Tehran, Aug. 12 -- Iran's Ministry of Intelligence has warned major companies, firms, and ministries to be prepared for economic disruptions in the near future, stating that there is a very high likelihood that the United Nations will re-impose its economic sanctions on Iran, reports Iran International.

Reading out its report, the Intelligence Ministry said the snap-back UN sanctions will include a ban on arms sales, freezing of assets and foreign currency accounts of companies abroad.

"Re-sanctioning of legal and natural persons active in industries such as oil, petrochemicals, banking, shipping, insurance and sensitive technologies will be activated," the document said.

The potential fallout from this may roil markets and increas...