Pezeshkian

Trump mocks Iranian de-escalation efforts, warns of ‘complete destruction’

Trump's remarks follow Iran's apology to neighbouring countries and promise to suspend attacks unless attacked.

US President Donald Trump - Operation Epic Fury. March 2, 2026.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026.

Iranian VP takes over during wartime, raising questions about Pezeshkian's status - report

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.

Khamenei takes steps to ensure succession amid rising fears of US strikes, assassination - NYT

IRAN’S PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the United Nations General Assembly in September. Every time Washington issues sanctions without follow-through, Tehran learns that defiance pays, the writer argues.

Iran's Pezeshkian says republic won’t bow to external demands as domestic unrest resurfaces


Putin mobilizes Russian aid after deadly blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port

Several other similarly aligned nations offered support, including Iraq, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait.

Smoke rises following an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025

Iran accelerates diplomatic outreach as US-Israel pressures escalate - analysis

Iran is laser-focused on what the Trump administration is doing and acting in accordance to salvage regional influence.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Putin warns of Middle East conflagration and debates Ukraine at BRICS

The Russian president said that unless Palestinians got a separate state, the region would remain in an atmosphere of eternal crisis.

 Officials, including South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping, attend a plenary session in the outreach/BRICS Plus format at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 24, 2024.

Official tied to brutal protest crackdowns in 2022 appointed new governor of Tehran

Motamedian, who worked for Iran’s Intelligence Ministry, was accused of overseeing mass arrests and authorizing the use of lethal force during the Iran protests in 2022.

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024.

'Harbinger of death, merchant of religion,' Iran's regime remains unchanged - opinion

Khamenei's regime, characterized by terror, warmongering, and aggression, is a significant barrier to democracy.

 IRAN’S PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian (right) meets with Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Tehran, last week. Pezeshkian’s administration merely continues the policies of his predecessor, Ebrahim Raisi, the writer argues.

Iranian president sworn in with chants of 'Death to America, Death to Israel'

His victory has lifted hopes of a thaw in Iran's antagonistic relations with the West that might create openings for defusing its nuclear standoff with world powers.

 MASOUD PEZESHKIAN greets supporters at a gathering following his victory in the second round of the Iranian presidential election, in Tehran, earlier this month.

Loyalist to Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei accuses Pezeshkian council of liberal bias and corruption

Hossein Shariatmadari also accused council members of holding secret meetings with Iran’s “known enemies” in the US, where they “received instructions to incite unrest in Iran.”

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with Iran's parliament members in Tehran, Iran, July 21, 2024.

Iran warns against 'reckless' response to killing of Druze children

Nasser Kanaani said he strongly warned against "any new Zionist adventure against Lebanon under the pretext of the Majdal Shams incident in the Golan."

Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a gathering with his supporters at the shrine of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in south of Tehran, Iran July 6, 2024.

Iran's stance on Israel remains unchanged under reformist president Pezeshkian - opinion

Despite electing reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as president, Iran's stance on Israel remains hostile, continuing support for anti-Israel groups and upholding its aggressive policies.

 Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attend a Muharram mourning ceremony in Tehran, Iran July 12, 2024.

Iran on diplomatic offensive against Israel in NY, MidEast - analysis

Iran sought after October 7 to begin a multi-front war in the region against Israel.

 Iran's acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured) hold a joint news conference in Baghdad, Iraq June 13, 2024.