Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged an end to the ongoing conflict with the United States, asserting that Tehran is currently in a "position of power and dignity." Speaking at a meeting with doctors, Pezeshkian stated, "It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity." He also claimed global acknowledgment of Iran's victory and accused America of violating regulations with attacks on schools, hospitals, and infrastructure.

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It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity.

Pezeshkian, whose presidential authority is subordinate to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, defended a June memorandum of understanding with Washington. He dismissed criticism from hardline parliament members who accused his administration of making concessions, stating, "They cannot find even a single clause in this agreement that indicates capitulation. All the commitments concern the other side."

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The whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world.

However, shortly after the memorandum expired, Iran's armed forces leadership issued a stern warning. Major-General Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of Iran's armed forces, was quoted by Iranian media saying, "With preparedness across land, sea, air, air defence and cyberspace, Iran’s armed forces will respond to the enemy’s new threats with crushing, punishing and devastating responses."

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They cannot find even a single clause in this agreement that indicates capitulation. All the commitments concern the other side.

In parallel, Omani and Iranian foreign ministers held a phone call to discuss creating conditions for resuming dialogue and negotiations. They also addressed developments impacting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway where Tehran maintains partial closure while Washington enforces a naval counterblockade. U.S. media reports suggest the U.S. Navy is facilitating secret tanker convoys through the strait, allowing for significant oil exports.

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With preparedness across land, sea, air, air defence and cyberspace, Iran’s armed forces will respond to the enemy’s new threats with crushing, punishing and devastating responses.