Masoud Pezeshkian

2026-04-20 21:52

Pezeshkian: We aim to end the war with dignity and wisdom

TEHRAN- President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for wise management of the current situation, stating that Iran is striving to overcome this difficult period with dignity, wisdom, and in Iran's goodwill, while planning for post-war reconstruction with the support of the Iranian people.

2026-04-20 18:17

Iranian President orders urgent restoration of war-damaged heritage sites

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the immediate restoration of cultural and historical sites damaged in recent attacks and called for targeted support for tourism-related businesses, along with accelerated infrastructure development.

2026-04-17 23:32

By Shahrokh Saei

Iran’s battlefield strength shapes the course of Pakistan-led talks

TEHRAN - The official visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, to Iran underscores Pakistan’s growing role in regional and global diplomacy at a time of heightened tensions in West Asia involving the United States and Israel.

President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) and Pirhossion Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

2026-04-15 22:07

Pezeshkian praises services of rescue and relief organizations during war

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian paid a visit to the Iranian Red Crescent Society and Tehran’s Emergency Medical Services Organization on Wednesday, honoring their dedicated staff for offering ceaseless services during the US-Israeli aggression.

2026-04-15 00:06

From Tehran to the Vatican: Iran stands tall with Pope Leo in face of US pressure

TEHRAN- Iran’s president and senior political figures have voiced strong support for Pope Leo XIV following sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump, framing the dispute as a broader issue of respect for religious authority and the pursuit of peace.

2026-04-12 22:42

Iran, Russia presidents discuss West Asia developments

TEHRAN- Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, according to a statement from the Kremlin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko - Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian

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.

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.

2026-03-13 16:09

President Pezeshkian attends Quds Day Rally without bodyguards

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.”

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.

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.

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.

A file photo of Iran’s Assembly of Experts

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.

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.

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.

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.

47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Funeral processions for martyrs of the terroristic riots in the Behesht-e Zahra cemetery, Tehran, January 15, 2015

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.

2026-02-01 20:40

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