Saturday, May 2, 2026

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran President Felicitates New South Korean President

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani congratulated Moon Jae-in on winning the election to become the 12th president of South Korea.

Hottest, Coldest Regions on Earth Look Similar: Iranian Tourist

An Iranian woman, who has travelled to the hottest and coldest places on the Earth, says despite their radical climate differences, the two locations are strikingly similar.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 24 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

North Korea Ready to Hold Talks with Trump Administration

Pyongyang will have dialogue with the United States if conditions are right, a senior North Korean diplomat announced.

Photos of Iranian People Watching Last Presidential Debate

The third and last live presidential debate on Friday afternoon was widely watched by Iranian people inside and outside the country.

ISIS Leader Has Fled Mosul, Left His Fighters to Die

The ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has reportedly fled the northern Iraqi city of Mosul and abandoned his soldiers, “leaving them to die,” an Iraqi counter-terror official said.

Indian Girl Rescued after Being Buried Alive (+Video)

A 19-year-old girl was rescued after she was left to die in a sand pit following an alleged property dispute in India.

Rouhani to Work for Removal of Non-Nuclear Sanctions If Re-Elected

Iranian presidential candidate Hassan Rouhani says he will try to have all anti-Iran sanctions removed if re-elected in the upcoming presidential election.

Rouhani’s Ministers Launch Campaign against Qalibaf

Several members of President Hassan Rouhani’s cabinet have launched a campaign in which they have offered their entire possessions and properties to conservative presidential candidate Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf in exchange for those belonging to him.

Rouhani to Use Non-Oil Exports, Tourism to Create More Jobs

Hassan Rouhani, the incumbent Iranian president running for the second term, highlighted the role of non-oil exports, the tourism industry, as well as the medium-scale and small-scale enterprises in creating job opportunities for the country’s young labor force.

“We Won’t Give Away a Single Dollar in Crescent Case”

An Iranian presidential contender harshly criticized a controversial deal on selling natural gas to an Emirati company, and promised not to give away a single dollar on an open legal case concerning the contract.

IRGC’s Underground Missile Cities Secure Iran’s Industry: Commander

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says the underground missile cities displayed by the IRGC guarantee the security of Iranian industrial towns.

Ex-MP Warns Rouhani against Consequences of His Remarks

A former conservative lawmaker has warned President Hassan Rouhani against the probable dire consequencesof his recent remarks in stump speeches on the campaign trail, saying they will work to his detriment in the long-run.

Rouhani: We’re Sick and Tired of Lies

Iranian presidential contender Hassan Rouhani says the country is sick and tired of lies, calling on people to turn out in droves on electionday.

Tehran Hosts First International Golf Cup

An international golf competition was recently held for the first time in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 11

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

“Iranians Suffering from Problems Caused by Rouhani’s Gov’t”

Iran’s presidential candidate Ebrahim Raisi says the current administration is to blame for many of the social and economic problems facing the country.

Iran-Uzbekistan Ties to Promote Regional Stability: President

Iran’s president congratulated his Uzbek counterpart on the 25th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, describing the “deep and unbreakable bonds” as an asset to the bilateral relations between Tehran and Tashkent.

Shrine of Prophet Khaled in Northeastern Iran

The shrine of pre-Islamic prophet Khaled Nabi in northeastern Iran is a beautiful place surrounded by a strange cemetery.

Riyadh Excited about Trump’s Upcoming Trip

The Vaghaye Ettefaghieh newspaper has, in an article, elaborated on Saudi Arabia’s stance on an upcoming trip to Riyadh by US President Donald Trump. Here is full text of the Farsi piece:

Iranian General Vows to Write ‘Death to Israel’ on All Bullets

Head of Iran’s Basij Organisation has sharply criticized President Rouhani’s remarks against the anti-Israeli stances held by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, saying the IRGC will maintain its hostile stance towards the Zionist Regime.

Leader Warns against Enemy Plots to Disrupt Iran’s Security

Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran’s enemies are trying to create “insecurity and sedition” in the country, calling on the nation to stay vigilant in the face of the plot.

“Arab States’ Man-Made Islands Threatening Persian Gulf Environment”

An Iranian MP slammed construction of artificial islands by certain Arab states in the Persian Gulf as a move which threatens its environment, and called on the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to pursue and address the issue.

Iran Presidential Candidates Making More Promises

Iran’s election campaign heats up with the six presidential hopefuls vying for the position of the country’s chief executive.

“Iran’s Environment Can’t Stand Unwise Decisions”

The head of Iran’s environment department called on Iranian people to make optimum use of their right to vote in the country’s upcoming presidential election to prevent the recurrence of past bitter experiences, particularly in the field of environment.