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2025-05-18 21:44
Pezeshkian: Iran will never give up its peaceful nuclear program
Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025 : Officials, diplomats, and experts gather for two-day event on regional issues
TEHRAN – Journalists, diplomatic missions, dignitaries, and scholars took to the busy roads of Tehran in the early hours of Sunday (the second day of the week in Iran) to reach a grand international gathering in the north of the capital: the Tehran Dialogue Forum (TDF).
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2025-05-17 22:15
Pakistan thanks Iran for de-escalation efforts during standoff with India
TEHRAN – Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during a Saturday phone call, commending Tehran’s “sincere and brotherly diplomacy” during Pakistan’s military standoff with India earlier this month.
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2025-05-17 21:59
Iran honors 2nd anniversary of 86th Naval Fleet’s global mission
TEHRAN – Iran commemorated the second anniversary of the return of the 86th Naval Fleet of the Iranian Navy (part of Artesh) from a historic circumnavigation mission during a ceremony attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, senior military leaders, and government officials.
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2025-05-16 15:58
Pezeshkian inaugurates over $140m in projects during Kermanshah visit
TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian inaugurated more than 70 trillion rials (over $140 million) worth of projects during a two-day visit to Kermanshah Province, as part of his sixth provincial tour since taking office.
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2025-05-15 08:56
'You think you can get a deal by attempting to scare us?'
Pezeshkian responds to Trump's latest anti-Iran remarks
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian broke with his usual positive and calm demeanor as he addressed his American counterpart during a gathering in Western Iran, saying that Donald Trump would never manage to get his way with Iran through threats and lies.
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2025-05-13 21:53
By Soheila Zarfam
Iran will not walk back its principles in nuclear talks with US, says Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his country will stoutly defend its rights and maintain its red lines during nuclear talks with the United States, as the two sides approach a fifth round of the indirect negotiations under the mediation of Oman.
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2025-05-12 22:04
Pezeshkian hails deep Iran-Uzbekistan ties as inseparable
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the strong cultural and historical bonds between Iran and Uzbekistan during a meeting with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdulla Nigmatovich Aripov on Monday, calling the two nations “parts of the same body” and emphasizing the potential for expanded cooperation.
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2025-05-07 22:52
By Mostafa Kamal
Regional integration and security cooperation: Is Iran reshaping the balance of power in Caucasus?
CAIRO – Amid rapid shifts in the global and regional order, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to Baku—marked by strategic agreements and assertive political statements—signals a recalibrated Iranian strategy aimed at redefining its geopolitical and economic role in its immediate neighborhood.
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2025-05-05 22:55
Pezeshkian reaffirms national unity as top priority in meeting with Assembly of Experts
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized national unity as a top priority during a meeting with members of the Assembly of Experts.
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2025-05-03 22:00
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
'I feel imprisoned, but it's enjoyable'
Tehran Times' exclusive interview with Pezeshkian provides behind-the-scenes look at president's life
TEHRAN – Last Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his delegation set off on an official trip to the Republic of Azerbaijan. The trip was scheduled for two days: the first day in Baku and the second in Ganja, the resting place of the famous Persian poet, Hakim Nezami Ganjavi. However, the tragic fire incident in Bandar Abbas forced us to cut the trip short.
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2025-04-28 21:54
On the path to friendship
President Pezeshkian’s one-day visit to Baku results in seven cooperation agreements and commitment to strategic relationship program
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian concluded a one-day visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, on Monday, marking a significant step towards revitalizing and strengthening relations between the two neighboring nations.
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2025-04-28 21:50
Iran’s President calls Azerbaijan ‘second home’ as he urges deeper Tehran-Baku ties
TEHRAN – In a recent interview with Azerbaijani Television (AzTV), President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran articulated Iran's unwavering commitment to the principles of international law, particularly the respect for the rights and territorial integrity of all nations, calling it "the first and foremost principle of international law."
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2025-04-27 23:11
Pezeshkian engages Indian, Pakistani leaders; proposes Iran as mediator amid rising Kashmir tensions
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India, and offered Tehran’s mediation to ease escalating tensions between India and Pakistan during separate phone calls with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday.
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2025-04-27 18:14
Pezeshkian convenes crisis management meeting on Shahid Rajaee incident
TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian traveled to Bandar Abbas on Sunday to visit Shahid Rajaee Port, where a massive explosion caused tremendous damage and fatalities on Saturday.
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2025-04-26 22:28
Neighborly ties a priority for Iran administration, MP says ahead of Pezeshkian’s Baku visit
TEHRAN – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said on Saturday that the 14th administration has made regional diplomacy a priority, with a special focus on enhancing cooperation with neighbors.
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2025-04-21 22:25
Iran’s top officials hail Pope Francis as voice for global peace in posthumous tribute
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid tribute to the late Pope Francis in a statement on Monday, honoring the pontiff’s lifelong dedication to advancing the teachings of Jesus Christ and his steadfast advocacy for global peace.
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2025-04-18 22:18
Pezeshkian praises Iran’s armed forces on National Army Day
TEHRAN – Iran celebrated its National Army Day on Friday with a series of military parades across Tehran and other provinces, showcasing the country’s defense capabilities and achievements.
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2025-04-18 22:07
Iran, Saudi Arabia could serve as model for regional cooperation: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the potential of Iran and Saudi Arabia to serve as a model for regional cooperation during a meeting with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Thursday evening in Tehran.
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2025-04-16 21:57
Internal progress not dependent on Tehran-Washington talks: Iran president
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has reassured the public that the country’s internal affairs are progressing without any delays or interruptions, despite ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.
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2025-04-11 21:28
Pezeshkian highlights strategic ties with Baghdad in call with Iraqi counterpart
TEHRAN – In a phone call on Friday afternoon, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed the central importance of Iran’s relationship with neighboring Iraq, describing it as one of the most vital pillars of the Islamic Republic’s foreign policy.
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2025-04-08 13:33
Pezeshkian: Govt. to offer strong support for investment in renewable energy
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that his administration is committed to supporting investment in renewable energy, unveiling incentive packages aimed at encouraging private and public sector participation in the sector.
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2025-04-07 22:25
Pezeshkian: U.S. must prove commitment to genuine negotiations
TEHRAN – As calls for fresh nuclear negotiations resound in Western capitals, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stark reminder: diplomacy does not equate to surrender, and trust cannot be restored through intimidation.
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2025-04-06 13:19
Pezeshkian praises Iran’s NPC for winning Women’s Day Recognition Award
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) for winning the 2025 International Women’s Day Recognition Award.
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2025-04-05 22:03
Why did President Pezeshkian fire his parliamentary deputy?
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed the Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs, Shahram Dabiri, after confirming that Dabiri took a luxury trip to Antarctica during the Nowruz holidays—an action the president deemed incompatible with the values of modesty expected from government officials.
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2025-04-05 22:01
‘US threats undermine dialogue’, Pezeshkian says Iran open to fair talks
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has strongly criticized the U.S. approach toward Tehran, particularly the language of threats combined with calls for negotiation, emphasizing that Iran is willing to engage in talks "on equal footing."
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2025-03-31 18:38
Pezeshkian talks to Egyptian president, calls for greater unity against oppression
TEHRAN - In a telephone conversation on Monday afternoon with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated him and the Egyptian people on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and called for effective position against oppression though more unity.
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2025-03-21 17:36
Putin congratulates Ayatollah Khamenei, Pezeshkian on Nowruz
TEHRAN - The Kremlin announced in a statement on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory message to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian on the Persian New Year, Nowruz.
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2025-03-17 22:20
Pezeshkian meets senior military commanders to discuss defense, security
TEHRAN – In a significant engagement with the country’s military leadership, President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics on Sunday evening, where he held discussions with high-ranking commanders of Iran’s Armed Forces.
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2025-03-16 22:57
Pezeshkian hails Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal in call with Armenian PM
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling it a significant step toward regional stability.
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2025-03-12 21:22
‘Do whatever the hell you want,’ Pezeshkian says in response to Trump's threatening language
TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has repeated the country’s stance on talks with the United States, saying Tehran will not engage with Washington under any circumstances as long as President Donald Trump keeps sanctions in place and threatens Iran with military action.