{"id":324776,"date":"2024-10-07T14:40:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=324776"},"modified":"2024-10-07T14:50:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T13:50:09","slug":"pezeshkians-desperate-qatar-trip-sham-diplomacy-amid-iranian-regimes-military-setbacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/terrorism-a-fundamentalism\/pezeshkians-desperate-qatar-trip-sham-diplomacy-amid-iranian-regimes-military-setbacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Pezeshkian\u2019s Desperate Qatar Trip: Sham Diplomacy Amid Iranian Regime&#8217;s Military Setbacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-324777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/masoud-pezeshkian-qatar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/masoud-pezeshkian-qatar.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/masoud-pezeshkian-qatar-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/masoud-pezeshkian-qatar-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/masoud-pezeshkian-qatar-738x420.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/masoud-pezeshkian-qatar-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/masoud-pezeshkian-qatar-696x396.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Two-minute read<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the aftermath of Tehran\u2019s missile attack on Israel on October 1, the regime&#8217;s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, embarked on a 1.5-day diplomatic mission to Qatar. While state media has trumpeted the trip as a diplomatic triumph, it appears to be little more than an attempt to boost the morale of both Tehran\u2019s proxy forces and its internal power base, which recent military and economic setbacks have shaken.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pezeshkian\u2019s visit is portrayed in official outlets as a significant step forward for Tehran.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nournews.ir\/fa\/news\/192288\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Nour News<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, affiliated with the Supreme National Security Council, described the trip as a \u201cdiplomatic success\u201d that &#8220;reinforced support for Palestine&#8221; and aligned Qatar with Tehran\u2019s stance following the missile strike. However, this narrative obscures the real intentions behind the regime&#8217;s diplomatic push: to secure intervention from other nations and stave off further military retaliation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">State media has focused on harsh rhetoric, masking the regime&#8217;s urgent pleas for support. While Pezeshkian was in Qatar, Foreign Minister Abbas <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/terrorism-a-fundamentalism\/iranian-regimes-fm-araghchi-scrambles-to-bolster-proxy-forces-amid-military-setbacks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Araghchi has been traveling<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> across the region, also seeking backing. Meanwhile, Supreme Leader Ali <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/khameneis-friday-prayer-sermon-exposes-iranian-regimes-fears-of-regional-strategy-collapse\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Khamenei has been preaching<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to Muslim nations to unite against what he calls &#8220;the enemy.&#8221; This flurry of diplomatic activity is being framed as a show of strength, but in reality, it reflects the regime&#8217;s growing desperation as it struggles to maintain control at home and abroad.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Khamenei?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Khamenei<\/a>\u2019s Friday Prayer Sermon Exposes <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iranian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iranian<\/a> Regime\u2019s Fears of Regional Strategy Collapse<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N4iMAAbqXp\">https:\/\/t.co\/N4iMAAbqXp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1842248319260901826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A quote from the state-run <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donya-e-eqtesad.com\/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%AE%D8%A8%D8%B1-64\/4110032-%D8%B3%D9%81%D8%B1-%D9%BE%D8%B2%D8%B4%DA%A9%DB%8C%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B4%D8%AA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Donya-e-Eqtesad<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> highlights the security dimension of Pezeshkian\u2019s visit: \u201cThis trip, alongside the message of deterrence sent after <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Operation True Oath 2<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, adds considerable value, especially given its timing with the historic meeting of Iran and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers after decades of tension.\u201d This emphasizes that beyond economic and diplomatic efforts, the trip was aimed at addressing the regime\u2019s security concerns amid escalating regional tensions.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Despite the rhetoric of success, the economic results of Pezeshkian&#8217;s trip were minimal. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eghtesadonline.com\/fa\/news\/2012087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mustafa Salehinejad<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Secretary General of the Iran-Qatar Joint Chamber of Commerce, admitted that even the creation of a currency exchange would be considered &#8220;a significant achievement&#8221; given the difficulties Iranian merchants face in conducting business with Qatar due to sanctions. He noted that Turkey has already \u201ctaken over\u201d much of Iran\u2019s market share in Qatar, despite the higher costs associated with Turkish goods. This stands in stark contrast to state media\u2019s exaggerated portrayal of the trip\u2019s outcomes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Judiciary-run <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mizanonline.ir\/fa\/news\/4796569\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mizan News Agency echoed<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the regime\u2019s narrative, quoting Pezeshkian on his diplomatic achievements: \u201cOne of the key outcomes of this trip was the joint meeting of Arab foreign ministers with Araghchi, where constructive and fruitful discussions were held on regional issues, particularly Gaza and Lebanon, and on strengthening bilateral relations.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iranian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iranian<\/a> Regime\u2019s FM Araghchi Scrambles to Bolster Proxy Forces Amid Military Setbacks<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/E7XjSmEJsF\">https:\/\/t.co\/E7XjSmEJsF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1843010725624807433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the detailed editorial guidelines from entities like the Ministry of Intelligence, the IRGC Intelligence Organization, or the Ministry of Guidance and Culture remain hidden, the uniformity across state-controlled media reveals an orchestrated effort to control what is allowed to be published and what is not.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As Pezeshkian and Araghchi traverse the region in a bid to find diplomatic allies, state media continues to spin a narrative of victory and resolve. In reality, Tehran is scrambling to counteract the military and diplomatic consequences of its own making. The regime\u2019s reliance on public relations stunts to prop up the spirits of its struggling proxy forces and loyalist base at home only underscores the precariousness of its position.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two-minute read&nbsp; In the aftermath of Tehran&rsquo;s missile attack on Israel on October 1, the regime&rsquo;s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, embarked on a 1.5-day diplomatic mission to Qatar. 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