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

Iran Slams Saudi FM’s Claim as “Absurd, Baseless”

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed as absurd and groundless Riyadh’s claims that Tehran is obstructing attempts to restore peace to Yemen.

Iran President Rejects Trump’s Call for Bilateral Meeting at UNGA

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has rejected his US counterpart's request for a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the recent UN General Assembly in New York.

Iran Stops New York Auction of Ancient Persepolis Relics

An auction of an ancient relic which had been stolen from Iran’s Persepolis decades ago has been stopped in the US city of New York, according to an Iranian official.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Emad-ed-Dowleh Mosque

Emad-ed-Dowleh mosque, a historical structure located in the city of Kermanshah in Western Iran, annually attracts numerous tourists to the region.

Middle East’s First Robotic Restaurant Opens in Tehran

The first robotic restaurant of Iran and the Middle East has opened in the Iranian capital of Tehran with a completely digital ordering system.

Tehran Municipality to Clean Karbala, Najaf after Arba’een

The municipality of Tehran has taken the responsibility of cleaning the holy Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf after the Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest public gathering.

Why Did Saudi Arabia Agree to Recent Changes?

Experts say one of the reasons which recently triggered social changes in Saudi Arabia was the country’s willingness to break with tradition.

IAEA Chief, FM Zarif Discuss Iran Nuclear Deal

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Yukiya Amano, has held talks with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iranian FM, Austrian Diplomat Hold Talks in Tehran

Austria's Deputy Foreign Minister Michael Linhar and Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting in Tehran.

Iran Parliament Gives Vote of Confidence to Rouhani’s Ministerial Picks

Iranian parliamentarians on Sunday gave vote of confidence to the ministers of energy and science proposed by President Hassan Rouhani.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday, October 29, and picked headlines from 16of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Ecotourism, Major Attraction to Foreign Tourists Visiting Yazd

Ecotourism has turned into a major attraction for foreign visitors travelling to the Iranian province of Yazd.

Iran to Produce 20% Enriched Uranium in 4 Days: Salehi

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi says the Islamic Republic can restore the level of its uranium enrichment to pre-JCPOA era in a very short period of time.

Iranian Firms to Expand Presence in Russia’s Astrakhan

20 hectares of land in Russia's Astrakhan Special Economic Zone has been allocated to a number of Iranian companies in a bid to expand trade ties between Iran and Russia. 

North Korea Not That Crazy to Negotiate with Trump: Iran

Iranian president says Pyongyang is not that much crazy to engage in negotiations with the Trump administration, which does not live up to its commitments under any international agreement.

UN Approves Nuclear Disarmament Resolution Proposed by Iran

112 member states of the United Nations have voted for an Iran-proposed resolution which calls on all nuclear-armed states to live up to their commitments as per the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

‘Trip to Persia’ Photo Exhibition Opens in Spain

The Spanish city of Badajoz is hosting an exhibition of photos taken from Iran to provide visitors with a better insight of the country’s civilization and historical monuments.

Saudi Arabia Seeks to Make the World Afraid of Iran: MP

An Iranian MP has blasted Saudi Arabian foreign minister’s recent support for Trump’s anti-Iran strategy, saying that such remarks are aimed at promoting Iranophobia.

Iran, Russia to Boost Cooperation in Developing Oil, Gas Fields

A senior Iranian oil and gas official say Russia is in talks with the Islamic Republic for development of 10 oil and gas fields in Iran.

Tehran to Host First Visual Arts Exhibition of Afghan Artists

The first exhibition of visual artworks by Afghan artists is set to be held at Tehran’s Niavaran Cultural Centre.

Unity of IRGC, Iranian Army Defeats Enemies: Chief Commander

Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafarisays the brotherly unity of the army and the IRGC is an element that defeats the enemies of Islam and the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Establishment.

Fire at Tehran Refinery Kills Several People

At least six people died and several wounded in a fire accident at Tehran Refinery south of the Iranian capital.

Iranian Conservative Denounces Disqualification of Zoroastrian Councillor

A senior Iranian conservative figure has criticized the Guardian Council’s decision to disqualify the Zoroastrian member of Yazd’s City Council Sepanta Niknam, who had been elected by popular vote.

Is Donald Trump Really Crazy?

A political analyst says Trump pretends to be a lunatic like Nixon while seeking a new cold war like Kennedy.

Iran Preparing Infrastructure for Bitcoin Adoption

Iran is preparing the infrastructure for using Bitcoin, the first worldwide crypto currency, said Iran’s Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Amir Hossein Davaee.