An Iranian parliamentary official says economic pressure, not just battlefield conditions, is driving the current push for a ceasefire. The official cited global market volatility and Iran's strategic position in the Strait of Hormuz as key factors in the ongoing conflict.

A member of Iran's parliamentary Planning and Budget Committee stated that economic factors, rather than battlefield conditions alone, are driving the push for a ceasefire. The official claimed that Iran's actions have caused significant global market instability and highlighted the country's strategic influence over energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz.