Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Iran News

Iran Front Page offers a handpicked set of the latest news and views from Iran and the Middle East

Iran Capable of Targeting Hostile Warships with Cruise Missiles: IRGC

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says among the objectives of the Iranian military is to be able to target warships with ballistic missiles.

IRGC Ballistic Missiles Destroy Targets at Indian Ocean on 2nd Day of Drills

Ballistic missiles fired by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the second day of its massive drills in central Iran managed to destroy targets located 1,800 kilometres away at the Indian Ocean.

Iran to Begin National COVID-19 Vaccination in Coming Months: Rouhani

The Iranian president says efforts are being made to launch a national coronavirus vaccination drive in the coming months.

Se-Kooheh; Ancient Castle Shining on Hilltop in Southeast Iran

The Se-Kooheh castle in southeastern Iran is among the most  important castles of the Islamic era.

Borsaq: A Yummy Iranian Kurdish Bread

Borsaq is a delicious type of bread native to Kurdistan province in western Iran.

IRGC Releases Footage of 2020 Missile Attacks against US Base in Iraq

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has released, for the first time, a video of the moment several Iranian missiles were launched to target the Iraqi Ayn al-Assad base occupied by US forces in January 2020.

Iran Stayed in JCPOA to Have US Sanctions Lifted: Official

A senior Iranian official says the country has preserved the Iran nuclear deal,officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to be able to have the US sanctions lifted.

IRGC Starts Missile, Drone Drills in Central Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has kicked off missile and drone war games in the central deserts of Iran.

Iran Inaugurates 60 Projects in Its Free Trade, Industrial Zones

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has officially inaugurated 60 projects in the country’s free trade-industrial and special economic zones.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Closer Trade Cooperation

Iran and Pakistan have agreed to forge closer trade relations and boost mutual cooperation with the conclusion of new agreements.

Iran Launches Int’l Cooperation Program on Technological Development

Iran has unveiled a program to work with international experts and entrepreneurs to tap into their potential in order to give fresh impetus to the trend of technological development in the country.

Iran, Iraq Sign MoU on Boosting Bilateral Economic Cooperation

Iran and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on expansion of mutual economic cooperation.

Iran Pushing for UN Condemnation of US Killing of General Soleimani: Zarif

The Iranian foreign minister says his ministry is seeking to urge the UN special rapporteur to condemn the United States for its illegal murders, particularly the assassinating top Iranian commander General Qassem Soleimani.

What Matters Is Lifting of Sanctions, Not US Rejoining Nuclear Deal: Iran

A senior Iranian official says the United States’ return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), would mean nothing without lifting sanctions.

Seoul’s Seizure of Iran Assets Major Obstacle to Promotion of Ties: Official

Iran's Deputy Justice Minister has urged Seoul to work toward settling the existing issues between the two sides to kick of a new round of mutual cooperation.

Iranian Coronavirus Vaccine to Hit Shelves in Spring: Minister

 Iran’s health minister says clinical trials for the Iranian-made coronavirus vaccine have been successful, and it will be hopefully released in spring.

Tehran Furious at Seoul’s Offer of Selling Iran Ambulances in Return for Frozen Assets  

Tehran has been angered by Seoul’s offer to sell ambulances to Iran in exchange for billions of Iranian assets frozen in South Korea.

US Trying to Force Yemen Peace Talks into Deadlock by Blacklisting Ansarullah: Iran

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the US State Department’s plan to designate Yemen’s Ansarullah as a terrorist organization.

Iranian Navy Starts War Games in Strategic Southern Waters

The Iranian Navy on Wednesday took delivery of a forward base ship and a corvette as it started a military exercise in Iran’s southern waters.

Disgraceful End of Trump Era Shows Bullying Gets Nowhere: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the “scandalous” end of US President Donald Trump’s term in office proves that bullying and law-breaking will not lead to a good end.

All 9/11 Terrorists Came from Pompeo’s Favourite Mideast Destinations: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed his American counterpart’s “lies” about Iran’s links to Al-Qaeda terrorists, saying all the September 11 terrorists hailed from the US’ Arab allies in the Middle East, not from Iran.

Iran Says Will Never Forget Trump’s Evil Acts, Cruel Sanctions

Iran’s government spokesman says the Iranian nation will never forget US President Donald Trump’s evil acts, including cruel sanctions, against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Condemns Assassination of Afghan Govt. Spokesman

Iran’s government spokesman has condemned the recent terrorist attack in the Afghan capital, Kabul, in which Zia Vedan, an Afghan government spokesman, was killed.

Mr. Pompeo! Be Angry and Die of This Anger: Iran

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has reacted to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s anti-Iran tweets.

Iran Not to Renegotiate Nuclear Deal, Zarif Tells US, Europe

The Iranian foreign minister says the United States and Europe should know that Tehran will not renegotiate an issue that it has already discussed once.