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2024-11-04 21:48
President says Iran facing ‘economic war’, defends military program as defensive
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has labeled the ongoing Western pressure on Iran as an "economic war," stating that Iran's advanced military capabilities deter Washington and its allies from resorting to other forms of aggression.
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2024-11-03 22:09
Iran will not leave any violation unanswered: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – In a Sunday cabinet meeting, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that the Islamic Republic will not tolerate any violations of its borders or security.
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2024-10-29 23:04
Pezeshkian congratulates Turkish counterpart on 101st anniversary of Republic Day
TEHRAN – The Iranian President extended congratulations to Turkish president and the citizens of Turkey on the 101st anniversary of the Republic's founding and Turkey's National Day through a formal message.
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2024-10-29 22:22
Iran set to increase military budget threefold amid rising regional tensions
TEHRAN – The Iranian government has announced a proposal to increase the nation’s military budget by almost 200 percent, aiming for a significant boost in defense capabilities.
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2024-10-28 22:14
Pezeshkian highlights focus on Sistan and Baluchistan’s development
TEHRAN – Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored the importance of Sistan and Baluchistan province to Iran’s national development strategy, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to addressing the region’s challenges.
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2024-10-25 22:02
By Soheila Zarfam
Golden opportunity
What are anticipated outcomes and potential breakthroughs of Pezeshkian's attendance at the 2024 BRICS summit?
TEHRAN – The BRICS bloc, once a club of five, threw open its doors in 2023, inviting six new members to join its ranks: Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, and the United Arab Emirates. In the beginning of 2024, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE officially stepped into the BRICS fold which now represents 46% of the world's population and contributes 37% of global GDP (measured by purchasing power parity).
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2024-10-25 19:24
Leader, Iranian officials honor martyred Hezbollah member Hashem Safieddine
TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution and other Iranian officials has extended their sympathies towards Hashem Safieddine, a high-ranking Hezbollah member recently martyred by Israeli forces in Beirut.
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2024-10-23 21:59
BRICS members must work with a shared purpose: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – At the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged each member state to view the progress of its peers as interconnected with its own development, reinforcing a sense of shared purpose.
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2024-10-22 22:12
BRICS a pathway to counteract Western unilateralism: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN – The Iranian President says Iran's participation in the BRICS group presents a valuable chance to strengthen our relations with the global community and to challenge the unilateralism and totalitarianism of the United States.
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2024-10-22 19:41
President vows 'decisive' response to any Israeli Attack
TEHRAN- Iran’s President speaking at a memorial event for Yahya Sinwar at the Hamas office in Tehran, issued a stern warning that any military aggression by the Zionist regime against Iranian soil would provoke a strong and comprehensive retaliation.
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2024-10-22 16:26
Pezeshkian submits $98.5b budget bill to Majlis
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted the national budget bill for the next Iranian calendar year (March 2025-March 2026) to the Majlis (parliament) on Tuesday.
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2024-10-21 20:09
Details emerge on Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Russia
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Kazan, Russia, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, where key discussions on multilateralism and cooperation between emerging economies will take center stage.
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2024-10-18 20:05
‘Resistance strengthened’: Iranian officials react to Yahya Sinwar’s martyrdom
TEHRAN – Multiple high-ranking Iranian officials have offered condolences on the martyrdom of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar while emphasizing that the Palestinian fighter’s demise is only the beginning of Israel’s end.
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2024-10-16 20:10
Pezeshkian urges Muslims to ‘act as one’ against Israel in call with Omani Sultan
TEHRAN – During a phone conversation with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored the need for increased pressure on Israel's supporters to curb its aggression.
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2024-10-14 22:38
Pezeshkian stresses importance of regional cooperation in meeting with Azeri official
TEHRAN – The President of Iran highlighted the importance of bilateral collaboration to mitigate regional tensions during a discussion with Azerbaijan's deputy prime minister.
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2024-10-14 22:37
By Vladimir Sazhin
Putin and Pezeshkian’s meeting in Ashgabat
MOSCOW – On October 11th, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Their meeting took place on the sidelines of the "Interrelation of Times and Civilizations—the Basis of Peace and Development" forum, held in honor of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Turkmen poet and philosopher Makhtumkuli Fragi.
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2024-10-14 22:25
Economy, foreign relations take center stage in president’s weekly meeting with Leader
TEHRAN – Iranian President Maoud Pezeshkian highlighted his administration’s economic and international priorities and plans during a Monday meeting with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
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2024-10-13 21:15
Iran, France hold urgent talks on Lebanon crisis
TEHRAN – In a phone call on Sunday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the escalating crisis in southern Lebanon, focusing on efforts to halt the ongoing conflict.
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2024-10-12 20:29
Iran preparing to forge new economic alliances with neighbors, says president
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has announced that significant agreements related to energy, transportation, and regional cooperation are nearing completion.
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2024-10-12 20:28
Pezeshkian congratulates Kais Saied on re-election as Tunisian president
TEHRAN – In a message to President Kais Saied of Tunisia, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian extended his warm congratulations on Saied's re-election for a second term.
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2024-10-12 17:07
President Pezeshkian officially starts new academic year
TEHRAN - The new academic year started officially on Saturday in a ceremony at the University of Tehran with the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian. The ministers of science and health also attended the ceremony.
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2024-10-09 22:23
Pezeshkian says U.S., Europe backing a 'savage regime'
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has severely criticized the U.S. and European governments, accusing them of supporting a "savage" Zionist regime that operates with impunity.
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2024-10-08 17:44
Culture a unifying force, tourism a key to soft power: minister
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri put the spotlight on what he called the “cohesive power of Iranian culture”.
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2024-10-08 17:33
President unveils Achaemenid clay tablets recently returned from U.S.
TEHRAN – On Tuesday, President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by his Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts unveiled 30 Achaemenid clay tablets at the National Museum of Iran in downtown Tehran.
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2024-10-06 23:46
Iran President, Dutch PM talk regional tensions, nuclear deal
TEHRAN – The Iranian President and Dutch Prime Minister engaged in a telephone conversation on Sunday to address key issues of mutual concern, including the rising tensions in the region, and strategies for resolving impasse surrounding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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2024-10-03 20:16
Pezeshkian: Iran will respond stronger if Israel makes ‘slightest’ mistake
TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned Iran will surely give a “stronger and more crushing” response to Israel if it commits the “slightest” mistake.
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2024-10-02 21:48
Iranian president arrives in Qatar for talks
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Doha on Wednesday for an official two-day visit, his third international trip since assuming office.
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2024-10-02 17:38
Recently recovered Achaemenid cablets to go on view at National Museum
TEHRAN – Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri announced that a collection of Achaemenid-era clay tablets, recently returned from the United States, will soon be unveiled at the National Museum in Tehran.
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2024-10-01 21:51
Pezeshkian congratulates Xi Jinping on 75th founding anniversary
TEHRAN- Iran’s president extended his congratulations to Xi Jinping on the occasion of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China through a formal message.
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2024-10-01 16:05
Pezeshkian calls for elites to help government deal with problems
TEHRAN –Addressing elites on Tuesday, President Masoud Pezeshkian sought their expertise in helping the government tackle extant challenges in the country.