Masoud Pezeshkian

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

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

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

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

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

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


Iran's parliament approves Pezeshkian's unity cabinet

"The road to our salvation is unity and solidarity," Pezeshkian said on Wednesday in his speech to the 285 parliamentarians present to give their vote of confidence to the cabinet.

 MASOUD PEZESHKIAN, Iran’s newly elected president, attends a Muharram mourning ceremony in Tehran, on July 12.

Israel's deterrence is working against Iran's threats - opinion

Iran’s newly inaugurated president, Masoud Pezeshkian, asked the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to refrain from attacking Israel.

IRAN’S SUPREME Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (center) and Islamic Jihad chief Ziad al-Nakhala in Tehran, on Tuesday.

Haniyeh's son claims Hamas leader was killed by guided missile that tracked his cell phone

Haniyeh revealed that his father had been using his phone constantly and even used it at 10:15 p.m. the same night he was killed. 

 Late Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh's eldest son Abdussalam Haniyeh (L) mourns as he attends funeral ceremony, held for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh, who was assassinated in Tehran, Iran on August 1, 2024.

Pezeshkian suggests striking Israel's 'secret bases' in neighboring countries - Telegraph

Sources in Iran are speculating about possible internal power struggles between Pezeshkian's newly ascendant faction and the IRGC, with both trying to set the tone for the new regime.

 Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attend a Muharram mourning ceremony in Tehran, Iran July 12, 2024.

Putin asks Iran to avoid civilian casualties in Israel response, sources say

Putin advised Iran to avoid attacks on Israeli civilians in response to Hamas leader Haniyeh's killing, while Iran seeks Sukhoi jets and advanced defense systems.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Murmansk Region Governor Andrei Chibis at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia August 6, 2024.

Iran, Russia vow to strengthen ties amid an escalating regional conflict - report

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirms commitment to expanding ties with Russia as Moscow calls for calm following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

 Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Russian Security Council's Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Tehran, Iran August 5, 2024

Iran hosts Houthi leader as Hamas figure killed in Tehran

Iran hosts Houthi leader Mohammad Abdul Salam and other regional proxies. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran.

 A poster of Houthi leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, is held by a protester as others hold up their weapons during a rally held to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, amid Israel-Hamas conflict, in Sanaa, Yemen July 26, 2024.

Iran's new President Pezeshkian calls for regional peace amid ethnic tensions - opinion

New Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, an ethnic Azeri, calls for regional peace and cooperation amid political tensions.

 MASOUD PEZESHKIAN, Iran’s newly elected president, attends a Muharram mourning ceremony in Tehran, on July 12.

Irish president claims in letter to Pezeshkian that Iran has 'crucial' role in Mid. East peace

The letter expressed Ireland’s President Michael Higgins's condolences for the Butcher of Tehran Ebrahim Raisi.

Soccer Football - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers - Group B - Republic of Ireland v France - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland - March 27, 2023 Republic of Ireland president Michael D. Higgins before the match

Iran's new President urges Muslim unity, strengthens ties with Central Asia and Africa - analysis

In meetings with Hezbollah, and discussions with Palestinian groups the new Iranian President discussed his outreach to Muslim countries and how he would leverage Iran’s ties to pressure Israel.

IRAN’S NEW president, Masoud Pezeshkian, speaks during a gathering with supporters at the shrine of the late Iranian leader Khomeini, in Tehran, last Saturday.