Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s Parliament, addressed the recent round of economic sanctions imposed by the Trump administration earlier this week. Speaking to a group of economic representatives in Baghdad, Qalibaf characterized the sanctions as 'unjust' and emphasized the need for a coordinated domestic response to navigate the resulting economic pressure.

Qalibaf’s comments reflect the ongoing tension between Tehran and Washington regarding U.S. foreign policy and economic restrictions. While the U.S. government maintains that these sanctions are necessary to address Iran’s regional activities and nuclear program, Iranian officials consistently frame these actions as illegal or unfair attempts to destabilize the country. Qalibaf’s directive to his colleagues was focused on the necessity of planning to overcome these hurdles, suggesting that the Iranian government is prioritizing economic resilience in the face of continued international isolation. The report from The Hill notes that these remarks were shared via official channels, highlighting the Iranian leadership's intent to project a stance of defiance against the Trump administration's policy decisions.