Iran's President Warns of Food Struggles Amid Ongoing War
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that citizens are struggling to afford food due to ongoing wartime conditions and economic pressure from the United States. The conflict, which escalated in February, has led to a blockade of Iranian ports and a stalemate in peace negotiations.
Why it matters
The humanitarian impact of the US-Iran conflict highlights the severe economic consequences of regional warfare on civilian populations.
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that many Iranians were struggling to put food on the table, as the economic pressure from the Middle East war with the United States mounts..Washington has in recent weeks dialled back military operations in favour of economic pressure, while Iran's leaders have said peace negotiations will only succeed without pressure and threats from Washington as the conflict remains locked in a stalemate.."There are many people in this society who are struggling to put food on the table because of the war we have found ourselves in, because of the wartime conditions we are living under," Pezeshkian said in a speech shared on his website..Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here..The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military commanders..Middle East…
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