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2026-04-04 02:38
Pezeshkian reaffirms Iran’s right to self-defense
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored Tehran’s firm determination to defend itself against ongoing military aggression during separate phone calls with the presidents of Azerbaijan and Finland.
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2026-04-03 23:51
‘A massive war crime’: Pezeshkian slams Trump’s ‘stone age’ threat against Iran
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued one of the strongest condemnations yet of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to send Iran back to “the Stone Ages,” calling the statement equivalent to advocating “a massive war crime” and warning the world not to remain silent in the face of such rhetoric.
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2026-04-01 23:28
Pezeshkian to Americans: Iran has never started a war
TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has addressed the American public in a detailed letter, urging them to look beyond political narratives and reassess their understanding of Iran’s history and intentions. In the message released on Wednesday, he emphasized that Iran has never initiated a war in its modern history and has consistently avoided aggression, expansionism, and domination.
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2026-03-24 21:35
Iran, Pakistan presidents hold phone talks; Pezeshkian urges stronger regional cooperation
TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held phone talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday night to discuss bilateral ties, regional developments, and the implications of U.S. and Israeli military actions for regional and global security.
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2026-03-24 03:23
Belarusian president tells Pezeshkian in message: Iran will emerge victorious
TEHRAN — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has extended Nowruz greetings to Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and the Iranian people in a message marking the start of the Iranian year 1405, which begins on March 20, expressing confidence that Iran will courageously overcome its challenges, including the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against the country.
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2026-03-23 00:34
Iran to deliver 'decisive response' to Trump's 'reckless threats' 'on the battlefield'
TEHRAN — In the face of a desperate ultimatum from Washington threatening to "obliterate" Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, Iranian officials and prominent figures have issued resolute warnings emphasizing defensive necessity and readiness for proportional escalation, while condemning Trump's reckless threats of renewed aggression against civilians.
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2026-03-13 16:09
President Pezeshkian attends Quds Day Rally without bodyguards
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2026-03-11 15:12
President Pezeshkian: Strikes on U.S. bases in Persian Gulf constitute ‘legitimate defense’
TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that attacks on U.S. military bases in the Persian Gulf littoral states fall under the category of “legitimate defense.”
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2026-03-08 22:10
Pezeshkian says enemy misinterpreted his remarks; Iran will respond forcefully to any aggression
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on Sunday that Iran will continue to respond decisively to any attack stemming from U.S.-Israeli aggression, including strikes launched from the territory of neighboring countries. He emphasized that any Iranian response would be strictly defensive, aimed at protecting national security and sovereignty.
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2026-03-07 23:36
By Soheila Zarfam
Iran warns regional states not to aid US and Israel as war grinds on
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that countries in the region will not be attacked by the Iranian Armed Forces as long as they do not allow the U.S. and Israel to use their soil and airspace for attacks against Iran.
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2026-03-03 03:17
Iran’s temporary leadership council meets for second time amidst succession discussion
TEHRAN – The temporary leadership council held its second meeting on Monday as Iran begins discussions to determine the country’s new Leader following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes Saturday morning.
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2026-03-01 20:52
What does Iran’s constitution say about choosing a new Leader?
TEHRAN- The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, attained martyrdom following U.S.-Israeli strikes that targeted his Tehran office Saturday morning. He was Iran’s second Leader, taking the helm in June of 1989 after the Islamic Republic’s founder, Imam Khomeini, passed away.
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2026-02-28 19:39
By Xavier Villar
Trump’s justification and the logic of war
How language shapes action against Iran
MADRID – The US–Israeli strikes on Iranian territory on 28 February cannot be read as isolated tactical actions. They represent a structural intervention in the regional balance of power and, from Tehran’s perspective, an existential signal.
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2026-02-18 23:20
Pezeshkian sends congratulatory message to Japanese PM on National Day
TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a message to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, expressing congratulations to Japan on National Day.
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2026-02-14 22:03
Putin says Iran-Russia strategic partnership should be strengthened
TEHRAN – President Vladimir Putin of Russia said on Saturday that the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Tehran and Moscow should be strengthened.
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2026-02-11 19:32
Congratulations pour in as Iran celebrates the birth of the Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN — Messages of congratulations have poured in from across the globe on the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
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2026-02-11 17:26
We will solidly counter the challenges ahead: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Wednesday that Iran will counter problems facing the country through national resilience under the insightful guidelines of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
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2026-02-09 21:46
Pezeshkian says Oman-mediated talks offer fair solution if US shows respect
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian says the latest indirect talks between Iran and the United States, held in Oman, offer a real opportunity for a just and mutually acceptable resolution of the nuclear issue, provided Washington abandons pressure and excessive demands.
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2026-02-08 22:11
Pezeshkian: Dialogue rooted in Iran’s legal rights, not pressure
TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the latest round of indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States as a “step forward,” stressing that Tehran’s position stems from rights guaranteed under international law — not concessions made under pressure.
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2026-02-04 23:03
By Staff Writer
US poised to return to the negotiating table it bombed in June
Iranians offer Trump another chance after regional countries step in
TEHRAN – Iranians have agreed to give diplomacy with the United States another chance after at least seven regional countries urged Tehran in calls with President Masoud Pezeshkian to set aside Washington’s long record of bad faith and pursue talks.
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2026-02-02 22:23
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Killing with sanctions, lying with statistics
Iran releases names of 3000 killed in January unrest after days of fabricated and politically motivated reporting by Western media
TEHRAN – On Sunday, Iran took the step of publishing the names and national ID numbers of nearly 3,000 individuals killed during the unrest that swept through the country between January 8 and January 14. According to officials, this move was a direct response to weeks of politically motivated reporting and fabrication by Western media outlets.
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2026-02-01 20:40
Govt. publishes data of 2,986 Iranians lost in January unrest
TEHRAN — The administration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday released the detailed specifications of 2,986 citizens who lost their lives in the recent unrest.
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2026-02-01 20:40
Egypt, Azerbaijan say ready to help ease tensions in region
TEHRAN - Presidents of Egypt and the Republic of Azerbaijan say they are prepared to contribute to de-escalation efforts in the region.
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2026-01-30 21:16
Iran’s response to any aggression will be ‘immediate, decisive:’ Pezeshkian warns
TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stern warning against any military miscalculations by foreign powers, asserting that while the Islamic Republic seeks peace, it is fully prepared for a crushing retaliation.
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2026-01-30 21:04
Full list of persons killed in the unrest will be released
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order on Wednesday night to publish the names and identities of all those who were killed in the first ten days of the unrest in January in certain cities across Iran.
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2026-01-27 21:01
Saudi Arabia considers any threat, escalation against Iran ‘unacceptable:’ MBS
TEHRAN — Reflecting the increasingly coordinated stance of the region’s two major powers, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has declared his kingdom’s opposition to external threats against the Islamic Republic.
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2026-01-23 20:53
Pezeshkian: Enemies wrought recent crisis in revenge for defeat in 12-Day War
By Soheila Zarfam
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a message to the Iranian nation a day after casualty figures from the terrorist surge convulsing Iran early this month were released, confirming official accusations that the U.S. and Israel had mobilized mercenaries and exploited legitimate protests to compensate for the defeat they suffered during the 12-Day War in June.
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2026-01-21 20:40
People’s demands should be addressed: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on the country’s Supreme National Security Council to work out proper methods to prioritize and address people’s demands and protests.
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2026-01-20 20:21
Riots were part of anti-Iran moves by US and Israel, Pezeshkian tells Pakistan PM
TEHRAN - Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, says the recent riots in the country were the continuation of futile efforts by the U.S. and Israeli regime during the 12-day war against Iran back in June 2025.
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2026-01-19 21:18
Top Iranian officials hail defeat of foreign-backed sedition in joint statement
TEHRAN — The heads of Iran’s three branches of government issued a rare joint statement on Monday commending the nation for crushing a sophisticated “terrorist war” and pledging an unrelenting, synchronized effort to resolve the country’s economic challenges.