Reuters| Tehran | Iran Islamic Rep, United Arab Emirates
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a live speech on state TV for the start of the Iranian new year, said the United States' sanctions have forced the country to become self-sufficient, calling on Iranians to preserve unity.
"With unity, we put behind a very difficult year ... I thank Iranians for displaying a significant show of unity and solidarity ... I am naming the new year, the year of jump in production," Khamenei said.
"Iran benefited from America's sanctions. It made us self-sufficient in all areas."
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