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Masoud Pezeshkian calls for an end to the Iran-U.S. war as the administration shifts toward economic pressure.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Friday that Iran is in a position of power and dignity, suggesting it is better to end the war with the United States now. While Tehran holds a position of strength, the administration announced a shift toward economic pressure as the war nears its six-month mark. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated that Washington will impose the toughest sanctions in history to collapse the Iranian government, signaling a move away from large-scale combat operations. President Trump expressed skepticism regarding Tehran's willingness to negotiate, stating that while Iran would love to make a deal, they are not ready to make the right deal. The administration announced a plan to use sanctions as a primary tool, which Iran has condemned as "economic terrorism." China has also urged for a political and diplomatic resolution. Meanwhile, oil prices remained relatively stable on Friday, despite the market's tight diesel supply caused by ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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