Rouhani Says Iran is Fighting Two Viruses: Sanctions and COVID-19

By Staff, Agencies

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the country is currently facing and battling two viruses, namely the anti-Iran sanctions and COVID-19.

“This year, we are facing two viruses: the sanctions and corona,” Rouhani said on Thursday.

“The government will do all it can to relieve the Iranian people’s suffering and help them live a relatively better life amid the difficulties facing the nation and the world,” he added.

In similar remarks on Monday, Rouhani said US imperialism is a virus, which is “more dangerous” than the new coronavirus for the international community.

“Independent and freedom-seeking nations like Iran and Venezuela have always been under pressure as a result of the US statesmen’s excessive demands and bullying,” Rouhani said in a phone call with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.