Monday, December 22, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran Uses Balloon to Provide Internet Access for Arba’een Pilgrims

Iran has deployed a balloon in its border with Iraq as part of an unprecedented project to provide free Wi-Fi internet service for the Arba’een pilgrims.

Toyota Reminded of Its Complicity with ISIS Terrorists

After the Japanese carmaker Toyota apologized to the US government for selling a vehicle to the Iranian embassy in India, Iranian social media users are reminding the automaker of its alleged complicity with ISIS terrorists in their crimes in Iraq and Syria.

You Can Read Books When Standing in Bakery Line!

A bakery in Iran’s central city of Arak has provided a small library inside the shop to keep its customers entertained by books.

Iranian People Mark Day of Fight against Global Arrogance

Thousands of Iranian people have started rallies in different parts of the country to mark the “National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance”, chanting slogans against the US and other hegemonic powers.

Eight Iranian Guards Killed in Northwestern Borders

At least eight Iranian border guards have been killed in heavy clashes with terrorists in the country’s northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, a local official says.

Formation of Coalition Gov’t, Success for Lebanese People: Iran’s Velayati

A senior adviser to Iran’ Leader has praised the victories of the Lebanese government and stressed the imminent defeat of all terrorists, extremists and Takfiri movements in the region.

Iran-Russia Trade Volume Grows by 70 Percent

Iranian Minister of Economy, Masoud Karbasian, says the trade volume between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia has witnessed a 70-percent growth over the past year.

‘Saudi Arabia, Allies Seeking to Form Arab NATO to Counter Iran’

An Iranian lawmaker says the Arab Coalition Summit recently held in Riyadh was aimed at forming an Arab NATO and pursuing the goals of the US in the region.

‘China, Russia Backing Iran at Expense of Tehran’s Trade Growth’

A journalist says Russia and China’s support for Iran comes at the expense of Tehran’s trade and industrial development.

How Iran Benefits from Washington’s More Hostile Strategy

A report by Basirat news website has discussed the benefits Iran can reap from the harder line recently taken, unanimously, by the US government and Congress against the Islamic Republic.

Trump’s Gift to Iran’s Conservatives: Rouhani Moving Away from Reformism

Following the Iranian president’s recent address to the Parliament, almost all reformist papers decided not to cover his anti-US remarks, while conservatives gave him a revolutionary welcome.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, November 2, and picked headlines from 12of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Terrorists Use Sheep for Suicide Attacks in Syria (+Video)

Syrian security forces have foiled a Takfiri (extremist) terrorist attack which was planned to be launchedusing a sheep.

World’s Longest Dining Table Set for Arba’een Pilgrims

The longest sufra (piece of cloth on which food is served) in the world has been spread by people from the southern Iraqi province of DhiQar to receive Arba’een pilgrims.

Trump Reveals US Hostility towards Iranian Nation: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the United States is the enemy of the entire Iranian nation, not just the Leader or its president.

Iran Develops Smart Robot for Underwater Research

Iranian scientists from a knowledge-based company have managed to develop a smart robot for underwater research.

Iranian Play to Portray Lives of Polish WWII Refugees

A play named “Isfahan, the City of Polish Children” written by the Iranian dramatist Mohammad Charmshir and choreographed by Roxana Mehrafzun will be staged in City Theatre of Tehran from November 27 to December 3.

“Zarif, Tillerson Had No Meeting in NY Except for P5+1 Session”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had no meeting in New York other than the P+1 meeting, foreign ministry spokesman said.

Iran Leader Warns about Sabotage in Tehran-Baku Ties

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has waned that the close and brotherly relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have some opponents.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Highlands of Mazichal

Mazichal is a beautiful village near the city of Kelardasht in northern Iranian province of Mazandaran.

Presidents of Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia Hold Trilateral Meeting

The Iranian capital of Tehran hosted a trilateral meeting between the presidents of Iran, Russia and Azerbaijan.

Iran, Russia Can Neutralize Sanctions by Using National Currencies: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the capacity for expansion of Iran and Russia’s economic cooperation is far beyond the current level.

Russia Friendly Neighbour, Strategic Partner of Iran: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Russia is a friend, neighbour and strategic partner of Iran, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic is after developing and strengthening ties with Moscow in all fields.

Russian, Azeri Presidents Meet with Iran Leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijan Republic’s President Ilham Aliyev have separately met with the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Wednesday in Tehran.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrike on Innocent Yemenis

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson has vehemently denounced the Saudi Arabian warplanes’ airstrike on a market in the Yemeni city of Sa’dah, which left dozens of innocent people dead and wounded.