Masoud Pezeshkian remains active as Iran's president amid a seven-month conflict involving U.S. and Israeli actions, with recent diplomatic travel underscoring his role in foreign policy. In early October 2026, he attended the CIS summit and Caspian Sea environmental meeting in Turkmenistan, holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other regional leaders while stressing negotiations free of pressure or threats and proposing expanded multilateral cooperation. An oil minister resignation in early October due to personal reasons amid economic strains from sanctions and blockades has not affected Pezeshkian’s position. No confirmed moves toward removal, impeachment, or resignation have surfaced, though ongoing regional tensions and domestic pressures could influence future stability assessments reflected in trader consensus.