Iran’s ambassador designate was due to present his credentials to President Catherine Connolly at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin on Tuesday. Upon their arrival in Ireland new ambassadors must be officially welcomed by the President of Ireland. Iran’s ambassador-designate, Eshagh Al Habib, was due to present his credentials to President Catherine Connolly at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin on Tuesday. On his way into Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, Mr Martin was asked how much of a threat Mr Trump’s remarks posed to Ireland. “It’s early days yet in respect of the March meeting,” Mr Martin replied.

Source: The Irish Times January 13, 2026 17:57 UTC