Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:05am on 23 Aug 2026,Sunday International
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has claimed that the world has accepted Iran’s victory in its war with the United States, arguing that continued conflict is unnecessary. Iranian state media reported that Pezeshkian said global opinion had recognised Tehran’s success and criticised the US. His remarks come as President Donald Trump’s administration prepares an unprecedented economic campaign against Iran, seeking to increase isolation and pressure Tehran over its nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz. The US is also demanding that Iran reopen the strategic waterway to international oil and gas shipments, keeping tensions high despite claims of victory from Tehran. (PC: X)
