Iranians struggle to afford food as Pezeshkian urges end to war limbo

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that many Iranians are struggling to afford food due to wartime conditions, urging an end to the country's "state of neither war nor peace." Pezeshkian did not specify how to resolve the situation, as the conflict with the United States remains deadlocked. Washington has recently reduced military operations in favor of economic pressure, while Tehran insists peace talks require an end to US threats. The war began February 28 with US and Israeli attacks that killed Iran's supreme leader. A Pakistan-mediated ceasefire collapsed in mid-June, and sporadic strikes continue, with US officials warning renewed attacks could come as soon as this weekend.