Iranian press review: Principlists call for the continuation of war

Iranian press review: Principlists call for the continuation of war Submitted by Heba Nasser on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:04 Meanwhile, rescuers recall harrowing scenes after US-Israel strikes, the US blocks entry of pro-war Iranians from Canada, and activists call for the revocation of Shirin Ebadi’s Nobel prize Iranians mark 40 days since Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and US strikes, in Tehran, 9 April 2026 (Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters) Off Principlists oppose ceasefire Despite 40 days of US - Israeli attacks on Iran ’s industries, infrastructure, schools, universities and hospitals, principlist groups in the country have opposed a two-week ceasefire and have been calling for the fighting to continue. On Tuesday, Tehran and Washington agreed to halt military attacks for two weeks and begin a new round of talks. Hossein Shariatmadari, editor-in-chief of the Kayhan daily and a prominent conservative figure, criticised the decision, calling it against Iran’s national interests.