Monday, December 22, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran Rules Out Europe’s Call for Talks on Missile Program

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran's Leader, says the Europeans cannot say they accept the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and at the same time call for negotiations on Iran’s missile program.

Security Restored to Kirkuk under Iraqi Forces’ Control

Iraqi government forces have established security over the northern city of Kirkuk after retaking contested territory from Kurdish militants.

US Firms Can Do Business with Iran If Trump Allows Them to: Minister

Iranian petroleum minister says the Islamic Republic’s doors are open to American firms if President Donald Trump allows them to do business with Iran.

Iran Defeats Mexico to Book Place in FIFA U-17 World Cup Quarters

Iran reached its first-ever quarter-final at the FIFA U-17 World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 on Tuesday.

Iran Falling Victim to Cyber-Attacks: Minister

Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology says contrary to certain claims, the Islamic Republic of Iran is current falling victim to cyber-attacks.

Iranian Children Shine in Japan’s Painting Festival

Iranian children and teenagers have bagged various colourful medals in the 24th edition of International Children’s Painting Competition in Japan called Hikari 2016.

Historic Seminary at Heart of Ancient Iranian City

Historic Seminary at Heart of Ancient Iranian City

Iran, Russia Clinch Deal on Financing Projects

The Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Agency for Export Credit and Investment Insurance (EXIAR) have signed a memorandum...

Iran Has No Role in Kirkuk Operation: Leader’s Aide

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international advisor to Iran's Leader, has dismissed allegations of the Islamic Republic’s involvement in the Iraqi army’s operation to retake the oil-rich city of Kirkuk from Kurdish forces.

‘Trump Practicing Magic Trick on Iran Nuclear Deal’

An Iranian newspaper says the US is distracting the world’s public opinion by ‘pretending’ to be against the nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1, while hatching plots with the EU to make the most profit out of Iran’s lucrative market.

‘Counter-Terror Steps Taken by Iran, Russia Bearing Fruit in Syria’

The steps taken by Iran and Russia in the fight against terrorism in Syria are bearing fruits, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday, October 17, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran, Uzbekistan Discuss Promotion of Ties in All Fields

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Uzbek counterpart Abdulaziz Kamilov have discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran, France Discuss Ways to Resolve Syria Crisis

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and France’s Special Envoy for Syria Franck Gellet have held talks on the latest developments in the Arab country.

‘US Sees IRGC as Main Reason behind Its Regional Failure’

An Iranian general says Washington regards the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as the key contributor to US failures in the Middle East.

‘Foreigners More Resolved to Work with Iran after Trump Rhetoric’

An Iranian minister says Trump’s anti-Iran comments have made foreigners more determined to cement their economic cooperation with Tehran.

Japan Expresses Support for Iran Nuclear Deal

Japanese Foreign Minister Tarō Kōno, in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, voiced Tokyo’s support for the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as JCPOA.

Iranian Commander in Italy on Rare European Visit

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has travelled to Venice, Italy, to attend Regional Seapower Symposium of the Mediterranean and Black Sea Countries as a special guest.

IRGC Pillar of Iran’s National Security: Reformist Leader Khatami

Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, the former Iranian president and the leader of Iranian reformists, has blasted US President Donald Trump for his recent anti-Iran remarks.

‘Iran Resolved to Provide People with Free Access to Information’

Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance of Iran, Hossein Entezami, says the government is determined to implement the law of Freedom of Information (FOI) passed about 6 years ago.

Russia Rejects US Call for ‘Fixing’ Iran Nuclear Deal

A Russian deputy foreign minister says the international nuclear deal with Iran is working “quite efficiently” and requires no amendment, dismissing calls by the United States to address “flaws” in the deal.

EU FMs Release Statement in Support of Iran Nuclear Deal

The European Union’s foreign ministers have thrown their weight behind the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers in light of US President Donald Trump’s decertification decision.

Iran May Reconsider Implementation of Nuclear Deal: Larijani

If Iran is to incur the expense of implementing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action without enjoying the advantages of the nuclear deal due to US obstructive policies, it will definitely reconsider its decision to honor the accord, Iran’s parliament speaker said.

Iran’s First VP to Visit Turkey on Thursday

Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri plans to pay an official visit to neighboring Turkey to meet with senior officials of the country and participate in a conference of the D-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation.

Iraqis Celebrate Recapture of Kirkuk from Kurds

The Iraqi central government forces have retaken the Kurdish-held city of Kirkuk on Monday in an operation launched on Sunday in response to Kurdistan’s independence referendum.