Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Tahdig; A Dish All Your Dinner Guests Will Be Fighting Over

The crisp, craveable rice called tahdig inspires ferocious passion and competition in Iran and beyond. A report by the Wall Street Journal provides all the tips you need to master this crowd-pleasing showpiece, plus three delicious recipes.

Tips for Doing Homework for Engineering and Science Students

Are you a university student majoring in engineering (electrical, chemical, mechanical)? Or, are you majoring in science (physics, chemistry, mathematics)? If so, the following information concerns you.

Great Mansion of Ilkhanid Era Found Near Tehran

The excavation of Khatounlar hill in Mehrdasht Village of Malard County in Iran’s Alborz province has led to the discovery of precious remains of a large building from the Seljuk and Ilkhanid period.

CIA Agent Sentenced to Death: Iran’s Judiciary

Iranian Judiciary Spokesman Gholam-Hossein Esmaeili says the country has sentenced an agent working for the US spy agency CIA to death, and given prison terms to three others spying for the US.

Iran Ready to Export Engineering Services to Armenia

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Armen Sarkissian in the city of Yerevan.

Iran Says Prepared to Deal with All Kinds of Enemy Plots

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the Islamic Republic has mustered sustainable and strong deterrence power to ward off plots by enemies who think about any form of aggression against the country.

Iran Says US’ Irresponsibility No Excuse for EU’s Failure on JCPOA

The Iranian president has reminded the European leaders that they could not justify failing to honour the 2015 nuclear deal just by mentioning the US’ lawless behaviour, spokesperson for the Iranian administration said.

Ancient Persian Artifacts Held in US for Decades Return to Iran 

A large consignment of Achaemenid clay tablets is returning to Iran on Monday night after being held in the US for 80 years, Iranian cultural heritage minister has announced.

Rouhani Says Way Paved for US to Join JCPOA Meeting

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani says the JCPOA parties have agreed on a framework for a plenary meeting that could involve the US as well.

Iran to Join EAEU in Weeks: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country will officially join the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) on October 27, marking the Islamic Republic’s first membership in a regional economic union.

US Trying to Hijack UN Forum to Attack Independent States: Iran

Iran says the American leaders and authorities together with a host of criminals called the B-Team are seeking to hijack the UN forum in order to attack and accuse independent countries, including the Islamic Republic. 

‘Trump’s Possible Impeachment Not Important to Iran’

Iran says the US’ internal affairs, including the possible impeachment of US President Donald Trump, does not matter to the Islamic Republic of Iran, as the change in approaches and actions is more important than the change of individuals.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 30

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, September 30, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Afghan Peace Process Must Include All Afghan Groups: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says all Afghan groups must be incorporated into a peace process supervised and supported by the central government of Afghanistan in order to bring back stability to the war-torn state.

EU’s Threat to Leave JCPOA ‘Laughable’: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the European powers’ alleged threat to exit the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if Iran further reduces its commitments is “unacceptable” as it would be a “compensation of Iran’s compensatory measure”.

Iran War to Result in ‘Collapse of Global Economy’: Bin Salman

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) has warned that a war with Iran would entail a “total collapse of the global economy,” calling for a “peaceful” settlement with Tehran in an apparent break with his trademark bellicose rhetoric.

Annihilation of Israel Achievable Target: IRGC Chief

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said elimination of the Zionist regime from the world map is one of the achievable targets in the second step of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran Ready to Clear Misunderstandings with UAE

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the Islamic Republic is prepared to hold talks and settle its disputes with all regional states, including the United Arab Emirates.

Iran, Switzerland Discuss Consular Affairs in Tehran

Director of the Consular Directorate of the Swiss Confederation Johannes Matyassy and the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Director General for Consular Affairs Ali-Asghar Mohammadi have held negotiations in Tehran on Sunday, September 29.

Iran Ready to Export Homegrown Industrial Robots

An Iranian knowledge-based company is using domestic know-how to design and develop industrial robots that measure up to the latest standards and are ready to be exported.

EU Tells Iran Can’t Do Anything without Trump Permission: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the European countries for their failure to adopt positions independent of the US regarding the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Urges Saudi Arabia to Accept Yemeni Truce Offer

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has called on the Saudi government to accept a proposal from Yemen’s National Salvation Government for a truce and to halt the cruel war against people of Yemen.

Yemen Provides Details of Large Operation against Saudis

The Spokesman for Yemeni Armed Forces has given more details of a large-scale military operation that the Yemeni fighters have recently launched against Saudi-led troops and mercenaries in the kingdom, saying the Saudi casualties have reached 500.

Iranian Mathematician Wins France’s Academic Award

The Iranian mathematician Siamak Yassemi has received France’s Ordre des Palmes Académiques (Order of Academic Palms).

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, September 29, 2019, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.