Event Brief
Pezeshkian says US sanctions are hurting Iran’s economy
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Aug 29, 2026 at 8:12 AM ET
Summary: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said US sanctions are damaging Iran’s economy. He told state media that foreign trade has shrunk by nearly 35% due to the sanctions, despite having recently said they would achieve nothing.
WHO: Masoud Pezeshkian
WHAT: Admitted that US sanctions are hurting Iran’s economy and said foreign trade has fallen nearly 35%.
WHEN: Aug 29, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: He was responding to the impact of US sanctions on Iran’s economy, including foreign-trade declines.
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