Iran Vows to Overcome 'Unjust Sanctions' as US Prepares New Measures

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf said Friday that his country must plan to overcome "unjust sanctions," responding directly to forthcoming economic measures from Washington. The statement signals Iran's intent to resist escalating financial pressure from the United States.

US Ramps Up Economic Pressure

The remarks from Qalibaf, one of Iran's most influential political figures, came a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he called the "toughest sanctions ever imposed on Iran," according to a Reuters report. Bessent indicated that the specific details of the new measures would be released on Monday.

According to the report, the Treasury Secretary suggested the new sanctions could reduce the need for further significant military actions. This ties the intensified economic strategy directly to broader geopolitical and security calculations in the region.

Tehran's Strategy of Resistance

Speaking to Iranian and Iraqi business leaders in Baghdad, Qalibaf framed the sanctions as a form of economic warfare waged by the U.S. and Israel. He argued that these adversaries resorted to economic pressure after determining they could not win a direct military conflict with Iran and Iraq.

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"We must make plans to deal with the unjust sanctions so that we can overcome them," Qalibaf stated, as quoted on his Telegram channel. He emphasized that economic development and national security are intrinsically linked.

Call for De-Dollarization

As part of a strategy to mitigate the impact of the sanctions, Qalibaf called for strengthening economic ties between Iran and Iraq. A key element of this proposal is to bypass the U.S. financial system.

He specifically advocated for the two nations to use their own national currencies for bilateral trade. Such a move would aim to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar, which is the primary vehicle for enforcing international sanctions and a cornerstone of U.S. economic influence.