Iranian president admits country faces 'numerous difficulties'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that the country is experiencing "numerous difficulties." This statement follows the United States' announcement of a new wave of economic sanctions aimed at isolating Tehran. The U.S. seeks to "collapse the regime," according to Washington.

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We are immersed in a total war in the economic, military, and security spheres. He [the president of the United States Donald Trump] frankly states that he is imposing the most forceful or most fearsome sanctions on Iran.

Pezeshkian responded to the U.S. pressure, stating, "We are immersed in a total war in the economic, military, and security spheres. He [U.S. President Donald Trump] frankly states that he is imposing the most forceful or most fearsome sanctions on Iran."

He added, "I am aware that our society is currently going through numerous difficulties. We are doing everything we can to prevent the situation from worsening." The president emphasized the government's commitment to overcoming inflation, subsistence problems, and unemployment, aiming to secure a future where citizens can live with dignity and pride.

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I am aware that our society is currently going through numerous difficulties. We are doing everything we can to prevent the situation from worsening.

In recent years, the Iranian government has faced several waves of protests, often triggered by economic decline, rising inflation, and a drop in purchasing power. Late last year, demonstrations against the rising cost of living escalated into a broad challenge to the government. Authorities reported over 3,000 deaths in these protests, attributing them to "terrorist acts" orchestrated by the U.S. and Israel. However, overseas NGOs report a crackdown on protesters that has resulted in thousands of deaths.

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