Iran president urges ending war with US from strength
By The BriefBrief
Iranian media cited President Masoud Pezeshkian saying it would be a good time to end the war with the US because Iran is in a “position of strength and dignity.” He added that Tehran would never “bow to intimidation.”
WHO:Masoud Pezeshkian
WHAT:Pezeshkian urged ending the war with the US and said Tehran would not bow to intimidation.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 11:37 AM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:He was reacting to the ongoing war with the US and arguing for ending it while rejecting intimidation.
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