Iran president says nation is facing 'many problems' due to sanctions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that his nation is grappling with numerous challenges, primarily due to the recent sanctions imposed by the United States. Mr. Pezeshkian asserts that U.S. President Donald Trump is waging a comprehensive economic, military, and security campaign against Iran. On Monday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will disclose the comprehensive details of the economic sanctions to be levied against Iran.

Pezeshkian openly acknowledges the hardships faced by his country's citizens in the wake of the new sanctions, aiming to curtail the impact as much as possible. He made these remarks in a speech broadcast on state television on Sunday. His comments followed the U.S.'s declaration last week that their new sanctions campaign would eventually lead to the collapse of the Iranian regime, nearly six months after the commencement of their conflict.

In response, Pezeshkian claims that Iran is embroiled in a full-scale economic, military, and security war instigated by the U.S. President Donald Trump. He warns of the most severe and intimidating sanctions against Iran, highlighting the government's efforts to overcome issues such as inflation, livelihood challenges, unemployment, and securing the future of its people. Pezeshkian emphasizes the importance of living a dignified and proud life for Iranians.

Since the war began on February 28, 3,636 people have reportedly lost their lives in Iran, with an estimated 2,100 of those fatalities being civilians. On Monday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a media conference to unveil the precise economic measures to be enforced upon Iran.