Iranian president calls for immediate end to conflict with US, says Tehran negotiating from position of strength

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an immediate end to the ongoing conflict with the United States, asserting that Iran is currently in a position of strength and describing recent negotiations as a "major achievement."

Speaking at a meeting with doctors in Tehran, Pezeshkian said: "It is better to end the war today, while we are strong and dignified, and at a time when the entire world recognizes our victory."

The president revealed that Iran's Supreme National Security Council has approved what he described as an "achievement" reached during negotiations, noting that the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States contains no clauses indicating Iran's "surrender."

Pezeshkian added that "all obligations concern the other party," referring to the United States, though he did not provide further details regarding those commitments.

Discussing the next phase, the president emphasized the importance of "fairness and avoiding selfishness," and called for "overcoming differences and working together to serve the Iranian people."

Pezeshkian continued: "Officials must take responsibility for solving citizens' problems."