Middle East live: Iran's president says country facing 'many problems' as US sanctions loom
Pezeshkian said authorities are trying to curb inflation, unemployment and livelihood problems after Washington launched a new sanctions campaign.
- On Sunday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged his country faces "many problems" following United States vows last week to bring about the "collapse" of the regime through a newly announced sanctions campaign.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed Iran is "in a full-scale economic, military and security war" because of President Donald Trump, while defending a recent memorandum as the best possible agreement for national interest.
- Iran executed Majid Adineh on Sunday for "operational action in favour of hostile groups" during anti-government protests; authorities reported more than 3,000 deaths during unrest, accusing the United States and Israel of orchestrating violence.
- Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday to mediate negotiations between Iran and the United States, with foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stating the visit aims to strengthen regional peace.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will host a media conference on Monday to outline exact details of economic measures imposed on Iran as the administration seeks to further isolate the economy.
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The United States has threatened the Islamic Republic with "the toughest sanctions in history" to force a peace deal
Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, acknowledged this Sunday that the country is facing many difficulties. . Pezeshkian's statements, in a statement on Iranian TV, take place at a time when the United States government plans to increase pressure on Tehran with a new wave of economic sanctions. Want to live away? See interactive guide that gathers information about 36 countries Want more news from the world? Follow the channel on WhatsApp Almost…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged the economic difficulties facing the country on Sunday, in the context of the US preparing an intensification of sanctions, according to AFP and CNN. "I understand that we have many problems in society at this time. We are trying to prevent them as far as we can," Pezeshkian said in a speech broadcast on state television. ...
Iran president admits citizens facing ‘many problems’ amid US sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged the mounting economic difficulties confronting citizens as the United States intensifies sanctions aimed at further isolating Tehran’s economy. Speaking in a broadcast on Iranian state television on Sunday, Pezeshkian admitted that the country was dealing with numerous challenges but said his administration was working to limit their impact on […] Iran president admits citizens facing ‘many pr…
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian recognized on Sunday that Iranian society was going through "many difficulties", while the United States was seeking to increase pressure on the Iranian economy through a new round of sanctions.
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