Iranian President Pezeshkian Calls for End to War with US
· 98 views
Tehran (Terror Monitor) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday, August 21, that the war between Iran and the United States should finally come to an end from what he described as Tehran’s current “position of strength.”
According to reports from Tehran citing Iran’s official IRNA news agency, Pezeshkian made the remarks while addressing participants at a medical conference on Friday.
Pezeshkian said the war, which began with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on February 28, should now come to an end.
“Given that Iran is now in a position of strength in this conflict, it would be better for the war to end today rather than tomorrow, from this position of strength and dignity,” he said.
Pezeshkian categorically rejected the possibility that Iran would surrender or back down in the conflict.
“Iran will never surrender, and because of this war, the United States is now being disliked around the world,” he said.
“We will never bow to intimidation and threats; there is no doubt about this. We will deliver a devastating response to our enemies and stand firmly against them,” the Iranian president added.
Related Articles
Russia Says Overnight Strikes Hit Ukraine’s Largest Steel Plant, Power Infrastructure and Cargo Ship
Russia said its forces struck Ukraine’s largest steel plant in Kryvyi Rih, power infrastructure and another steelworks overnight, along with a cargo vessel in the Black Sea allegedly carrying military supplies. Separately, a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s Belgorod region killed a woman and wounded a man, according to TASS.
Myanmar Military Airstrike Kills 11 Civilians, Including Women and Children, in Rebel-Held Village
At least 11 people, including six women and two children, were killed in a Myanmar military airstrike in Yesagyo Township, southwest of Mandalay, according to a resistance fighter. The attack destroyed three houses as Myanmar’s civil war continues following the 2021 military coup.
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Four Drones Over Riyadh and Other Regions as Egypt Offers to Defend Kingdom
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed four drones over Riyadh, the Eastern Province and southern regions on Saturday amid continuing attacks attributed to Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Cairo was ready to defend Saudi Arabia if requested, subject to parliamentary approval.
Germany Warns Europe Is in Iran’s Crosshairs, Vows to Counter Tehran’s Hostile Activities
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul warned that Europe is in Iran’s crosshairs following a court ruling that sentenced two men for plotting attacks against Jewish and pro-Israel figures on behalf of Iranian intelligence. He also warned of growing Russian threats and urged the European Union to maintain sanctions against Moscow.