Monday, December 22, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iranian, Turkish Presidents Hold Talks in Astana

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan have called for closer cooperation between Tehran and Ankara.

Iran to Send Man into Space by Next 8 Years

While Iran has already sent two monkeys to space and successfully returned them to the Earth, a senior Iranian official says the country plans to send a man into space within the next eight years.

‘US Breach of Commitments to Make Iran Produce Nuclear Fuel’

An Iranian MP says the US failure to live up to its commitments under the Iran nuclear deal will finally force Tehran to build a plant for production of the nuclear fuel it needs.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Sistan and Baluchestan Province

Sistan and Baluchestan Province is one of the 31 provinces of Iran and the second largest one. Located in the southeast of the country, it is home to beautiful natural attractions.

Muslim Leaders to Discuss Myanmar Genocide in Astana: Iran President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the heads of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) plan to hold a separate meeting in Kazakhstan about the ongoing “human tragedy” in Myanmar.

Iran Can Play Key Role in Ending Massacre of Myanmar Muslims: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic can play an important role in uniting the Muslim world against the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar through the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Int’l Street Theatre Festival Opens in Iran’s Marivan

The 12th edition of Marivan International Street Theatre Festival was opened in Marivan County in western Iran on Saturday, September 9.

Iran Welcomes Joint Ventures with Germany: Health Minister

Iranian health minister says the country is ready to promote its cooperation with Germany to develop modern technologies and create job opportunities in Iran’s health sector.

Nationwide Rallies Held in Iran to Condemn Myanmar Genocide

Iranian worshippers staged massive demonstrations across the country on Friday to condemn the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar.

Iran to Remain Committed to JCPOA Even If US Withdraws

Iran plans to adhere to its nuclear deal with world powers regardless of any probable US decision to withdraw from the agreement, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says.

Riyadh Suspends Dialogue with Doha Shortly after Rulers’ Contact

Saudi Arabia has suspended any plan for holding dialogue with Qatar shortly after a phone call between the leaders of both countries suggested a breakthrough in the Persian Gulf dispute.

Iran Legally Pursuing Terrorist Attack on Its Hajj Pilgrim in KSA

Iran is seriously following up a recent attack on an Iranian cleric by unknown elements during the Hajj season in Saudi Arabia, a senior Iranian official declared on Friday.

Iranian Coach of Myanmar Futsal Teams Resigns to Protest Rohingya Genocide

Reza Kordi, the Iranian head coach of Myanmar national futsal teams, has resigned in protest against the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in the East Asian country.

Iranian Founder of Fuzzy Logic Dies at 96 in US

World-renowned Iranian mathematician and inventor of fuzzy logic Professor Lotfi Zadeh has passed away at the age of 96.

Iran Warns UN about Continued Violence against Myanmar Muslims

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a letter to the UN Secretary-General warned about the continuation of organised violence against Muslims in Myanmar, and called for the immediate action of the international community, particularly the UN.

Myanmar Muslims Falling Prey to Extremism, Intolerance: Iran

Iran’s envoy to the UN on Thursday strongly condemned the ongoing violence against the Rohingya Muslims, and urged the world to combat the growing extremism and intolerance that has resulted in such plight.

IRGC Ready to Help Rohingya Muslims Affected by Myanmar Crimes

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has denounced the double-standard policies of human rights advocates when it comes to the plight of Rohingya Muslims, saying it is prepared to help those affected by Myanmar’s brutal crimes.

Iranian Powerlifter Awarded Best Male Paralympian of Year

Iran’s heavyweight powerlifting champion Siamand Rahman has been awarded with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Year.

Saudis Outraged by Syrian Dissident Players’ Praise for Assad

Saudi social media users have been outraged by two dissident Syrian national football players who praised their President, Bashar al-Assad, after advancing to the next round of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifications.

Iran FM Congratulates Syria on Deir ez-Zor Victory

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated Tehran’s support for Syria in its battle against terrorism.

Iranian Hajj Pilgrim Attacked by Terrorists in Mecca

A cleric accompanying Iranian Hajj pilgrims has been wounded after unknown terrorists attacked him in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s Leader Pardons, Commutes Sentences of 1166 Convicts

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has granted clemency or commuted the sentences of hundreds of convicts on the occasion of two great Muslim festivals.

Iranian Users Become Voice of Voiceless Myanmar Muslims

As international human rights have remained silent over the Myanmar government’s slaughter of Rohingya Muslims, Iranian social media users have stepped into the fray and become the voice of the voiceless.

Syria Opposition Must Accept It Lost War against Assad: UN Envoy

Staffan de Mistura, the UN special envoy for Syria, says Syrian opposition forces should prepare themselves to face the reality that they did not win the six-and-a-half year war against President Bashar al-Assad.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 7

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, September 7, and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.