Tehran, Iran – On Monday, July 20th, 2026, Iranian officials confirmed that diplomatic efforts are underway through mediators to resolve the ongoing conflict with the United States. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran has received proposals aimed at ending the renewed fighting, though he did not reveal specifics or confirm reports of a possible 10-day truce as suggested by US media.

A state television host on the war-focused Be Vaght-e Iran program commented on the conflict, saying, “It is very unlikely that they would be able to seize a place without much hardship, and then holding it would be another matter entirely. But even if all of that happens, it would not be the end of the world.”

President Masoud Pezeshkian defended a memorandum of understanding (MoU) during a Tehran event, emphasizing that none of its 14 articles indicate a retreat from the principles of the Islamic Republic or national interests.

Iranian army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia underscored the country's stance on the conflict, stating, “Wisdom dictates that war continues until it leads to full deterrence for the Iranian nation. If that does not happen, the enemy will miscalculate again and commit an aggression against Iranian soil.”

Additional context includes Iran's reported targeting of Gulf states while avoiding US naval assets and Israel, and the Iran side noting that Spain's World Cup win brings joy to critics of the US and Israel. The ongoing conflict has resulted in casualties on both sides, including US soldiers.

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