Iranian President Defends Ending War Now While Iran Is in 'Position of Strength'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi declared on Friday that the war with the United States should conclude now, asserting that Iran holds a "position of strength" and that "the entire world recognizes" its victory.

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It is better to end the war today, when we are in a position of strength and dignity, and the entire world recognizes our victory.

In a speech to the Iranian medical community, Raisi argued for the importance of peace and "fulfilling agreements." However, he clarified that this does not imply surrender. "This does not mean that if they want to attack, we will surrender. These are two different matters. We will not yield to intimidation in any way. We will stand up to them until our last breath and give them a crushing response."

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This does not mean that if they want to attack, we will surrender. These are two different matters. We will not yield to intimidation in any way. We will stand up to them until our last breath and give them a crushing response.

The president further underscored that the United States is "hated in the world" for allegedly attacking Iranian schools, hospitals, and infrastructure while disregarding international norms. He concluded by stating that Iran's armed forces are "fully prepared to defend the country with all their might and risking their lives."

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The United States is hated in the world because it attacked our schools, hospitals, and infrastructure, disregarding all norms.

These remarks come as negotiations between Iran and the U.S. remain stalled, and U.S. President Donald Trump has announced "unprecedented" economic offensive measures against Iran.

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Our armed forces are fully prepared to defend the country with all their might and risking their lives.