Friday, December 19, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Kish Island; A Tourist Destination for All Seasons

Iran’s Kish Island in the Persian Gulf, with its white sand beaches and coral reefs, has long been a major destination for Iranian and foreign tourists.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, December 23, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Hails UN Resolution against US’ Jerusalem Decision

An Iranian lawmaker has praised the UN General Assembly for voting in favour of a resolution against Washington’s recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital.

Iran Judiciary Dismisses Reports on Nazanin Zaghari’s Release

The head of the Tehran Judiciary Office has rejected British media reports that Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari – now serving time in Iran for sedition -- might be released in a swap deal.

Sochi to Host Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Late January

The Syrian National Dialogue Congress will be held in Russia’s Sochi on January 29-30 according to a joint statement by Iran, Turkey, and Russia.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Darak Beach

The village of Darak in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province has one of the most beautiful coasts of the country and even the world.

Iranian Diplomat, UN’s de Mistura Discuss Syria Peace

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and UN’s Sepcial Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura have sat for talks in the Kazakh capital Astana.

Iran Blasts Bahraini FM’s Remarks on Palestine

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at Bahrain’s foreign minister over his ‘unwise’ comments about the issue of Jerusalem al-Quds, stressing that Palestine will remain the top issue of Muslim world despite such plots.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Top negotiators of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have held a trilateral meeting in the Kazakh capital of Astana as part of a new round of Syria peace talks.

Iran Prepares to Celebrate Yalda Night

Iranian people from all walks of life are gearing up to celebrate on Thursday night one of the most ancient Persian celebrations called Yalda Night, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Sir-Qalyeh; Delicious Iranian Garlic Stew

Sir-Qalyeh is one of the most popular dishes of northern Iranian province of Gilan, which ranks first in the country as far as the diversity of local foods is concerned.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, December 21, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian, Syrian Top Negotiators Hold Talks in Astana

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and Syrian Permanent Representative to the UN Bashar Jaafari have met in the Kazakh capital of Astana.

Life Returns to Iran’s Lapoo Lake with Singing Swans

The 700-hectare lake of Lapoo in the west of Miankaleh Wetland, northern Iran, which had become an abandoned place due to lack of migratory birds, once again is revived with the arrival of the first group of singing swans.

5.2-Magnitude Quake Jolts Tehran Province

People in Tehran and Alborz provinces have taken to streets after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Malard, a few kilometres from the Iranian capital.

Iran Army Distributes Nuts, Fruits in Quake-Hit Areas during Yalda Night

The Iranian army has prepared 20,000 packages of dried nuts and fruits to distribute among quake-hit people in the western province of Kermanshah on the occasion of a Persian festival celebrated on the longest night of the year.

Iran DM Dismisses Haley’s Claim about Latest Yemeni Missile

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami dismissed as “baseless” US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley’s renewed claim that a missile fired by Yemen toward Saudi Arabia on Tuesday had been provided by the Islamic Republic.

British Museum to Open Exhibit at National Iranian Museum

The British Museum is to open an exhibition at the National Iranian Museum to showcase its artefacts.

800 Iranian Elites Return Home: Official

An official with Iran's National Elites Foundation says at least 800 Iranian elites graduated from universities abroad have returned to their country.

Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan Issue Joint Statement after Trilateral Meeting

A trilateral meeting between Iranian, Azeri, and Turkish foreign ministers in Baku was concluded on Wednesday with a joint statement that underlines the common interests of the three Muslim countries.

“Iran Holds World Record for Number of Cities Famous for Handicrafts”

An official says Iran ranks first in the world when it comes to the number of registered cities known for their handicrafts.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, December 20, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran in Photos: Natural Beauties in Autumn

In Iran, a combination of beautiful and different colours could be seen from Baghbadoran in the central province of Isfahan to the villages of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province during the autumn.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Turkish, Azeri Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Turkish and Azeri opposite numbers in the Azeri capital of Baku.

People Have Every Right to Criticize Gov’t: Iran President

Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani says people are entitled to criticize and raise questions about the performance of his administration.