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title: "Iran's Pezeshkian calls for end to 'no war, no peace' situation"
description: "Most outlets led with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s call to end the prolonged “no war, no peace” situation, emphasizing the impact of uncertainty on the economy. Aaj News also highlighted Pezeshkian’s statement that Iran has no intention of making concessions to the United States, while Daily Times focused more on the broader implications for finding a way forward."
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# Iran's Pezeshkian calls for end to 'no war, no peace' situation

world · latest filing 23 Aug 2026, 5:25 PM PKT · 21–23 Aug 2026 · 9 articles from 8 outlets over 3 developments

## How it developed

Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it.

### 23 Aug 2026 — Iran's Pezeshkian calls for end to 'no war, no peace' situation (2 outlets)

> Most outlets led with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s call to end the prolonged “no war, no peace” situation, emphasizing the impact of uncertainty on the economy. Aaj News also highlighted Pezeshkian’s statement that Iran has no intention of making concessions to the United States, while Daily Times focused more on the broader implications for finding a way forward.

- **Daily Times** — [Iran’s Pezeshkian calls for end to ‘no war, no peace’](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1542677/irans-pezeshkian-calls-for-end-to-no-war-no-peace/) · 23 Aug 2026, 5:25 PM PKT
  > Iran’s Pezeshkian has called for an end to the country’s prolonged “no war, no peace” situation, warning that uncertainty over renewed fighting is hurting the economy. He said Tehran must find a way forward through logic while protecting its principles and national interests. Pezeshkian said Iranian officials were discussing the situation almost daily and seeking […]
- **Aaj News (English)** — [Iran has no intention of making concessions to US, Pezeshkian says](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469079/iran-has-no-intention-of-making-concessions-to-us-pezeshkian-says) · 23 Aug 2026, 8:51 AM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Tehran has no intention of making concessions to the United States, while calling for an end to the prolonged “no war, no peace” situation. Pezeshkian said Iranian officials were holding almost daily discussions on how to move beyond the current standoff and reach an understanding that would protect Iran’s principles and values while deterring its a...

### 22 Aug 2026 — Iranian President Calls for Ending War with the US Amid Economic Pressure (2 outlets)

> Most outlets reported that Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian called for ending the conflict with the United States, emphasizing Tehran’s position of strength. The framing was largely similar, with the Daily Times slightly highlighting the context of U.S. economic pressure, while The Nation focused more on the timing of the call and Iran’s reported strength.

- **The Nation** — [Tehran is strong; Iran’s president says war should end now](https://www.nation.com.pk/22-Aug-2026/tehran-strong-iran-s-president-says-war-end-now) · 22 Aug 2026, 8:08 AM PKT
  > Tehran - Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said it would be “better” if the war ends now, while Tehran is in a position of strength, the country’s state-run media reported on Friday.
- **Daily Times** — [Iran says US economic pressure campaign doomed to fail](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1541995/iran-says-us-economic-pressure-campaign-doomed-to-fail/) · 22 Aug 2026, 6:33 AM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday 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 […]

### 21 Aug 2026 — Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength (5 outlets)

> All outlets reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States, emphasizing that Tehran is in a position of strength. Most headlines and excerpts were nearly identical, with slight variations in phrasing. The News International added a brief mention of ongoing talks, while others noted the talks only in passing or not at all. Overall, the framing was consistent across the coverage.

- **Dawn** — [Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength](https://www.dawn.com/news/2024360/iran-president-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength) · 21 Aug 2026, 7:08 PM PKT
  > Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger position than Washington. Talks between the decades-old foes remain on hold, with both sides in the war started by the US and Israel in February locked in a stalemate. Tehran is keeping the key Strait of Hormuz partially shut an...
- **Business Recorder** — [Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40435960/iran-president-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength) · 21 Aug 2026, 6:00 PM PKT · 100% identical wording to the newest filing
  > TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran appeared to be in a stronger position than Washington. Talks between the decades-old foes remain on hold, with both sides in the war started by the US and Israel in February locked in a stalemate. Tehran is keeping the key Strait of Hormuz partially sh...
- **The News International** — [Iranian president calls for an end to war from position of strength](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1413096-iranian-president-calls-for-an-end-to-war-from-position-of-strength) · 21 Aug 2026, 5:56 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for an end to the months-long war with the US, saying Tehran is operating from a position of strength. While talks over the long-standing matter remain unresolved between both sides in the war started by the US and Israel in February, tensions...
- **24 News HD** — [Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength](https://www.24newshd.tv/21-Aug-2026/iran-president-says-time-end-war-position-strength) · 21 Aug 2026, 4:45 PM PKT · 95% identical wording to the newest filing
  > Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday 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.
- **Arab News Pakistan** — [Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655421/middle-east) · 21 Aug 2026, 4:08 AM PKT · 98% identical wording to the newest filing
  > TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday 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. Talks between the decades-old foes remain on hold, with both sides in the war started by the US and Israel in February locked in a stalemate. Tehran is keeping the key Strait of Hormuz partially shut and W...

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