President Pezeshkian sends well wishes to hospitalized Pope Francis 

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran has extended well wishes to Pope Francis, who is currently recovering from bronchitis in a Rome hospital. 

President Pezeshkian makes unannounced visit to Tabriz

TEHRAN – Following his provincial visit to Bushehr as part of the National Unity Government’s agenda, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unannounced trip to Tabriz on Thursday night for a brief, informal stay.

Pezeshkian meets with distinguished school-building benefactor

TEHRAN – During a trip to the city of Tabriz on Friday, President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Karim Mardani-Azar, a distinguished school-building benefactor.

Pezeshkian’s visit to Bushehr highlights Iran’s maritime, nuclear advancements

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent visit to the southern province of Bushehr emphasized Iran’s dedication to enhancing its maritime security, industrial self-sufficiency, and peaceful nuclear energy program.

"Iran will not bow to intimidation": President asks Trump if he really wants diplomacy

TEHRAN – In an address delivered Wednesday in Bushehr, southern Iran, President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to peaceful relations while defiantly rejecting foreign coercion.

Pezeshkian: Iran committed to expanding ties with Turkmenistan

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's commitment to fostering strong ties with its neighbors, emphasizing the importance of good neighborly relations as a cornerstone of the country's foreign policy.

Centuries-old Yazd passageway recreated at Tehran fair

TEHRAN - A model of a centuries-old passageway, which is located in the UNESCO-registered city of Yazd, has been installed at the Yazd’s pavilion during the 18th Tehran International Tourism and Related Industries Exhibition, which opened in the Iranian capital on Tuesday morning.

West Asia’s largest tourism park inaugurated in southern Iran

TEHRAN – Gohar Park, a tourism and entertainment complex, reportedly named the largest of its kind in West Asia, was inaugurated in Sirjan of Kerman province, southern Iran.

Officials sound unified as they react to Leader's new directive on US talks

TEHRAN – Iranian officials from across the political spectrum have reacted to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's Friday comments on possible discussions with the U.S., endorsing his stance and thanking him for his unequivocal backing of the nation.

Tehran will never surrender to pressure: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has reaffirmed his country’s unwavering stance against external pressure, stating that whenever the Iranian people face excessive and unjust coercion, they respond with maximum and heroic resistance.

Pezeshkian, VP, and ministers visit defense industry exhibition

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by several members of his cabinet, visited the National-Defense Cooperation Development Exhibition organized by the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics.

Tehran opposed to border changes, Pezeshkian warns Azerbaijani official

TEHRAN – In a meeting with the Azerbaijani President’s foreign policy assistant Hikmet Hajiyev on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that preserving the sovereignty of regional nations remains a cornerstone of Iran’s foreign policy.

Pezeshkian praises Iran's advances in space and military deterrence after exhibition visit

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the country’s growing deterrence capabilities on Sunday, as the nation unveiled three new satellites and a ballistic missile during a ceremony commemorating National Space Technology Day.

Pezeshkian, cabinet members reaffirm dedication to Imam Khomeini’s vision

TEHRAN – On the eve of the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of his cabinet visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini and the graves of Revolution martyrs on Saturday morning.

Iran-Russia treaty signals indifference to external pressures: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says the strategic agreement between Iran and Russia marks a significant moment in both countries' efforts to secure their sovereignty and resist external pressures from powers with expansionist ambitions.

President allocates over $1.7b to Khuzestan’s infrastructure projects

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by several cabinet members, paid a two-day visit to Khuzestan Province to address pressing issues and oversee key development initiatives. The trip resulted in significant decisions aimed at revitalizing the province’s economy and infrastructure.

Europeans can only dream of Iran's weakening: President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has responded to European views on Iran's supposed vulnerabilities, confidently asserting that with the support of the people and industry leaders, Iran would overcome any challenges.

Resistance against oppression key legacy of Islamic Revolution: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN – Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the importance of resistance against oppression as one key legacy of the Islami Revolution.

Tehran and Moscow can thrive without Western influence: Iranian president

TEHRAN – In a recent interview with Russian TV, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran and Russia will maintain their course of development and action even in the face of Western pressure.

10 questions and answers about Iran-Russia strategic partnership treaty

TEHRAN – Tehran and Moscow deepened their strategic alliance on Friday with the inking of the Treaty on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation in an official signing ceremony attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian and President Vladimir Putin.

Minister hails Tajikistan’s enduring love for Iran and Persian language

TEHRAN – The Iranian tourism minister Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said he feels proud of the Tajik people’s unwavering love for Iran and the Persian language.

Iran will respond to any aggression, Pezeshkian tells NBC, ‘We do not fear war'

TEHRAN – NBC has aired an extended version of the interview it conducted with Iranian President Masoud Pezehskian, in which he said Iran plays no games when it comes to its security, and that his administration would be willing to engage with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump if he approaches Tehran with respect.

Putin underlines stronger Iran-Russia cooperation in tourism and direct flights

TEHRAN - Russian President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral tourism cooperation and further direct flights.

Iran and Russia sign strategic cooperation treaty

TEHRAN – The presidents of Iran and Russia inked a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement during an official signing ceremony in Moscow on Friday. 

Tajikistan welcomes Pezeshkian for high-ranking visit

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, on Wednesday night to begin his official visit to the central Asian country.

Pezehskian: US lacks commitment, dialogue is not the problem

TEHRAN – In an interview NBC aired on Wednesday based on its “independent translation” of Masoud Pezeshkian’s remarks, the Iranian president said Iran is always open to dialogue, but what obscures its efforts is Washington's lack of commitment to its agreements. 

By Soheila Zarfam

Kolookhi welcomes back their ‘young teacher’ as president

Kolookhi, a small and unassuming village nestled in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province of Iran, is the kind of place where not much ever seems to happen.