Saturday, December 20, 2025

Iran News

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

“If Yemen’s Missiles Were Iranian-Made, Tehran Would Announce It Proudly”

An Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic has the courage, authority and honesty to explicitly declare if it has provided another country with missiles.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Goes under Structural Changes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has announced the start of structural changes “to make the foreign ministry more agile and give more importance to economic diplomacy.”

Iran Holds Exhibition of Quake-Hit Children’s Paintings

An exhibition of paintings by earthquake-hit children of Iran’s Kermanshah is being held in Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province.  

“1,000-Day Yemen War Inflicts Heavy Damages, Casualties to Saudis”

The Yemeni army, backed by fighters from Popular Committees, have inflicted heavy damages and casualties on the Saudi-led coalition, putting the Persian Gulf kingdom in a deep internal crisis.

Israeli Forces Attack Birthplace of Jesus ahead of Christmas

Israeli forces have once again clashed with Palestinians demonstrating against the new US policy on Jerusalem al-Quds in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.

Iran Calls for Enhanced Intelligence Cooperation against Terror

Speaker of Iran’s parliament called for closer intelligence cooperation among regional countries in the fight against terrorism, proposing that the countries attending a counterterrorism conference in Pakistan should set up a committee to share intelligence.

Iran FM Offers Congratulations on Christmas

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated all Christians in the world on the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ, and wished them all a happy and peaceful Christmas.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 24

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, December 24, and picked headlines from 14 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran President Congratulates Japan on Emperor’s Birthday

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to Japan over the birthday anniversary of Emperor Akihito, which is annually marked on December 23 as a national holiday.

Classic Car Exhibition Held in Tehran

Modern cars catch the eyes of every person, but when it comes to classic cars the history of giant car manufacturers comes first. A collection of these classic cars have been showcased in the Iranian capital Tehran.

Iran, Greece Call for Promotion of Tourist Ties

Iran and Greece have highlighted the necessity of enhancing mutual cooperation in the tourism sector.

“Bahraini FM Too Petty to Comment on Ancient Iran”

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has rapped the Bahraini foreign minister’s anti-Iran remarks, saying that he is too lowly to comment on Iran which is the cradle of ancient and glorious history and civilisation.

Iran’s Top General Congratulates Counterparts on Christmas, New Year

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri in separate messages on Saturday congratulated world military officials on Christmas and the beginning of the new Christian year.

“Tougher Days Ahead for Saudi Arabia”

Political experts believe that if Washington and Riyadh continue their failed policies in the Middle East, heavier defeats will await them in the future.

Baastermeh; A Turkmen Fish Pilau with Pomegranate

Baastermeh, also known as Baastermeh-Pilau, is a delicious local food of the northern Iranian Golestan Province and usually cooked by Turkmens.

Iran’s Larijani in Pakistan to Attend Anti-Terror Conference

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani travelled to Islamabad on Saturday to partake in a six-party conference to discuss the threat of terrorism and coordinate counterterrorism efforts..

“ISIS Element Outraged after His Turn to Commit Suicide Ignored!”

Iranian top commander Qassem Soleimani has spoken of an eavesdropped conversation between ISIS elements which shows the deep infiltration of the Takfiri ideology into the minds of terrorists.

Iran Rejects Dutch MP’s Claim on Tehran’s Christmas Gift

The Iranian embassy in The Hague has reacted to a Dutch MP’s throwing away of a Christmas gift sent by Iran, saying that the New Year's congratulation messages have been sent to different figures regardless of their gender.

Kish Island; A Tourist Destination for All Seasons

Iran’s Kish Island in the Persian Gulf, with its white sand beaches and coral reefs, has long been a major destination for Iranian and foreign tourists.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 23

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday, December 23, and picked headlines from 16 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Hails UN Resolution against US’ Jerusalem Decision

An Iranian lawmaker has praised the UN General Assembly for voting in favour of a resolution against Washington’s recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital.

Iran Judiciary Dismisses Reports on Nazanin Zaghari’s Release

The head of the Tehran Judiciary Office has rejected British media reports that Iranian national Nazanin Zaghari – now serving time in Iran for sedition -- might be released in a swap deal.

Sochi to Host Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Late January

The Syrian National Dialogue Congress will be held in Russia’s Sochi on January 29-30 according to a joint statement by Iran, Turkey, and Russia.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Darak Beach

The village of Darak in Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province has one of the most beautiful coasts of the country and even the world.

Iranian Diplomat, UN’s de Mistura Discuss Syria Peace

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and UN’s Sepcial Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura have sat for talks in the Kazakh capital Astana.