TEHRAN – Iran’s First Vice President Muhammad Reza Aref has warned that the enemy is attempting to compensate for its military failures by exerting economic pressure on Iran, stressing that the Islamic Republic can overcome the “economic war” just as it prevailed on the military front.
Speaking at a meeting of the Market Regulation Headquarters on Sunday evening, Aref emphasized that the administration has managed the country under difficult wartime conditions with cohesion and coordination.
“The enemy now wants to compensate for its defeat on the military front through economic warfare, and the government must stand firm against this approach with proper planning,” the vice president said.
He added that while the enemy may possess greater resources in the economic war, the experience of the two recent imposed wars has proven that maintaining national unity and cohesion can lead to victory over the enemy.
“In such circumstances, factional, political, and partisan perspectives must be set aside in favor of the national interest,” he stated.
The vice president also stressed the need for intensified market oversight, urging regulatory and inspection bodies to take serious action against price gouging, short-weighing, and hoarding.