iranian citizens.




