Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the world has accepted that Iran has defeated the United States, and he calls for the U.S.-Iran conflict to end. The remarks are reported by Iranian state media and appear in the context of ongoing hostilities that outlets describe as beginning around six months earlier.
Several outlets also note that the comments come as the Trump administration highlights intensified pressure on Iran, including an anticipated new round of economic sanctions. Other reporting adds that France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which is described as effectively closed since U.S. and Israel launched a war with Iran. While outlets differ in emphasis—some focus primarily on the president’s claim of victory, others foreground sanctions or regional shipping disruptions—the core elements are consistent across coverage.
