Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf links US policy to Iran's frozen economy

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, has criticized United States foreign policy by using the term ‘frozen economy’ to describe the impact of American sanctions on Iranian citizens. Ghalibaf argues that the policy of freezing assets and relations translates into real-world economic pressures, affecting wages, housing, and investments. He suggested that while frozen meat imports might stabilize prices, one cannot import ‘frozen bond yields’ or ‘frozen salaries’ to solve systemic issues.

In a related development, U.S. President Donald Trump shared reports attributing claims to the Iranian leadership. These reports suggest Ghalibaf told economists in Baghdad that if the Iranian people face hunger, they will not be able to endure, regardless of the country's military strength. These specific claims have not been independently verified.