Iranian president defends peace deal as US launches 'economic D-Day' sanctions

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has defended a peace deal with the United States as the best option for peace, even as the U.S. officially launched a sweeping new sanctions campaign aimed at the 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran. Tehran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter the expanded measures.

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37d agoIran declares it is 'fully prepared' to counter the widened U.S. economic sanctions.
38d agoIranian hard-liners are reportedly preparing for a longer and more costly conflict with the United States.
38d agoIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan's Army Chief that US coercion and pressure would complicate talks.
38d agoThe United States has officially launched its sweeping 'economic D-Day' sanctions campaign against Iran.

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Live updates

Aug 25 · 9:20 AM
Evidence update
Iran declares it is 'fully prepared' to counter the widened U.S. economic sanctions.
Aug 25 · 4:01 AM
Evidence update
Iranian hard-liners are reportedly preparing for a longer and more costly conflict with the United States.
Aug 25 · 2:21 AM
Evidence update
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan's Army Chief that US coercion and pressure would complicate talks.
Aug 25 · 1:50 AM
Evidence update
The United States has officially launched its sweeping 'economic D-Day' sanctions campaign against Iran.
Aug 24 · 6:52 AM
Evidence update
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the U.S. memorandum as the best path out of the stalled war.
Aug 24 · 4:21 AM
The Iranian President has defended a deal with the United States as the best option for peace.

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Whether the statement included a concrete ceasefire proposal or conditions for ending the conflict.
Whether this statement will lead to formal ceasefire negotiations.
What specific terms are included in the deal with the United States defended by President Pezeshkian.
Whether Iran will carry out its threats to block or disrupt Gulf oil exports.

Update & correction history

Aug 25 · 9:20 AM
Evidence update
Iran declares it is 'fully prepared' to counter the widened U.S. economic sanctions.
Aug 25 · 4:01 AM
Evidence update
Iranian hard-liners are reportedly preparing for a longer and more costly conflict with the United States.
Aug 25 · 2:21 AM
Evidence update
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Pakistan's Army Chief that US coercion and pressure would complicate talks.
Aug 25 · 1:50 AM
Evidence update
The United States has officially launched its sweeping 'economic D-Day' sanctions campaign against Iran.
Aug 24 · 6:52 AM
Evidence update
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended the U.S. memorandum as the best path out of the stalled war.
Aug 24 · 4:21 AM
The Iranian President has defended a deal with the United States as the best option for peace.
Aug 24 · 4:21 AM
The United States has vowed an 'economic D-Day' campaign targeting Iran.
Aug 24 · 4:21 AM
Evidence update
The Iranian President defended a deal with the U.S. as the U.S. vowed an 'economic D-Day' and Tehran threatened Gulf oil exports.
Aug 24 · 12:40 AM
Evidence update
Iran's parliament advances plans to charge service fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
Aug 23 · 10:41 PM
Evidence update
Iran signals a potential fuel price hike ahead of expected new US sanctions.
Aug 23 · 8:40 PM
Evidence update
President Pezeshkian acknowledges sanctions have caused 'many problems' but says Iran has not become another Venezuela, as Tehran signals domestic fuel price hikes.
Aug 23 · 5:30 PM
Evidence update
Iran signals potential fuel price hikes as President Pezeshkian defends the economy against sanctions.
Aug 23 · 1:50 PM
Evidence update
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledges the country faces "many problems" due to economic sanctions.
Aug 23 · 8:11 AM
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Iran warns neighboring countries that cooperating with US economic sanctions will result in them being treated as enemies and facing retaliation.
Aug 23 · 12:00 AM
Evidence update
Iran warns neighboring countries against participating in U.S. economic warfare efforts.
Aug 22 · 8:50 PM
The United States is turning its focus to economic warfare against Iran.
Aug 22 · 8:50 PM
Evidence update
Iran declares victory in the conflict as the U.S. shifts its focus to economic warfare.
Aug 22 · 2:01 PM
Evidence update
Iran officially criticizes new US sanctions as a violation of state sovereignty.
Aug 22 · 1:23 PM
Evidence update
The White House stated that Iran backed down to Trump in agreeing to a ceasefire.
Aug 22 · 12:20 PM
Evidence update
Iran criticizes new US sanctions, stating they violate the sovereignty of other states.
Aug 22 · 11:01 AM
Evidence update
Reports from Al Jazeera and Deutsche Welle confirm the Iranian President's statement calling to end the war with the US from a position of strength.
Aug 22 · 7:34 AM
Evidence update
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an immediate end to the conflict, stating that Tehran is in a stronger position than Washington.
Aug 22 · 4:50 AM
The president said it is time to end the war with the US from a 'position of strength', as reported by Al Jazeera on August 22, 2026.
Aug 22 · 4:50 AM
The president was specifically referring to the war with the United States.
Aug 22 · 4:50 AM
Evidence update
Iranian President says it is time to end the war with the US from a 'position of strength', Al Jazeera reports.

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