Iran faces sensitive time due to America tensions, economic woes: Khamenei

'The situation of the nation, region and world is sensitive, especially for us the people of Iran'

The situation of the nation, region and world is sensitive, especially for us the people of Iran, says Iranian Supreme Leader. PHOTO: REUTERS

GENEVA:
The people of Iran face a sensitive time because of the pressure from America and economic problems, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said in a key address broadcast by state television on Thursday.

Khameini was speaking to tens of thousands of members of the Basij militia and top Revolutionary Guard leaders gathered in a stadium in Tehran.

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“The situation of the nation, region and world is sensitive, especially for us the people of Iran,” Khamenei said.

“Sensitive in this respect that on one hand we have the shouting of the arrogant powers and politicians of imperialist America...on another hand the economic problems of the nation and the tightness of the livelihood of a large portion of the weak people in the country.”
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