Monday, December 22, 2025

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Report: Dengue fever cases surge in southern Iran, raising public health alarm

A sharp rise in dengue fever cases in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan has raised serious concerns among health authorities, with infections increasing more than twelvefold compared to last year, Sharq reported.

Iran Army Chief: Armed forces closely monitor enemy moves, will respond decisively to any aggression

The Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army says the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran closely monitor all enemy movements and will respond decisively to any act of aggression.

Rooftop football skills of two Iranian village teenagers go viral

A video showing the football skills of two teenage boys from a rural area in Iran has gone viral on social media.

Two Iranian photographers among UNICEF photo award honorees

Two Iranian photographers have been recognized among the honorees of the 2025 UNICEF Photo of the Year awards, with their works focusing on the lives and experiences of children.

Iran FM: Talks with US depend on readiness for a fair agreement, not dictation

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has said that negotiations with the US will only resume if Washington demonstrates readiness for a fair and balanced agreement rather than imposing terms.

Ashraf Boroujerdi, prominent Iranian reformist and cultural figure, passes away

Ashraf Boroujerdi, a well-known reformist political activist, advocate for women’s and civil rights, and sister of MP Alaeddin Boroujerdi, has passed away.

Iran executes man convicted of espionage for Israel

Aqil Keshavarz, an operative of the Zionist regime’s intelligence service, the Mossad, and the regime's army, was executed in Iran.

Red Crescent: 24 Iranian provinces affected by weather-related disasters

The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced on Friday that 18,000 people affected by snowstorms, blizzards, and flooding, particularly in the southern regions of the country, have benefited from the Red Crescent’s relief operations.

Former Iranian nuclear chief proposes reframing Iran-US talks to break deadlock

Ali Akbar Salehi, Iran’s former foreign minister and ex-head of the Atomic Energy Organization, has proposed a key diplomatic approach to revive negotiations between Iran and the US by changing the framing of talks rather than their substance.

Iran sets new rules for Afghan workers, allows 9-month employment period

Iran’s Interior Ministry has announced new regulations governing the employment of foreign workers, particularly Afghan nationals, allowing them to work in Iran for nine months under a formal work visa before returning to Afghanistan for a three-month period.

Red shores of Iran’s Hormuz Island capture global media attention

Following heavy rainfall on Iran’s Hormuz Island, the turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf in southern Iran turned a striking blood-red, drawing widespread attention from international media and social networks.

Iran condemns “unlawful actions” of the US against Venezuela as piracy

The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemned the threatening statements and actions of the US against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including threats of a naval blockade and preventing the lawful export of Venezuelan oil.

Iranian daily warns of security risks posed by large illegal Afghan population

The Iranian daily Jomhouri-e Eslami has warned that the growing presence of Afghan nationals in Iran, particularly undocumented migrants, poses not only economic challenges but also serious security risks.

Iran, Russia sign foreign ministry cooperation program in Moscow

Iran and Russia have signed a cooperation document outlining a program of collaboration between their foreign ministries for the period from 2026 to 2028, following bilateral talks held in Moscow.

FM: Iran not to renounce nuclear rights, including uranium enrichment

Iran's Foreign Minister  stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not relinquish its rights to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including uranium enrichment.

Iran says no message sent to U.S. for resumption of talks

Iran’s government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani says Tehran has not sent any message to the U.S. for the resumption of talks.

Iran says 1.6 million undocumented Afghans have returned home

Iran has repatriated about 1.6 million undocumented Afghan nationals since the launch of a nationwide return program about a year ago, while the total number of Afghans currently residing in the country is estimated at around five million, a senior Interior Ministry official said.

Iran Judiciary: Verdict on Israeli spy to be issued soon

Iran’s judiciary spokesperson says the verdict in the case of a spy linked to the Israeli regime, who was arrested during the recent 12-day war, will be issued soon in Alborz Province, west of Tehran.

Newspaper chides Taliban for shunning Tehran meeting, calls on Iran for policy shift

The Iranian daily Jomhouri-e Eslami has criticized the Taliban for refusing to attend a regional meeting on Afghanistan held in Tehran, describing the move as a sign of disregard for Iran’s Foreign Ministry and urging Iranian officials to reconsider their approach toward the group.

Iran reports spread of Influenza A virus with fatal cases

A leading Iranian infectious disease specialist has warned of the widespread circulation of an Influenza A virus across the country, saying the strain has high transmission rates and has resulted in fatalities.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s adviser reaffirms Iran’s firm support for Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Senior Adviser to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution on International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati has stressed Tehran’s continued, resolute support for Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement.

Iran raps dismissal of academic from U.S. university over support for Palestine

Iran’s judiciary has strongly criticized the dismissal of an Iranian academic from a US university, describing the move as another example of America’s human rights violations.

Iran denounces deadly Sydney attack

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baqaei, has strongly denounced the violent assault in Sydney, Australia.

Iran says IAEA Chief repeating claims, calls for technical and balanced approach

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said comments by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi regarding Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium merely repeat previous claims and do not change existing realities.

Iranian FM Araghchi: Imported solutions cannot bring stability to Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said externally imposed solutions and extra-regional decision-making have failed to bring stability to Afghanistan, stressing that regional cooperation remains the most effective path forward.

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