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


Iran’s President claims he’s ‘too busy’ to attend summit in Saudi - analysis

The meeting comes while the region prepares for incoming US President Donald Trump to take office.

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Iran says US elections are an opportunity to review 'wrong approaches'

President-elect Donald Trump's victory could mean stricter enforcement of US oil sanctions against Iran, which he initiated in 2018 after exiting a nuclear pact between Tehran and global

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

Moscow expands ties with Tehran, as Israel weighs retaliatory strike on Iran

Moscow and Tehran are strengthening ties, with economic cooperation growing, as tensions rise between Israel and Iran amid military threats.

 THE KREMLIN, Moscow.

Iran's Pezeshkian advocates peace after Islamic Republic's largest ever attack on Israel

After Iran's attack on Israel, Iranian President Masoud Pezhkian claimed that the country wants peace in the region.

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

Iran’s president heads for Qatar as Iran's army trains with Oman - analysis

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is heading to Qatar for the 19th Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) Summit, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties amid Iran’s ongoing regional maneuvers.

 Masoud Pezeshkian President of Iran addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2024.

Israel-Hezbollah escalation eclipses UN General Assembly

As world leaders convene for the UN General Assembly, the escalating Israel-Lebanon conflict dominates discussions, overshadowing the official agenda.

 President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Iran president warns of 'irreversible' consequences of wider regional war

"We want to live in peace, we don't want war," he added. "It is Israel that seeks to create this all-out conflict."

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

Iran scolds Taliban representatives for refusing to stand up for Iranian anthem

Taliban claimed that these are “costumes” and added that instrumental music is ‘forbidden by Islam.’

 Taliban representatives refuse to stand up for Iranian anthem

Iran rallies proxy groups and allies to vote against Israel ahead of UN speech

Iran is rallying its proxy groups, including Lebanon's Amal Movement and Iraqi allies, to oppose Israel ahead of the UN General Assembly session.

 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 president says direct talks with US possible if it abandons its hostility

Iran is open to direct US talks if Washington shows goodwill, aiming to revive the 2015 nuclear deal negotiations.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, attend an endorsement ceremony in Tehran, Iran, July 28, 2024.