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Masoud Pezeshkian

Iran rejects surrender claim as Trump signals progress in US talks and pauses strike plan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the country will not “surrender” amid ongoing diplomatic engagement with the United States, responding to remarks by US President Donald Trump about progress in negotiations and a paused military plan.

19 May 2026-10:27
Iran's Pezeshkian thanks Pakistan, neighbours for blocking terrorist infiltration

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq for preventing their territories from being used against Iran during the recent conflict involving the United States and Israel.

18 May 2026-11:35
Pezeshkian praises pope’s comments on US strikes

Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Pope Leo for what he described as a “moral, logical and fair” stance on recent U.S. military strikes against Iran, according to Iranian state media.

16 May 2026-13:14
Iranian President congratulates Iraqi PM on government formation

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi after Iraq’s parliament approved his government, expressing hopes for a “new chapter of strategic cooperation” between Tehran and Baghdad.

15 May 2026-16:05
Why is this World Cup especially important for Iran?

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the country’s national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as preparations intensified for the tournament that will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

14 May 2026-06:44
Iran’s Pezeshkian visits national squad ahead of World Cup 2026

On Wednesday night, Tehran’s Enghelab Square became a hub of national pride and football enthusiasm as thousands of fans gathered to see off Iran’s national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

13 May 2026-23:53
Talks with US ‘not surrender’ but defence of national interests, Pezeshkian says

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that any talks with the United States should not be viewed as surrender or retreat, but as an effort to secure Iran’s rights and defend national interests.

11 May 2026-11:34
Iran's Pezeshkian describes first meeting with Khamenei as ‘warm and sincere’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said his recent meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei took place in a “warm and sincere” atmosphere, highlighting what he described as the Leader’s personal and managerial qualities.

07 May 2026-17:51
Iran ready for diplomacy but will uphold national rights, Pezeshkian tells Macron

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that the Islamic Republic is ready to actively pursue diplomatic channels to end the war, while insisting on securing the rights of the Iranian people.

07 May 2026-13:14
Iran will never submit to coercion, threats or bullying will lead nowhere, says President

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned the United States against what he described as coercive policies aimed at extracting concessions from Tehran, saying Iran will not submit to pressure or threats.

06 May 2026-10:21