Pezeshkian Says US Must Choose Whether to End War

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran does not want to continue fighting and that the United States must decide whether to end the war, while expressing willingness to resolve differences through dialogue. The remarks came in an interview aired Thursday, September 24, as the conflict continued and the two governments remained apart on how to conclude it. Asked whether the war could end by the close of the year, Pezeshkian said the decision rested with Washington. In the broadcaster’s translation of his remarks, he said Iran did not wish to continue and that the United States must choose whether it wants to end the conflict. He also argued that disputes should be addressed through dialogue rather than further violence. Pezeshkian said Iran would consider an agreement if the US government negotiated within international legal frameworks. He questioned why an earlier ceasefire arrangement had collapsed within two weeks of being signed, but the interview reports did not establish who caused its breakdown or provide details of the proposed terms. No agreement or breakthrough was reported.