Latest Masoud Pezeshkian News & Updates

Tehran, April 2 (IANS) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iranian people harbour no enmity towards the American people, accusing the US administration of fighting Iran as a “proxy for Israel.”He made the remarks in a letter addressed to the American people while elaborating on Iran’s positions regarding the ongoing war with the United States and Israel, reports Xinhua news agency.”The Iranian people harbour no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or nei…

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “Met with Iran’s Ambassador in India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali this afternoon. Discussed the conflict in West Asia. Appreciate the support provided to Indians in Iran in these challenging times,” EAM Jaishankar wrote on X after the meeting.Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pe…

Tehran, March 24 (IANS) Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr has been appointed as the new Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani who was killed in an Israeli attack last week, the Iranian media reported on Tuesday quoting a statement issued by Mehdi Tabatabai, the Iranian President’s Public Relations aide. It was stated that Zolqadr has been appointed with the approval and consent of leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei and by the decree o…

Washington, March 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump spoke over the phone with Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asif Munir on the Iran war, the White House said.“(I) can confirm (the phone call),” a White House official told IANS when asked about the talk between Trump and Munir over the weekend on the Iran war. The official, however, refrained from giving any further details, given the sensitivity of the talks and the efforts by key players to end the war between the US and Iran.“These are sensit…

Washington, March 23 (IANS) The White House on Monday declined to comment on mediation efforts in the Iran crisis, saying sensitive diplomacy would not be discussed publicly even as reports pointed to growing back-channel activity.​ “These are sensitive diplomatic discussions and the United States will not negotiate through the news media,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told IANS when asked about Pakistan’s role in the conflict and peace efforts.​Her remarks came amid media reports …

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Around 95 flights are expected from the UAE to India on Monday as limited non-scheduled flights continue from the region, while flights continue to operate from Saudi Arabia and Oman to India as well, according to an official statement.Qatar airspace remains partially open, with Qatar Airways expected to operate around 8–10 non-scheduled flights to India on Monday.Kuwait and Bahrain airspaces remain closed while Jazeera Airways of Kuwait is operating flights to vario…

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha at 2 p.m. on Monday, focusing on the key concerns relating to the ongoing West Asia conflict. Earlier on Sunday, PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation in the petroleum, crude oil, gas, power, and fertiliser sectors, with a focus on ensuring uninterrupted supply and stable distribution amid the evolving crisis in West Asia. The meeting focused on maintaining uninterrupted supply, ensuring sta…

Tehran, March 23 (IANS) Iran has begun charging certain vessels a transit fee of $2 million (approximately Rs 18.8 crore) to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, in what officials describe as a new assertion of control amid its ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on X that the strait remains “open to everyone” — except for Iran’s adversaries — outlining Tehran’s latest stance on access to the crucial maritime…

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting in the evening on Sunday to review the situation related to petroleum products, crude oil, power, and fertiliser sectors against the backdrop of the evolving situation in West Asia, according to reliable sources. The meeting, which will be attended by senior ministers, will focus on ensuring uninterrupted supply, stable logistics and efficient distribution of petroleum products across the country.The governme…

Tehran, March 22 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proposed to form a security structure comprising regional countries to ensure peace, security and stability in West Asia without foreign interference, reiterating conditions to end the ongoing war.He made the remarks in a phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which the two sides discussed bilateral ties as well as the latest regional and international developments in the wake of the US and Israeli attacks against Iran, Xinhua…