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Iran President Pezeshkian warns of full-scale war amid new U.S. sanctions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that Iran is currently engaged in a full-scale economic, military, and security war following the announcement of a new wave of crushing sanctions by U.S. President Donald Trump. Pezeshkian acknowledged the significant hardships facing Iranian society, including inflation, unemployment, and livelihood challenges, but asserted that the country has not collapsed as some expected, stating it has instead grown stronger and resisted attempts to mirror the situation in Venezuela.
Addressing diplomatic efforts, Pezeshkian defended a recent memorandum of understanding signed with the United States, claiming it contains no clauses requiring Iranian concessions or implying surrender. He suggested that it is preferable to end the current state of conflict—which he described as being ‘neither war nor peace’—while Iran remains in a position of strength. However, negotiations have reportedly stalled due to disagreements regarding the implementation of the memorandum and maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tensions have escalated further following social media posts by Donald Trump, who claimed the Strait of Hormuz as ‘new U.S. territory.’ This follows a period of intense unrest in Iran, where authorities reported over 3,000 deaths during protests triggered by economic instability.
Entities
Abbas Araghchi · Abbas Arakchi · Donald Trump · Iran · Israel · Masoud Pezeshkian · Strait of Hormuz · United States
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Iran will not make concessions that compromise its sovereignty or national interests. ashams.com · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · sarabic.ae · almakos.com · fjala.al · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Negotiations toward a final agreement have stalled due to disputes over the implementation of the memorandum and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. rmol.id · www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · tv21.tv · almakos.com · fjala.al
- [● 8 SOURCES] The state of 'neither war nor peace' is harming the economy and obstructing capital flow. sarabic.ae · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · tv21.tv · almakos.com · fjala.al · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] A recent memorandum of understanding with the United States does not include any clauses requiring concessions from Iran. sarabic.ae · www.ilfattoquotidiano.it · tv21.tv · almakos.com · samacharnama.com · +2 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Iran is currently engaged in a full-scale economic, military, and security war. www.ilgazzettinodigela.it · rmol.id · www.tigrishaber.com · sarabic.ae · www.ortadogugazetesi.com · +6 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The United States has vowed to bring about the collapse of the Iranian regime through a new sanctions campaign. gulfnews.com · www.economica.net · www.arabnews.pk · www.vol.at · www.reader.gr · +2 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Authorities reported over 3,000 deaths during recent periods of unrest in Iran. gulfnews.com · www.vol.at · www.arabnews.pk · jovempan.com.br · www.economica.net · +5 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Pezeshkian claimed that U.S. attempts to dismantle the Iranian government structure have failed. www.deia.eus · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · www.dnoticias.pt · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.tv5.com.tr · +10 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is engaged in a full-scale economic, military, and security war. www.deia.eus · www.noticiasdenavarra.com · gulfnews.com · www.cnbce.com · rmol.id · +21 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] President Pezeshkian acknowledged that the Iranian society is currently facing many problems. gulfnews.com · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · www.reader.gr · www.deia.eus · rmol.id · +11 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi described all U.S. moves as failed. anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · 24-ore.com
- [● 15 SOURCES] U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to impose severe new economic sanctions to pressure the Iranian regime. news.harianjogja.com · ch23.com · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · abbtakk.tv · www.reader.gr · +10 more