Pezeshkian says Iran should end US war from position of strength
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an end to the months-long war with the United States, saying Tehran holds a position of strength. Omani and Iranian foreign ministers discussed resuming dialogue and Strait of Hormuz navigation in a phone call on Friday. Washington is preparing economic sanctions while Iran keeps the key waterway partially shut.
Key Facts
- Pezeshkian said on Friday that Iran should end the war now because it is in a position of power and dignity.
- Omani and Iranian foreign ministers held a phone call on Friday to discuss resuming dialogue and navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US media report the US Navy has organized secret convoys through the southern Strait of Hormuz, enabling 5–10 million barrels of oil exports per day.
- President Donald Trump said the US has total control of the Strait of Hormuz region and that Iran is not ready to make the right deal.
Pezeshkian's Call
Pezeshkian made the remarks in a meeting with doctors on Friday. He said the whole world acknowledges Iran's victory and that America attacked Iranian schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations. Pezeshkian defended the June memorandum of understanding with Washington against hardline critics in parliament, saying no clause indicates capitulation. Days after the memorandum expired, Major-General Ali Abdollahi warned that Iran's armed forces will respond to new threats with crushing, punishing and devastating responses.
Strait of Hormuz
Oman's state news agency reported the Omani and Iranian foreign ministers discussed creating suitable conditions for resuming dialogue and negotiations. Tehran continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz partially shut while Washington persists with a naval counterblockade. US media reports indicate the US Navy has been organizing and protecting secret convoys of tankers through the southern sector of the strait. These convoys enable between five and 10 million barrels a day of oil to be exported.
US Response
President Donald Trump expressed scepticism over Tehran's willingness to negotiate. Asked if US military options with Iran were limited, Trump said, "It just means that we're seeing what happens." Trump added that the US has total control of the entire Strait of Hormuz region, including land areas. He said Iran would love to make a deal but is not ready to make the right deal.
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Pezeshkian says Iran should end US war from position of strength
