Why is Pezeshkian urging an end to Iran’s ‘no war, no peace’ status?

What the report says

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is pressing for an end to what he described as a “neither war nor peace” standoff with the United States, saying the present moment may be the best chance to reach a lasting understanding. In comments carried by Iranian media and reported by Al Jazeera on 9 August 2026, he argued that Iran is in a position of strength and suggested a mechanism should have been created earlier to handle ceasefire violations and prevent renewed confrontation.

The remarks come as Iran and Oman hold talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for global energy flows. Al Jazeera reported that Iranian officials said the discussions were nearing a final stage, with a possible temporary routing arrangement under consideration. The strait has been effectively restricted since the war between the US and Israel against Iran began in late February, according to the article, and Tehran views control over transit as leverage in broader negotiations.

At the same time, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council set out several conditions tied to reopening the waterway, including an end to US pressure, attacks on Iran and its allies, sanctions, and asset freezes, as well as compensation for damage from what Iranian officials called imposed wars. The article also noted that the US opposes any unilateral Iranian control over Hormuz and has objected to related fees.

The dispute matters because Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints, and any deal could affect regional security, shipping, and sanctions policy well beyond Iran and the US.