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Khamenei’s representative says Iran wants to stop the war amid Israel and US tensions
A senior representative of Iran’s supreme leader said "Iran wants to stop this war" as rising tensions with Israel and increased US involvement fuel fears of a wider regional confrontation.
Apr 5th 2026 · Iran
Insights
- Khamenei’s representative said "Iran wants to stop this war."
- The statement came as tensions between Iran and Israel have increased and the United States has taken a more active role in the region.
- Tehran presented the comment as an appeal to avoid a wider regional conflict.
- Despite the statement, ongoing military exchanges and heightened alerts keep the risk of escalation high.
Sources
- ‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war www.straitstimes.com
- ‘End the endless wars’: Why Israelis have taken to the streets against Benjamin Netanyahu amid Iran conflict www.hindustantimes.com
- Iran Is Ending the Dream of Remote-Controlled War www.nytimes.com
- Watch: “Iran wants to stop this war…” Khamenei’s representative amid Israel - U.S. war on Iran www.thehindu.com
- Mearsheimer: No signs of quick end to US-Israel war on Iran www.aljazeera.com
- Israel needs a diplomatic alternative to war with Iran - opinion www.jpost.com