Iran has acknowledged that the conflict with the US has caused enormous economic damage to the country. President Pezeshkian stated that as a result of sanctions and blockade, the volume of foreign trade has decreased by one third.
The Supreme Leader called on the government to address these issues, but Iran promised to resist the pressure and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Mediators continue to focus on diplomatic efforts. On Thursday, the Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, met with Iranian leaders in Tehran. During this meeting, he emphasized the importance of restoring the previous regime of open shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.