Conflict● ElevatedAug 21 · Aug 21, 2026, 7:38 PM
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says time to end war while in position of strength
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en]
'It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity,' Pezeshkian said on Friday, in a meeting with doctors. His comments came after Washington announced that it would ramp up sanctions to heap pressure on the Islamic Republic.
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