Masoud Pezeshkian

Saudi Defense Minister warns US inaction would ‘embolden’ Iran after denial of airspace access

“At this point, if this doesn’t happen, it will only embolden the regime,” said Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman.

Chief of Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, welcomes Saudi Defence Minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, in Tehran, Iran, April 17, 2025.
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters, on his return from Detroit, Michigan, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, January 13, 2026.

Trump pushes aides for 'decisive' military option on Iran as assets approach Middle East - report

The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is shown at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, US, August 11, 2025

'All options on the table': US boosts presence in Middle East as Iran strike remains possibility

A demonstrator holds a burning photo of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Paris, France, January 11, 2026

US strike on Khamenei would be tantamount to all-out war against Iran, President Pezeshkian warns


WATCH: Tucker Carlson announces upcoming interview with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian

Tucker Carlson announced that he did the interview despite the expected backlash so that the American people have access "to all of the information they can gather about matters that affect them."

 Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian and American political commentator Tucker Carlson.

Iran FM Abbas Araghchi, China's ambassador discuss 25-year deal

The two officials spoke about developing relations and mutual understanding in implementing the agreement, which is several years old.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to the media at the UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 25, 2024

Why Iran’s outreach to Egypt matters: Gaza border, peace with Israel, and nuclear concerns

Any Iranian involvement in Egypt will be of concern to Israel.

 Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, in Cairo, Egypt, June 2, 2025.

Iran pushes for warmer diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan with Pezeshkian visit

Iran is aiming to do more outreach in the South Caucasus, with Pezeshkian noting that there is "good opportunities and grounds for cooperation" with Baku.

 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev shakes hands with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during a meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan April 28, 2025.

Tehran in trouble: Deadly port explosion leaves Iran in a bind - analysis

While Tehran could use the disaster to gain international sympathy, it also means that the Islamic Republic must investigate its own failings, which could reveal weaknesses.

People walk after an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025

Why is Iran denying military cargo caused deadly port explosion? - analysis

A blast at Shahid Rajaee Port in Iran killed 28 and injured 800. Officials deny military cargo involvement and are working to manage the crisis.

People walk after an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025

Putin ratifies Russia-Iran agreement to strengthen military, diplomatic ties

The Kremlin chief signed the agreement with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in January.

 An illustrative images depicts Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Putin poised to facilitate Iran-US nuclear talks, report says

The report came amid suggestion that Russia had sent officials to Iran during the 15-month war between Hamas and Israel.

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Mismanagement and plunging rial spur Iran to remove economy minister

The dismissal comes just six months after President Masoud Pezeshkian’s government took office, intensifying the debate over the nation’s deepening economic crisis.

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

Iran's president shifts position on nuclear talks after supreme leader's directive - analysis

Iranian state media said that Iran’s “president acknowledges he shifted position on negotiating with the US to match [Supreme] Leader’s stance.”  

 Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei meets Iran's president Pezeshkian and his cabinet, in Tehran