Iran's Leaders Signal Readiness to End War with US from Position of Strength

In late August 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an end to the war with the United States, saying Tehran should negotiate from a position of power and dignity. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf echoed the need to prepare for harsh sanctions, while a top Iranian official argued that Washington's focus on economic warfare shows its military campaign has failed. Meanwhile, Russia accused the US of aggression against Iran and said it was not pressuring Tehran to resume talks, and China rejected US calls to join the 'toughest sanctions in history.'