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Iran vows to uphold pursuit of peaceful civilian nuclear energy • May 18, 2025, 2:24 AM ET (Straits Times)
Iran pushes for warmer diplomatic relations with Azerbaijan with Pezeshkian visit • Apr. 28, 2025, 5:37 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Putin ratifies Russia-Iran agreement to strengthen military, diplomatic ties • Apr. 22, 2025, 5:02 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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Born September 29, 1954 (age 70) • Mahābād • Iran
Title / Office president (2024-), Iran

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