Saturday, December 20, 2025

Iran News

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Iran Blasts Bahraini FM’s Remarks on Palestine

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has lashed out at Bahrain’s foreign minister over his ‘unwise’ comments about the issue of Jerusalem al-Quds, stressing that Palestine will remain the top issue of Muslim world despite such plots.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Hold Trilateral Meeting on Syria

Top negotiators of Iran, Russia, and Turkey have held a trilateral meeting in the Kazakh capital of Astana as part of a new round of Syria peace talks.

Iran Prepares to Celebrate Yalda Night

Iranian people from all walks of life are gearing up to celebrate on Thursday night one of the most ancient Persian celebrations called Yalda Night, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Sir-Qalyeh; Delicious Iranian Garlic Stew

Sir-Qalyeh is one of the most popular dishes of northern Iranian province of Gilan, which ranks first in the country as far as the diversity of local foods is concerned.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 21

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, December 21, and picked headlines from 9 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iranian, Syrian Top Negotiators Hold Talks in Astana

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Jaberi Ansari and Syrian Permanent Representative to the UN Bashar Jaafari have met in the Kazakh capital of Astana.

Life Returns to Iran’s Lapoo Lake with Singing Swans

The 700-hectare lake of Lapoo in the west of Miankaleh Wetland, northern Iran, which had become an abandoned place due to lack of migratory birds, once again is revived with the arrival of the first group of singing swans.

5.2-Magnitude Quake Jolts Tehran Province

People in Tehran and Alborz provinces have taken to streets after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Malard, a few kilometres from the Iranian capital.

Iran Army Distributes Nuts, Fruits in Quake-Hit Areas during Yalda Night

The Iranian army has prepared 20,000 packages of dried nuts and fruits to distribute among quake-hit people in the western province of Kermanshah on the occasion of a Persian festival celebrated on the longest night of the year.

Iran DM Dismisses Haley’s Claim about Latest Yemeni Missile

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami dismissed as “baseless” US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley’s renewed claim that a missile fired by Yemen toward Saudi Arabia on Tuesday had been provided by the Islamic Republic.

British Museum to Open Exhibit at National Iranian Museum

The British Museum is to open an exhibition at the National Iranian Museum to showcase its artefacts.

800 Iranian Elites Return Home: Official

An official with Iran's National Elites Foundation says at least 800 Iranian elites graduated from universities abroad have returned to their country.

Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan Issue Joint Statement after Trilateral Meeting

A trilateral meeting between Iranian, Azeri, and Turkish foreign ministers in Baku was concluded on Wednesday with a joint statement that underlines the common interests of the three Muslim countries.

“Iran Holds World Record for Number of Cities Famous for Handicrafts”

An official says Iran ranks first in the world when it comes to the number of registered cities known for their handicrafts.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, December 20, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran in Photos: Natural Beauties in Autumn

In Iran, a combination of beautiful and different colours could be seen from Baghbadoran in the central province of Isfahan to the villages of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province during the autumn.

Iran FM Holds Talks with Turkish, Azeri Counterparts

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed issues of mutual interest with his Turkish and Azeri opposite numbers in the Azeri capital of Baku.

People Have Every Right to Criticize Gov’t: Iran President

Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani says people are entitled to criticize and raise questions about the performance of his administration.

Yemen Missile Attacks on Riyadh Escalate Regional Tensions: Hariri

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Tuesday blasted Yemen’s ballistic missile attack on Saudi Arabia, warning that it would further exacerbate regional tensions.

“Muslims Should Boycott US-Made Goods in Support of Palestine”

An Iranian legislator has called on Muslim countries to counter Trump’s decision on Jerusalem al-Quds by boycotting American products and decreasing ties with Washington.

“Iran Has Nothing to Do with Yemen’s Missiles”

Iran has once again rejected claims that it is sending arms to Yemen, saying the weapons in Yemenis’ hands are the ones which have existed in garrisons since former governments were in power.

Iran, France to Hold Political Talks in Paris

The fourth round of political talks between the Islamic Republic of Iran and France will be held in Paris on Wednesday, December 21.

Trump’s National Security Strategy to Lead World to Insecurity: Iran

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has rapped the US administration’s new National Security Strategy, saying that the document would undoubtedly lead the world towards more insecurity.

Iran, Azerbaijan Discuss Expansion of Bilateral Ties

During the Tuesday meeting, Zarif and Aliyev discussed ways to expand and deepen bilateral relations between Iran and Azerbaijan, and also exchanged views on...

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Shamilarzan Village

Shamilarzan is a village in Talesh Country of Gilan province, northern Iran. While only 239 people live in this village, it annually hosts hundreds of tourists.