Monday, December 22, 2025

Iran News

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

Gorgeous Tamaddon Alley in Downtown Tehran

Tamaddon alley, with its beautiful decorations, lies near Tehran's Ferdowsi Square, where all the fascinating cafes are located.

Second Dead Whale Washes Up on Kish Island’s Beach

In the second case over the past 30 days, a whale has washed ashore in the beaches of Kish Island in southern Iran.

Iran’s President Hopes for Closer Ties with Thailand

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani has expressed hope that Tehran's relations will further expand with Bangkok in light of age-old friendship between the two nations.

Iran Overturns Death Sentences of Three Convicts Involved in 2019 Fuel Protests

Iran’s Supreme Court has accepted a request by three convicts sentenced to death to have their cases heard again in another court.

COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Shouldn’t Keep People from Observing Protocols: Rouhani

The Iranian president says the hope that a vaccine for coronavirus could become available in the near future should not stop citizens from observing health protocols.

IAEA Duty-Bound to Ensure Confidentiality of Safeguards Information: Envoy

Iran’s permanent representative to Vienna-based international organizations has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure confidentiality of safeguards information after a confidential report by the UN nuclear watchdog on the Natanz facility was leaked to the media.

Iran Urges UNESCO to Condemn Assassination of Fakhrizadeh

Iran’s Ambassador to UNESCO Ahmad Jalali asked the organization not to seal its lips in the face of such terror acts. “You are all aware...

US Sanctions Targeting Iran’s Medical Sector amid COVID-19 Pandemic: Minister

Iran’s health minister says unilateral sanctions imposed on the country are targeting medicines and medical equipment amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

Croatia Sympathizes with Iran over Fakhrizadeh Assassination

Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Grlić-Radman had a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday.

Zarif Hits Out at German Foreign Minister’s Anti-Iran Comments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at his German counterpart Heiko Maas for his comments about Iran and its missile program.

Iran Urges IAEA to Condemn Assassination of Fakhrizadeh

Iran has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to clearly and unconditionally condemn the assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

Over 700,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 708,106 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

8 Bad Pet-Owner Habits

The Internet has made us aware of so many things. Some things warm our hearts whereas some make us feel bad about humanity. Being a lover and owner of dogs, I come across several cruel things and bad habits of various people on the internet which hurts my heart so much. 

Iran Urges Kabul ‘Not to Rush’ When Issuing Official Statements

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has asked Afghan authorities to take their time and not hurry when releasing official statements.

Iran, Turkey Can Help Reduce Discord in Muslim World: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday.

Iran Gov’t against New Parliamentary Bill, But Will Implement It: FM

The Iranian foreign minister says the government did not agree with a recent parliament legislation which aims to get anti-Iran sanctions lifted, but has to implement it.

Iran Welcomes Deal on Advancement of Afghan Peace Talks

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has welcomed a recent agreement on peace talks in Afghanistan.

Iran Inaugurates 25 Electricity Projects in Single Day

Iran’s energy minister has inaugurated more than two dozen electricity projects worth nearly IRR 60 trillion in several Iranian provinces in a single day.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 3

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, December 3, 2020, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

How to Celebrate Special Days during Quarantine

Forced lockdown continues, just like our life continues. Quarantine is not a reason to ignore important dates for us and be sad. You still have the right to celebrate your birthday, wedding anniversary, and any other significant date for you, as well as congratulate a loved one. We cannot go to our favorite restaurant, visit a friend or go out into the countryside with a company, but there are other ways to have fun.

Iran, Turkey Can Turn into Role Model for Friendly Ties in Region: Vaezi

Mahmoud Vaezi, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian president's office, has hailed Iran-Turkey relations as two friends and neighbours, calling for further development of economic cooperation between the two sides.

Iran Surpasses One Million COVID-19 Cases: Ministry

Iran’s Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 13,922 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to 1,003,494.

MPs Seeking to Hijack Outcome of Cabinet’s Policies: Rouhani’s Aide

An adviser to president of Iran has deplored the Parliament’s “cunning” plan to advance a bill about the JCPOA and withdrawal from the NPT, saying the legislature seeks to hijack the results of the administration’s careful analysis, as a promising prospect for Iran’s economy under Biden is certain.

First Iranian Coronavirus Vaccine Enters Clinical Studies Phase

The first Iranian COVID-19 vaccine has entered the phase of clinical studies as the names of the producing drug company and lead researcher are announced.

Iran’s First Consignment of Exports Arrives in Afghanistan via Rail

Iran’s first consignment of exports has arrived in Afghanistan via the Herat-Khaf railway, and was warmly welcomed by Afghans.