Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on June 23 that Iran's trade partners will not listen to America's "big words," dismissing new US sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's banking and shipping systems.
Speaking at a parliamentary session, Ghalibaf stated: "Our trade partners will not be influenced by America's big words, because they have witnessed Washington's maximum pressure policy fail to halt Iran's development over the years."
Iran's top legislator also criticized new US sanctions on Iranian banks and oil tankers linked to crude exports, calling them "meaningless" and saying they will not achieve the goals Washington desires.
Ghalibaf's remarks come amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US over Tehran's nuclear program and Iran's military activities in the region. The US and its allies have repeatedly accused Iran of involvement in attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf, which Tehran denies.
For its part, Iran asserts its right to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and says it will continue cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), while warning that any provocative action by the US will meet an appropriate response.
In recent years, Iran has strengthened trade ties with countries such as China, Russia, and several Asian nations to mitigate the impact of international sanctions. It has also signed numerous energy and investment cooperation agreements with traditional partners, demonstrating its ability to adapt and overcome challenges despite isolation.
