Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the ongoing West Asia conflict, saying Tehran should seek a settlement while it retains what he described as a position of “strength and dignity”.
Pezeshkian Signals War Exit
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the ongoing war in West Asia, saying Tehran should consider concluding the conflict while it believes it remains in a position of strength.
According to Iran’s ISNA news agency, Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting with doctors. He argued that ending the war now would be preferable to allowing the conflict to continue and potentially weaken Iran's position.
The comments indicate that Tehran may be willing to consider a settlement, but on terms that preserve what the Iranian leadership regards as its national dignity and strategic position.
Iran Claims Position of Strength
Pezeshkian said Iran should not allow the conflict to drag on if doing so could undermine the country's position.
He also claimed that the international community recognises what Tehran considers an Iranian “victory” in the conflict. The president accused the United States of attacking Iranian schools, hospitals and infrastructure, describing such actions as violations of international rules.
The claims reflect Tehran's continuing effort to portray its position as resilient despite sustained military and economic pressure.
US Pressure Mounts on Tehran
Pezeshkian's comments came as Washington moved to increase economic pressure on Iran.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that the United States intends to intensify measures aimed at weakening the Iranian regime. Washington has also sought support from other countries, including China, for efforts to economically isolate Tehran.
The latest pressure campaign comes after months of fighting and diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a broader settlement.
Iran Condemns US Sanctions
Iran's Foreign Ministry has sharply criticised the American sanctions campaign, accusing Washington of pursuing what it called “economic terrorism” and “crimes against humanity”.
Iranian state media reported that the ministry argued those responsible for imposing the sanctions should face legal consequences.
Tehran has consistently maintained that sanctions harm ordinary Iranians while failing to resolve the underlying political and security disputes between Iran and the United States.
China Rejects Pressure Strategy
China has rejected the use of sanctions and economic pressure as a solution to the Iran crisis.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Friday that sanctions and pressure would not help resolve the dispute. Beijing called on all parties to act responsibly and pursue a political and diplomatic solution.
China's position could become significant as Washington seeks broader international cooperation in its pressure campaign against Tehran.
Diplomatic Route Remains Open
Pezeshkian's latest remarks add another indication that diplomacy remains part of Tehran's calculations.
In earlier statements, the Iranian president has stressed that dialogue does not amount to surrender and that Iran would enter negotiations while protecting its national rights and interests. He has also linked diplomacy with the preservation of Iran's strength and dignity.
His latest call to end the war appears to follow the same broad approach: seek an agreement, but avoid doing so from a position that Tehran considers weak.
War’s Next Phase Uncertain
The remarks come at a critical point in the conflict, with the war entering its sixth month and efforts to secure a wider settlement facing significant obstacles. Recent reporting has described the US-Iran conflict as remaining in a stalemate despite the expiry of a 60-day negotiating window linked to an earlier memorandum.
Pezeshkian's call for an end to the fighting could therefore open space for renewed diplomatic discussions. However, major differences between Washington and Tehran remain over sanctions, security guarantees and Iran's strategic interests.
For now, Tehran's message is that it is prepared to seek an end to the war, but wants any settlement negotiated from what it considers a position of strength and dignity.
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