Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran and Afghanistan: Two Nations, One Culture

Geographical boundaries have split Iranians and Afghans, but they are two peoples with a common culture and language, says an Afghan poet who has become the first refugee in Iran to assume an official position.

Obama Gives $221m to Palestinians in Final Hours

The Obama administration sent $221 million to the Palestinian Authority on Friday, as President Obama prepared to leave the White House for the last time.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on January 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 27 them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Water Returns to Revive Imperilled River in Central Iran

The floodgates of Zayandehroud Dam were opened on Sunday to allow water to flow into the parched river with the same name.

Tourists from 180 Countries Can Obtain E-Visa in Iran’s Urmia

Citizens of 180 countries around the world will be able to obtain e-visas upon arrival at the Urmia International Airport in northwestern Iran, an Iranian official announced.

Real-State Deals to Be Made Online in Iran

In a decade, the majority of Iranian real-estate deals will take place through the Internet, the head of Tehran Association of Realtors said.

Volkswagen to Launch Its Plant in Iran by March

The production line of a newly formed joint venture between Volkswagen and the Iranian automotive company Mammut Khodro will be launched by the end of the current Iranian fiscal year that ends in March, according to the company's director.

Syrians Should Shape Their Destiny: Iranian MP

An Iranian MP says Syrian people should be the ones to shape their own destiny, and any decision made in ongoing Astana talks should safeguard the Syrian nation’s interests.

Iranian Striker Tops Dutch Football League’s Scoring Table

The Iranian striker Reza Ghoochannejhad scored a hat-trick in Heerenveen’s match against PSV Eindhoven on Sunday to become the Eredivisie’s top scorer with 12 goals at the end of the 19th week.

EU Summit Centre in Brussels Covered with Milk Powder

In a move to protest against dairy market overcapacity, dairy farmers sprayed a tonne of milk powder onto a building used by EU leaders for summits in Brussels on Monday.

People in Iran Question Competency of Tehran Mayor after Plasco Building Collapse

Following the collapse of an ageing high-rise in downtown Tehran last week, many Iranians have joined a campaign on social media, questioning the competency of the Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

What Iran Can Learn from Plasco Building Collapse

A US-based Iranian architect says people in Iran should call for tighter regulations on building construction and maintenance in the aftermath of the deadly Plasco Building collapse like what the US society did following the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911.

Iran Awards National Medal to Top Entrepreneurs

In a ceremony attended by Iran’s First Vice-President, 23 individuals were awarded the “Amin al-Zarb” badge of entrepreneurship for their distinguished role in fostering economic empowerment.

Thousands of Lives in Danger as ISIS Leaves Gates of Syrian Dam Open

The ISIS terrorist group has left the gates of Tabqa Dam on the Euphrates River open, and the lives of thousands of people near the Syrian city of Raqqa are in danger.

Iran’s Foreign Policy Based on Cooperation with Regional Countries: MP

An Iranian lawmaker says Iran has always been ready to support its neighbouring countries, and has based its foreign policy on regional cooperation.

ISIS Continues to Steal Iraq’s Oil

A commander of Iraqi popular forces announced that the ISIS terrorist group steals 100 tankers of Iraq’s crude oil per day.

Spokesman Lashes Out at Bahraini FM’s Anti-Iran Claims

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman strongly denounced Bahraini Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed al-Khalifa's "baseless" claims that a standing committee would be established in the Arab League against Iran.

Visiting Iran Will Become Even Cheaper: MP

The cost of traveling across Iran will go down before the end of the Iranian year (March 20), according to an Iranian lawmaker.

Int’l Festival of Visual Arts Kicks Off in Tehran

The 9th edition of Fajr International Festival of Visual Arts opened on Sunday in Tehran at two venues, Niavaran Cultural Center and Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, and will run through February 18.

Int’l Gaming Companies Looking Forward to Tehran Game Conference

The first Tehran Game Conference will be held April 29-30 under the auspices of the Iran Computer and Video Games Foundation in collaboration with the US deal making event for the video games industry known as Game Connection.

Iran Presidential Election Might Be Held Electronically in Big Cities

The proposal to amend the Iranian electoral law is to be considered in an open session of Iranian Parliament. Electronic voting is one of the changes it will bring.

Iranian Diplomat Calls for Immediate Action on Syria Crisis

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs, and the head of Iran’s delegation to Astana talks on Syria, called on the international community to help bring back stability to the crisis-hit Syria.

Official Reaction to Israeli PM’s Message to Iranian People

In reaction to a recent video message by the Prime Minister of Israeli regime to Iranian people, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman said if Benjamin Netanyahu cares about Iranian people, he would better try to kill less Palestinians.

French, Kuwaiti FMs to Visit Iran in Coming Days: Spokesman

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced that the foreign ministers of France and Kuwait will pay official visits to Tehran in the coming days.

Efforts Underway to Find 11 Bank Safes in Collapsed Plasco Building

Amid ongoing efforts to recover the bodies of at least 25 people entrapped under the rubble of Tehran’s collapsed Plasco Building, firefighters and rescue workers are also trying to find a number of bank safes belonging to a branch of Bank Tejarat located inside the old high-rise shopping centre.