Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday acknowledged the mounting economic and social pressures facing the country, saying Iran was dealing with "many problems" as Tehran confronts fresh US sanctions aimed at further isolating the regime.

Iran's president calls for an end to conflict as US sanctions loom. Pezeshkian out by December 31 at 12.5% YES.

Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran should end its war with the US from a position of strength as sanctions rise, Hormuz remains tense and global opinion turns on Washington.

Pezeshkian conceded the “severe” economic impact the war has had on Iran and rebuked colleagues who stand against a peace deal.

Tehran has denounced Washington's long-running economic pressure campaign as "economic terrorism" and a "crime against humanity", as the United States is touting a crippling…