General · 21 August 2026

Iran's president wants to end US war while Tehran is strong

Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian says it is time to end the war with the US, believing Tehran is currently in a strong position. His comments follow accusations that US president Donald Trump threatened “economic terrorism” with unprecedented sanctions. Trump has warned of “TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences” for countries trading with Tehran.

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