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Iran President Pezeshkian diplomatic and economic activity

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By mid-September 2026, the standoff between Iran and the United States intensified. President Masoud Pezeshkian, while maintaining that Iran remains in a ‘position of power and dignity,’ vowed that the nation would maintain military resistance until aggressors feel ‘total regret.’ This stance follows reports of a new Iranian military doctrine allowing for preemptive action and claims of expanded ballistic missile capabilities. Tensions escalated further following reports of Iranian missiles being launched toward American warships and subsequent U.S. strikes against three Iranian tankers. In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has sought to implement de facto restrictions on transit. Pezeshkian noted that Iran has maintained a closure of the Strait for six months, a strategic blockade affecting a passage that previously handled 20% of global oil. While Iran proposed a controlled route for vessels, the White House maintains the strait remains open. Recent developments indicate Iran now requires vessels to obtain permission for transit and is considering implementing service fees. This blockade has contributed to rising energy costs, with oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel. Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Pezeshkian warned that U.S.-led pressures have reached a ‘critical and dangerous stage.’ He highlighted that inflation reached 87.9% in July, with food and beverage costs rising by 128%. He attributed Iran's economic decline—noting that exports and imports have decreased by 35%—to intensified U.S. and Israeli military aggression and financial sanctions, specifically citing the ‘Economic Pariah’ operation. To mitigate these impacts, the Iranian central bank is encouraging the use of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Tether, to facilitate cross-border trade. Pezeshkian also called for expanding trade in national currencies to reduce vulnerability to political shocks and urged BRICS to establish an economic space that prevents the monopolization of financial and technological tools.

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