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

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday (Aug 21) it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran was in a position of strength over Washington."It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity, and the whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world," he said in a meeting with doctors.His comments came after Iran's foreign ministry accused the US of "economic terrorism" and "crimes against humanity" after Washington said it would ramp up sanctions to heap pressure on Tehran."The perpetrators and instigators of these sanctions are deserving of trial and pu