Masoud Pezeshkian

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  • Nosrat Eftekhari Yesterday 20:34

    Pezeshkian, Qalibaf vow justice after bombing kills senior female police official

    TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Police Chief Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan have condemned the killing of a senior female police official in a terrorist bombing in southeastern Iran, vowing that the attack will not weaken the country’s resolve to safeguard security and public order.

  • Pezeshkian visits Tehran exhibition showcasing rural and nomadic achievements Yesterday 17:05

    Pezeshkian visits Tehran exhibition showcasing rural and nomadic achievements

    TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday visited the sixth exhibition of rural and nomadic achievements in Tehran, praising rural residents and nomadic communities for their contribution to the country’s production and supply of essential goods.

  • CIS leaders’ summit 2026-10-09 20:54

    Pezeshkian Calls for Regional Integration, Multipolar Cooperation at Turkmenistan Summits

    TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for deeper regional integration, stronger economic and transport connectivity, and closer cooperation among neighboring countries, proposing a new “CIS+1” framework to expand Iran’s engagement with members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

  • Pezeshkian urges Caspian states to unite on long-term environmental protection plan 2026-10-09 16:11

    Pezeshkian urges Caspian states to unite on long-term environmental protection plan

    TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed developing and implementing a long-term regional plan under the Tehran Convention to address the declining water level of the Caspian Sea.

  • President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Sept. 1, 2026. 2026-10-07 21:15

    By Mahmoud Mahmoudian-Ravi

    Iran, Russia Deepen Strategic Coordination 

    TEHRAN- Iran and Russia are moving to further strengthen their strategic coordination as Presidents Masoud Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin prepare are set to meet in Turkmenistan, with Moscow expressing readiness to contribute to diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions and emphasizing the continuity of bilateral cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty.

  • Pezeshkian urges young talents to turn expertise into solutions 2026-10-07 16:59

    Pezeshkian urges young talents to turn expertise into solutions

    TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the important role of talented and capable young people in addressing the country’s challenges, saying society today needs individuals who can draw on their scientific knowledge, expertise and capabilities to help solve people’s problems and offer practical solutions to societal challenges.

  • Iran-Qatar 2026-10-06 20:08

    Interior Min.: Technical delegation to visit Qatar to follow up on Iranian pilots

    TEHRAN — Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni says Tehran and Doha have agreed to step up security cooperation, establish a joint working group and continue consultations on bilateral and regional issues.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-10-06 20:04

    Pezeshkian calls for broader engagement with EU, Asia 

    TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for expanded political, economic, scientific, and cultural relations with countries across Europe and Asia, stressing Tehran’s commitment to peaceful engagement, multilateral cooperation, and stronger regional ties.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-10-05 21:12

    Pezeshkian calls for practical, cross-political plans to counter economic pressure

    TEHRAN— President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for practical, implementable, and politically inclusive plans to address Iran’s economic and social challenges, saying his administration has adopted a new approach to managing the special circumstances facing the country.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-10-05 21:06

    Pezeshkian: Negotiations have no meaning with an enemy that resorts to assassination and threats

    TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said negotiations have no meaning with a party that repeatedly resorts to assassination, sanctions, pressure and threats while breaching its commitments, stressing that the Iranian nation does not accept such an approach.

  • India 2026-10-04 19:49

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    India’s new ambassador pledges to unlock ‘huge potential’ in Iran trade ties

    TEHRAN — India’s new ambassador to Iran has emphasized the scope for expanding bilateral trade as one of his core missions, pledging to facilitate business matchmaking and explore mechanisms to overcome logistics and banking hurdles, particularly for humanitarian and essential goods.

  • Trump speaks during a press conference with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine at the White House, April 6, 2026. 2026-09-30 20:31

    Trump’s surrender fantasy: The knot in talks

    TEHRAN — Iran has received Washington’s response to its latest initiative aimed at ending the seven-month-long conflict that began with unprovoked, joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28, as President Donald Trump remains stubbornly wedded to the delusion that military pressure and economic warfare can force the Islamic Republic into submission.

  • Iran- Azerbaijan 2026-09-30 20:18

    Iran seeks deeper ties with neighbors, puts Caucasus and Central Asia in focus

    TEHRAN — Iran is stepping up efforts to expand political, economic and people-to-people engagement with neighboring and friendly countries, with recent high-level contacts with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan highlighting Tehran’s emphasis on closer ties with its northern neighbors and partners across the Caucasus and Central Asia.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-27 20:45

    Pezeshkian: Iran,US have reached a framework for possible negotiations

    TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that differences surrounding the Strait of Hormuz can be resolved through dialogue and regional cooperation, stressing that Iran will not submit to pressure or threats while remaining committed to peaceful engagement with neighboring countries.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-26 20:33

    Iran will defend itself against any threat or military attack: Pezeshkian

    TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Tehran’s readiness to pursue diplomacy with Washington over the nuclear issue and other outstanding disputes, while stressing that negotiations can succeed only if they are based on mutual commitments, respect for international law and tangible steps to rebuild trust.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-25 20:05

    Pezeshkian uses UNGA meetings to press for diplomacy, and regional stability 

    TEHRAN– Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a series of meetings with senior foreign officials on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, engaging the leaders of Pakistan, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Armenia and Bangladesh, as well as the presidents of Switzerland and the European Council, on regional security, diplomacy, bilateral relations and the consequences of the recent conflict involving Iran.

  • Esmaeil Kowsari 2026-09-23 21:29

    MP: No meeting between Pezeshkian and Trump

    TEHRAN — Esmaeil Kowsari, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has described US President Donald Trump’s remarks against Iran at the UN General Assembly as “political bluffing and psychological warfare,” saying there will be no meeting between Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-23 21:11

    Iran's president denounces US bullying in UN address

     ‘We will never bow our head’

    TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a powerful address at the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, vehemently condemning US and Israeli aggression, exposing international double standards, and asserting that the Iranian nation will never yield to the language of force.

  • Iranian president addresses UN General Assembly 2026-09-23 21:03

    Iranian president addresses UN General Assembly

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 23, outlining Iran’s positions on the war with the United States, regional tensions, diplomacy and the country’s peaceful nuclear program.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-22 20:48

    Pezeshkian: UN General Assembly must restore global trust and help end wars

    TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed hope that the annual United Nations General Assembly can help rebuild confidence in the international system and contribute to ending wars and bloodshed around the world.

  • UNGA 2026-09-20 20:28

    US imposes unprecedented visa bans, tight restrictions on Iranian delegation ahead of UNGA

    TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to New York in the coming days to address the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), an annual multilateral diplomatic fixture increasingly overshadowed by Washington’s persistent weaponization of its status as the UN host nation.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-15 00:04

    Pezeshkian warns of US efforts to sow division, calls for national unity

    TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that the United States is seeking to exploit economic pressures and social difficulties to deepen divisions inside Iran, stressing that national unity and solidarity are essential to confronting 'Washington’s bullying and pressure campaign.'

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-13 20:44

    Pezeshkian urges BRICS to turn economic resilience into practical cooperation

    TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on BRICS to move beyond political declarations and develop practical mechanisms to strengthen economic resilience, expand financial and trade cooperation and defend national sovereignty, as he linked economic security to the broader security environment confronting countries across the Global South.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-12 20:40

    Iran urges genuine reform of international governance mechanisms

    TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for genuine reform of international governance mechanisms, arguing that effective multilateralism requires equal respect for national sovereignty, non-discriminatory enforcement of international law and greater representation for developing countries.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-12 20:33

    Pezeshkian pursues wider economic ties and financial alternatives on BRICS sidelines

    TEHRAN- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has used his participation in the BRICS summit in New Delhi to intensify bilateral diplomacy with key members of the grouping, holding a series of meetings with the leaders of India, Malaysia, Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates as Tehran seeks to expand trade ties and promote financial mechanisms less vulnerable to Western pressure.

  • Pezeshkian 2026-09-11 20:01

    Iran urges BRICS to expand use of national currencies in trade

    TEHRAN— Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on BRICS members on Friday to expand the use of national currencies in trade, strengthen financial cooperation, and build more resilient economic ties among member states, warning that economic security can no longer be separated from national and regional security.

  • VP Aref 2026-09-09 20:16

    VP: Iran was prepared as soon as Pezeshkian took the office

    TEHRAN- Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian had prepared contingency plans for governing the country under wartime conditions from the beginning of its tenure, having anticipated the possibility of a full-scale conflict.

  • Trump 2026-09-08 21:30

    Pezeshkian fires back at Trump's fantasies; Iran fights on until the enemy kneels in regret

    TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a stern warning to the US, vowing that Iran will maintain its steadfast resistance until foreign aggressors feel "complete regret" for their military miscalculations.

  • Vishwesh Negi 2026-09-07 19:29

    By Shahrokh Saei

    India’s new ambassador to Iran seeks to deepen ties amid shifting geopolitical dynamics

    TEHRAN — India’s Ambassador-designate to Iran, Vishwesh Negi, met with a senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official on Sunday to explore avenues for boosting relations between New Delhi and Tehran.

  • Police 2026-09-05 20:40

    Iran inaugurates first smart police boarding high school

    TEHRAN — Iran has inaugurated its first smart police boarding high school in Tehran and six provinces, aimed at training future police personnel. President Masoud Pezeshkian and Police Commander Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Radan attended the opening ceremony on Saturday.