Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Iran President Declares Full-Scale War with US
The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, said that Iran is in a full-scale war with the United States.
He warned that the most important battle is in the economy, which affects people's lives.
High inflation and economic pressures have caused social unrest.
In June, inflation was nearly 90 percent.
There were big protests in December and January, with many deaths reported.
The government says over 3,000 people died, but other groups say the number is higher.
The president said Iran must accept the consequences of this war.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared a full-scale war with the United States.
He emphasized that the primary battlefield is the economy and people's livelihoods.
Inflation in Iran reached nearly 90 percent year-on-year in June.
Protests in December and January led to over 3,000 deaths according to the government, with NGOs reporting higher numbers.
Pezeshkian warned that economic pressures could damage social support for the state.
- Who
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
- What
- Declared a full-scale war with the United States
- When
- Monday (specific date not provided)
- Where
- Tehran, Iran
- Why
- To acknowledge the reality of the conflict and its economic impact
- President
- Masoud Pezeshkian
- Conflict Status
- Full-scale war
- Primary Battlefield
- Economy and livelihoods
- Inflation Rate
- Nearly 90 percent year-on-year (June)
- Protest Deaths (Government Report)
- More than 3,000
- Protest Deaths (NGOs)
- Higher than government report
- Protest Peak Dates
- January 8 and 9