Iranian president says it's time to end the war, appearing to take aim at radicals
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkia called for an end to Iran's war with the U.S. on Friday during a speech at the General Assembly of the Islamic Association of the Medical Society of Iran.
"It is better to end the war today, when we are in power and dignity and the whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasizes that America, contrary to all regulations, attacked our schools, hospitals, and infrastructure, and is hated in the world," Pezeshkia said, according to a translation of a text copy of his speech posted to an Iranian state media website.
Pezeshkia appeared to take a subtle jab at hardliners in his own country, criticizing people "sitting outside the circle."
"In the meantime, some people are sitting outside the circle; because they do not know the state of the government, the state of the parliament, and the state of the commanders, they make comments and analysis, even though they have not experienced any suffering or hardship, and then they talk about the cost. They do not find a single clause in this agreement that indicates a commitment; all commitments are related to the other party," he said.
The president also acknowledged the financial toll the war has taken on Iran.
"Criticizing the problems of inflation and issues arising from the war is not consistent with the slogans of some. When we chant slogans, we must also accept their severity," he added.
Posted by Robert McGreevy
