Monday, December 22, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iranian University Students Mark National Student Day

Student Day is the anniversary of the murder of three students of University of Tehran on December 7, 1953 by Iranian police in the Pahlavi era. Students in all Iranian universities mark the day every year.

Iran, Airbus to Cooperate in Building Aircraft Parts: Official

Head of Iran’s National Space Center Manouchehr Manteqi said the French plane manufacturer Airbus plans to cooperate with the Islamic Republic in joint projects to produce aircraft parts in the near future.

Kremlin confirms Putin wrote confidential letter to Rouhani

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin’s point man on Syria has delivered a “confidential” letter penned by the Russian head of state to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran’s 1st Oil Museum to Open Up in Abadan by December 20

An Iranian oil official says Iran's first Petroleum Museum will be opened in Abadan, southwest of Iran, by December 20.

United States Is a Major Destination of Iran’s Handwoven Carpets

An Iranian businessman says that Americans purchase 10% of handmade carpets exported by Iran.

Putin’s Envoy Had A Message for Tehran: Spokesman

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said a special envoy of the Russian president who visited Tehran recently delivered a message from Moscow to the Iranian political leaders.

Illegal Immigrants Dominate Iran’s Job Market

A number of Iranian Parliament Members have openly criticized the excessive presence of illegal refugees and immigrants in Iran’s job market.

‘Salaam Mumbai’ Sets New Box Office Record in Iran

The long-awaited joint production of Iran cinema and Bollywood was finally released in Iran on December 1 and so far has set new records at the box office.

Fake US Embassy in Ghana Shut Down after 10 Years

A fake embassy in Ghana flew the American flag, hung a photo of President Obama and issued US visas for more than a decade.

Booby-Trapped Quran Copies Found in Mosul

Security sources in Iraq said they have found a number of Quran copies with bombs inside them in a village recently liberated from ISIS’ control.

US Not Empowered to Violate Nuclear Deal: Iran

Iran says the United States is not empowered to violate the nuclear agreement reached between the Islamic Republic and six world countries last year.

US Looking for Annulment of Nuclear Deal: Iranian MP

An outspoken Iranian lawmaker says the United States is looking for a way to put an end to the nuclear deal with Tehran, and Iran should beware not to fall into this trap.

Left-Over Landmine in Western Iran Injures Tractor Driver

An Iranian official says the explosion of a landmine remained from Iraq's imposed war on Iran in 1980-88 led to the injury of a man.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 5

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

By Imposing Sanctions, the West Deprived Itself of Iranian Rich Culture: Bulgarian VP

Bulgarian Vice-President believes that Western countries deprived themselves of the rich culture of Iran due to the sanctions they imposed on the Islamic Republic.

Persian New Year Re-Inscribed as UNESCO Cultural Heritage

Nowruz, the tradition of Persian New Year, was re-inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage after revisions were made to its previous inscription.

Iran Prepared to Promote Strategic Ties with China: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran is ready to boost its strategic relations with China, particularly in the economic sphere.

Works by Famous Modern Iranian Poet Translated into Arabic

A selection of poems by renowned Iranian modern poet Ahmad Shamlou has been translated to Arabic and published in Egypt for the first time.

Iranian, Kyrgyz FMs Meet in India

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Kyrgyz counterpart, Erlan Abdyldaev, held talks on topics of mutual interest in India’s northern city of Amritsar.

Iran Reserves Right to Respond to US Extension of Bans Law: Nuclear Chief

Iran’s nuclear chief says the country reserves the right to retaliate as it sees fit against a move by the US Congress to extend the Iran Sanctions Act.

Iranian Lawmakers Preparing to Impeach Transport Minister

70 members of Iran’s Parliament have called for the impeachment of Transport Minister over the recent train collision, which killed at least 45.

Syria Invites Residents to Return Home in Liberated Regions of Aleppo

The Syrian government has invited residents of the regions recently liberate in Aleppo to return to their homes.

Thailand Lifts Visa Fees for Iranian Tourists

A directive issued by the Royal Thai embassy in Tehran shows that the government of Thailand has decided to lift visa fees for Iranian tourists.

70 European and Asian Firms to Attend Iran’s Renewable Energies Conference

Dozens of the world’s leading companies in different fields of energy will take part in Iran’s International Renewable Energies Conference.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 4

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.