Iran is in a position of strength and should end the war now.
Not in the ledger Claimed by Government of Iran on 21 August 2026.
The statement
President Masoud Pezeshkian told a meeting of doctors that it is better to end the war now because Iran is in a position of power and dignity, saying the whole world acknowledges Iran's victory and accusing the US of attacking schools, hospitals and infrastructure.
- Origin of the claim Times of Israel
Verdict history
| When | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC | active | withdrawn | Not a claim under the claim standard of 30 Oct 2026 (data-src/p1/DRAFTS.md): an opinion or assessment, not a checkable statement of fact. The statement stays in the record. |
Cite or reuse
The War Record, claim cl-20261027-eb09, revision 2, https://thewarrecord.com/claims/cl-20261027-eb09/