Masoud Pezeshkian
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“We can solve our problems and gain our privileges with the memorandum of understanding,”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-30
President Masoud Pezeshkian advocated for reviving an interim memorandum of understanding with Washington.
“It would be better to bring the war to an end, since today we enjoy power and dignity and the entire world approved our victory, and the U.S. is hated,”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-29
Pezeshkian called for ending the war, arguing Iran should negotiate while it still holds power and international approval.
“I understand that we have many problems in society now. We are doing our best so the people are not afflicted, but the enemy is doing its absolute best so we won’t succeed,”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged society's economic problems during a speech.
“We are striving with all our hearts to overcome inflation, livelihood problems, unemployment, and to secure the future of the people, so that they can live with dignity and pride.”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Masoud Pezeshkian spoke on government efforts to overcome inflation and unemployment in Iran.
“I understand we have many problems in society right now. We are trying to prevent these as much as we can,”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged the difficulties currently facing Iranian society in a televised speech.
“The enemy had assessed that if Iran falls, it will become Venezuela,”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Masoud Pezeshkian discussed Western assessments of Iran prior to the conflict.
“Not only did it not happen, but it became a power that amazed the world with its resistance, solidarity and cohesion.”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Masoud Pezeshkian commended Iran's solidarity and resistance against US pressure.
“in a full-scale economic, military and security war”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23
Masoud Pezeshkian characterized Iran's ongoing confrontation with the US as a multi-dimensional war.
“It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity,”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian advocated for bringing an end to the war with the United States from a position of strength.
“They cannot find even a single clause in this agreement that indicates capitulation. All the commitments concern the other side,”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a June memorandum of understanding against domestic critics in parliament.
“it is better to end the war today”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Masoud Pezeshkian argued in favor of ending the war with the United States.
“in a position of power and dignity,”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Masoud Pezeshkian described Iran's standing regarding negotiations to end the war.
“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.”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the world acknowledges Iran's victory and condemns US actions.
“Some people are sitting on the sidelines because they do not know the conditions the government is operating under.”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
President Pezeshkian defended his administration's position against critics demanding ongoing war.
“The war must end at some point; it would be better to end it today, while we are in a position of strength and dignity and the entire world acknowledges our victory,”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-21
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed domestic calls for continued conflict with the US.
“The entire world approved our victory and the U.S. is hated,”
Masoud Pezeshkian · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed the world had recognized Iran's victory over the United States.