Iranian president announces new measures to counter intensified sanctions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the government has put in place a new arrangement to handle the "special conditions" imposed by intensified U.S. sanctions and a naval blockade. He described the adversary's recent strategy as an attempt to sever the nation's essential lifelines and force pressure on the Iranian populace. According to Pezeshkian, economic pressure has risen, yet, with divine assistance, public support, and the steps taken by government colleagues, the objectives of the economic war have not been realized. The statement was shared on the social platform X. No specific details of the measures were disclosed, but the president emphasized resilience against external economic coercion.