Monday, December 22, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Slams US Attempts to Save Terrorists in Region

Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani criticized the US for its support for terrorism in the region, including attempts to save Daesh (ISIL) terrorists in the Iraqi city of Mosul.

Iranian Man Finds a Bag with over $800,000, Returns It to Owner

An Iranian army commando from 35th Commando Brigade based in Iran's western province of Kermanshah returned a missing bag containing $837,000 to its owner.

UK Lifts Sanctions on Key Iranian Bank

The British government has announced that it has removed Bank Saderat Iran (BSI) from its list of sanctioned entities.

Iran Advances to 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup

Iran booked a place at the next year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Korea Republic after defeating Uzbekistan 2-0 on Monday.

Iran’s Zarif, US’s Kerry Win Chatham House Prize 2016

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry have been voted as the winners of this year’s Chatham House Prize for their pivotal role in the conclusion of a nuclear agreement between Iran and the six world countries in 2015.

Over 700 ISIS Terrorists Killed Since Beginning of Mosul Operation

Iraqi forces and the US-led coalition have so far killed more than 700 terrorists in the ongoing battle to retake the ISIS-held city of Mosul.

I’ll Definitely Learn Persian Language: Serbian Culture Minister

In a visit to Iran’s booth in Belgrade Book Fair, Serbian Minister of Culture and Information Vladan Vukosavljevic said he is interested in learning Persian language.

Iran Ready to Monitor US Elections: MP

An Iranian Member of Parliament says Tehran is ready to monitor the upcoming US Presidential elections, which is claimed by GOP candidate Donald Trump to be ‘rigged’.

German Football Legend Michael Ballack Thanks Iran’s Ali Karimi in Farsi

In a post in his social media account, the German football legend Michael Ballack hailed the time when he played beside the Iranian football player Ali Karimi in Bayern Munich football club.

Iranian Female Story Tellers at Frankfurt Book Fair

During the recent Frankfurt Book Fair, the Iranian story-telling tradition known as ‘Naghali’ was presented to the visitors by Iranian female Naghals.

Early Human Shows Signs of Right-Handedness

A new research says the cut marks on teeth suggest human evolution developed handedness 1.8 million years ago.

Iran Ready for Reciprocal Steps in Mending Ties with Canada

Iran’s Foreign Ministry voiced readiness to take reciprocal steps to repair diplomatic relations with Canada, whose previous government closed its embassy in Tehran and ordered the expulsion of Iranian diplomats from Ottawa in 2012.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 20 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Cooperating with Iraq to Ensure Security for Pilgrims: Commander

The commander of Iran’s border police said the country is in constant interaction with neighboring Iraq to ensure the security of pilgrims who are flocking to the Arab country to visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shiite Imam.

Iran’s Steel Production Surpasses 13mln Tons in 9 Months

Iran has produced over 13.2 million tons of crude steel in the first 9 months of 2016, according to figures released by the World Steel Association.

Iran, EU to Hold Comprehensive Talks in December

Iran and the European Union will hold a comprehensive round of negotiations in Brussels in December, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman announced Monday, saying the talks will include human rights issues, among other topics.

First KLM Flight Arrives in Iran after 3 Years

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands, has officially resumed flights to Iran after a hiatus of over three years.

Iran, Deutsche Bank Resume Oil Partnership

Iran says Germany’s Deutsche Bank has started to provide financial services related to the country’s oil trade – an announcement that could show the ice in doing business with the Islamic Republic in a post-sanctions era is already thawing.

Former Qatari Emir Dies Aged 84

Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani, the former ruler of the tiny Persian Gulf nation of Qatar, who was deposed by his son in a bloodless palace coup, died on Sunday.

Iraqi Forces Liberate 9 Villages near Mosul, Killing about 300 Terrorists

[:ar]Iraqi army troops supported by Hashd al-Shaabi, also known as Popular Mobilization Forces, recaptured 9 villages south of Mosul from Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terror group, killing about 300 militants over the past 12 hours.

Canadian Minister’s Visit to Iran Sparks Controversy

Canadian media have recently raised questions about the Canadian-Afghan Minister Maryam Monsef over her visit to Iran back in 2014.

Iran Neutralizing Constant Enemy Plots: Intelligence Minister

Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi says Iran has been identifying and neutralizing enemy schemes seeking to create sectarian divide within the country.

Iranians Break World Record in Online Census

Iranians’ participation in the country’s first online census has been unprecedented in the world, Iran’s ICT Minister Mahmoud Vaezi said.

Wives of Foreign Ambassadors in Iran Join “I’m Lake Urmia” Campaign

Wives of 12 ambassadors to Iran joined the "I'm Lake Urmia" campaign, which aims to collect one million signatures required by the United Nation to help restore the Lake.

Political Dialogue Only Solution to Mideast Problems: Larijani

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani has highlighted the significance of solving the current problems in the Middle East through political dialogue while avoiding any military approaches.