Iran's Foreign Minister declared Iran's victory over the US on the battlefield

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Islamic Republic has defeated the United States on the battlefield, and therefore now is the best time for Tehran to end the war while holding a military advantage.

"[Washington] faced the stubborn and courageous resistance of our armed forces and people. The best time to end a war is when we have the advantage; we have truly achieved victory on the battlefield," Araghchi was quoted as saying by Iran's state broadcasting company.

The Iranian Foreign Minister added that diplomacy is closely interconnected with military successes, and therefore Tehran expects better terms when concluding peace with the Americans.

Earlier, Araghchi stated that Iran and the United States are closer than ever to signing a memorandum that should put an end to the conflict.