Stalled

Iranian President Pezeshkian is calling for an end to the war.

On Friday, he told a group of the country’s doctors that Iran should pursue an agreement with Uncle Sam now while Iran’s “in a position of power and dignity” and America “is hated.” Then, in a speech yesterday, Pezeshkian advocated that the U.S. and Iran return to their expired “Memorandum of Understanding” signed in June, calling it the best way out of the stalled conflict.

His appeal comes after President Trump promised “the most crushing economic operation ever” against Iran, calling it an “Economic D-Day.” U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent is expected to announce the details of those sanctions today. 

Iran’s Security Chief Rezaei seems less inclined to strike a deal, and promised that any country that joins Uncle Sam’s squeeze campaign will be “considered an enemy.”

ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE
When headlines swirl and rage like a chaotic sea, it can tempt us toward fear and anxiety. But we can always take courage knowing history is headed toward a throne room where the seas have finally been tamed, and a victorious peace will last for eternity.

“The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned, King forever. The LORD gives his people strength; the LORD blesses his people with peace.” 
Psalm 29:10-11 (CSB) (read full passage)