Sunday, December 21, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

Small incidents on the sidelines of a big event

According to vital records, the holy city of Karbala witnessed more than 700 births and up to 154 deaths during Arba’een ceremonies.

Backgammon dug out from 15-century-old dates storage depot

Tal Ghale Seyfabad in the southern city of Kazerun was a trade and economic center in the Sassanid era.

Western sanctions against Iran contradict human rights

The secretary of Iran’s Human Rights Council says Iranians put their weight behind President Rouhani’s government regardless of the result of nuclear talks with P5+1.

Assad asks closer Iran-Syria cooperation to prevent US-Israeli plots

The Syrian president has said in a letter to his Iranian counterpart that the two countries share a will to develop ties on all fronts in the face of the Zionist-American plots.

Executive instructions adopted to promote the security of foreign tourists

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has voted for executive instructions aimed at beefing up security for foreign tourists.

Autumn in Iran’s North Khorasan Province in photos

Beautiful scenes of autumn in North Khorasan Province in northeastern Iran.

Gross reproduction rate has seen a fall in Iran

Low rates of fertility and gross reproduction have become Iran’s demographic challenges; Iran is second among Islamic nations with the lowest fertility rate.

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Slams US Human Rights Record

Iran’s judiciary chief lashed out at the American legal system for exonerating the police officers who kill unarmed citizens.

Iran builds resistant nano-composite for railroads

The product can be used as an insulated composite in railroad and also in missiles and spacecraft which need high resistance in harsh weather conditions.

Iran Strongly Condemns Peshawar Terrorist Attack

“This is a totally un-Islamic and inhumane action; terrorism, extremism and putting innocent people’s lives at risk in any form and with any purpose are reprehensible,” said Afkham.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 17

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 19 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

President Rouhani: World has realized Syria fighting terrorism

President Rouhani has said that the crimes committed in Iraq have revealed the true nature of terrorists and the conspiracy plotted by enemies against the region and Islam.

Iran FM blasts ME countries on falling oil prices

Iran’s foreign minister has said that Tehran is ready to promote all-out ties with Iraq, adding that Iraq’s progress and security is intertwined with that of Iran.

Wildlife in Iran’s North Khorasan Province

Different parts of Iran have been home to non-domesticated animal species. North Khorasan province in northeast of Iran is one of them.

Sheikh Haron Monis: I am no longer Rafezi!

An investigation by an Iranian news website reveals more about the Sydney hostage taker.

We do not know the rules of the game: Former parliament speaker

Unfortunately, we do not know the rules of the game; the country cannot be run in the absence of political parties, said Nategh Nouri.

Organization of Arba’een ceremonies shows Iraqis do not need foreign security assistance

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said Iraqi security and intelligence forces did an excellent job in ensuring the security of Arba'een.

Iran thanks Iraq for “glorious” organization of Arba’een

Marzieh Afkham described this year's ceremony as manifestation of spirituality and unity inspired by the epic uprising Imam Hussein led against tyrannical rulers of his time.

Australia supported the Iranian-fugitive-turned-Sydney-hostage taker; Western media hype the Islamophobia scenario

The man of Iranian origin behind the deadly hostage taking in Sydney, Australia was a fraudster, wanted at home.

Wildlife of Golestan National Park in Photos

A look at beautiful animal species in a protected area in northern Iran.

Some 2 million Iranian manuscripts are in poor conditions abroad

The National Library chief says his organization needs money to buy back the Iranian manuscripts which are kept in poor conditions in other countries.

Iran’s missile capabilities not negotiable at all: Velayati

Deterrence is the most important feature of Iran's missiles and in order to strengthen its defense capability, Iran does not need to obtain permission from anybody, said Velayati.

Iran, Russia must be engaged to defeat ISIL: EU

Iran is an important regional player and this means that we will have to engage with Iran on regional matters, said Federica Mogherini.

Iranian doctors successfully conduct thyroplasty surgery

The surgery is conducted on men who have signs of maturity but their voice is still too feminine.

Iran voices satisfaction with US talks

The Iranian official said that the two sides had detailed discussions, including on the US-led sanctions against Iran, during the expert-level meeting.