Iran’s Supreme Leader Orders End to ‘No War, No Peace’ Standoff With US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered officials to end the prolonged “neither war nor peace” situation with the United States, signaling a renewed push for diplomacy amid escalating tensions.
Pezeshkian said Tehran is ready to negotiate with dignity and on the basis of justice and equal conditions, arguing that war should be avoided if Iran’s rights can be secured through dialogue. However, he stressed that Iran will not surrender to pressure, force or “bullying.”
The statement does not signal an immediate end to the conflict or a new agreement with Washington. Iran and the US remain divided over sanctions, military restrictions, nuclear issues and security around the Strait of Hormuz.