Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf stated on August 21 that Iran must plan to overcome "unjust sanctions" as the U.S. Treasury ramps up economic pressure. The remarks came one day after escalated American sanctions targeting Iran's economy.
On 2026-08-21, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf stated that Iran must develop plans to overcome what the government calls 'unjust sanctions.' The statement came as the U.S. Treasury ramped up economic pressure on Tehran.