Sunday, December 28, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Head of Iran atomic body orders launch of advanced enrichment site following IAEA resolution

The President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has issued necessary directives for launching a new enrichment facility in a secure location, in reaction to an anti-Iran resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Yemen’s Houthis warn US, Israel of ‘war’ if Iran attacked

A source within the Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, has shared with Newsweek a warning to Washington and Tel Aviv amid reports of a potential Israeli attack being planned against Iran.

US warns countries not to join French, Saudi UN conference on Palestine: Reuters

The United States is lobbying foreign governments not to attend a United Nations conference next week sponsored by Paris and Riyadh on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to a US diplomatic cable reported by Reuters.

Trump tells Netanyahu to end Gaza war, stop Iran threats: CNN

US President Donald Trump has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war in the Gaza Strip and stop talk of an attack on Iran, a source familiar with the conversation told CNN.

Iran to launch third high-security uranium enrichment site in response to IAEA resolution

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced plans to activate a third high-security uranium enrichment site, following a resolution passed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors criticizing Iran's nuclear program.

IAEA’s board of governors finds Iran isn’t complying with its nuclear obligations

The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s board of governors on Thursday formally found that Tehran isn’t complying with its nuclear obligations for the first time in 20 years, a move that could lead to further tensions and set in motion an effort to restore United Nations sanctions on Iran later this year.

Iranian president: We rely on our people, not US

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian, during a public address in the western province of Ilam, emphasized the importance of national unity and rejected any reliance on the US, saying Iran will not yield to pressure or coercion.

Iran’s envoy warns Tehran may withdraw from NPT if UN sanctions are reinstated

Iran has warned that it could legally withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if European signatories to the 2015 nuclear accord proceed with endeavors to reinstate United Nations sanctions against Tehran.

Pezeshkian says Iran determined to foster synergy among Islamic countries in support of Palestine

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that Iran is committed to fostering synergy among Muslim nations to enhance support for the Palestinian people.

FM warns Iran will react ‘strongly’ to potential ‘strategic mistake’ by European troika

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning to the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal, commonly known as the E3, saying they have failed to fulfill their obligations under the agreement and cautioning against further “strategic mistakes.”

US says reduced presence of staffers not deemed essential in Middle East as tensions rise

The United States is drawing down the presence of staffers who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East and their loved ones due to the potential for regional unrest, the State Department and military announced Wednesday.

E3 lacks legal authority to trigger ‘snapback’ of sanctions: Iran’s envoy

Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has stated that the three European signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal—Britain, France, and Germany (E3)—are in violation of the agreement and therefore lack the legal authority to activate its “snapback mechanism” and reinstate international sanctions against Tehran.

Support for Palestine Banned at Azadi Stadium!

While support for Palestine was banned during the Iran vs. North Korea national football match by the event organizers, fans in 83 stadiums around the world freely showed a red card to Israel.

Efforts underway to resolve Hirmand water dispute with Afghanistan

Iran’s Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani has said on the sidelines of the cabinet meeting that a portion of Iran’s water rights from the Hirmand River is currently being transferred, and diplomatic efforts are ongoing to ensure the continuation of this process.

Gaza death toll surges past 55,000 as Israel’s war continues unabated

At least 55,104 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s war on the besieged Gaza Strip since October 2023, the Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

Methanol plant fire in southern Iran leaves 3 dead, 10 injured

A fire and explosion at the Kaveh Methanol Petrochemical Plant in Bandar Dayyer, Bushehr Province, has left at least three people dead and ten others injured, according to local emergency officials. The incident occurred around 11:05 a.m. on Wednesday.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges MPs to stand united in supporting Iran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has called on Iranian lawmakers to show unified, strong and decisive responses to ill-advised and accusatory comments against the country.

26th Iran Health Exhibition held in Tehran

The 26th edition of the Iran Health Exhibition, officially titled Iran Health 1404, opened on Sunday, at Tehran International Permanent Fairground.

More than 2,700 Gaza children diagnosed with acute malnutrition amid Israeli siege: UN

Over 2,700 Palestinian children were diagnosed with acute malnutrition in the Gaza Strip amid a crippling Israeli siege on the enclave, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Wednesday.

IAEA report of Tehran’s non-compliance ‘big lie’: Iran’s Nuclear head

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has dismissed as “a big lie” the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s recent report on the country’s nuclear program, stressing that presenting “false” reports will only tarnish the credibility of the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

Russia doubts NATO’s Article 5, could use ‘little green men’ to test it: Germany

Moscow wants to test NATO's resolve by hostile steps beyond Ukraine, as some Russian officials believe the alliance's collective defense principle no longer works, German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl told the Table Media news outlet in an interview.

Iran vows to strike all US bases in region if attacked

Iran's Defense Minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh has warned that all US military bases in the Middle East would be targeted if America initiates hostilities against Iran.

Pentagon says US to cut military aid to Ukraine

Washington will reduce funding allocated for military assistance to Ukraine in its upcoming defense budget, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has stated in a congressional hearing.

Iran says will surely respond to IAEA resolution

If the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) passes an anti-Tehran resolution that has been initiated by the US and the E3, Iran will definitely show an appropriate reaction, the spokesperson for the foreign ministry has warned.

Armed offender executed in Iran following multiple convictions

Abbas Kourkouri, an armed offender convicted of serious crimes including "waging war against God" (moharebeh) and "corruption on Earth," was executed in Iran following a final ruling by the country’s Supreme Court, the Judiciary’s Mizan news website reported on Wednesday.