A President on the Peak: Family Photo of Masoud Pezeshkian Hiking in Tabriz Goes Viral

Saturday, July 12, 2025  Read time1 min

SAEDNEWS: A newly released photo of President Masoud Pezeshkian and his family atop Mount Eynali in Tabriz has caught the public eye, revealing the president’s shared passion for hiking and the outdoors.

A President on the Peak: Family Photo of Masoud Pezeshkian Hiking in Tabriz Goes Viral

According to Saed News, a rare family photograph of President Masoud Pezeshkian enjoying a hiking excursion with his family on Mount Eynali, a popular peak overlooking Tabriz, has been warmly received by the public. The image, showing the president in casual hiking gear alongside his relatives, portrays a down-to-earth side of the newly elected leader, whose ascent to power has drawn both domestic and international interest.

 President Masoud Pezeshkian

Pezeshkian, elected in 2024 after defeating hardliner Saeed Jalili in the runoff election with 57% of the vote, has built a reputation as a reform-minded moderate. Born on September 29, 1954, in Mahabad to an Azerbaijani father and Kurdish mother, he spent his early years in western Iran before pursuing technical education in Urmia.

His public appearances often emphasize simplicity and accessibility—traits reinforced by this latest image from the foothills of the Alborz range. Mount Eynali, a beloved site among Tabriz residents, is known for its scenic trails and panoramic views. The family’s presence there speaks to a culture of physical vitality and communal engagement that Pezeshkian appears eager to embody.

As Iranians navigate a new political chapter, such symbolic gestures—however informal—are being closely read as indicators of leadership style, values, and personal priorities.