Sunday, December 21, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran Says Enemies Distorting Image of Islam through Wahhabism

Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening Ali Akbar Velayati said the enemies of Islam are trying to portray an “improper” and “dark” image of Islam resorting to Wahhabism, an ideology which promotes violence and ignorance.

Lebanon PM Suspends Resignation upon Meeting with President Aoun

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri says he would hold off presenting his resignation as prime minister in response to a request from President Michel Aoun to allow more dialogue.

Syria’s Future Not in Hands of Foreign Powers: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has rejected any foreign interference in the future of Syria, saying the Arab country’s people are the only ones who can make decision about their future.

Football Int’l Language for All: World Cup Draw Hostess

A Russian journalist picked to host the ceremony for the Final Draw for the 2018 FIFA World Cup says she is very excited.

Yemeni, Palestinian Groups Condemn Arab League’s Anti-Hezbollah Statement

Resistance groups from Yemen and Palestine have vehemently condemned the latest statement of Arab League against Lebanon’s Hezbollah.

Iran Intercepts Two Human Cargos

Iran Customs Administration says at least two human cargos have been intercepted since the beginning of this year.

Iran President Arrives in Russia’s Sochi for Syria Talks

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has landed in the Russian city of Sochi to attend a trilateral meeting with his Russian and Turkish counterparts on the ongoing conflict in Syria and other regional developments.

Sponsors of ISIS Terrorists Should Be Put on Trial: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry, in a statement on the complete defeat of ISIS terrorist group in Iraq and Syria, has called for trial and prosecution of those who created and sponsored the ISIS.

Lebanese PM Hariri Finally Arrives Back in Beirut

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri has arrived back in Beirut for the first time after announcing his resignation from the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Iran Leader Praises Gen. Soleimani’s “Great Service to Mankind”

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has commended the Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani for “delivering a great service to humanity” by eradicating ISIS.

“Iran Nuclear Deal Key Test for Int’l Cooperation in Other Domains”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a phone conversation with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, said the Iran nuclear deal is a key test for cooperation in other areas on the international stage.

“US, Israel Could be Plotting to Disintegrate Saudi Arabia by 2030”

A senior Iranian commander says there is a possibility that the US and Israel want to disintegrate Saudi Arabia by 2030.

Tehran to Host Int’l Conference on Countering Terrorism

The World Assembly of Islamic Awakening is going to organize an international conference in the Iranian capital on Wednesday about ways to counter Takfiri and extremist ideologies in the Muslim world.

“Where Was Arab League When ISIS Was Beheading Syrians?”

Iran’s president has lashed out at the Arab League for condemning Yemen over firing a missile at Riyadh in response to Saudi attacks.

Iran FM, UN’s Relief Chief Discuss Yemen Crisis

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mark Lowcock, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, have discussed the dire situation of Yemenis in a meeting in Tehran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday, November 21, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

1000 Orthopedic Surgeries Done in Iran’s Quake-Hit Regions

Head of Iran’s Orthopedic Surgeons Association, Mohammad Razi, says about one thousand orthopedic surgeries have been conducted in the quake-hit province of Kermanshah over the past week.

Gen. Soleimani to Iran Leader: ISIS Completely Defeated in Iraq, Syria

A top Iranian commander says the ISIS terrorist group is now completely defeated in Iraq and Syria.

US Pressuring Iran’s Oil Customers

The US keeps pressuring the customers of Iran’s oil to prevent them from purchasing petroleum from the Islamic Republic.

Terrorists Shell Russian Embassy in Syria

The Russian embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus has come under mortar fire from terrorist-held positions.

US Helped ISIS Terrorists in Syria’s Bukamal: Nasrallah

The secretary general of the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement says despite the US claims about fighting terrorism, it spared no effort to help Daesh forces in the Syrian town of al-Bukamal.

Angels Living in Earthquake Ruins

Over one week after the deadly earthquake in Iran which shattered the western province of Kermanshah, new photos from the quake-hit regions depict some tragic scenes on the plight of children who are struggling with homelessness.

Iran Urges UN to Play Greater Role in Resolving Afghanistan Problems

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and visiting UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, Tadamichi Yamamoto, have sat for talks in Tehran on Afghanistan’s latest developments.

Iran’s General Soleimani Led Bukamal Liberation: Report

An Arab media report says IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani personally led the operation to liberate the Syrian town of Bukamal from ISIS.

Iran FM, EU’s Schmid Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and visiting Secretary General of the European External Action Service, Helga Schmid, have held talks in Tehran.