President Rouhani asserted that "the goal of the U.S. is to put pressure on other countries and companies to make them cut business relations with Iran and undermine our independence. The U.S. is seeking to curb our foreign currency resources; we need to reduce our reliance on foreign currency and increase our income through boosting production and exports". "Today", Rouhani went on to say, "America is seeking to fan the flames of domestic divisions. We have no way except for resistance, unity and hope in the future against the U.S... we will be victorious in the war of hope".