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Iran-U.S. tensions escalate amid economic and military war

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Diplomatic and economic friction between Iran and the United States has intensified against the backdrop of a seven-month conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel. President Masoud Pezeshkian has characterized the situation as a full-scale economic, military, and security war, describing it as ‘neither war nor peace.’ Tensions escalated in August 2026 following U.S. sanctions targeting approximately 60 entities linked to Iran’s nuclear, missile, and oil sectors. In September, military friction increased following reports of Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward American warships and subsequent U.S. strikes against Iranian tankers. Iran has also implemented a de facto restriction on transit through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to obtain permission, a move that has contributed to oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel. By late October, Iran faced a severe energy crisis as it prepared for winter. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called for a national mobilization to reduce gas consumption by at least 10% to address a projected daily deficit of 100 to 250 million cubic meters. This shortage follows damage to southern gas refineries from military strikes. Economically, President Pezeshkian noted that many citizens are struggling to afford food, while a U.S. naval blockade has reportedly prevented Iran from exporting at least $25 billion in crude oil over a 100-day period. In early November, Pezeshkian stated that the Supreme Leader has granted the government authority to conduct negotiations with the United States, following the ‘Islamabad understanding’ aimed at ending hostilities. ~~Meanwhile, Mohsen Rezai, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the continuation of~~ Reports indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei has played a role in shaping these strategic ~~cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.~~ directions. While Pezeshkian emphasized resolving challenges through dialogue, other officials, including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated the country remains ready for combat. At a recent International Maritime Organization meeting, the Iranian delegation dismissed U.S.

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