Iran president says some countries have ‘begun mediation efforts’ to end war

By AFP 6 March 2026, 1:56 pm

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i, the head of the judiciary and Alireza Arafi, deputy chairman of the Assembly of Experts, attend the meeting of the interim leadership council of Iran in an unknown location, March 1, 2026. (Handout via IRIB/WANA)

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says that some countries have begun mediation efforts to end the war with the United States and Israel, but said any talks should address those who started the war.

“Some countries have begun mediation efforts. Let’s be clear: we are committed to lasting peace in the region, yet we have no hesitation in defending our nation’s dignity and sovereignty,” says Pezeshkian in a post on X.

“Mediation should address those who underestimated the Iranian people and ignited this conflict.”