The President of the fourteenth government of the Islamic Republic, one day after the U.S. President emphasized the need to 'reduce Iran's oil exports to zero,' called on OPEC members to unite against U.S. oil sanctions. Masoud Pezeshkian, during a meeting with Haitham Al-Ghais, the Secretary General of OPEC in Tehran on Wednesday, February 6, stated: 'I believe that if OPEC members cooperate and unite, the U.S. cannot sanction one of them and put them under pressure.' He added: 'The Americans think that everything depends on oil, and they want to stop our oil exports, while there are many ways to neutralize their objectives that we can use to solve our problems and interact with our neighbors, providing a suitable environment for the dignified life of our people.' Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Tuesday, February 5, emphasized the need to restore the 'maximum pressure' policy on the Islamic Republic aimed at 'reducing Iran's oil exports to zero' and preventing the Iranian government from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump first imposed the 'maximum pressure' campaign on the Islamic Republic during his first term in office by withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Trump's actions from 2017 to 2021 reduced Iran's oil exports to 200,000 barrels per day. The U.S. President claims that if maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic continues and Iran's 'lack of funds' persists, Tehran's proxy forces such as Hamas and the Houthis would not be able to carry out incidents like the October 7 attack on Israel or attacks on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The Islamic Republic's response to Trump's order to restore maximum pressure includes remarks from Abbas Araghchi stating, 'Maximum pressure is a failed experience.' Trump's national security advisor stated, 'We have returned to the effective policy of maximum pressure.' Trump expressed that he does not want the situation regarding Iran to end in a disastrous outcome. The dollar has reached 85,000 tomans, with users commenting that Trump's maximum pressure this time is different. Trump has called for a new nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic.
The Islamic Republic Turns to OPEC to Escape U.S. 'Maximum Pressure'
The Iranian government is seeking support from OPEC to counteract U.S. sanctions on its oil exports, following President Trump's renewed emphasis on 'maximum pressure' policies. This situation highlights the ongoing economic challenges Iran faces and the geopolitical dynamics involving oil production and sanctions. The outcome could significantly impact Iran's economy and its relations with neighboring countries.
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📰 What Happened
Iran's President calls on OPEC to unite against US oil sanctions amid Trump's maximum pressure campaign.
- Masoud Pezeshkian announce OPEC members
- Donald Trump impose Iran
- Abbas Araghchi respond Trump's maximum pressure
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran is actively seeking support from OPEC to mitigate the impact of U.S. sanctions.
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