Iranian parliament speaker urges resilience as US unveils toughest sanctions yet
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf called for plans to counter what he termed "unjust sanctions" after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new sanctions package.
On Friday, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf addressed Iraqi and Iranian business delegations in Baghdad, urging the development of tactics to overcome what he described as "unjust sanctions" imposed by the United States. His remarks came a day after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sanctions regime he called the toughest ever directed at Iran, with details to be released on Monday. Qalibaf emphasized the connection between economic development and security, accusing the United States and Israel of waging economic and "cognitive" warfare after failing to achieve a direct military victory over Iran and Iraq.
He warned that regional adversaries aim to exploit the resources of Muslim nations. To counteract the pressure, Qalibaf proposed strengthening economic cooperation with Iraq, including the possibility of trading in national currencies to reduce dependence on the US dollar.
Why it matters
The statements signal Tehran's intent to counter US sanctions and deepen economic ties with Iraq, affecting regional trade and geopolitical dynamics.
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