Friday, January 2, 2026

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

US Doesn’t Have Guts to Attack Iran: IRGC Chief

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, says the US doesn’t have the power and guts to wage any war against Iran.

Iran Says Ball of Implementing INSTEX in Europe’s Court

The CEO of Iran Special Trade and Finance Institute (STFI) says Tehran has set up the mirror mechanism proportionate to the EU's INSTEX channel and now the ball is in the Europeans’ court to run the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges to protect trade with Tehran.

Heavy Explosions Reported in UAE’s Fujairah Port

Several heavy explosions have reportedly rocked the port city of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, according to local media.

Iran FM to Make Official Visit to Turkmenistan Sunday

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will depart for Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on Sunday at the head of a high-ranking political-economic delegation.

Iran Parliament Passes Bill that Lets Mothers Pass Nationality to Children

Iranian lawmakers have unanimously passed a bill presented by the government which allows children with an Iranian mother and a non-Iranian father to ask for the country’s citizenship.

Iran Strongly Condemns Attack on Hotel in Pakistan’s Gwadar

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly denounced a deadly terrorist attack on a hotel in the Pakistani port city of Gwadar.

Advantages of Conducting Market Research before Starting a Business

Properly conducted market research is the only way to make fertile business-related decision and to prevent costly mistakes when it comes to start a new business.

World’s Only Two-Story Aqueduct in Iran’s Ardestan

The two-story aqueduct of Iran’s Ardestan, known as “Moon Aqueduct”, is the strangest and the only two-story qanat in the world.

Iranian Diplomat Elected as Deputy Executive Councilor of OPCW

Alireza Kazemi Abadi, Iran’s Ambassador to the Netherlands and the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), has been elected as Deputy Executive Councilor of the organisation.

Japan, Iraq, Oman Say Ready to Mediate between Iran, US

Following the recent escalation between Washington and Tehran over the 2015 nuclear deal, several countries have expressed readiness to mediate between the two arch-rivals.

Iran’s Pavilion Opens in Venice Biennial Arte 2019

Iran has officially opened it pavilion titled “Being and Singing” at Venice Biennale Arte 2019 near St. Mark's Square, featuring artworks by three Iranian artists.

Yemen’s Houthis Start Unilateral Withdrawal from Hudaydah Ports

Yemen's Houthi forces have started unilateral withdrawal from Saleef and Ras Isa ports in Hudaydah province under a United Nations-sponsored peace deal, a news agency says.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, May 11, 2019, and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Trump Asks Switzerland to Share His Phone Number with Iran

The White House has contacted Swiss authorities to share a telephone number with Iran in hopes that Tehran will contact US President Donald Trump, CNN reports.

Altcoin Un-season: Altcoin Prices Experience Severe Drop While BTC Dominance Rises

In the past few months, it looked as if the crypto world was set for a new Altcoin season. This is because BTC experienced a drastic decline. As such, many users preferred using other crypto currency alternatives to BTC.

Iran’s Only Woman Magician Shining among 2,000 Male Conjurers

The 32-year-old Sayeh Rahmati is the only woman conjurer in Iran at the moment. What has made her even more special is that she deliberately reveals her tricks in order to counter superstition.

Iran Says Europe Must Share Costs of Hosting Refugees

Iran says it is hosting millions of refugees, including Afghan migrants, at a high cost, calling on Europe to meet part of the expenses.

Iranian Teacher Launches Libraries by Selling Waste Paper

An Iranian woman has launched several libraries using the money she made from collecting waste papers across the port city of Bandar Anzali in northern Iran. She is now running six libraries just one and a half years through this initiative.

Iranian, British Diplomats Discuss JCPOA in Tehran

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi has held talks with Richard Moore, the Director General for Political Affairs at the UK Foreign Office who is in Tehran at the head of a delegation.

Study Abroad Programs in Australia for Iranian Students

There are many factors that make some countries better study abroad destinations than others for Iranian students. Australia is one of the most popular destinations with its comprehensive, prestigious universities.

French MP Becomes Head of Iran-France Friendship Group

French lawmaker Anne Genetet has been elected as the head of the Iran-France Friendship Group at the French National Assembly.

IRGC Says Iran Won’t Sit for Talks with US

Political Deputy of the Islamic Revolution Guards Crops (IRGC) Brigadier General Yadollah Jawani says the Iranian nation will never attend any negotiation which is set to be held under pressure.

Iran Threatens to Let Migrants, Narcotics Flood Europe

Iran has threatened to allow migrants and narcotics to flood European countries as it cannot pay the costs of fighting terrorists, drug smugglers, and illegal migrants alone, especially now that it is under the US’ harshest sanctions ever.

Iraq’s Hashd al-Shaabi Threatens to Declare Anti-US War If Iran Targeted

The Iraqi popular mobilization forces, known as Hashd al-Shaabi, have threatened to declare war against the United States if the country targets Iran.

Iran Says May Go Beyond Withdrawal from Nuclear Deal

Spokesman for the Supreme National Security Council of Iran says the country will withdraw from the JCPOA and even go beyond that if other parties fail to meet Tehran’s demands.