Iran’s President Pezeshkian Warns Unilateral Sanctions Threaten Global Food Security
· World · Indian Express, Bernama
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned at the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi that unilateral sanctions are directly harming food security and people’s welfare, particularly after the US imposed new economic restrictions on Tehran. His remarks highlighted how dependence on existing financial systems leaves emerging economies vulnerable to political shocks, urging BRICS nations to expand trade in national currencies and strengthen the New Development Bank. Pezeshkian also stressed that economic resilience cannot be sustained without security, citing attacks on Iran’s infrastructure as having regional and global repercussions. He called for international protection of civilians and condemned the ‘normalisation of attacks on civilian targets,’ noting Iran’s civilian casualties and infrastructure damage. The Iranian leader concluded his address by thanking India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for hosting the summit, aligning its theme of resilience with global needs amid interconn
Why it matters
The warnings from President Pezeshkian underscore the broader risks of unilateral sanctions on global food supply chains and economic stability, affecting vulnerable populations worldwide. For India, this raises concerns about potential disruptions to trade and financial systems, especially as BRICS nations seek alternatives to Western-dominated economic frameworks.
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