Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is facing “many problems” and that authorities are trying to limit their impact, in comments delivered in a televised address. Multiple outlets report he cites worsening living conditions and economic hardship as parts of the challenge.
The remarks come after the United States announces a new sanctions campaign targeting Iran. Several sources say Washington has described the effort as aimed at driving pressure toward the “collapse” of the Iranian regime. France 24 adds that Pezeshkian specifically highlights inflation, livelihood problems, and unemployment, framing the situation as part of a wider struggle.
Other coverage emphasizes the domestic scale of the difficulties. ABC Australia reports Pezeshkian characterizes Iran as being in a “full-scale economic, military and security war,” while outlets in Nigeria and India focus on his acknowledgement of citizen-facing pressures alongside his stated intent to address inflation and employment. Across sources, the central shared focus is Pezeshkian’s admission of widespread strain paired with the backdrop of intensified US sanctions.
