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

Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions amid ongoing shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.Published On 22 Aug 202622 Aug 2026Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the months-long war with the United States, stating that Tehran holds a position of strength as diplomatic talks remain stalled.“It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity,” Pezeshkian said in a meeting with doctors on Friday. “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.”Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Mexico Governor Ruben Rocha returns to office despite US criminal chargeslist 2 of 3TikTok settles with US Justice Department for $400m over child privacy lawslist 3 of 3US Vice President JD Vance holds midterm election rally in Ohio hometownend of listPezeshkian – whose authority as president is ultimately subordinate to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei – also defended the June memorandum of understanding agreed with Washington again...