Iran president warns sanctions are causing many problems

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised address on state media that Iran is facing “many problems” due to US sanctions announced by Donald Trump. He described the situation as a “full-scale economic, military and security war.”

WHO: Masoud Pezeshkian

WHAT: Pezeshkian delivered televised remarks saying Iran is facing many problems because of US sanctions.

WHEN: Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 6:39 AM ET

WHERE: Iran

WHY: Pezeshkian linked Iran’s problems to the US sanctions announced by Donald Trump.

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