Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

“Tehran Welcomes Development of Economic, Defence Ties with Islamabad”

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran welcomes the all-out development of its ties with Pakistan, and the two sides must use the extensive capacities available to further enhance the level of bilateral relations and cooperation, especially in the economic sphere.

Iran Calls for International Cooperation against Cyber Terrorism

A senior Iranian official has emphasized the need to strengthen international judicial cooperation in countering cyber-terrorism.

“Lebanese Elections Turn Hezbollah into Resistance Government”

IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani says the victory of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah in the recent parliamentary votes turned it into a Resistance Government.

Iran Defeats Lithuania in Last Friendly before FIFA World Cup

Iran defeated Lithuania 1-0 in its final warm-up match before the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday.

Hezbollah Chief Urges Financial Assistance for East Jerusalem al-Quds

Sectary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement, Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, said it was vital to offer financial backing to the residents of occupied East al-Quds (Jerusalem) to support them in their plight.

Iranian Mango Pickle; A Marvellous Mixture of Flavours

Mango is a sensuous, juicy, exotic fruit, and one of the most popular tropical ones in many countries, including Iran. The unripe fruit tastes tart and is used for producing pickles and sauces, among other foods.

“New US Sanctions on Iran Threat to Petrodollar”

US President Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Iran nuclear deal has reinstated a number of sanctions that have put the petrodollar under threat.

No Prospect for Dialogue Unless US Uses Language of Dignity: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says there is no prospect for dialogue between Iran and the US in any area before Washington uses the language of dignity.

Iranians Hold Rallies in Support for Palestinian Cause on Quds Day

A Large number of fasting Iranians held anti-Israel rallies in the capital Tehran and nearly 900 other Iranian cities under the blazing summer sun on Friday, in a display of solidarity with the oppressed people of Palestine.

Man Alleged to Have Died in Iran Prison Killed by Fellow Takfiri Terrorists

A number of Iranian members of the ISIS terrorist group, including a man who had allegedly died in an Iranian prison, have been killed or taken captive in Syria’s Idlib.

US’ Unilateral Decisions Insult to Int’l Community: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani says the US withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran is an insult to the international community, calling on the world to take action against Washington's " illegal" move.

Tarseh Village; Hub of Paragliding in Iran

Tarseh village in Minoodasht County of Iran’s Golestan province in the north is the hub of paragliding in the country.

Israel “Shut Up” after Iran Threatened to Raze Tel Aviv to Ground: IRGC

A top IRGC commander says Tehran has sent a message to Israel, warning the Zionist regime against escalating the ongoing tension in the region.

“Liberation of Quds Pivot of Unity among Muslims”

Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran’s Leader, says the liberation of holy Quds is a lofty goal which is the pivot of unity among all Muslims.

Expert-Level Meeting of JCPOA Joint Commission Held in Tehran

An expert-level meeting of the Joint Commission of the Iran nuclear deal was held in the Iranian capital city Tehran on Thursday.

Persian Zilu on Show in China International Fair

An international exhibition of Zilu, an ancient type of rug and floor covering, was opened on Wednesday at the China National Silk Museum in the city of Hangzhou.

4 Iranian Fishermen Taken Captive by Pirates near Somalia Released

Four Iranian fishermen taken captive by pirates in international waters near Somalia have been released by Iran’s intelligence forces.

“EU Seeking to Deceive Iran into Accepting US Demands”

A prominent conservative journalist says Europe is seeking to trick Iran into accepting the US demands over Iran’s missile program and regional influence during current negotiations over the JCPOA.

Queiroz Hails Team Melli’s Conditions in Russia ahead of FIFA World Cup

The manager of Iran’s National Football Team says his team has fewer problems than the other teams which have failed to advance to World Cup competitions.

Switzerland to Cooperate with Iran’s Hamadan in Tourism

Mayor of Hamadan, a city in Western Iran, says Switzerland is to make investment in the tourism sector of this historical city.

“Iran Can Raise Uranium Enrichment Capacity to 180k SWUs in 10 Months”

Iran’s atomic chief says the country is able to raise its uranium enrichment capacity to 180,000 separative work units (SWUs) in 10 months if the Iran nuclear deal does not remain in place.

“All Muslim States Must Unite against Israeli Atrocities”

The Iranian foreign ministry has, in a statement released ahead of the International Quds Day, called on the Muslim world to stand up to the shameless crimes committed by the Zionist regime of Israel against the innocent and oppressed nation of Palestine.

Pourashraf Castle: A Fantastic Ancient Monument in Western Iran

The historical Pourashraf Castle is the jewel of a mansion nestled in an idyllic village in western Iran.

“International Quds Day Nightmare for Israeli Regime”

Iran’s top security official Ali Shamkhani says the Zionist regime of Israel is afraid of the International Quds Day, the day when Muslims people around the world hold massive rallies to condemn the Israeli atrocities.

Tehran to Host Expert-Level Meeting of JCPOA Joint Commission

Iranian capital Tehran is to host an expert-level meeting of the Joint Commission of the JCPOA on Thursday.