Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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EU spokesperson on Geneva talks: Regular communication with Iran maintained

A European Union spokesperson, speaking ahead of the new round of talks between Iran and three European countries, has stated that the EU, as the coordinator of the JCPOA nuclear deal, has maintained regular communication with Iran.

Tehran rejects French president’s claims as baseless

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry categorically dismissed the recent remarks by the French President regarding Iran’s nuclear program, its regional policy as well as Tehran’s alleged military support for Russia in the Ukraine war as baseless, contradictory, and diversionary.

Iranian filmmaker wins top honors at NYIFA for short film Soratgar

Iranian filmmaker Ramin Hosseinpour, writer, director, and producer of the short film Soratgar (The Portrait Maker), won the Best Director and Best Short Screenplay awards at the New York International Film Awards in December 2024 and January 2025.

Lalejin: The enchanting ceramics capital of Iran

In the heart of Hamadan Province, in western Iran, lies the ancient city of Lalejin, a place where earth and imagination meld into timeless art.

Iran’s export confederation chief emphasizes need for FATF compliance

The head of Iran's Export Confederation, has stressed the critical importance of Iran joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the development and strengthening of foreign trade.

Iran begins military exercise at Natanz nuclear facility

The Iranian Air Defense Command Headquarters has launched the first phase of a joint exercise, code-named "Power Exercise," at the Natanz nuclear defense zone, in central Iran.

Iran VP Zarif criticizes legal action against economist Renani, calls for intellectual freedom

Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has rebuked the legal action taken against prominent Iranian intellectual and economist, Mohsen Renani, to suspend his website and Telgram channel, which the judiciary deemed ‘criminal.’

Iran’s Shamsaei nominated for best futsal coach in 2024

Vahid Shamsaei, the head coach of Iran's national futsal team, is among the top ten nominees for the Best Coach in the World in 2024.

Iran Must engage with the U.S. for sanctions relief, says political analyst

Nasser Imani, an Iranian principlist political analyst, emphasized the necessity for Iran to negotiate with the United States to address sanctions effectively.

Iraqi prime minister due in Tehran on Wednesday

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani will visit Tehran on Wednesday; the premier’s office has announced.

Zahedan prosecutor: Eulogist who undermined Shia-Sunni unity arrested in Qom

A eulogist who insulted a Sunni cleric and mosque in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, has been arrested in the city of Qom, the prosecutor general of southeastern Iranian provincial capital Zahedan announced.

First private oil dock in Iran’s South Pars commences operations

The first private oil dock in South Pars, located in Kangan, southern Iranian province of Bushehr, has commenced operations with the successful fueling of a Bangladeshi ship.

Iran strongly condemns terror attack in US

Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in the US city of New Orleans, which claimed the lives of 15 people.

Italy’s ambassador to Tehran summoned to Foreign Ministry over detention of Iranian citizen

In response to the continued detention of an Iranian citizen in Italy, Ms. Paola Amadei, the Italian ambassador to Tehran, was summoned on Friday by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Four countries place orders for Iranian-made advanced polymer production equipment

Innovators from an Iranian knowledge-based company have successfully produced advanced polymer manufacturing devices, which have received purchase orders from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Iraq, and Turkey.

Pictures: 5th anniversary of General Soleimani martyrdom commemorated in Tehran

The 5th anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani was commemorated on Thursday evening at the Mosalla grand prayer hall of Tehran.

Iran deputy parliament speaker: President has no opposition to military operation against Israel

The Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament rejected claims by some that the government and the President oppose the implementation of Operation True Promise 3 against the Zionist regime, stating: "These claims are nothing but lies."

Iranians mark 5th anniversary of Lt. Gen. Soleimani martyrdom

Tens of thousands of Iranians flocked to the southeastern province of Kerman to pay homage to the top anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated five years ago in a US drone attack in Iraq.

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun among top international goal scorers

In a recent ranking by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), Sardar Azmoun from Iran has secured his place among the top 20 international goal scorers.

Aide to Iran Leader: Unlikely for Syria to establish democratic gov’t, Hezbollah rebuilt itself

An advisor to the Iranian Leader is pessimistic about the developments in Syria, expressing doubt about the establishment of a democratic government in the Arab country, citing the violent behavior in Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Iran and Ankara University to bolster cultural and scientific ties

Iranian Cultural Attaché in Turkey Seyed Ghasem Nazemi has discussed the expansion of cultural and scientific collaborations with the Ankara University's Faculty of Language, History, and Geography during a meeting with Erfan Albayrak, the dean of faculty.

Daily: Retaliation against Israel an ‘opportunity’ for Iran

The Tehran-based principalist newspaper Vatan-e Emrooz has published an editorial emphasizing that Israel's continued threats against Iran present both a danger and an opportunity.

Former Iranian president Rouhani renews call for ‘listening to people,’ ‘engaging with world’

The former president of Iran, Hassan Rouhani, has emphasized the importance of listening to the people's opinions and engaging constructively with the world to solve the country's problems.

Official: There’re 23k victims of terrorism in Iran

The Deputy for Legal and International Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that there are 23,000 victims of terrorism in the country. Kazem Qaribabadi has emphasized that Iran is the largest victim of terrorism in the world.

2025 New Year’s celebration kicks off in Tehran

The 2025 New Year's celebration commenced early Wednesday morning in Iranian capital Tehran, with a gathering of Christians who participated in the event.

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