TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezishkian has described the current situation facing the country as a full-scale war, saying that Iran is currently facing severe pressure on the economic, military and security fronts.

In a televised address, Pezishkian said, “We are in a full-scale economic, military and security war.” He admitted that the government is embarrassed by the significant problems in the country’s economy.

The Iranian president also referred to US President Donald Trump’s threats of new and tough sanctions. He said that Trump easily says that the US will impose the ‘most destructive’ or ‘worst’ sanctions on Iran.

Pezishkian said that despite this unequal war, Iran is standing its ground and trying to serve its people. His statement showed special attention to the economic difficulties and the effects of the war.

In recent days, there have been reports of increased US economic pressure on Iran, while tensions between Washington and Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz remain high. Iran’s economy is already under severe pressure due to sanctions, trade barriers and war. Strait of Hormuz

On the other hand, Pezishkian has also stressed the need to end the war in recent days. He had said that it would be better to end the war from a position of strength and dignity, which shows that Tehran is also seriously considering the economic and political effects of the war.