Iranians decry new US sanctions, call for swift government response

Tehran residents are voicing strong opposition to the latest round of US sanctions, urging the Iranian government to respond swiftly while protecting household finances. The new measures, announced by US President Donald Trump as an "Economic D-Day," are described as the most severe economic operation ever mounted against any country.

On the streets of Tehran, citizens expressed frustration over what they see as decades of hostile US policy. "Unfortunately, we are facing the United States' double standards policy," said Omid, a resident. "What the U.S. is doing is completely wrong. It has imposed sanctions on us. Any rational, logical person would not say that sanctions have no impact on people's livelihoods, on inflation, on everyday life."

While markets remain adequately stocked and no widespread shortages are visible, residents acknowledge that successive sanctions have taken a cumulative toll—from currency swings to disruptions in energy exports. Many also pointed to the broader regional context, arguing that Iran has never initiated a war and that current Middle East turbulence stems from sudden US actions against the country.

Public sentiment now favors a two-pronged government approach: targeted relief policies to ease domestic strain, and timely countermeasures against what citizens call illegal US actions. "We hope the government can safeguard people's well-being and stand up to the U.S. economic war against Iran," said Ali, another resident. "To counter this economic warfare, we can inject more capital and basic supplies into the market to sustain the country's economic development and improve people's lives. Iran must respond immediately to any action taken by the United States."