Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran: The Land of Curious Villages

There are many villages in Iran which are known for being unusual in some ways.

How Your Team Can Benefit from Escape Room Team Building

You are detectives aboard a Budapest-bound train who needs to find the murderer before he or she gets off at the next stop. Or maybe you are a scientist who must discover the antidote before a deadly poison is unleashed.

Iran Will Always Reject Offer of Bilateral Talks with US: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran’s answer to an offer of bilateral talks with the United States will always be negative, but the US can join multilateral negotiations between Iran and other world powers.

Iran, France Conclude Intensive Talks on Macron’s JCPOA Offer

Diplomatic delegations from Iran and France have worked to a tight schedule on Monday to explore every avenue to carry out an initiative developed by the presidents of the two countries for saving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Russian Academics Meet Zarif in Moscow

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expounded on Tehran’s policies in a meeting with Russian intellectuals during his visit to Moscow.

Iran Finally Decides to Take 3rd Step on JCPOA

A spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran will definitely take the third step in a phased reduction of commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Zarif: Iran-Russia Ties Beneficial for Region, World

The cooperation between Iran and Russia not only serves their own interests, but also benefits the region and even the world, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in Moscow.

Iran’s Views Converging with Those of France: Spokesman

Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says the country’s views regarding ways to save the 2015 nuclear deal have been converging with those of France after several rounds of talks between Tehran and Paris over the past few weeks.

Iran Strongly Condemns Israeli Aggression against Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Zionist regime’s Sunday aggression against southern Lebanon, describing it as a violation of international rules and regulations.

Iran Says ‘Technical Failure’ Caused Explosion in Satellite Launch Pad

Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei has confirmed media reports about an explosion in a satellite launch platform in Iran’s Semnan province, citing a “technical mistake” for the blast.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, September 2, 2019, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Discloses Details of Macron’s Offer to Save JCPOA

An Iranian lawmaker has revealed details of a French proposal to convince Iran not to take the next step in reducing commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Paris has put forward a $15 billion credit line for oil purchases from Iran.

Iran to Start 3rd Round of Reducing Commitments More Decisively

Iran has warned that if European parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement fail to meet their commitments to under the deal, Tehran will further, and this time more decisively, reduce its nuclear obligations.

Migraine Patients Can Receive Free Counselling Services in Iran

An Iranian pharmaceutical company has launched a telephone system to counsel migraine patients free of charge.

Zarif in Moscow for Talks on Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to the Russian capital of Moscow to hold talks with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov on a wide range of issues including the latest regional developments.

Zonuzaq Village: An Architectural Marvel in Iran

The Zonuzaq village in Iran boasts a unique architecture as the yard of a house above serves as the roof of the house below.

First Innovation Centre for Women Opens in Iran

The first innovation centre for Iranian women has been inaugurated at the University of Science and Technology in Tehran in a ceremony attended by the vice president for science and technology.

Iranian Official Lauds Hezbollah’s Operation against Israel

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council praised the Lebanese Hezbollah for the Sunday’s attack on Israeli targets, saying the retaliatory operation attested to the resistance front’ determination to combat threats and destabilizing forces.

Zarif to Visit Bangladesh, Indonesia

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif is going to begin an Asian tour this week that will take him to Bangladesh and Indonesia.

Zarif: Russia, China Different from Other JCPOA Parties

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran makes a distinction between the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal and the other two members, namely Russia and China.

Europe Has Until Thursday to Fulfil JCPOA Commitments: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will start the third phase of reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal if Europe fails to fulfil its side of the bargain until September 5.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, September 1, 2019, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran FM, New Yemeni Ambassador Meet in Tehran

Ibrahim Mohamed al-Dailami, the new ambassador of Yemen to Iran, has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tehran.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrikes on Yemeni Prison

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the Saudi warplanes’ deadly air raids against a prison in Yemen’s Dhamar where prisoners of war were being kept.

FM Zarif Says US Ban Won’t Silence Him

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the US sanctions imposed against him will fail to silence his voice.