Iranian president admits nation has suffered ‘harm’ from US, Israeli war and must face ‘reality’
Iran's president acknowledged that the nation has experienced significant harm due to the ongoing US-Israeli war. He emphasized the need for officials to confront the reality of the situation rather than propagate misleading narratives. Despite the challenges, he asserted that Iran would not compromise its dignity or surrender.
- ▪President Masoud Pezeshkian admitted that Iran has suffered harm from the joint US-Israeli attacks.
- ▪He urged officials to speak honestly about the nation's struggles amid the conflict.
- ▪Pezeshkian stated that misleading information about Iran's prosperity is unacceptable.
- ▪The Iranian economy was already in decline before the war, with high inflation and mass layoffs.
- ▪Despite the pressures, he vowed that Iran would defend its rights and dignity.
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World News Iranian president admits nation has suffered ‘harm’ from US, Israeli war and must face ‘reality’ By Ronny Reyes Published May 18, 2026, 3:23 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Iran’s president admitted Monday that the Islamic republic has “suffered harm” from the joint US-Israeli attacks as he urged officials to “face reality” of the war — but vowed that his country would not surrender. President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke before the Government Information Council and condemned popular talking points that Iran is thriving despite harsh economic blows dealt by the conflict.
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