President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the economy and the livelihood of citizens as Iran’s most important battlefield, stressing that justice, national unity, and coordinated governance are essential to overcoming both external pressure and domestic challenges.
Speaking at a meeting of Iran's Supreme Judicial Council on Monday, President Pezeshkian said the government's primary responsibility is to improve living conditions, reduce inequality, and protect vulnerable groups. He argued that justice remains the foundation of good governance and pledged that government policies and decision-making would continue to be guided by fairness.
The president said that rising living costs, unemployment, and structural inequalities remain among the administration's greatest concerns. He emphasized that reforming unfair administrative and economic structures requires time, planning, and cooperation across all branches of government.
He emphasized that Iran is facing a full-scale hybrid war, arguing that economic pressure has become the primary tool used by adversaries after military means failed to achieve their objectives. He warned that economic hardship could undermine public confidence if left unaddressed, making economic stability a national security priority.
While reaffirming Iran's commitment to defending its national interests, the president said resistance against external pressure inevitably carries economic costs. He called for realistic expectations regarding the consequences of sanctions and conflict while emphasizing the need to preserve social resilience and ensure the continued supply of essential goods and services.
President Pezeshkian praised government institutions for maintaining market stability during wartime conditions, saying shortages of basic commodities had been avoided despite pressures of conflict combined with Nowruz holidays, and the holy month of Ramadan.
The president also highlighted the importance of unity among Iran's executive, legislative, and judicial branches, describing the current level of cooperation as exceptional. He called for collective decision-making, consistent public messaging, and broad political cooperation, inviting experienced officials and experts from across the political spectrum to contribute to solving national problems.
President Pezeshkian reiterated that merit, rather than political affiliation, would remain the government's guiding principle in appointing officials. He emphasized that strengthening justice, preserving national solidarity, and improving citizens' livelihoods would remain his administration's highest priorities amid ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges.
Emphasizing the full protection of Iran’s national rights and interests throughout negotiations with the United States, President Pezeshkian ruled out any retreat from Iran’s principles and values.
“The fact is that none of the 14 articles of the memorandum required us to compromise our rights, principles, national interests, the values of the Islamic Revolution, or our beliefs,” he said. “Not only did we refrain from making any concessions contrary to the country’s interests, but a careful review of the agreement shows that most of its gains favor the Islamic Republic of Iran. In fact, it is difficult to find any provision that serves only the interests of the United States,” the president added.