Pezeshkian

Between the straits: The world cannot afford to yield to Iran - opinion

The US and its allies have no alternative but to prove to Iran-backed terror groups that closing straits to influence the global economy and political and operational decisions will not succeed.

|ByBRIG.-GEN. (RES.) PROF. JACOB NAGEL
An Iranian missile system is displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during Iranian defence week, in a street in Tehran, Iran, September 24, 2024.
CITIZEN FOOTAGE from Tehranpars, Tehran Province, featured in Manoto’s documentary ‘This Is Our Story,’ which reconstructs the January uprising through videos filmed by Iranians as events unfolded.

In their own voice: How Iran’s citizens documented January's massacres in Manoto documentary

IRAN AFFAIRS: There is now another account of those weeks by the Iranians who were living through them, one that was recorded as events unfolded live.

|ByALEX WINSTON
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026.

Iran will 'never' shy away from dialogue with US, says Iranian President Pezeshkian

"We have never shied away from talks, and we never will, although the United States has targeted our country three times despite having signed an agreement," he was quoted as saying.

|ByREUTERS
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026.

Bereaved Iranians respond to Pezeshkian's claims to UNGA that US, Israel armed January protesters

“Our people have been in the streets every night to defend our Iran and to prevent those incited and armed by the US and Israel from creating insecurity within the country,” Pezeshkian said.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Official tied to brutal protest crackdowns in 2022 appointed new governor of Tehran

Motamedian, who worked for Iran’s Intelligence Ministry, was accused of overseeing mass arrests and authorizing the use of lethal force during the Iran protests in 2022.

OCTOBER 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024.

'Harbinger of death, merchant of religion,' Iran's regime remains unchanged - opinion

Khamenei's regime, characterized by terror, warmongering, and aggression, is a significant barrier to democracy.

AUGUST 14, 2024ByERFAN FARD
IRAN’S PRESIDENT Masoud Pezeshkian (right) meets with Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Tehran, last week. Pezeshkian’s administration merely continues the policies of his predecessor, Ebrahim Raisi, the writer argues.

Iranian president sworn in with chants of 'Death to America, Death to Israel'

His victory has lifted hopes of a thaw in Iran's antagonistic relations with the West that might create openings for defusing its nuclear standoff with world powers.

JULY 30, 2024ByREUTERS
MASOUD PEZESHKIAN greets supporters at a gathering following his victory in the second round of the Iranian presidential election, in Tehran, earlier this month.

Loyalist to Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei accuses Pezeshkian council of liberal bias and corruption

Hossein Shariatmadari also accused council members of holding secret meetings with Iran’s “known enemies” in the US, where they “received instructions to incite unrest in Iran.”

JULY 28, 2024ByRIKKI ZAGELBAUM
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with Iran's parliament members in Tehran, Iran, July 21, 2024.

Iran warns against 'reckless' response to killing of Druze children

Nasser Kanaani said he strongly warned against "any new Zionist adventure against Lebanon under the pretext of the Majdal Shams incident in the Golan."

JULY 28, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during a gathering with his supporters at the shrine of Iran's late leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, in south of Tehran, Iran July 6, 2024.

Iran's stance on Israel remains unchanged under reformist president Pezeshkian - opinion

Despite electing reformist Masoud Pezeshkian as president, Iran's stance on Israel remains hostile, continuing support for anti-Israel groups and upholding its aggressive policies.

JULY 21, 2024ByMORDECHAI KEDAR
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.

Iran on diplomatic offensive against Israel in NY, MidEast - analysis

Iran sought after October 7 to begin a multi-front war in the region against Israel.

JULY 18, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran's acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured) hold a joint news conference in Baghdad, Iraq June 13, 2024.

Iran's President Pezeshkian speaks with Hamas leader, praises Houthis

“We appreciate Iran for playing a role in supporting the Palestinian cause, and we demand more political and diplomatic efforts to bring an end to Israel’s aggression,” Haniyeh said.

JULY 15, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
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.

The world must help Israel stop Iran and its proxies, not appease them - editorial

World allies shouldn't be fooled by the elections in Iran. Now is the time to back up Israel and ensure Tehran doesn't achieve nuclear capabilities.

JULY 14, 2024ByJPOST EDITORIAL
A war between Israel and Iran (illustrative)

The West should be cautious of Iran's reformist rhetoric - opinion

At this juncture, playing into the regime’s game could only enable Iran to breakout with an actual bomb, an outcome no Western country should desire.

JULY 14, 2024ByFARHAD REZAEI
MASOUD PEZESHKIAN greets supporters at a gathering following his victory in the second round of the Iranian presidential election, in Tehran, earlier this month.