Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Foreigners can never impose will on Syria: President Rouhani

President Rouhani says that terrorists can never succeed in their plots against Syria.

Intelligence forces foil plot to set up terrorist groups in Iran

A person named ‘Abu Hafs’ entered Iran some time ago to create terrorist groups inside the country, the intelligence minister said.

Death penalty sought for Saudi officers molesting Iran teens: Official

The two police officers "have been charged with malversation, breach of duty and committing a heinous criminal act,” Deputy Foreign Minister Hassan Ghashghavi said.

Iran foreign minister calls for collective efforts for regional security

If regional countries do not cooperate to establish security in the region, they will have to live in a volatile region, Zarif said.

US, allies fan crisis in region for Israeli safety: Iran top official

The ongoing crisis in Yemen, Syria, and Iraq shows “a pervasive plot by the US, the Zionists and reactionaries in the region,” Velayati said.

IS doesn’t dare get close to Iranian borders: Top General

Firouzabadi reiterated that Tehran is fully determined to smash IS terrorists if they advance to around 40 kilometers of Iranian borders.

Muslims die at sea; Nobel laureate keeps mum

The Rohingya Muslims have often been driven from their homes, because officials in Yangon do not recognize their civic rights and claim that they are Bengalis who should return to Bangladesh.

Adversaries are still at odds; A missile for a missile

The US has found North Korea’s missile capability as an impediment to its deployment of a THAAD missile defense system on the Korean Peninsula, reads the analytical report.

We will impeach the interior minister

Ali Motahari has condemned attempts by certain government officials to curtail freedom of speech, warning that he and his fellow MPs would impeach the interior minister if the current trend persisted.

Kish Indigenous Anthropology House (PHOTOS)

Images of Kish Indigenous Anthropology House on the southern Iranian island of Kish.

Erdogan, newspaper editor trade barbs over Syria trucks video

Turkish daily Cumhuriyet has responded to President Erdogan’s threat over video showing Turkish intelligence purportedly shipping arms to Syria.

Shahar Yeri historical site

Images of a historical site in Ardebil Province believed to be 6,000 years old.

Iran raps Canada for stopping verification of Iranian medical credentials

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham expressed regret over the decision adopted by Canada’s Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on June 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers Monday and picked headlines from 11 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Amir Abdollahian stresses Iran’s constructive regional role

Unlike some countries that make arbitrary use of terrorism and play with regional security, Tehran strongly supports Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen and the countries exposed to the terrorist threats, the diplomat said.

Rafsanjani expresses deep concern about human tragedy in region

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said that the humanity shoulders a grave responsibility in the face of the current bloodshed in the region.

Iran, Greek governments keen on cultural-artistic ties

Jannati said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is willing to develop tourism cooperation with Greece.

Iran determined to continue nuclear talks: Velayati

Velayati said Iran’s refusal to allow inspection of its military sites and agree to interrogation of Iranian nuclear scientists are the two conditions set by the Islamic Republic.

Iran condemns suicide bombing at Nigerian mosque

Afkham referred to Tehran's principled policy of rejecting violence, extremism, and terrorism, and stressed the necessity for countering the inhumane phenomenon.

ISIL kidnaps 500 children in Iraq’s Anbar, Diyala: Officials

ISIL has kidnapped 500 children in two Iraqi provinces, Iraqi local and security officials said, adding they are being trained to carry out acts of terror under the terrorist group’s commands.

Iran determined to continue nuclear talks: Velayati

Velayati said Iran’s refusal to allow inspection of its military sites and agree to interrogation of Iranian nuclear scientists are the two conditions set by the Islamic Republic.

Discrimination against people of color have been institutionalized in America

Michelle Alexander, a US lawyer, has blamed a long history of white supremacy for discrimination against the black people in America.

Former crown prince opposed Saudi aggression against Yemen

Muqrin has said that his opposition was shrugged off and that the defense minister has made the decision [to attack Yemen] on his own.

Stand your ground on gasoline decision

Sadegh Zibakalam has asked in a letter to the government spokesman to explain to people the positive results the government decision to raise gasoline prices will produce in the long run.

Cantor Church in Qazvin (PHOTOS)

Images of Cantor Church built by the Russians in central Iran during World War II.