Masoud Pezeshkian
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Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for Brics Summit next month: Report
World | Aug 14, 2026, 03:40 PM ISTPezeshkian met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in October 2024 on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, where the two leaders discussed bilateral and regional issues.
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'Iran is engaged in a full-scale war': President Masoud Pezeshkian as tensions escalate with US
World | Jul 20, 2026, 09:19 PM ISTIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country is in a "full-scale war" with the US, describing the conflict as extending beyond military strikes and urging citizens to accept the hardships of continued resistance.
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Did Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian resign over IRGC control? Here's the truth behind viral claim
World | Jun 01, 2026, 07:52 AM ISTThe reported resignation comes at a time of increasing signs of internal tensions within Iran’s leadership. It also coincides with ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States.
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US-Iran war: US naval blockade against Iran begins; UKMTO confirms enforcement at Iranian ports
World | Apr 13, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTAs the talks failed to yield results, the US Central Command said on Monday that the American military will begin a naval blockade of Iran starting April 13. This action comes after President Donald Trump issued directives in this regard.
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'Abandon totalitarianism': Iranian President Pezeshkian schools US over failed Islamabad talks
World | Apr 13, 2026, 07:24 AM ISTAfter three rounds of intense ceasefire negotiations held in Pakistan, the United States said on Sunday that Tehran had declined to accept Washington’s proposal.
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Who is ruling Iran? IRGC claims leadership control amid rift with President Pezeshkian
World | Apr 01, 2026, 05:37 PM ISTWith no clear leadership at the top, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the force which operates separately from the regular army, seems to have stepped in and taken control of important decisions.
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Trump's 'help is on the way' message to protesters in Iran after strike threat raises tensions
World | Jan 13, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTNotably, at least 2,000 people have so far been in Iran killed following nationwide protests over soaring inflation and the rising cost of food and essential goods.
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Government supporters rally to counter protests in Iran; Trump says Tehran seeking talks with US
World | Jan 12, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTNotably, at least 544 persons have so far been killed amid ardent protests in the country over the nation's ailing economy. The police have appealed to people in Iran to prevent their children from joining the protests.
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Iran protests: At least 538 killed so far; Tehran warns US over potential military action
World | Jan 11, 2026, 11:50 PM ISTIran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said officials are willing to listen to protesters, but warned that some rioters are attempting to 'destroy the entire society.'
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'Response will be harsh': Iran's stark warning after Trump's threat over nuclear programme revival
World | Dec 31, 2025, 09:03 AM ISTIn July, the United States launched military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz, aiming to cripple Tehran’s nuclear programme. President Donald Trump described the operation as highly successful, with media reports indicating that B-2 stealth bombers played a key role.
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PM Modi speaks with Iran President after US strikes on nuclear sites, urges immediate de-escalation
India | Jun 22, 2025, 04:20 PM ISTIran-Israel war: PM Narendra Modi further emphasised the importance of restoring peace, security, and stability at the earliest. He reiterated India’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at calming tensions and ensuring regional and global security.
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Modi-Putin-XI share candid moments at BRICS Summit 2024: From carefree laughs to power ‘thumbs-up’
News | Oct 23, 2024, 07:11 PM ISTFrom carefree laughs to power ‘thumbs-up’, ‘Modi-Putin-XI’ candid moments at BRICS Summit 2024 went viral on internet. Watch to know more!
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Iran's President says Tehran ready to end nuclear standoff with West, urges for 'new era' of ties
World | Sep 25, 2024, 07:14 AM ISTMasoud Pezeshkian's remarks came after Iran's clerical establishment opened the doors for renewed talks with the US over the nuclear deal scrapped by Donald Trump in 2018. His remarks came as regional tensions remain high over Israel's conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah.
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Iran's hardline parliament approves reformist President Pezeshkian's Cabinet, first time since 2001
World | Aug 21, 2024, 06:04 PM ISTAbbas Araghchi, 61, a career diplomat who oversaw the Iranian negotiations with the US over the now scrapped nuclear deal, will be Iran’s new foreign minister. Farzaneh Sadegh, the newly-appointed Housing and Road Minister, is the first female Iranian minister in a decade.
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'Iran will not respond to US pressure': President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian praises China, Russia
World | Jul 13, 2024, 01:15 PM ISTPezeshkian, 69, has pledged to promote a pragmatic foreign policy and soothe tensions with the West over the scrapped 2015 nuclear pact. In his latest comments, he also showered praises on Russia and China and said Iran will not be influenced by US pressure.
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Iran elects reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as President: How will this impact ties with India?
World | Jul 06, 2024, 01:32 PM ISTPezeshkian offers hopes of a pragmatic and reformist foreign policy that can impact its relations with India and Western countries. However, his capability of doing the same is in doubt as he is unlikely to challenge the authority of a hardline clergy led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
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Who is Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon who is set to become Iran's next President?
World | Jul 06, 2024, 10:50 AM ISTA lawmaker from the reformist camp, Pezeshkian has sometimes criticised Iran's clerical establishment for suppressing dissent and advocates warmer ties with the West. However, he remains faithful to Iran's theocracy and is doubtful to challenge the authority of the Supreme Leader.
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Iran: Masoud Pezeshkian to become President, beats hardliner Saeed Jalili in run-off elections
World | Jul 06, 2024, 10:05 AM ISTThe snap presidential elections were called in the wake of late President Ebrahim Raisi's death in late May and narrowed down to a hardline former negotiator and reformist lawmaker. Iran's presidency does not offer any radical changes as all crucial policies are handled by the Supreme Leader.