Iran leader emphasized economic resilience and internal cohesion

Iran's press highlighted the speech delivered on Saturday, August 29, 2025, by the Supreme Leader (spelled as Müctabi Khamenei in the text). The leader emphasized the necessity of controlling sovereign speech to maintain internal cohesion and strengthen the 'economic resilience' model contrasted with external force. The press noted that, amid rising inflation and economic difficulties, it is essential to avoid concessionary negotiations and to ensure that navigation security is not tied to political deceit.

Various newspapers advocated increasing local production to boost resilience, managing imports wisely, and reducing dependence on the dollar and oil. Furthermore, the visit of Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdurrahman Al Thani to Tehran focused on implementing the Islamabad agreement and restarting diplomatic negotiations. Hardliners warned that any concession would weaken Iran's deterrent power and give adversaries more leverage.

Reformist and centrist outlets emphasized that, in fighting inflation, preserving purchasing power, reducing the budget deficit, and addressing imbalances in the banking system are necessary. They stressed that hiding poverty based on absolute data would deepen the trust crisis and that social peace is essential for a healthy economy. Moreover, some commentators said that if internal unity is not maintained amid increasing external pressure, economic measures would not be effective.