Speaking at her weekly press conference, Mohajerani said the government is fully aware of the hardships facing households and their causes, attributing the situation to an imposed war and decades of economic blockade.
She said the blockade, which its perpetrators have given names such as “Iron Shield” and “Iron Gate,” is being imposed alongside direct military confrontation. The Iranian people are showing resilience, she added, saying the government is making every effort to minimize the pressure on them.
Mohajerani described measures such as land-based sanctions and a naval blockade as efforts to wage war against people's livelihoods, arguing that the restrictions directly target the daily lives of ordinary citizens.
She stressed that the government remains committed to standing alongside the people and serving them, adding that, alongside the electronic food voucher program, it is prioritizing sustainable employment and protecting existing jobs.
She warned that when an industry shuts down and workers lose their jobs, those affected become even more vulnerable and require greater support and attention from the government.
Maryam Abolbagha
