Masoud Pezeshkian

Iranian President expresses doubts over harsher hijab penalties

Iranian President says he has "many reservations" about newly passed legislation that enforces stricter penalties on women who defy mandatory hijab rules.

Iranian President:

'If Israel accepts ceasefires, it may influence our retaliation'

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian hints that Israel's stance regarding ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon could influence the "type and intensity" of his country’s response to Israeli strikes on Iranian soil.

Iranian President:

'Appointment of Nasrallah's successor strengthens the resistance'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomes the appointment of Naim Qassem to succeed Hassan Nasrallah as head of Hezbollah: It will strengthen the will of the resistance.

Iran:

Definite response to Israel Air Force attack

Chairman of the Iranian parliament says that the comparison between the Iranian missile attack and the Israeli response shows Iran's power of deterrence.

Iranian President:

'We will respond to any stupidity'

After Israeli strikes on Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel against future aggression.

Iranian President:

'If Israel makes any mistake, Iran will respond strongly'

President Masoud Pezeshkian warns Israel that any potential act of aggression against Iran will be met with a “decisive and unbelievable” response.

Macron to Iranian President:

'Support a general de-escalation in the region'

French President speaks to Iranian counterpart, calls on him to support a "general de-escalation" in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon.

Russia and Iran:

'Our positions are close'

The presidents of Russia and Iran met in Turkmenistan and discussed the situation in the Middle East. The two countries are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement.

Foreign Minister:

'Iranian Pres. is Khamenei's puppet, not a reformer'

Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz posts video detailing how Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian serves Supre Leader Khamenei's 'reign of terror' and is no moderate.

Iranian President at UN:

'Israel committing genocide in the Gaza Strip'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly, criticizes Israel and calls for a ceasefire to "bring about an end to the desperate barbarism of Israel".

President Herzog:

'IRGC is leading region into an abyss with terror'

President Herzog responded to the remarks of the Iranian President today: 'Iran's president says one thing, but his IRGC says another'.

Iranian President:

'Hezbollah can't stand alone against Israel'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that Hezbollah is facing a country that is 'armed to the teeth and has access to weapons systems that are far superior to anything else.'

Iranian President:

'Israel is trying to drag Iran into the conflict'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accuses Israel of attempting to provoke a full-scale regional war after Israel launches Operation Northern Arrows against Hezbollah.

IAEA chief hopes to meet Iranian President

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi says he hopes to hold talks with new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by November on improving Iran's cooperation with his agency.

New Iranian Cabinet:

Former nuclear negotiator to serve as Iran's FM

Iran’s parliament approves President Masoud Pezeshkian’s new Cabinet, which includes Abbas Araqchi, who will be Iran’s foreign minister and was a member of the negotiating team that reached the 2015 nuclear deal.

The mirage of reform in Iran's eternal theocracy

The real losers in this political charade are the Iranian people, who continue to suffer under economic strain, social restrictions, and political repression. Op-ed.

British PM to Iranian President:

'Refrain from attacking Israel'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, urges him to refrain from attacking Israel and says war is not in anyone's interest.

Iran:

Former Foreign Minister resigns from the government

Mohammad Javad Zarif, appointed Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs just days ago, resigns from President Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet.

Iranian President-elect:

'Israeli attack in Lebanon will have severe consequences'

Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian speaks to French President, says Israeli attack on Lebanon “could backfire and have severe consequences for the Zionists themselves.”

Ahead of swearing-in

Iranian Supreme Leader endorses president-elect

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei formally endorses Masoud Pezeshkian as the country's president while reiterating Iran's longstanding anti-Israel stance.

Iran's new president reaffirms anti-Israel stance

Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian says “resistance movements” will not allow Israel’s "criminal policies" towards the Palestinian Arabs to continue.

Iranian candidate:

May we have good relations with all countries except Israel

Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist running in the Iranian presidential election, expresses hope that the Islamic Republic will have friendly relations with all countries except Israel.