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September 13, 2026 12:40 AM

Iranian President Pezeshkian Meets President Murmu, Discusses India-Iran Ties

Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his first visit to India, with the two leaders discussing the long-standing bonds of friendship between India and Iran, including strong cultural and people-to-people ties. Welcoming President Pezeshkian, President Murmu expressed appreciation for the support extended by Iran during India’s BRICS presidency, according to a press release from the President’s Secretariat. President Mu...

September 11, 2026 3:53 PM

India, Iran working for shared progress, prosperity as BRICS partners: MEA

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with India highlighting its longstanding civilisational ties with Iran and the two countries' shared commitment to progress and prosperity. Pezeshkian was received at the airport by Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. In a post on X, the MEA said, “Pleased to welcome President of Iran, Dr Pezeshkian at the 18th BRICS...

April 18, 2024 10:39 PM

‘Not detained, all of them are free to go’: Iran envoy on Indians onboard ship seized by Tehran

Iran's ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, has reassured that the Indian crew members of the MSC Aries, a container vessel seized by Iran, are not being detained and are free to leave. This statement follows the return of Ann Tessa Joseph, a woman cadet from Thrissur, Kerala, who was among the 17 Indian crew members aboard the ship. Joseph safely arrived at Cochin International Airport and was received by local authorities. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the safe ret...