Iranian President Pezeshkian Speaks on US Ties, Israel War and West Asia Turmoil

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan following a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In an interview with India Today, Pezeshkian highlighted the historical and cultural connection between India and Iran, stating that relations with the Indian Prime Minister have been improving steadily.

He noted that the two nations share deep-rooted civilisational ties spanning millennia, which provide a foundation to build stronger cooperation and counter rising global totalitarianism.

Pezeshkian addressed critical international and regional subjects during the conversation, including bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Modi, the ongoing war, relations regarding Donald Trump, the status of the Supreme Leader, and domestic economic conditions in Iran.

The discussion also touched upon the Strait of Hormuz, regional diplomatic engagements with the Arab world, and Iran's position on nuclear enrichment and nuclear weapons.