Masoud Pezeshkian

Iran’s Pragmatic Approach To U.S. Relations Under Trump

After Donald Trump's electoral victory, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated again that Tehran needs to adopt a practical approach towards its longstanding foe, the United States. Till date, he has reiterated that Iran cannot afford to ignore Washington, nor can it turn a blind eye toward the signals emanating...

Iran’s President Pezeshkian Visits Qatar, Seeks Regional Support Against Israel

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has cautioned Israel about the potential for a strong reaction if hostilities escalate further. His remarks came during a visit to Qatar following Iran's recent missile attacks on Israel. Missile Strikes and Retaliation Threats The backdrop to Pezeshkian's visit includes a barrage of ballistic missiles fired...

Regional, Islamic Countries Must Unite To Confront Israel: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Iran’s president stated that regional and Islamic countries must unite to confront Israel regarding its recent strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. In a pre-recorded interview that aired on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” President Masoud Pezeshkian attributed the ongoing violence in the region to Israel, rather than his own nation or...

Masoud Pezeshkian: The Heart Surgeon Who Became Iran’s New President

Following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Masoud Pezeshkian has been elected as Iran's new president. The 69-year-old heart surgeon and lawmaker emerged victorious over Saeed Jalili, securing more than 16 million votes in a closely contested run-off. From Surgeon to President Masoud Pezeshkian was born on September 29, 1954,...