Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has indicated that Tehran may be ready to end its months-long conflict with the United States, saying Iran now stands in a position of strength and dignity.
According to Arab media, Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting with doctors in Tehran. He claimed that the international community was recognising Iran’s “victory” and condemning US strikes on schools, hospitals and critical infrastructure.
Pezeshkian also defended the understanding reached with Washington in June, rejecting claims from hardline lawmakers that Iran had surrendered or made major concessions. He said the agreement contained no provision requiring Iran to surrender or give up its interests.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, warned that the country remains fully prepared to respond to any new threat. He said Iran’s ground, naval, air defence and cyber forces are on full alert.
In a separate development, the foreign ministers of Iran and Oman held a phone call to discuss efforts to create conditions for the resumption of negotiations. They also reviewed the situation surrounding maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has partially restricted traffic through the strategic waterway, while the United States continues its naval blockade. US media reports say American naval forces are escorting covert convoys of oil tankers through the southern part of the strait, allowing between 5 million and 10 million barrels of oil to be exported each day.
US President Donald Trump has expressed doubts about Iran’s willingness to negotiate. He claimed that the United States has full control over the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding areas, adding that Iran wants a deal but is not yet ready to reach the “right” agreement.
Trump has also threatened economic action against countries that provide any form of assistance to Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced further sanctions aimed at weakening the Iranian government.
Iran condemned the US sanctions plan as “economic terrorism,” while China said pressure and sanctions would not help resolve the crisis. Beijing urged all sides to seek a solution through political and diplomatic channels.
