A handout photo made available by the Iranian Presidential Office shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attending a press conference in the capital Tehran, on August 8, 2026. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on August 21, 2026, it was time to end the months-long Middle East war with the United States because Tehran was in a position of strength over Washington. "It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity, and the whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasises that America has attacked our schools, hospitals and infrastructure in violation of all regulations and is hated around the world," he said in a meeting with doctors. (Photo by Iranian Presidential Office / AFP via Getty Images) /