Iran President Admits Country Faces 'Many Problems' Amid New U.S. Sanctions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian admitted on Sunday that the nation's citizens are grappling with "many problems," a statement made shortly after the United States imposed a new round of sanctions intended to further isolate the country's economy.

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I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to prevent these as much as we can.

"I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to prevent these as much as we can," Pezeshkian said during a speech broadcast on state television. He characterized the situation as a "full-scale economic, military and security war" waged by the U.S., particularly under President Donald Trump's administration, which he claimed is imposing "the most crushing and terrifying sanctions on Iran."

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He says he is imposing the most crushing and terrifying sanctions on Iran.

The Iranian government has repeatedly faced widespread protests in recent years, often fueled by economic difficulties such as inflation and currency fluctuations that erode purchasing power. Pezeshkian expressed the government's commitment to addressing these challenges, stating, "We are striving with all our hearts to overcome inflation, livelihood problems, unemployment, and to secure the future of the people, so that they can live with dignity and pride."

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We are striving with all our hearts to overcome inflation, livelihood problems, unemployment, and to secure the future of the people, so that they can live with dignity and pride.