Masoud Pezeshkian

Masoud Pezeshkian is the president-elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran, elected following the death of his predecessor, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash. 

Pezeshkian is considered a reformist and has been a politician for decades. He is set to be inaugurated on July 30.

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Zarif had already been at the center of controversies in Iran because some politicians had critiqued him over the last several months. 

President Pezeshkian of Iran is culturally oppressed

The cultural week is a great opportunity to learn about the local culture, which harmoniously blends Azerbaijani and Persian traditions, offering a special experience. 

 Iranians burn the U.S. flag during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran,

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"Today, our defensive power is well-known. Our enemies are afraid of this. This is very important for our country," Khamenei said.

By REUTERS
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Hamas says Trump's Gaza plans are 'doomed', Iran questions US sincerity in negotiations

"We will bring them down as we brought down the projects before them," Hamas Gaza chief said.

By REUTERS
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Iran pushing for better ties with Azerbaijan: Why and how?

Tehran wants better rail and road links, which dovetails with Pezeshkian’s drive to improve the energy and transportation links between the states.

Russian delegation invites Iran's president to visit, Iranian media reports say

Russia has cultivated closer ties with Iran and other countries hostile towards the United States, such as North Korea, since the start of the Ukraine war.

By REUTERS
23/12/2024

Iran seeks to bolster economic ties as it meets with Turkey and Egypt

Araghchi met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egypt’s Badr Abdel Aaty on Wednesday.

Putin highlights stronger Iran-Russia economic ties amid US sanctions concerns

Iran is already a member of BRICS and other economic groups that bring it close to Russia.

Iran to hold nuclear talks with three European powers in Geneva on Friday

Tehran and European nations to set to discuss regional issues, nuclear dossier.

By REUTERS
24/11/2024

Grossi visits Iran, only after Trump's election in first visit since new Iranian president

Grossi highlighted that the Islamic Republic continues to increase its 20% and 60% enriched uranium stock as well as the number of cascades it has for enriching uranium in violation of the 2015 deal.

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