President Masoud Pezeshkian
Iran's Supreme Leader Defends Hijab Amid Growing Resistance to Mandatory Dress Codes
Dec 04, 2025 02:44 am CST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reaffirmed his support for mandatory hijab laws as more Iranian women challenge the strict Islamic dress code. This stance comes amid internal political tensions, with parliament criticizing judicial enforcement of headscarf laws and President Pezeshkian maintaining that women cannot be forced to wear hijab, highlighting the ongoing cultural struggle since the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Iranian President Claims Trump Administration Lacked Sincerity in Nuclear Negotiations
Sep 27, 2025 09:29 am CST
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticized the Trump administration for its perceived insincerity in nuclear negotiations, highlighting a significant "wall of mistrust" between the two nations. Speaking to reporters at the UN General Assembly, Pezeshkian noted that despite reaching multiple understandings, the United States never took these diplomatic efforts seriously, particularly in talks preceding an Israeli military strike.