Iran's President Calls for Accepting Economic Hardship Amid Sanctions

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has called on his compatriots to accept the economic consequences of international sanctions, acknowledging the country's severe financial struggles. Speaking on state television, Pezeshkian stated, "We are in a war situation, and we must accept these wartime conditions."

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We are in a war situation, and we must accept these wartime conditions.

His remarks come after the United States announced a new round of "secondary" sanctions. These measures target countries and entities trading with Iran, impacting sectors like gold, technology, digital assets, aviation, and maritime transport, rather than directly sanctioning Iran itself, which has faced international sanctions for decades.

Pezeshkian noted that Iran's exports and imports have fallen by 25% to 35%. He also indicated that gasoline prices would likely increase, a politically sensitive issue in Iran, where fuel has been heavily subsidized for years. The president previously admitted last week that the country faced "numerous economic difficulties."

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Some say sanctions have no effect; I really don't know what to say to those people.

Despite the economic pressure, Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas, stated on Friday that diplomacy is not impossible and depends on the U.S. understanding that "pressure does not work."

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Pressure does not work.