Sunday, December 21, 2025

Latest News and Views from Iran and the World

President Pezeshkian: Iran fully supports peaceful nuclear development

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed his administration’s full support for expanding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, emphasizing that the country’s nuclear industry is aimed at advancing science, healthcare, and national welfare, not weaponization.

Iran confirms receiving messages on possible resumption of talks with US

Iran’s government has confirmed receiving diplomatic messages related to the possible resumption of negotiations with the United States, adding that details will be disclosed later.

Tomahawks won’t bring Ukraine peace: Russia

The potential delivery of US-made long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine will not help end the conflict, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated.

Israeli air attack kills four in Lebanon, straining fragile ceasefire

An Israeli air raid has killed at least four people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health, in a strike that put more pressure on a nearly yearlong truce with Hezbollah.

Russia unveils new nuclear submarine

Russia held a ceremony to showcase its new nuclear submarine, the ‘Khabarovsk’ on Saturday, the Russian Defense Ministry has announced. The vessel is designed to carry the massive torpedo-shaped nuclear-powered Poseidon drone.

Two local Basij members killed in terrorist attack in southeastern Iran

The Quds Headquarters of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces announced on Sunday that two local Basij members were martyred following a terrorist attack on the Khash–Zahedan road in southeastern Iran.

Syrian president to visit Washington in November: US Envoy

The United States envoy for Syria has stated that Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa is to travel to Washington to sign an accord to join an international US-led alliance against Daesh.

Ukraine claims has hit nearly 160 Russian oil facilities in 2025

Kyiv has carried out nearly 160 successful strikes against oil extraction and refining facilities across Russia in 2025, the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), Vasyl Maliuk, has claimed

Russian missile attacks on Ukraine hit 2.5-year high: AFP

Russia fired more missiles at Ukraine in October than in any month since at least the start of 2023 as it pounded the European country's energy grid in night-time attacks, an AFP analysis of Ukrainian data showed.

Iranian actress Mojdeh Daei passes away

Iranian theater and film actress Mojdeh Daei has passed away.

Vital wound dressings for Iran’s EB patients listed under US sanctions

The head of Iran’s EB Home Foundation has warned that life-saving wound dressings used by patients suffering from Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare genetic skin disorder, are now included in the list of US sanctions, causing severe hardship for vulnerable patients.

US backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

The administration of US President Donald Trump has announced it supports repealing the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, urging the US lawmakers to include it in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is currently under discussion in Congress.

Remains returned by Hamas from Gaza not those of Israeli hostages: Report

The remains of three people handed over by Hamas to Israel through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Friday night do not belong to Israeli hostages, according to a report.

‘Secret’ Ukraine meeting set for Spain: El Mundo

Ukraine’s European backers will secretly meet in Madrid next week to coordinate endeavours to increase support, Spanish newspaper El Mundo reported on Friday.

Iran’s FM warns Israel of “heavy, irreparable” defeat in any new war

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has issued a stark warning to the Zionist regime, saying Iran is prepared for any contingency and that Israel would suffer a “heavy and irreparable” defeat in any future war.

Turkish prosecutors hand several people life sentences over ski resort blaze

A Turkish court has sentenced 11 people to life in prison over a fire that killed nearly 80 people at a hotel in a ski resort in northwest Turkey’s Bolu mountains in January.

Iran’s deputy FM says negotiations with pre-set results hold no value

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has stressed that any talk must yield “balanced” outcomes, warning that discussions based on predetermined conclusions are “meaningless.”

Venezuela pursuing military aid from Iran, Russia, China: WaPo

Caracas has requested assistance from Tehran, Moscow and Beijing to strengthen its defenses amid the ongoing standoff with the US, the Washington Post claimed on Friday, citing US government documents.

Yemen’s Houthis say detained UN staff will be tried over Israeli links

Yemen’s Houthi-run government will put dozens of arrested United Nations staff on trial, alleging that they have spied for Tel Avov or had links to an Israeli air attack that killed the prime minister, according to officials.

Professor Samii: No surgical intervention possible for Iranian comatose volleyball star Saber Kazemi

Professor Majid Samii, the world-renowned neurosurgeon, has announced that surgery is not possible for Iranian volleyball player Saber Kazemi due to the severity of his brain injury.

Lawyer Confirms Iranian actor Pejman Jamshidi’s trip to Canada, denies rumors of migration

The lawyer of Iranian actor and former footballer Pejman Jamshidi, who has been accused of sexual assault, has confirmed that his client recently traveled to Canada, rejecting claims that Jamshidi has permanently left the country or plans to emigrate.

Iran designates Azar 9 as national day of Persian Gulf trio islands

Iran has officially designated Azar 9 in the Persian calendar, which falls on November 30 this year, as the National Day of the Three Islands, Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa, in the Persian Gulf, following sustained efforts by the Iranian Navy.

Iran transfers economic authority to governors to expand regional Trade despite sanctions

Iran transfers economic authority to governors to expand regional Trade despite sanctions

Tandoureh National Park: Guardians of Iran’s northern wilderness

In the remote mountains of Khorasan Razavi Province in northeastern Iran, rangers of Tandoureh National Park patrol one of Iran’s most biodiverse and challenging landscapes.

Iran FM condemns US resumption of nuclear tests after Pentagon name change

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized a new directive by US President Donald Trump to resume nuclear weapons testing, calling it a “regressive and irresponsible move” that threatens global peace and security.