Iran's president: Time to end war in 'position of strength'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has suggested that now is an opportune time to end the conflict with the United States from a position of strength. However, his comments contrast with ongoing military threats from other Iranian officials and continued economic tensions between the two nations.
Why it matters
The potential for diplomatic de-escalation between Iran and the US carries significant implications for global oil markets and Middle Eastern geopolitical stability.
Iranian media cite Masoud Pezeshkian as saying it would be a good time to end the war with the US, "as we are in a position of strength and dignity." He also said Tehran would never "bow to intimidation."
https://p.dw.com/p/5JD6B Politicians like President Masoud Pezeshkian tend to voice Tehran's somewhat softer lines in its foreign policy messaging compared to military or theocratic leaders Image: Iranian Presidency/UPI Photo/IMAGO Advertisement Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday that it would be an opportune moment to seek to end the war with the United States , according to state media reports.
His comments, made at a medical conference, come amid mixed messages both from officials in Tehran and from US President Donald Trump on the conflict. The partial truce agreed in June remains in a seemingly ambiguous state, having expired without progress or renewal on Monday.
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