Follow-up - INA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Thursday that Iran is under external pressure aimed at destabilizing the country internally.
Pezeshkian stated in a press conference, as reported by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that he recently met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for two and a half hours in an atmosphere of trust and direct dialogue.
He added that Iran is facing external pressure to increase economic pressure, destabilize the country internally, and weaken national unity. He explained that the enemy's goal in exerting this pressure is to create widespread public discontent, incite people to take to the streets, and weaken the structure of the government.
He continued, saying that American officials are openly discussing intensifying economic pressure on the Iranian people with the aim of creating public discontent.