Pezeshkian: Iran is in 'full-economic, military and security war'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that his country is embroiled in a "full-scale economic, military and security war" with the United States. The president made this declaration in a televised speech, as reported by the state-run news agency IRNA.

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We are in a full-scale economic, military and security war.

Pezeshkian conveyed shame regarding Iran's current economic crisis, directly linking it to U.S. sanctions. He specifically mentioned threats of "crushing or terrible sanctions" from the U.S. president, while asserting that the Iranian government remains steadfast and is working diligently to serve its citizens amidst what he described as an "unequal war."

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Trump [the U.S. president] easily says that they will impose the most crushing or the most terrible sanctions on Iran.

Despite facing significant external pressure, Pezeshkian highlighted Iran's resilience, noting that predictions of the country collapsing like Venezuela had not materialized. Instead, he argued, Iran has emerged as a power that has "amazed the world with its resistance, solidarity and cohesion." He stressed the government's commitment to working "with all our might to avoid division, conflicts and egos."

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The enemy had assessed that if Iran falls, it will become Venezuela. Not only did it not happen, but it became a power that amazed the world with its resistance, solidarity and cohesion.

The article also references a memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreed upon in June between Iran and the U.S., mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, which aimed to de-escalate tensions that began in late February. However, the report indicates that the parties failed to reach a final agreement, and talks have since stalled.

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Tehran is working "with all our might to avoid division, conflicts and egos."