Thursday, January 1, 2026

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Iran envoy to Iraq: Dissolution of PMU up to Iraqi officials 

Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq has said Tehran is ready for talks with the US over its nuclear program but Washington’s demand for the dissolution of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units also known as Hashd al-Shaabi is unacceptable. 

Quds Day marchers call for prosecution of “Gaza Butcher”, condemn genocide, forced displacement of Palestinians

Participants in the rallies commemorating International Quds Day across Iran called for the prosecution of Benjamin Netanyahu, as the “butcher of Gaza”, and condemned the crimes of the Zionist regime, including "child killing," "genocide," "forced displacement," "apartheid," "destruction of vital infrastructure," and "population engineering policies" against the Palestinian people.

British foreign secretary highlights diplomatic solution for Iran nuclear case

The British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, emphasized the UK's and other European countries' commitment to pursuing a diplomatic solution for Iran's nuclear issue,

FM Araghchi on Trump’s Letter: We Will Not Allow Threats Against Nation

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, stated that certain parts of US President Donald Trump’s letter to Iran contained threatening language, which is totally unacceptable, adding we will not permit anyone to address the Iranian people with threats.

Iran Parliament Chief: Palestine Litmus Test for West’s Double Standards

Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said that Palestine serves as a litmus test exposing the West’s hypocrisy, adding that undoubtedly, Palestine is the criterion that prevents these seemingly noble yet duplicitous slogans and double standards from prevailing.

Iranians rally on Quds Day in solidarity with Palestine

Millions of people marched in the Iranian capital Tehran and other cities on Friday to mark International Quds Day, voicing support for Palestinians and condemning Israeli genocide in Gaza.

Iran FM: Response to Trump Letter Sent Through Oman, No Direct Talks Under Pressure

Iranian Minister of Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araqchi, said that Tehran has delivered its official response to a letter from US President Donald Trump through Oman, ruling out any direct talks with the US.

The Leader: Quds Day Rally Demonstration of Iranian Nation Unity

Iran’s Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, stressed that the Quds Day rally is always a demonstration of the unity and strength of the Iranian nation.

Iran says US, UK, Germany complicit in Israel’s crimes against Palestinians

The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that all governments which have provided military, financial, or political support to the Zionist regime especially the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany, are complicit in the crimes committed against the Palestinian people and must be held accountable before the tribunal of history and the conscience of humanity.

Tehran’s historic car museum unveils rare vehicles for Nowruz

Tehran's Historic Car Museum has opened its doors for Nowruz 1404 with a special exhibition of rare and classic vehicles.

Iran crushes Bahrain to reach beach soccer Asian Cup semifinals

Iran’s national beach soccer team has advanced to the semifinals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025 after a commanding 11-0 victory over Bahrain in the quarterfinals.

Iran Police: 419 killed in Nowruz road accidents

Brigadier General Hassan Momeni, deputy head of Iran’s Traffic Police, announced that 419 people lost their lives and 9,778 others were injured in traffic accidents during the first 12 days of Nowruz holidays.

46 Iranian inmates transferred from Iraq’s Kurdistan region to Iran

Forty-six Iranian nationals imprisoned in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq are being transferred back to Iran over the course of Thursday and Friday.

Zelensky says US should not let Putin out of global isolation

It is critical that the United States not to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin out of political and economic isolation, President Volodymyr Zelensky has stressed in an interview with Eurovision News.

North Korea dispatches 3,000 more troops to Russia: South Korea

North Korea transferred around 3,000 additional soldiers to Russia in January and February to compensate for battlefield losses sustained during fighting Ukrainian forces, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff has claimed.

Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen stage joint naval exercises in support of Gaza

Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen have kicked off joint naval drills in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Nearly 1,900 people arrested in Turkey protests over jailed mayor

Ankara said on Thursday that it rejected 'prejudiced' international statements regarding the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the nationwide demonstrations it sparked, as authorities detained nearly 1,900 protesters.

Minister: Over 45mn domestic trips recorded during Nowruz holidays in Iran

Iran's Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Minister Reza Salehi Amiri announced on Thursday that approximately 45 million domestic trips were made during the Nowruz holiday season, marking a significant rebound in the country's tourism sector.

Iran Greco-Roman team crowned at 2025 Asian championship

Iran's Greco-Roman team won the title at the Asian Wrestling Championship in 2025.

Trump administration arrests another pro-Palestine student

United States immigration authorities have detained and revoked the visa of a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University near Boston who had voiced support for Palestinians during Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.

Leader’s advisor: Iran open to indirect talks with US, but rejects pressure

Iran remains willing to engage in indirect negotiations with the United States but will not accept talks under pressure, a former foreign minister and senior aide to the Leader, Seyyed Kamal Kharrazi said.

Iran’s Army, IRGC issue stern warnings to Israel ahead of Quds Day rallies

Iran's Army and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), in separate statements on the eve of the International Quds Day, launched scathing attacks against Israel while mobilizing supporters for nationwide rallies on Friday.

Iran calls on Iraq to counter ‘enemy provocations’ in oil trade

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, in a phone call on Wednesday with his Iraqi counterpart, Hayan Abdul Ghani, emphasized vigilance against what he called "enemy provocations,” according to Iran's official government news portal.

Israel kills 103 Palestinians daily in Gaza onslaught: Monitor

Israel's army has killed 830 Palestinians and wounded 1,787 in the Gaza Strip since restarting its offensive on 18 March, according to the Geneva-based Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor.

Petition urges British government to launch inquiry into anti-Palestinian racism

A new parliamentary petition has been launched urging the UK government to adopt a definition of anti-Palestinian racism and launch an inquiry into its impact on politics and the media.