Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
Middle East Roundup, June 23: Rubio says US won't accept tolls or fees in Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins tour of Gulf states aimed at showing solidarity with key allies; Pezeshkian leads a high-level delegation to convey the message of the Iranian government and people to Pakistan following what the embassy described as a year marked by solidarity; President Trump urges Iran to honor its deal and maintain respect toward the US.
June 27, 2026
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Day 53: All you need to know about US-Israel war on Iran
US president says he was asked by PM Sharif, Field Marshal Munir to hold the attack on Iran until their leaders, representatives can come up with a "unified proposal"; Information Minister Tarar says Pakistan is urging Iran to join talks as it awaits Tehran’s response.
April 21, 2026
Vance to lead US delegation as Iran confirms participation in Islamabad talks
White House confirms US Vice President JD Vance will lead delegation to Iran talks in Islamabad as President Pezeshkian confirms Iran's participation, while Pakistan PM urges restraint to sustain ceasefire and advance diplomacy.
April 8, 2026
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All you need to know about Day 13 of US-Israeli war on Iran
Iran’s deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Tehran has allowed ships from some countries to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the war with the US and Israel, while restricting passage for nations involved in the aggression.
March 12, 2026
Iran president says will not 'give in to excessive demands'
Says Iran is ready for "any verification" of its nuclear programme and insists it is not seeking an atomic weapon.
February 11, 2026
Iranian president says war neither in interest of Iran nor US
Iranian President Pezeshkian told Egypt’s al-Sisi that Iran does not seek conflict, emphasizing that war would benefit neither Iran, the United States, nor the region, according to an official statement
February 1, 2026
Dar, Larijani hold talks as Pakistan, Iran push to deepen ties
In Islamabad meeting, Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani reaffirm commitment to deepen bilateral ties and expand cooperation on regional and international issues.
November 25, 2025