Iran's exports and imports have fallen 25 to 35 percent in recent months.

Not in the ledger Claimed by Government of Iran on 29 August 2026.

Taken out of the ledger: Not a claim under the claim standard of 30 Oct 2026 (data-src/p1/DRAFTS.md): an admission against the speaker's own interest, which belongs in the event record, not the scored ledger. The statement stays in the record.

The statement

President Pezeshkian told state TV that US sanctions are hurting Iran's economy, that Iran's exports and imports have fallen 25 to 35 percent in recent months under the naval blockade, and that petrol prices should rise to offset the drop in trade.

Domestic audience · fa

1. Origin of the claim Times of Israel Media · Unaffiliated origin: Pezeshkian interview with Iranian state TV, reported by AFP · published 2026-08-29 00:00 UTC

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