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Iran President Pezeshkian diplomatic and economic activity

Overview

By mid-September 2026, the standoff between Iran and the United States intensified. President Masoud Pezeshkian, while maintaining that Iran remains in a ‘position of power and dignity,’ vowed that the nation would maintain military resistance until aggressors feel ‘total regret.’ This stance follows reports of a new Iranian military doctrine allowing for preemptive action and claims of expanded ballistic missile capabilities. Tensions escalated further following reports of Iranian missiles being launched toward American warships and subsequent U.S. strikes against three Iranian tankers. In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has sought to implement de facto restrictions on transit. Pezeshkian noted that Iran has maintained a closure of the Strait for six months, a strategic blockade affecting a passage that previously handled 20% of global oil. While Iran proposed a controlled route for vessels, the White House maintains the strait remains open. Recent developments indicate Iran now requires vessels to obtain permission for transit and is considering implementing service fees. This blockade has contributed to rising energy costs, with oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel. Speaking at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Pezeshkian warned that U.S.-led pressures have reached a ‘critical and dangerous stage.’ He highlighted that inflation reached 87.9% in July, with food and beverage costs rising by 128%. He attributed Iran's economic decline—noting that exports and imports have decreased by 35%—to intensified U.S. and Israeli military aggression and financial sanctions, specifically citing the ‘Economic Pariah’ operation. To mitigate these impacts, the Iranian central bank is encouraging the use of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Tether, to facilitate cross-border trade. Pezeshkian also called for expanding trade in national currencies to reduce vulnerability to political shocks and urged BRICS to establish an economic space that prevents the monopolization of financial and technological tools.

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Masoud Pezeshkian · Iran · United States · Donald Trump · Strait of Hormuz

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Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran President rejects US role as Middle East ‘policeman’

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated the Middle East does not need the US as a ‘regional policeman,’ amid ongoing conflict and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz affecting global oil prices.

  2. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 110 sources
    Iran President Pezeshkian warns of critical economic crisis at BRICS Summit

    At the BRICS Summit, Iranian President Pezeshkian warned of a critical economic crisis due to US sanctions and called for alternative trade systems, while Iran turns to cryptocurrency to bypass financial blocks

  3. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Iran's Pezeshkian engages diaspora and criticizes U.S. economic pressure

    President Masoud Pezeshkian is engaging the Iranian diaspora to encourage returns and has criticized U.S. economic pressures aimed at targeting the livelihoods of Iranian citizens.

  4. 12 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran's Pezeshkian vows resistance until aggressors feel ‘total regret’

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged continued military resistance until aggressors feel ‘total regret,’ amid escalating tensions with the U.S. and threats to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

  5. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 38 sources
    Iran and Russia discuss strategic ties at SCO summit

    At the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan, Iranian President Pezeshkian and Russian President Putin discussed strategic ties and the Iran-US conflict, with Pezeshkian offering a path to peace if the US meets its deal.

  6. 22 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran President Pezeshkian backs peace MoU with United States

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the peace MoU with the US promotes regional stability and prevents aggression by the US and Israel in West Asia.

  7. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declares Iran is in a comprehensive economic war

    Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated Iran is in a “comprehensive economic war,” vowing the government will defeat adversaries despite U.S. economic pressure.

  8. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Iran President Pezeshkian warns of severe economic warfare

    President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that Iran is facing severe economic warfare due to US sanctions, causing a 35% drop in trade, while calling for improved regional diplomacy and domestic cooperation.

  9. 26 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 17 sources
    Iran's Pezeshkian proposes security pact and unity for Muslim nations

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian proposed a mutual security pact and a permanent mediation mechanism for Muslim nations at the 40th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran.

  10. 27 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Iran prepares for U.S. economic warfare and sanctions

    Iran's Economy Minister says the nation is prepared for a U.S. economic war involving sanctions on nuclear, missile, and oil sectors to force a new nuclear deal.

  11. 28 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Iran's Pezeshkian calls for US policy shift amid sanction threats

    Iranian President Pezeshkian has urged the US to change its coercive approach as tensions rise over new secondary sanctions and the expiration of a 60-day negotiation period, with Pakistan attempting to mediate

  12. 30 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 89 sources
    Iran President Pezeshkian warns of full-scale war amid new U.S. sanctions

    President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is in a full-scale economic and military war following new U.S. sanctions, while defending a recent memorandum with Washington and rejecting claims of national collapse.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran's President Pezeshkian emphasizes technological investment to reduce oil dependency

    President Masoud Pezeshkian aims to reduce Iran's oil and gas dependency by investing in domestic technology and youth talent to bolster national self-reliance.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Iran President Pezeshkian warns of 'total war' and economic crisis

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that Iran faces a “total war,” as geopolitical tensions and structural economic imbalances worsen living conditions and domestic instability.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian Declares Defiance Toward US and Israel

    Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran didn’t start the US‑Israel conflict, dismissed a 48‑hour occupation plot, and pledged to stay strong, urging Muslim unity.

  16. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 12 sources
    Iran President Mesud Pezeşkiyan backs Hamas in Gaza talks, cites national hardships

    Iran’s President Mesud Pezeşkiyan pledged full support for Hamas in Gaza talks, warned of Iran’s severe internal crises, and faced rumors of a secret meeting with religious leader Mücteba Hamaney.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 36 sources
    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Denies Resignation Amid Hormuz Talks

    Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian denied resignation rumours, affirmed military coordination, and rejected split claims with Supreme Leader Khamenei, who issued a “final ultimatum.” Trump warned Iran would be

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