Khamenei Calls for Domestic Production Amid New US Sanctions on Iran

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for domestic production in response to new US sanctions, imposed on August 29, 2026. The sanctions represent a dual crisis for the Iranian government: an external blockade and a mounting domestic challenge of maintaining price stability.

Khamenei argued that relying on internal economic fortitude is key to withstanding Washington's intensifying pressure. He emphasized the importance of reducing the US dollar's role in the national economy, reflecting a sensitive debate within Tehran regarding economic sovereignty.

The Supreme Leader directed the administration to prioritize the intersection of economic reform and public welfare, identifying inflationary pressure, unemployment rates, market price controls, and regulation of goods and services sectors as urgent issues that require immediate governmental intervention.