Masoud Pezeshkian

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) partially halts the US-Zionist war on Iran, addressing immediate pressures but not resolving long-standing conflicts. The war's economic and strategic impacts, including a Strait of Hormuz blockade affecting global oil, gas, and food supplies, have forced a shift in the Gulf's strategic landscape.

Funeral prayers for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Najaf, Iraq, with thousands of mourners. His body arrived in Najaf alongside Iranian officials and will later move to Karbala before returning to Iran. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran persist amid ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has left Iraq for Iran following US strikes targeting several areas south of the country. The attacks caused material damages and injured some people.

Iran's top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader attended funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while the new leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, remained in hiding after being wounded in an airstrike. The funeral saw large crowds chanting anti-American and anti-Israel slogans, with calls for revenge over the attack that killed Khamenei and triggered a war. U.S. negotiations with Iran to end the conflict are on hold until after the burial.

Iran's top officials and family members of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended funeral prayers in Tehran, signaling a shift in public confidence amid ongoing tensions. The event included calls for the killing of U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli leaders, while Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained in hiding after being wounded in an airstrike.

Funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei continued in Tehran, with senior officials including President Masoud Pezeshkian and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf attending prayers led by Jafar Sobhani. Khamenei’s coffin was displayed alongside four relatives killed in 28 February strikes by US and Israel, with over 10 million expected to participate in the events.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized the international community's failure to prevent Israeli attacks in the Middle East, blaming the inaction for regional instability. He emphasized the need for stronger Islamic unity and cooperation among Muslim nations during a ceremony commemorating the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian paid respects before the remains of Ali Khamenei, accompanied by government officials including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. State television broadcast footage of the visit, showing Pezeshkian praying at the coffin.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei against claims that he did not approve the US memorandum of understanding. Pezeshkian stated that if Khamenei had prohibited negotiations, Iran would have complied, following controversy over Khamenei's 'different view' on the agreement.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian announced the easing of some financial and foreign-exchange restrictions in ongoing talks with the US, including continued oil exports. US President Donald Trump described the negotiations as 'very good' and noted Iran's progress, while emphasizing Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian discussed developments in West Asia and the need for de-escalation. Modi emphasized freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and reaffirmed India's commitment to resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. Pezeshkian invited Modi to attend the funeral of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Israel's 'kill first' strategy is now directed at Turkey, raising questions about regional responses. The US administration has signed two contradictory deals to end its war on Iran, while Israel has regained influence in Lebanon with the Lebanese government's cooperation, ceding sovereignty and legal redress for Israel's war crimes. A recent agreement allows Israeli forces indefinite occupation of southern Lebanon.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Qatar for talks with mediators about implementing a deal to end the war in Iran, though direct negotiations with Iranian diplomats are not planned. The discussions follow recent clashes over the Strait of Hormuz and involve efforts to release frozen Iranian assets and reopen shipping lanes.

US and Iranian officials are engaging in indirect talks in Qatar mediated by third parties, complicating efforts to resolve the conflict and secure the Strait of Hormuz. Iran seeks control of the strait, with Oman proposing a joint fee plan, while internal divisions emerge between military hardliners and civilian leaders like President Masoud Pezeshkian, who prioritize unfreezing assets.

Israel's 'kill first' strategy is now directed at Turkey, raising questions about regional responses. The US has signed conflicting deals with Iran and Israel, allowing Israeli forces to occupy southern Lebanon indefinitely and weakening Lebanese sovereignty through a military coordination framework. The agreement grants immunity to Israeli troops for war crimes and obliges Lebanon to disarm a key armed group.

Two U.S. envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, arrived in Qatar for indirect talks on implementing an initial deal to end the war in Iran, mediated by Qatari officials. Discussions focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and releasing $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets, amid ongoing tensions and attacks in the region.

Conflicting messages emerged between the US and Iran regarding potential diplomacy, with President Trump suggesting a possible meeting in Doha while Iran denied negotiations and emphasized unmet conditions for a final agreement. Tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz and the Lebanon framework agreement, with Iran rejecting French proposals and insisting on changes to shipping arrangements.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that US-Iran talks depend on both sides honoring their commitments, emphasizing 'mutual understanding is a bilateral matter.' He noted that if the US adheres to a memorandum of understanding, Iran will fulfill its obligations, while rejecting 'unreasonable boasting and unfounded threats' through rationality and decisive defense.

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran will meet in Doha, Qatar, following recent Gulf attacks, despite Iran not confirming its participation. The talks, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, aim to advance an interim deal, with discussions also involving frozen Iranian funds and deconfliction measures in the Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Iran and Turkiye to mediate peace efforts amid recent US-Iran strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. The visits follow a Pakistan-brokered interim peace deal and ongoing regional security proposals, including a 'regional security structure' suggested by Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian.

The U.S. and Iran paused strikes amid conflicting statements about a potential meeting in Doha, Qatar, following recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. An interim deal to dilute Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and open shipping lanes remains in place, but tensions persist as Iran claims $6 billion in frozen assets will be released.

President Trump claims Iran requested a meeting in Doha, Qatar, but Iranian negotiator Kazem Gharibabadi denied scheduling talks. The U.S. and Iran reached an interim deal to address tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, including uranium enrichment and sanctions, though attacks and retaliations persist. Iran's president mentioned $6 billion in frozen assets would be released by Qatar, though U.S. and Qatari officials have not confirmed this.

President Donald Trump claims Iran requested a meeting in Qatar, but Iranian officials deny it. Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and discussions about frozen Iranian assets in Qatar are highlighted, alongside Trump's focus on oil prices and a Supreme Court term addressing presidential power.

President Trump claims Iran requested a meeting in Qatar, but Iran denies it, as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also highlighted lower oil prices and a Supreme Court term addressing presidential power, while Iran announced the release of $6 billion in frozen assets in Qatar.

President Trump claims Iran requested a meeting in Qatar, but Iranian officials deny scheduling it. The U.S. president also highlighted lower oil prices as a result of an interim deal with Iran, while a poll shows declining American pride in the country. Iran announced plans to release $6 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar.

Iran’s president announced that $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar will be released, as U.S.-Iran negotiations face challenges due to recent attacks in the Persian Gulf. The attacks, including drone and missile strikes on vessels near Oman, have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a global energy crisis.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that $6bn of Iran's $12bn in frozen assets held in Qatar will be released following an agreement with the United States to lift oil and petrochemical sanctions. Iran will continue efforts to recover the remaining funds.

Iran’s president announced $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar would be released, amid challenges to U.S.-Iran negotiations over an interim deal. Recent attacks in the Persian Gulf, including strikes on vessels near Oman, have disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and drawn U.S. retaliation, complicating diplomatic efforts.

Iran's president claimed $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar would be released as U.S.-Iran negotiations face challenges due to recent attacks in the Persian Gulf. The interim deal, praised by Iran as a 'great victory,' involves Qatar and Pakistan as mediators, though neither Qatar nor the U.S. has confirmed the asset release.

The Trump administration is removing decades of sanctions on Iran as part of a deal to end the war, including authorizing oil sales and frozen funds. A 14-point memorandum signed with Iran outlines a schedule for sanctions removal and 60-day waivers, but challenges remain in implementation and potential disagreements.

Pakistan and Iran have established trade routes under a 2008 agreement to boost connectivity, with recent FBR procedures facilitating Iran-bound cargo at Pakistani ports. Strategic considerations, including Afghanistan's instability and Central Asia access, drive Pakistan's growing economic engagement with Iran.

Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, condemned Iran's drone attack on Bahrain, which hosts the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, as a threat to regional stability. The attack risks undermining a recent memorandum of understanding between U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, following prior U.S. airstrikes on Iran after a Strait of Hormuz cargo ship strike.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, ending hostilities and increasing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz while lowering oil prices. Washington granted a 60-day waiver on Iranian oil and petrochemical sales.

Shiite Muslims worldwide observed Ashoura, a holy day commemorating Imam Hussein's martyrdom, amid ongoing wars in Iran and Lebanon. The day follows the killing of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei in an Israeli airstrike and intensified conflict in Lebanon involving Hezbollah and Israeli forces.

Pakistan expressed optimism that trade and economic cooperation with Iran will advance as international sanctions on Iran ease. Technical talks between Iran and the U.S. are set to resume, with Pakistan participating. The country also emphasized preventing terrorism from Afghan soil and supporting regional ownership of Gulf issues.

The war on Iran, framed as a strategic project by the US and Israel to reshape West Asia, ended with the Islamabad agreement, which resembles a retreat rather than a victory. The article argues that despite military and economic pressures on Iran, the conflict failed to achieve the US-Israel objective of dismantling Iran's regional influence, marking a strategic defeat for the Western allies.

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni to reaffirm Pakistan's commitment to promoting lasting peace in the Middle East. The discussions followed a US-Iran agreement to end regional conflict and focused on expanding cooperation in security, anti-terrorism, and other sectors. Both sides expressed satisfaction with recent de-escalation efforts and praised the joint US-Iran statement.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's first foreign visit post-war with the US-Israel combine was to Pakistan, where he received a warm welcome. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties through trade, energy, and border security discussions, with the Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline and an MoU on US sanctions termination highlighted as key topics.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will never negotiate its defensive capabilities with any country. He emphasized that Iran's missiles were not part of the Memorandum of Understanding with the US and will remain off the table, while advocating for regional peace through honest discussions and intraregional cooperation.

The U.S. and Iran are disputing whether Tehran agreed to U.N. nuclear inspections, with Iran's Foreign Ministry denying access to bombed sites while U.S. officials claim a future agreement. A plan to evacuate stranded seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but Iran's closure of the strait amid regional tensions complicates progress. Negotiations between U.S. and Iranian teams in Switzerland continue amid heightened regional conflict.