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Iran's Supreme Leader says no message sent to US through third countries

Tehran, Nov 28: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dismissed as "fabricated rumors" recent claims that Tehran had sent a message to the United States through third countries.

Iran's President Pezeshkian pledges full support for 'peaceful' nuclear industry

Tehran, Nov 2: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday his government is fully committed to supporting the development of the country's "peaceful" nuclear programme, according to a statement from his office.

Pezeshkian expresses Iran's readiness to mediate in Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict

Tehran, Oct 28: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday expressed Tehran's readiness to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to help resolve their differences., local media reported.

Iran's president urges broader cooperation with Iraq 'across all sectors'

Tehran, Oct 22: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for expanding Tehran-Baghdad relations "across all sectors," the president's office said in a statement.

Russia-Iran comprehensive partnership treaty comes into force

Moscow, October 2: The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran has officially come into effect, Russia's Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday, according to the country's state media.

UN confirms reactivation of sanctions on Iran

United Nations, Sep 29: The United Nations confirmed that sanctions against Iran have been reactivated.

Iran slams US, Europe as nuclear deal sanctions set to resume

Tehran, Sep 28: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the United States is the main obstacle to reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, as UN sanctions lifted under the pact were set to be reimposed later in the day.

Iran recalls envoys after Europe triggers UN sanctions

Tehran, September 27: Iran has recalled its ambassadors from the United Kingdom, France and Germany for consultations after the three European powers activated the UN sanctions "snapback" mechanism for the first time in ten years, Al Jazeera reported, citing local media.

Netanyahu at UNGA hails Israel-US strikes on Iran, calls for snapback sanctions, says Iran's uranium stockpile must be eliminated

New York, September 26: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched the day's proceedings on Friday as the first speaker during the fourth day of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) General Debate.

Iran will never seek to build a nuclear bomb: President Masoud Pezeshkian at UNGA

New York, September 24: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his address at the United Nations General Assembly, has said that Iran has "never sought and will never seek to build a nuclear bomb".

Iranian, French presidents discuss Tehran's nuclear issue, bilateral ties

New York, Sep 25: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, held talks over Tehran's nuclear issue and bilateral relations.

Cooperation with IAEA to be suspended: Iran after UNSC fails to lift sanctions

Tehran, Sep 21: Iran's top security body has announced that the country's cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog would be "effectively" suspended following a UN Security Council vote not to maintain the lifting of international sanctions on Tehran.

Iranian President meets visiting Russian minister, says era of unipolar world over

Tehran, Sep 18: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has asserted that the cooperation between independent nations like Iran and Russia signals the end of global unipolarity. Pezeshkian made the comment during his meeting with visiting Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev in Tehran where he stressed that nations can achieve growth without relying on unilateral powers, the local media reported on Thursday.

Iran's Pezeshkian to visit Armenia and Belarus next week

Tehran, Aug 16: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to depart on Monday evening for a two-day tour to Armenia and Belarus.

Iranian president warns of 'serious' water crisis

Tehran, Aug 11: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that parts of the country, including the capital Tehran, are faced with a "serious" water crisis.

Iran approves formation of new defence council

Tehran, Aug 4: Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) approved the establishment of the country's defence council presided over by President Masoud Pezeshkian, the SNSC-affiliated Nour News reported.

Iran imposes office closures, water restrictions amid unprecedented drought

Tehran, July 24: Iranian authorities have closed government offices in 22 provinces, including Tehran, and reduced working hours in four others to manage water and electricity shortages during a record heatwave.

Iranian President takes taxi after convoy breaks down due to contaminated fuel

Tehran, July 18: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was compelled to take a local taxi to complete a part of his recent trip to Tarbiz city in Iran after all three official vehicles of his convoy broke down due to water-contaminated fuel, the country's media reported on Friday.

Iranian President issues order to suspend cooperation with IAEA

Tehran, July 2: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday issued an order to enact a law to suspend the country's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

PM Modi speaks with Iranian President, calls for immediate de-escalation

New Delhi, June 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday and reiterated call for immediate de-escalation and diplomatic measures to restore regional peace in the Middle-East.

Saudi Crown Prince holds phone call with Iran President

Jeddah, June 15: Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran ready for inspection of nuclear facilities, but won't accept coercion: President Pezeshkian

Tehran, June 8: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that his country is ready for inspection of its nuclear facilities, but does not accept coercion.

Iran's President says agreement possible if US stops coercion

Tehran, May 19: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said that reaching an agreement with the US is possible if it refrains from applying coercion on Tehran.

US announces new sanctions on Iran following 4th round of nuclear talks

Washington, May 13: The US has imposed sanctions on three Iranian nationals and one Iranian entity with ties to Tehran's Organisation of Defensive Innovation and Research, which is known by its Persian acronym, SPND.

Iran says nuclear talks 'more serious,' rejects US call to dismantle facilities

Tehran, May 12: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that indirect negotiations with the United States in Oman to revive the 2015 nuclear deal had become "much more serious and frank," as President Masoud Pezeshkian rejected US demands for Tehran to dismantle its nuclear infrastructure.

Death toll from Iran's port blast reaches 40, over 1,000 wounded

Tehran, April 28: The death toll from a massive explosion at a port in Iran's southern province of Hormozgan has reached 40, and the government has announced one day of national mourning, Iran's IRIB news agency reported.

Death toll from Iran port blast rises to 28, 800 injured

Tehran, April 27: The death toll from a large explosion at a port in Iran's southern Hormozgan province has risen to 28, media reported on Sunday.

Afghan interim govt expresses sympathy with Iran over port explosion

Kabul, April 27: The Afghan interim government has offered condolences and expressed sympathy with neighbouring Iran over a port explosion which caused huge casualties, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.

Death toll in Iran port explosion mounts to 25

Tehran, April 27: At least 25 people were killed and 800 others injured in a huge explosion at a port on Saturday in Iran's southern province of Hormozgan, media reported Sunday.

No justification for such acts of terror: Iranian Prez condemns J&K attack in phone call with PM Modi

New Delhi, April 27: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday strongly condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, located in J&K during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the shared resolve of both nations to combat terrorism in all its forms.

Iran ready for deal with US if national interests respected: President Pezeshkian

Tehran, April 22: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran is open to reaching an agreement with the US in ongoing indirect talks, provided that the country's national interests are preserved.

Iran's Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs sacked for 'extravagant holiday'

Tehran, April 5: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday removed his Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs Shahram Dabiri over his extravagant trip to the South Pole during the Nowruz (Persian New Year) holidays.

Iran's president reaffirms peaceful nuclear intentions in call with Norwegian PM

Tehran, March 10: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran has never sought nuclear weapons, citing a religious decree by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that prohibits such arms.

Wanted to relieve pressure on President Pezeshkian, says Iranian VP after submitting resignation

Tehran, March 3: Iranian Vice President Javad Zarif, who resigned Sunday night for the second time since his appointment in August last year, said on Monday that he took the decision on advice from the head of the country's judiciary to help relieve pressure on the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iran says expanding defence capabilities 'essential' due to Israeli threats

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