Iran accuses the US of using the economic blockade to cause hunger among its population

FinanceInternationalLa PatriaNov 14, 2026, 3:20 PMAI summary

Iran's Foreign Ministry accused the United States of seeking a food crisis in the country through the blockade and trade restrictions. The accusation came from ministry spokesman Esmail Bagaei, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the impact of sanctions at the G7 meeting in Paris. Rubio said the measures are hitting Iran hard and that for now new military strikes would not be necessary. Tehran described his words as a threat against the population.

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Iran accused the US of causing hunger through the economic blockade and trade restrictions
The reaction came from Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Bagaei after Marco Rubio's remarks at the G7 in Paris
Rubio said sanctions are hitting Iran hard and that for now he sees no need for new military strikes

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Iran accuses the US of using the economic blockade to cause hunger among its population

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