Iran President Pezeshkian warns of critical US pressure

Masoud Pezeshkian Strait of Hormuz US sanctions Middle East conflict BRICS summit

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that US-led pressures on Iran have reached a ‘critical and dangerous stage.’ Speaking in India ahead of the BRICS summit, Pezeshkian noted that recent military aggression from the United States and Israel on February 28 has intensified existing economic pressures.

In response to the hostilities, Iran has maintained a closure of the Strait of Hormuz for six months. This strategic blockade affects a passage that previously handled 20% of global oil, contributing to rising global energy prices. Pezeshkian expressed a desire to avoid further war in the Middle East, emphasizing the need for Iran to strengthen its internal resilience to negotiate from a position of strength.

Separately, Donald Trump stated he does not regret the decision to initiate military operations against Iran. Meanwhile, Pezeshkian is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to India.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Donald Trump stated he does not regret the decision to start military operations against Iran. www.parapolitika.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that US pressures on Iran have reached a critical and dangerous stage. www.insider.gr · www.zougla.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] In retaliation, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. www.insider.gr · www.zougla.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Iran received military attacks from the US and Israel on February 28. www.insider.gr · www.zougla.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Pezeshkian attributed the escalation of pressure to military aggression by the US and Israel against Iran. www.insider.gr · www.zougla.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Pezeshkian expressed opposition to the continuation of war in the Middle East. www.parapolitika.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has lasted six months since the start of hostilities. www.insider.gr · www.zougla.gr