Iran speaks of 'full-scale war' as U.S. prepares harshest sanctions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the world is astonished by his nation's resilience, solidarity, and unity in the face of what he termed a "full-scale war." He asserted that Western adversaries mistakenly predicted Iran's collapse under U.S. pressure, similar to Venezuela, but instead, Iran has emerged as a formidable power.

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The enemy assessed that if Iran collapsed, it would become Venezuela. Not only did this not happen, but Iran has become a power that has amazed the world with its resistance, solidarity, and cohesion.

"The enemy assessed that if Iran collapsed, it would become Venezuela," Pezeshkian stated in a televised address. "Not only did this not happen, but Iran has become a power that has amazed the world with its resistance, solidarity, and cohesion." He also noted that Iran's opponents aim to exploit economic and social issues to foster internal divisions, vowing to actively prevent such rifts.

Pezeshkian acknowledged that Iran is engaged in a "full-scale economic, military, and security war" and expressed the government's "embarrassment" over the scale of economic challenges. He referenced former U.S. President Trump's threats of imposing "the most crushing or most terrible sanctions" on Iran, emphasizing the nation's efforts to serve its people amid this "unequal war."

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Our enemies hope to 'create division and schism in society through problems.' We will try with all our might to avoid divisions, schisms, conflicts, and ego.

These remarks coincide with the United States' preparation for its most severe sanctions to date against Iran. Washington has indicated that these new measures will target not only Iran's economy but also nations maintaining trade relations with Tehran, particularly China, which imports over 80% of Iran's oil. Iran has denounced the planned U.S. sanctions as an assertion of "extraterritorial sovereignty" and a violation of international law.

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Trump easily says he will impose the most crushing or most terrible sanctions on Iran. We stand and try to serve the people in the face of this unequal war.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce further details on Monday, having previously vowed to impose "the harshest sanctions in history" and called for China's cooperation. Beijing, however, advocates for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.

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Such secondary sanctions have no basis in international law.