Iranian President Warns US-Israel Pressure Reaches Critical, Dangerous Level

On September 11, 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that US pressure on Iran has reached a critical and dangerous level, speaking in India ahead of the BRICS summit. He said, "Iran has been subjected to heavy sanctions in recent years; this pressure has reached a critical and dangerous stage in recent months following the military aggression by the United States and Israel," and noted the US-led "Operation Economic Outcast" introduced last month.

For Nigeria, a major oil exporter, such Middle‑East flare‑ups often reverberate through global oil markets, affecting government revenue and local fuel costs. Pezeshkian also said he does not favour continuing the war but urged Iran to strengthen its resilience and work with universities to address domestic challenges, stressing the need to avoid negotiating from weakness.

He called for economic policies that consider social conditions and urged inclusion of Generation Z students in problem‑solving rather than protests. The episode underscores how geopolitical tensions can influence commodity prices and highlights the value of watching international developments for potential local impact.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/us-pressure-on-iran-has-reached-critical-dangerous-level-pezeshkian/