Middle East live: Iran's president says country facing 'many problems' as US sanctions loom

Middle East live: Iran's president says country facing 'many problems' as US sanctions loom

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that his country was facing "many problems" and that authorities were striving "to overcome inflation, livelihood problems, unemployment, and to secure the future of the people". His comments came after the US vowed last week to bring about the "collapse" of the regime through a newly announced sanctions campaign. Follow our liveblog fot the latest updates.

Iran’s president admits country facing ‘many problems’

Masoud Pezeshkian's comments came after the US vowed to bring about the 'collapse' of the Iranian regime through a new sanctions campaign.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian admits country facing 'many problems'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Sunday that his country's citizens face "many problems", after the United States launched a new wave of sanctions seeking to further isolate its economy. His comments came after the United States vowed last week to bring about the "collapse" of the Iranian regime through a newly announced sanctions campaign, nearly six months after the start of their war.

Iran in "full-scale" war, says president, as fresh US sanctions loom

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is in a “full-scale war” and acknowledged the country’s economic difficulties as the US prepares to ramp up sanctions on it. “We are apologetic that these problems exist, as we find ourselves in a full-scale economic, military, and security war,” Iranian state media IRNA reported Pezeshkian as saying on Sunday. “As the government, we are seeking with all our being to steer inflation, public pro…

Iran president admits country facing 'many problems'

US sanctions intensify pressure on Iran as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz persist, raising risks for global oil markets and regional security.