Archive · 4 Aug 2026
India Names Vishwesh Negi as New Ambassador to Iran
India has chosen a new ambassador to Iran.
The person is Vishwesh Negi, who works in the Ministry of External Affairs.
He used to help with talks about the Pacific region and with Pakistan.
He will replace the previous ambassador, who is going to Turkey.
India wants to keep good relations with Iran even though the U.S. and Iran are fighting.
Negi is expected to start soon, but the exact date is not known yet.
Vishwesh Negi, a 2002 IFS batch officer, appointed as India's ambassador to Iran.
He currently serves as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, heading the Oceania division.
Negi will replace Rudra Gaurav Shresth, who is moving to become ambassador to Turkey.
No official start date announced; he is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
His experience includes managing Pakistan relations, UN political division, and defence cooperation.
- Who
- Vishwesh Negi, a 2002 Indian Foreign Service officer
- What
- Appointment as India's ambassador to Iran
- When
- Announced recently; no fixed start date yet
- Where
- India to Iran
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral ties amid US‑Iran tensions and oil crisis
- Appointed Ambassador
- Vishwesh Negi
- Current Position
- Joint Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs
- Predecessor
- Rudra Gaurav Shresth
- Start Date
- Expected shortly
- Country
- Iran
