he emphasized that the main battlefield is the economy and people's livelihoods, warning that mounting economic pressures could fuel social discontent and damage the popular support the state relies on.

In June, Iran's inflation surged to nearly 90% year-on-year due to ongoing war-related pressures (July figures are not yet available). This economic turmoil has already sparked unrest - a protest movement that began in late December over the high cost of living escalated into widespread anti-government demonstrations peaking on January 8 and 9. Iranian authorities reported over 3,000 deaths from the unrest, attributing the violence to "terrorist acts" orchestrated by the U.S. and Israel. However, foreign-based NGOs estimate the death toll to be significantly higher. Pezeshkian's remarks underscore the escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington, with the Iranian leadership framing the economic crisis as a critical front in the broader conflict - one that could potentially erode the government's social capital if left unaddressed. (Bssnews)