Masoud Pezeshkian uses first press conference to deny sending missiles to Russia for Ukraine war
Masoud Pezeshkian pledged to boost the economy and ease social restrictions. But he faces factional infighting, international scepticism and hostilities with Israel
Tehran keeps world guessing over how it will retaliate for the killing of Hamas leader on its territory
Masoud Pezeshkian proposes cabinet that balances reformist instincts with need to keep hardliners on board
Masoud Pezeshkian vows a response for ‘crimes and insolence’ as US sends reinforcements to defend its ally
Assassination of visiting Hamas leader on home soil exposes vulnerabilities in country’s security and intelligence apparatus
Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian says he ‘will not rest’ until US sanctions are lifted
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s official backing for election winner opens way for formation of new government
Repudiation of candidates came after their mishandling of the economy and power struggles among them
Masoud Pezeshkian’s victory cannot mask fact that the republic faces a legitimacy crisis
The 69-year-old promises change to Tehran’s domestic and foreign policies and to end nuclear stand-off
Successor to Raisi seeks to ease social restrictions and re-engage with west to secure sanctions relief
Presidential race between reformist and hardliner to be decided by silent majority who boycotted first round
