The Speaker of Parliament, in his speech before the start of a public session of Parliament:
The era of proportionate responses is over.
We have defeated the United States both militarily and diplomatically, and with a concerted effort from all sectors of the state and unprecedented resistance from the people, we will also defeat the United States in the economic war.
The Supreme Leader of the Revolution’s advice to be extremely cautious and avoid showing weakness—both on our part and on the part of the system—are strategic instructions
