Iranian President Declares 'Full-Scale War' With U.S., Acknowledges Economic Struggles

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Sunday that his country is engaged in a "fullscale economic, military and security war" with the United States, attributing the severe domestic economic crisis to escalating American sanctions and aggression. In a televised speech marking the beginning of Government Week, Pezeshkian acknowledged the hardships facing Iranian citizens while framing the situation as a test of national resilience.

The president's address came as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to rise following the collapse of peace negotiations. The two nations had agreed to a memorandum of understanding in June after mediation by Pakistan and Qatar, but talks have since stalled. The United States recently announced a new wave of sanctions aimed at further isolating Iran's economy, with officials vowing to bring about the "collapse" of the Iranian regime.

"We are in a fullscale economic, military and security war," Pezeshkian stated in his speech broadcast on state television. He directly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump, saying, "He says he is imposing the most crushing and terrifying sanctions on Iran." The Iranian leader emphasized that his...