Iran engaged in full-scale economic war, Pezeshkian says

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that while the country is not in a “neither war nor peace” situation, it is engaged in a full-scale economic war, according to comments carried by state news agency IRNA.

In a video conference with officials, Pezeshkian notes that the US has closed maritime routes and created restrictions on land. He adds that the government is trying its best to keep the country standing against all pressures and resolve the problem.

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