Iran president says time to end war while Tehran is in position of strength

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that it is time to end the Middle East war involving the US, as Tehran feels it holds a position of strength. Despite ongoing stalemates, strategic moves around the Strait of Hormuz continue amid naval counter-blockades.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the US because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger position than Washington. Talks between the long-time foes remain on hold, and the war started by the US and Israel in February has been locked in a stalemate. Tehran is keeping the key Strait of Hormuz partially shut, and Washington is persisting with a naval counter-blockade of Iran. “It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we...