Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently stated that Tehran intends to broaden diplomatic and economic ties with all countries worldwide, signaling an important shift toward inclusive international engagement.
Pezeshkian highlighted Iran’s willingness to develop relations across a broad range of domains–political, economic, commercial, cultural, scientific, and technological–with “all countries of the world.” He described this as an imperative of mutual respect and shared interests; emphasizing international collaboration to foster peace, stability and prosperity on Earth’s small but interdependent surface. For further reading please see News.com.au (+15), IRANPRESS (+15) or Iran Front Page
Pezeshkian has demonstrated both regional and global engagement as priorities, both promoting them simultaneously. He reiterated Iran’s intention to build relationships with neighboring states such as Turkey, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan Pakistan Gulf states while increasing cooperation with major global players like Russia China BRICS SCO Eurasian Union
Pezeshkian’s policy of expanding ties between all nations extends beyond rhetoric into real and strategic initiatives:
Iran and Russia signed an extensive 20-year strategic partnership treaty in January 2025, covering areas including trade, military collaboration, energy, science, education and culture–reflecting Tehran’s global ambitions. For more details see Wikipedia+15 or AP News+15 (Google).
On the European front, he previously adopted a strategy of opportunity-driven diplomacy designed to foster balanced relationships, particularly among neighboring nations and within the Global South.
Pezeshkian recently signaled his willingness to reengage with the West by affirming that Iran remains open to constructive dialogue on its nuclear program if agreements such as 2015’s are respected in full. Middle East Council on Global Affairs +15 Aljazeera +15 European Leadership Network (+15
Pezeshkian stands as an embodiment of moderate reformist policy. Since assuming office in 2024, his administration has pursued an independent foreign policy rooted in constitutional independence, regional outreach, and global diversification while opposing foreign hegemony. Middle East Council on Global Affairs
His balanced approach reflects a broader strategy: reducing isolation, mitigating sanctions’ effects, and forging economic and technological cooperation among multiple partners. With an emphasis on diplomacy rather than confrontation, Iran hopes to revive its international standing following years of estrangement.
Conclusion
President Pezeshkian’s announcement that Iran seeks to strengthen ties with all countries reveals Iran’s strategic intent of elevating multilateral engagement. By combining regional consolidation with global outreach and diplomatic openness with strategic partnerships, Tehran appears reposition itself as a more positive player in international affairs.
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