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Masoud Pezeshkian
MediaBias News has published 23 stories involving Masoud Pezeshkian, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Business & Economy · Middle EastWall Street Ends Lower as Oil Prices and Treasury Yields Climb
US stock markets closed lower on Wednesday, with major indices like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones Industrial Average experiencing declines. The downturn was influenced by a nearly 4% rise in oil prices and climbing Treasury yields, alongside comments from Iran's president.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · Middle EastUS to Shut Down Iranian Airlines, Citing Sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that all Iranian airlines will cease operations worldwide from Wednesday, September 23. The move, backed by threats of secondary sanctions, aims to restrict Iran's access to international financial and commercial networks.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 68
Politics · Middle EastUS denies visas to Iranian president's delegation for UN
The United States has refused visas to members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's delegation, including his communications team, for the UN General Assembly. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson described the action as an 'unprecedented hostile move'. The US has authorised the delegation's travel but imposed restrictions.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran warns of new weapons if US escalates conflict
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned it will change the "geography of war" and deploy new weapons if the US escalates the conflict. This comes as a British oil tanker was hit by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two crew members. US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering various options.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 68
Politics · Middle EastTrump Weighs Options on Iran, Including Talks or Military Action
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering significant options regarding Iran, including potential military action and diplomatic engagement. The possibility of a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has also been raised, potentially impacting regional tensions and energy markets.
Middle East2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Politics · IndiaIndian officials eat snacks during BRICS Summit, sparking online debate
Videos of Indian officials Randhir Jaiswal and Ajit Doval eating snacks during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi went viral. While some mocked the officials, others defended them, stating that refreshments were provided.
India3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 68
Politics · Middle EastBRICS Leaders Urge Restraint in Middle East, Condemn Unilateral Sanctions
Leaders of the BRICS nations have issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions. They called for maximum restraint and condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · European UnionPutin blames Western globalists for European events and Ukraine conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that events in Europe, including the AfD's success in a German state election, stem from "system errors" by Western globalists. He also reiterated his view that the West's actions caused the conflict in Ukraine.
European Union3 min readTrust 56 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
Politics · Middle EastModi urges regional peace in talks with Iran's Pezeshkian
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian amid ongoing West Asia tensions. Modi reiterated India's stance on resolving issues through dialogue and diplomacy and stressed the need for regional stability and freedom of navigation.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Politics · IndiaModi walks with Putin, Pezeshkian at BRICS Forum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked alongside leaders including Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian at the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi. Modi was seen holding hands with the Iranian president, a gesture underscoring solidarity within the expanded grouping.
India3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Politics · IndiaModi Confident of Positive BRICS Summit Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has voiced confidence in the upcoming BRICS Summit, anticipating positive and meaningful discussions on global welfare. Leaders from member and partner nations are set to attend the event in Delhi.
India3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 67 · Hype 20
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS strike on Iran wedding kills four, wounds over 50
A US strike in southern Iran hit a wedding celebration, killing at least four people, including a child, and wounding over 50, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. US Central Command confirmed strikes on IRGC targets.
Middle East4 min readTrust 78 · Craft 65 · Hype 35
Conflict & Security · Middle EastPutin and Pezeshkian Meet, Discuss Economic Ties Amid US Pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek. They agreed to continue economic and trade relations despite US pressure and discussed the fragility of the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum.
Middle East3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran ready to reciprocate US return to June deal, says Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would immediately reciprocate if the US returned to its commitments under a June memorandum of understanding. He contrasted Iran's record of honouring agreements with the US's alleged failure to do so.
Middle East3 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Politics · Asia-PacificModi, Xi, Putin meet at SCO Summit in Bishkek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin were seen interacting at the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The leaders posed for a group photograph and participated in a roundtable discussion.
Asia-Pacific3 min readTrust 55 · Craft 55 · Hype 25
Politics · RussiaPutin and Xi to attend SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attend a two-day summit in Kyrgyzstan starting August 31. The meeting, hosted by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, will also include leaders from Iran and India, among others. The summit takes place amid ongoing international conflicts and trade disputes.
Russia4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 20
Politics · IndiaIran’s Pezeshkian to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit on 12 to 13 September 2026. The visit follows India’s assumption of the BRICS chairmanship in 2026 and comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia. Outlets diverged on whether the summit’s agenda or regional security was the lead.
India5 min readTrust 33 · Craft 77 · Hype 15- Politics · Middle East
Trump considers declaring victory in Iran without nuclear deal
President Donald Trump has discussed ending the US campaign against Iran without a nuclear deal if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. Iran’s conditions include lifting sanctions, withdrawing US forces, and paying reparations, complicating negotiations.
Middle East5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 45 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastMossad dismisses two officials after Iran regime-change plan fails
Israel’s Mossad director Roman Gofman dismissed two senior officials after a plan to topple Iran’s government, developed with US coordination, either failed or never progressed. The officials, appointed in December, led the agency’s intelligence directorate and Iran division. Iran’s president later accused the US and Israel of plotting a 48-hour takeover.
Middle East5 min readTrust 52 · Craft 77 · Hype 35- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Vance calls Iran negotiations messy as Trump claims deal near Hormuz Strait
US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations with Iran would be 'messy' and 'take some time', describing Iranians as 'extremely difficult people'. President Donald Trump claimed a deal to reopen the Hormuz Strait was 'right around the corner', while Iran's president said communicating with its leader was 'very difficult'.
Middle East5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32 - Politics · Middle East
Iranian president calls contact with supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'very difficult'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently 'very difficult', in remarks broadcast on state television. Khamenei has not appeared in public since taking office after his father’s death in US and Israeli strikes.
Middle East4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 77 · Hype 15 
Politics · Middle EastKhamenei issues ultimatum to Iran’s Pezeshkian as US tensions rise
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly issued a final ultimatum to President Masoud Pezeshkian, sidelining his political leverage and endorsing an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander. Reports diverge on whether the move is tied to escalating tensions with the US and Israel.
Middle East4 min readTrust 32 · Craft 45 · Hype 55
Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran’s Pezeshkian says Tehran will defend itself but not seek escalation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran does not seek to escalate regional tensions but will use its full capabilities to defend its security and interests. The statement follows US and Israeli attacks on Iran in February and a collapsed ceasefire in July.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 15
