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  "id": 2372748,
  "title": "Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/iran-president-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T12:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260821/iran-president-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Friday that it was time to end the ongoing Middle East conflict with the United States, as Tehran now holds the upper hand over Washington. The two nations, embroiled in a war initiated by the U.S. and Israel in February, remain at a stalemate. Tehran is partially obstructing the crucial Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. maintains a naval blockade on Iran.\n\nPezeshkian stated during a meeting with doctors that it would be prudent to conclude the war at this juncture, as Iran possesses power and dignity. The global community has recognized Iran's victory, and it has been noted that America has targeted its educational institutions, medical facilities, and infrastructure in violation of international laws, making it widely reviled across the globe.\n\nThe president's remarks followed the Iranian Foreign Ministry's accusation against the U.S. of engaging in \"economic terrorism\" and \"crimes against humanity\" due to Washington's decision to escalate sanctions, aiming to exert pressure on Tehran. The regime believes that those responsible for these punitive measures should be held accountable and punished for their egregious offenses.",
  "summary": "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 U.S. and Israel in February locked in a stalemate. Tehran is keeping the key Strait of Hormuz partially shut and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declares time to end war with US.",
    "Iran holds upper hand over US in ongoing Middle East conflict.",
    "US targets Iran's educational institutions, medical facilities, infrastructure."
  ],
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says time to end war while in position of strength",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-says-time-to-end-war-while-in",
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/iran-president-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength-2373942",
        "published": "2026-08-21T11:49:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Iran rejects US economic pressure as president calls for war to end ‘from a position of power’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/iran-rejects-us-economic-pressure-as-president-calls-for-war-to-end",
        "published": "2026-08-21T11:52:42.000Z"
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        "title": "Pezeshkian: Time to end war while Iran is in position of strength",
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        "published": "2026-08-21T12:19:51.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/iran-president-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength-2378128",
        "published": "2026-08-21T12:30:26.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Iran's president calls for end to war from 'position of power' as US ups pressure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/irans-president-calls-for-end-to-war-from-position-of-power-as-us-ups",
        "published": "2026-08-21T12:31:33.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/iran-president-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength-2374522",
        "published": "2026-08-21T12:32:03.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Iran president says time to end war while in position of strength",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/iran-president-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength-2382291",
        "published": "2026-08-21T12:42:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Iran’s president calls for war to end ‘today’ from position of strength",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/irans-president-calls-for-war-to-end-today-from-position-of-strength",
        "published": "2026-08-21T12:47:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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