Iran's president: Supreme Leader orders end to 'no war, no peace' state

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered official bodies to act to end Iran's state of "no war, no peace." He said negotiations can be held with dignity and the issue can be brought to an honorable conclusion.

Pezeshkian said Iran must change its approach and strive to improve the situation in the country. "I cannot accept a situation in which a person in the country goes to sleep hungry," he said. He said Iran is open to dialogue based on justice, but will not capitulate to pressure.

Pezeshkian added that "we can hold dialogue with dignity and conclude the matter with dignity." The statement was delivered in a report by the IRNA news agency.