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Iranian president admits country faces "many difficulties"

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian acknowledged the country faces "many difficulties" due to economic pressure and sanctions.
  • He stated Iran is engaged in a "total war" on economic, military, and security fronts, particularly citing U.S. sanctions.
  • Pezeshkian expressed commitment to overcoming inflation, unemployment, and livelihood issues to ensure the people's dignity.

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has admitted that Iranian society is grappling with "many difficulties." His remarks come amid heightened U.S. pressure on Iran's economy through a new wave of sanctions. Pezeshkian stated, "I am aware that our society is currently facing many difficulties. We are doing everything possible to prevent the situation from worsening."

I am aware that our society is currently facing many difficulties. We are doing everything possible to prevent the situation from worsening.

— Massoud PezeshkianThe Iranian President acknowledged the country's economic struggles.

These comments follow the U.S. promise to "collapse" the Iranian regime with its announced sanctions campaign. Pezeshkian reacted to the U.S. plan, declaring, "We are engaged in a total war on economic, military, and security fronts. He (U.S. President Donald Trump) states unequivocally that he is imposing the most crushing or formidable sanctions on Iran."

In recent years, the Iranian government has faced multiple waves of protests, often triggered by economic hardship, inflation, and declining purchasing power. In late December, a protest movement initially sparked by the rising cost of living evolved into widespread demonstrations against the government. Authorities reported over 3,000 deaths, attributing the violence to "terrorist acts" orchestrated by the United States and Israel, while overseas NGOs reported a crackdown that resulted in thousands of fatalities.

We are engaged in a total war on economic, military, and security fronts. He (U.S. President Donald Trump) states unequivocally that he is imposing the most crushing or formidable sanctions on Iran.

— Massoud PezeshkianPezeshkian described the current situation with the U.S. and its sanctions.

Pezeshkian further elaborated on his government's efforts, stating, "We are striving with all our heart to overcome inflation, livelihood problems, unemployment, and ensure the future of the people, so that they can live with dignity and pride."

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

— Massoud PezeshkianThe President outlined his government's commitment to addressing economic challenges.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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