Iran's President Pezeshkian Accuses US of Economic Warfare

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that the United States is employing economic blockades and financial pressure to create public discontent and provoke anti-government protests in Iran. He described this situation as the most significant economic and political challenge since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Pezeshkian accused foreign adversaries of obstructing his administration's efforts to support ordinary citizens, suggesting that the U.S. aims to exploit economic hardships to instigate social unrest. Despite these pressures, he asserted that Iran would endure through increased domestic production, strong exports, and national unity.

The remarks were made amid a backdrop of intensified U.S. naval blockades and patrols in critical shipping lanes, including the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, Pezeshkian's administration faces internal political challenges, particularly from hardliners in parliament who are scrutinizing Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over his diplomatic engagements with U.S. representatives.