The Latest Breaking News from Masoud Pezeshkian

Iran’s President says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue constructive negotiations to ease tensions and a looming threat of conflict with the US. The move signals a shift in approach for Tehran, who for weeks has countered with its own threats against Washington.

A US F-35C fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone approaching an American aircraft carrier, escalating tensions. This incident occurred just as Iran's president signaled a willingness for negotiations with the US. Despite the drone downing, planned diplomatic talks in Turkey are reportedly still scheduled.

The shootdown came within hours of another confrontation in the region, during which Iranian forces harassed a US-flagged and US-crewed merchant vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US military. US Central Command said the Shahed-139 drone was downed by an F-35C fighter jet operating from the Abraham…

Iran's President Pezeshkian has ordered talks with the US, seeking an environment free from threats and unreasonable expectations, focusing on national interests. This comes amid heightened regional tensions and a warning from President Trump about potential "bad things." Tehran insists negotiations must center on the nuclear issue, not defense capabilities.