Iran Defense Minister: Pressure on People's Livelihood Is 'Part of War'

In a post on his X account on Tuesday, Iran's Defense Minister, Brigadier General Amir Hatami, emphasized that for Iran, the economy, the comfort and welfare of the people, along with security, are part of the field of defense. He underlined that any pressure targeting the livelihood and security of the people is part of the war.

The minister warned that those who expand the field of pressure should know that Iran, for the defense of the people, will also expand the field within the framework of national interests. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States and Israel, with recent incidents of aggression against Iranian targets.

The remarks reflect Iran's stance that economic warfare and sanctions are considered acts of aggression. The minister's comments were reported by Mehr News Agency (MNA), which added that the statement was made in the context of US-Israeli aggression on Iran.

According to the report, the minister's post was a direct response to pressures that target the Iranian people's livelihood, signaling that Iran views such actions as part of a broader conflict. The statement underscores Iran's commitment to defending its people and national interests against any form of aggression, whether military or economic.