Iran president says many struggling for food as war bites

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Saturday that many Iranians are facing food shortages due to the ongoing war and economic pressures from the United States. The conflict began in February when U.S.-led attacks killed Iran's supreme leader, prompting retaliation. Despite a ceasefire deal in June, tensions remain high with sporadic attacks continuing, as evidenced by recent threats of renewed military action from the U.S. side and readiness for response from Iranian forces.
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As of October 24, 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a speech that many Iranians are struggling to afford basic necessities like food due to wartime conditions. The conflict between Iran and the United States has intensified economic pressures on Iran following a series of attacks by the U.S. and Israel on February 28, which killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader, along with other high-ranking military officials. In response to these attacks, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. assets in the region and restricted oil passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The United States subsequently imposed sanctions, including a blockade on Iranian ports and restrictions on its oil exports and trade. Peace negotiations have stalled due to ongoing tensions, with both sides unable to agree on terms that would alleviate pressure without compromising their positions.

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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," Mr. Pezeshkian said in a speech shared on his website.
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🔮 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," Mr. Pezeshkian said in a speech shared on his website.
2026-10-24 · The Hindu
Iran president says many struggling for food as war bites · assertive framing

Claims (13 extracted, 1 hedged)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday (October 24, 2026) 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. asserted
pressure → say → States
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," Mr. Pezeshkian said in a speech shared on his website. asserted
Pezeshkian → dial → website
The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel attacked Iran, killing supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military commanders. asserted
States → begin → Khamenei
Iran retaliated with attacks on U.S. assets in the region and on Israel, while restricting passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies. asserted
Iran → retaliate → supplies
Washington responded by imposing a blockade on Iranian ports, restricting the country's oil exports and trade. asserted
Washington → respond → exports
A ceasefire deal mediated mainly by Pakistan in mid-June was intended to end the war and pave the way for broader negotiations, but it collapsed soon afterwards, with both sides accusing each other of violating its terms. Since then, the U.S. has carried out sporadic attacks on Iranian targets, while Iran has targeted vessels attempting to cross the strait, accusing them of violating conditions set by Tehran for safe passage. asserted
Iran → mediate → passage
Mr. Pezeshkian called for an end to what he described as a "state of neither war nor peace", saying Tehran "must also get out of this situation", without specifying how. asserted
Tehran → call → situation
His remarks came as fears of renewed fighting grew. asserted
fears → come → fighting
On Friday (October 23), U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said U.S. strikes on Iran could resume as soon as this weekend. uncertain
strikes → say → weekend
Absolutely," Mr. Barrack told podcast host Mario Nawfal. asserted
Barrack → tell → Nawfal
Mr. Barrack, who also serves as Washington's envoy on Syria, does not have a direct role on Iran. asserted
who → serve → Iran
The spokesman for Iran's Revolutionary Guards told the Fars news agency on Saturday (October 24) that the armed forces were ready to respond to any new attack. asserted
forces → tell → attack
"Even if the enemy takes limited action, Iran's response will be several times greater," he said. asserted
he → take → action
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