Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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Iran announces ambitious space plans for New Year: 6 satellite launches, human-capable space capsule in development

Iran plans to launch six satellites and advance development of a human-capable space capsule in the coming year, the head of the country's Space Agency announced on Monday.

Iran limits nuclear talks to indirect negotiations, dismisses media speculation

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson reaffirmed on Monday that the country will only engage in indirect negotiations with the US regarding its nuclear program, dismissing media speculation about broader discussions raised in a reported letter from US President Donald Trump.

Iran gov’t spokesperson says newspaper’s remarks on Trump assassination countering official stance

The spokesperson for the Iranian government, has strongly criticized recent comments published in Kayhan newspaper regarding the assassination of US President Donald Trump, calling them "contrary to Iran's official policy."

Karaj hosts 11th Tulip Festival featuring Middle East’s largest flower carpet

The 11th annual Tulip Festival is underway in Karaj's Shahid Chamran Park, near the Iranian capital Tehran, showcasing the Middle East's largest floral carpet spanning 2,700 square meters.

Iranian photographer named among top 10 in world

Iranian photographer Abolqasem Khoshroo has been named one of the top 10 conceptual minimalism photographers in the prestigious 2024 “35 Awards.”

Unauthorized Afghan entries into Iran down 50 percent

The Public and Revolution Prosecutor of Taybad, located in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province, announced a significant 50 percent decrease in the number of unauthorized Afghan nationals attempting to enter Iran last year compared to 2023.

Iran-Afghanistan trade via Dogharoun border exceeds $3 billion annually

Iran’s Consul General in Herat, Alireza Marhamati, announced that annual economic exchanges between Iran and Afghanistan through the Dogharoun border have surpassed $3 billion.

Iran faces 37% rainfall deficit, drought concerns mount

Iran's Meteorological Organization reports a 37.1% decrease in nationwide rainfall this year, with 30 out of 31 provinces experiencing below-average precipitation.

Ancient Persian inscription of Darius I faces critical deterioration

The 2,500-year-old cuneiform inscription of King Darius I at Persepolis in southern Iran, one of the most important historical documents of the Achaemenid Empire, is rapidly deteriorating due to environmental damage and past preservation failures, experts warn.

Police: Iran deported over 1.12 million undocumented Afghan nationals last year

Iran's Border Police Command announced the identification and deportation of more than 1.12 million undocumented foreign nationals, mainly from neighboring Afghanistan, during the Persian year 1403 (March 2024-March 2025), according to an official statement released on Sunday.

IAEA chief asserts Iran has no nuclear weapons

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated unequivocally in an interview with Argentine network La Nacion on Saturday that "Iran does not possess nuclear weapons."

Iran’s FM: Response to Trump’s letter ‘proportional,’ diplomatic channels remain open

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says that Tehran’s response to a recent letter from US President Donald Trump was tailored to its ‘content and tone’ while preserving room for diplomacy.

Fox News cites Iranian editor’s call for Trump’s assassination: “No negotiations until threats end”

Fox News Digital has highlighted an editorial in Kayhan, a principlist newspaper, which called for targeting US President Donald Trump’s skull with bullets, according to Entekhab news website.

Official: South Pars Complex sent 196 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Iran national grid last year

The CEO of Iran's South Pars Gas Complex says in the Persian year of 1403 (from March 20- 2024 to March 20, 2025), the complex injected over 196 billion cubic meters of natural gas into the national grid thanks to efforts by Iranian specialists at the thirteen refineries of South Pars Gas field in the Persian Gulf.

Iran’s Karroubi issues first statement following end of house arrest

Mehdi Karroubi, one of the leaders of Iran's 2009 election protests, who was recently released from house arrest, issued a statement expressing his views on Iran's political and social developments.

Iranians hold funeral for late judicial official Hossein Ali Nayyeri     

A funeral procession was held for former Iranian Judiciary official Hossein Ali Nayyeri in the capital Tehran on Saturday.

Salt Goddess، splendor of the nature of Hormoz Island, southern Iran

Hormoz Island, off the southern coast of Iran, thanks to its special geographical location, has diverse geological structures in addition to red soil.

Iran to showcase over 100 technological advancements on National Nuclear Technology Day

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has announced it will unveil more than 100 new scientific and technological achievements during ceremonies marking National Nuclear Technology Day on April 9.

Iranian civil society sends letter to UN chief, warns against US potential attack

Over 300 Iranian civil society activists, including academics, lawyers, journalists, and human rights defenders, have sent a letter to UN Secretary General António Guterres, condemning recent US threats to wage a war against Iran.

Iranian newspapers clash over talks with US: “Suicidal Surrender” vs. “A Step Forward”

Iran’s political divide over negotiations with the US has spilled into its media, with leading newspapers presenting starkly opposing views.

Iranian president dismisses deputy over controversial Antarctic vacation

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has removed Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Shahram Dabiri from office following public outrage over his luxury family vacation to Antarctica.

Iranian MP: Iran will negotiating with US on an equal footing

The head of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iran's Parliament says Tehran will negotiate with the US only on an equal footing and if Washington avoids its bullying behavior.

Iran spox deplores instrumental use of rights mechanisms by Germany, UK Against Tehran

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Esmail Baqaei, expressed regret over the continued exploitation of human rights mechanisms by the UK, Germany, and certain other Western countries to exert political pressure on developing nations.

Rabat Qoli Caravanserai in northeastern Iran: A timeless crossroads of culture, commerce

The Rabat Qoli Caravanserai, a centuries-old waystation in North Khorasan’s Jajrom County in Iran, stands as a testament to Iran’s Silk Road legacy.

Twin earthquakes rattle southern Iran, no major damage reported

A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Shiraz, southern Iran, early Friday morning, according to the University of Tehran's Seismological Center.

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