“These actions have a well-defined goal. The United States has long taken the position of creating the conditions for aggression against this state. The huge bureaucratic apparatus that exists in various departments and law enforcement agencies of the United States is well aware of this political order. It is clear that the final decision, whether to unleash aggression against Iran or not, will belong to the top officials of the state. But those who act as performers of political will set the stage for aggression to be possible, ”the deputy said.
Novikov also noted that such things as the imposition of sanctions against individuals are part of the information war.
“This is the preparation of public opinion in the States for possible aggressive actions against Iran. And this scenario is being consistently implemented, whether it is a provocation in the Gulf of Oman or these sanctions measures. Everything is too obvious, ”he concluded.
The United States imposed sanctions on five Iranian citizens and seven Iranian companies.
Earlier, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Washington had failed in all attempts to put pressure on Tehran.