Pezeshkian Points to Household Strain as Inflation Pressures Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pointed to household difficulty affording essentials as inflation, a weaker rial and sanctions deepen economic strain amid ongoing diplomatic tensions with Washington.

Inflation and the rial’s falling value are adding pressure on households, while international sanctions weigh on the economy. Pezeshkian has previously tied direct talks with Washington to the removal of threats and sanctions, a condition he set for U.S. dialogue.