Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has not “become Venezuela” despite war and sanctions. He said Iran has “stood firm” and described the situation as a full-scale war.
WHO:Masoud Pezeshkian
WHAT:Said Iran has not “become Venezuela” despite war and sanctions, and that Iran has “stood firm.”
WHEN:Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:He was responding to the impact of war and sanctions on Iran.
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