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.
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.
Iran pushes for warmer diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan with Pezeshkian visit
Tehran in trouble: Deadly port explosion leaves Iran in a bind - analysis
Why is Iran denying military cargo caused deadly port explosion? - analysis
Putin ratifies Russia-Iran agreement to strengthen military, diplomatic ties
The Kremlin chief signed the agreement with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in January.
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.
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 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.”
Javad Zarif, the 'nice face of Iran,' resigns as VP amid Tehran's anti-West shift
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 - opinion
The cultural week is a great opportunity to learn about the local culture, which harmoniously blends Azerbaijani and Persian traditions, offering a special experience.
Khamenei urges Iran to expand missile program amid renewed Trump pressure
"Today, our defensive power is well-known. Our enemies are afraid of this. This is very important for our country," Khamenei said.
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.
Iran pushing for better ties with Azerbaijan: Why and how? - analysis
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.
Iran seeks to bolster economic ties as it meets with Turkey and Egypt - analysis
Araghchi met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Egypt’s Badr Abdel Aaty on Wednesday.
