Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday said that “the only way” to end its war with the United States and Israel is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm international guarantees against future aggression.

In an X post, Pezeshkian said he had spoken with the leaders of Russia and Pakistan and “reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peace in the region”.

He added, “The only way to end this war — ignited by the Zionist regime & US — is recognising Iran’s legitimate rights, payment of reparations, and firm [international] guarantees against future aggression.”

Reports indicate that no fewer than 1,300 Iranians have been killed since US-Israeli strikes against Iran began penultimate Saturday.

Some high-profile Iranian officials killed include Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Secretary of the Iranian Defence Council, Rear admiral

Ali Shamkhani, and Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), General Mohammad Pakpour.

Eight American service members and at least 12 Israelis have been confirmed killed in retaliatory strikes by Iran.

Since the US-Israel war with Iran began, oil prices have soared close to $120 a barrel before easing, but at $87 crude is nearly 20% higher than it was before hostilities broke out. (The Sun)