Iran has come under a new wave of US sanctions aimed at further isolating its economy from the rest of the world. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly dubbed the initiative “Operation Economic Outcast,” targeting Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil, gold and technology.

However, Tehran appears largely undeterred by the latest measures.

Iranians have lived under various forms of sanctions for decades, making such pressure a familiar reality. Nevertheless, concerns remain among ordinary citizens and political leaders as inflation rises, prices soar and the local currency continues to lose value, adding to public hardship.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed the US pressure campaign. In a social media post, he said such rhetoric would not be taken seriously and argued that the United States was not in a position to dictate or restrict other countries’ economic relations with Iran. He also claimed that Tehran’s trading partners were paying little attention to Washington’s position.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the sanctions were part of an effort to pressure and contain Tehran but stressed that the country would not abandon its rights. The ministry reiterated Iran’s commitment to resistance and economic resilience.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has been urging countries to reduce or sever their ties with Iran, pressing allies to choose between relations with Washington and Tehran.

Despite the growing economic pressure and fresh sanctions, Iran remains firm in its decision not to bow to US demands.