Monday, December 29, 2025

Iran News

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

Iran Oil Minister Gives Details of Newly-Discovered Oilfield

The Namavaran oilfield recently discovered in Khuzestan Province, south-west of Iran, is the country's second largest reservoir, Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Namdar Zangeneh said.

German Band Schiller Stage Performances in Tehran

The Iranian capital, Tehran, is hosting the German electronic band Schiller these days.

Robert Levinson Has No ‘Criminal’ Case in Iran: Spokesman

Iran has rejected the reports that former FBI agent Robert Levinson, who has gone missing in the Kish Island since 2007, has an open “criminal or judicial” case at Iran’s Revolution Court, saying the alleged case is of the kind opened for any missing person.

Bolivian President Evo Morales Resigns amid Protests

Bolivian President Evo Morales has resigned after nearly 14 years in power, amid turmoil following his disputed re-election last month.

Female Indian Journalists Meet with Iran FM

A host of female Indian authors and journalists have met Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Tips for Proper Estate Planning

If something were to happen to you today, how would the overall financial profile be handled and who would make the final call? The fact that half of the population are missing an active will just shows how important estate planning can be in the event that tragedy should occur.

Iran Arms Embargo to Be Lifted by 2020 If JCPOA Saved: Rouhani

The arms embargo against the Islamic Republic will be lifted next year if the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers survives, says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, describing it as a great achievement.

Iranian Tourist Embarks on Journey around World on Camel

An Iranian tourist has embarked on a trip around the globe on a Persian Bactrian camel in a bid to get this endangered species known to the world.

Iran to Produce 3k Megawatts of Nuclear Power by 2027

Iran’s atomic chief says the country will generate some three thousand megawatts of electricity via its nuclear power plants by 2027.

Iran Says Tensions with GCC States Provoked by ‘Hidden’ Actors

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs says there are various signs and indications that some parties from behind the scenes are involved in the differences between Tehran and the Persian Gulf states.

Dutch Football Legend Seedorf Enjoys Warm Reception in Iran

Dutch professional football coach and former player Clarence Clyde Seedorf seems to have really enjoyed his holiday in Tehran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 10

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, November 10, 2019, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian Female Painter Wins Award at Harvard Art Gala

Iranian surrealist painter and senior research associate at Harvard University, Sara Ashrafi, has won the first prize at an annual gala held by the Massachusetts General Hospital for the best painting about the Alzheimer’s disease.

Iran Appoints Jalali as New Ambassador to Moscow

Former member of the Iranian Parliament Kazem Jalali has been appointed as Iran’s new ambassador to the Russian Federation, replacing Mahdi Sanaei.

Arab States Give Iran ‘Good Feedback’ after Receiving Its Letters

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says the country has received “good feedbacks” from regional countries after sending them letters on the necessity of regional peace, particularly through the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative.

Iranian EB Patients Losing Their Lives over US Sanctions: NGO

Iranian children suffering from a rare skin condition known as EB are losing their lives as US economic sanctions hamper the flow of vital medical products, an NGO says.

Iran Ranks First in Artificial Intelligence in West Asia: Report

Iran ranks first in West Asia when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), according to the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR).

Small Group Tours of Iran with Saadat Rent

Admit it or not, nowadays everybody is talking about traveling to Iran. They dream about it; they plan about it or already have booked their flight to Iran.

New Large Oil Field Discovered in Iran: President Rouhani

The Iranian president says a large new oil field with proven reserves of 53 billion barrels of crude has been discovered in the country.

Caspian Sea Generous Source of Income for Local Fishermen

With the arrival of autumn, fishermen on the coast of Caspian Sea look out for the generosity of the sea and go through it to catch fish.

FM Zarif Due in Kazakhstan to Attend Astana Club

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will visit Kazakhstan on Monday to attend a meeting of the Astana Club.

FATF Bills: In the Interest or to the Detriment of Iran?

A senior Iranian economic activist believes that the approval of the bills proposed by the Iranian government to adopt the standards set by the global anti-money laundering watchdog FATF can be very useful in the current situation.

Pomegranate Harvest Season Celebrated in Iran’s Yazd

In many Zoroastrian-majority villages of Iran, including those in Roodbar, Qazvin, Gilan, Kurdistan, and Isfahan, people celebrate the arrival of autumn and its mythical fruit with festivities such as the pomegranate harvest celebration.

Return of UN Sanctions Iran’s Redline: Deputy FM

Iranian deputy foreign minister says the snapback and the return of previous resolutions of the UN Security Council and its sanctions is Iran's redline.

History Shows US-Led Coalitions Nothing but Misnomers: Iran

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has denounced the formation of a US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf as a sign of Washington’s weakness and lack of international legitimacy.