Masoud Pezeshkian

UN chief Guterres slammed for ignoring Iranian regime executions in talk with President Pezeshkian

The UN’s official readout of the meeting said Guterres and Pezeshkian discussed the humanitarian and economic consequences of the conflict between Iran and the US.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) shakes hands with the United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres during the UN's General Assembly.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian shake hands during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek on September 1, 2026.

Pezeshkian thanks Putin for position on Iran war, says Tehran, Moscow resist US 'unilateralism'

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minester Netanyahu at Amunition Hill on Jerusalem Day 2026

School resumes in Israel, Sara Netanyahu alleges Yair Golan had prior knowledge of Oct. 7

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026.

Iran's Pezeshkian says Tehran still seeks negotiated solution to conflict with US - report


How does Iran's theocratic system of power work? - explainer

The complexities of Iran's ruling system, the ideological nature of its support base, and the power of its Revolutionary Guards make it hard to predict what might come next.

People march after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes, in Basra, Iraq, March 1, 2026.

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

The Iranian reports did not explicitly mention President Masoud Pezeshkian's ability to carry out his political duties. 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026.

Iranian officials, including Khamenei, killed in Israeli strikes, Israeli sources say

Israeli officials informed of Khamenei's assasination • Netanyahu says objective to end Ayatollah's regime • Trump confirms US operation in Iran, tells IRGC to lay down arms

Iran's former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026.

Iranians brace for the worst as Islamic Republic prepares for war with US - analysis

Outward appearances on the streets of Tehran have not changed, but there is internal anxiety.

People walk past stores as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, December 30, 2025.

Tucker Carlson 'totally wrong' about Christian mistreatment in Israel, NGO founder says - interview

Khalloul extended an invitation to the right-wing American commentator in early February, hoping to shed light on the true experience of Christians in Israel, but Carlson had failed to respond.

TUCKER CARLSON speaks during AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, US December 18, 2025.

Iranian TV journalist signs off live broadcast saying 'death to Khamenei' in 'tongue-slip'

A TV reporter signed off on a live broadcast with “Marg bar Khamenei” (death to Khamenei) instead of one of the chants typically heard at one of the regime-backed rallies, such as "death to Israel."

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a televised message in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2026.

'We are ashamed before the people': Iran’s president signals remorse after crackdown

“We are ashamed before the people. We are ready to hear the voice of the people," Iranian President Pezeshkian said in a speech during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 11, 2026.

Iran's Pezeshkian: Talks with US were 'step forward,' we won't 'tolerate language of force'

“Our logic on the nuclear issue is the explicit rights under the Non-Proliferation Treaty,” Pezeshkian said, adding that “the Iranian nation has always responded to respect with respect."

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks with Fox News Channel's Martha MacCallum during an interview on September 25, 2025 in New York City.

UAE urges Iran talks as US deploys warships and Tehran signals openness to negotiations

Anwar Gargash, advisor to UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said the Gulf state does not want to see another regional confrontation.

Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser of UAE's President, speaks during a joint news conference with Cypriot Foreign Minister Nikos Christodoulides, Greece's Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and Israeli Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi in Paphos, Cyprus April 16, 2021.

US inaction would ‘embolden’ Iran after denial of airspace access, Saudi defense minister warns

“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.