'Iran should end war now': What triggered prez Pezeshkian's surprise declaration

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the war with the United States, saying Tehran should seek to conclude the conflict while it remains in a position of “power and dignity” and the world recognises what he described as Iran’s victory.Speaking at an event on Friday, Pezeshkian defended a recent agreement with Washington, describing the outcome of negotiations as a “major achievement” approved by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. He rejected criticism that Tehran had been forced to make concessions.“What was achieved during the negotiations was a major accomplishment,” he said, adding that council members directly involved in the talks had firmly defended the agreement.Pezeshkian described the deal as “honorable and valuable”, insisting it did not amount to surrender.“They cannot find even a single clause in this agreement that indicates surrender; all the commitments are related to the other side,” he said.He also made clear that agreeing…