Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Iran News

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

‘West Plotting to Take Advantage of Kurds’ Secessionist Mentality’

A conservative Iranian newspaper says the West is hatching a new plot to cash in on the secessionist tendencies of a handful of Iraqi Kurds.

Iran Not to Recognize Any Group’s Sovereignty over Northern Iraq

Iran does not place any value on the self-proclaimed sovereignty of any party and group over northern Iraqi territories, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said, stressing that Tehran recognizes only a unified Iraq with the current legal common borders.

“Iran’s Name Should Bring Nice Concepts to Mind”

An Iranian website has, in an opinion piece, stressed the necessity of drawing up plans to make the name “Iran” bring nice and positive concepts to mind. 

Riyadh Willing to Forge Ties with Tel Aviv on Countering Iran

Saudi Arabia has no reservations about establishing relations, secretly or openly, with Israel, when it comes to scenarios such as countering Iran.

Iran, Kazakhstan Call for Increased Naval Relations

Amid the arrival of Kazakhstan’s flotilla in northern Iran, Iranian and Kazakh naval commanders underlined the importance of further engagement and continued relations based on peace and friendship in the Caspian Sea region.

World Wrestling Body Praises Iranian Female Wrestler

The United World Wrestling has hailed in a report the victory of Iranian Female Alysh Wrestler Zahra Yazdani in the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Iran, Philippines Discuss Enhancement of Mutual Cooperation

The Special Representative of the President of the Philippines, Jose de Venecia, who is heading a delegation from the Philippine-Chinese Consortium to the Islamic Republic, has discussed issues of mutual interest with Iran’s deputy foreign minister.

Kurdish Lady to Be Appointed as Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister

Jila Sajjadi, a lady from the western city of Sanandaj in Iran’s Kurdistan province, is due to be appointed as the country’s Deputy Interior Minister and the Head of the Interior Ministry’s Applied Sciences and Technology Institution.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 28

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, September 28, and picked headlines from 12 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran; Elder Brother of Kurds, Iraqi Shiites

A Kurdish analyst has called Iran the elder brother of Iraqi Kurds Shiites, suggesting that the Islamic Republic could resolve the regional crises by supporting the Iraqi Kurdistan region and bringing about convergence between Baghdad, Tehran and Erbil.

Deregulation; Best Way to Save Iran’s Economy

An Iranian analyst believes deregulation of the Iranian economy is the most suitable solution for strengthening the country's economy.

Iran Invents Device to Produce Water Out of Air Moisture

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has invented a device which produces water out of air moisture.

Iranian FM Meets Top UN Officials in New York

As part of his meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with several UN officials including UN Secretary General António Guterres.

Top Officers of Iran, Iraq Meet amid Kurdish Referendum

The military brass of Iran and Iraq have met and held talks amid a controversial referendum in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdish region.

Kurdish Referendum: Geopolitical Move or Attempt to Realize a Dream?

Without having any logical and feasible response for many of regional and national problems, the recent referendum on the Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence was merely an attempt to realize a dream.

Iran, Cyprus Call for Expansion of Bilateral Ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Morteza Sarmadi has held talks with Michalis Sofocleous, the director of Cypriot President’s office.

Telegram Messaging App Sued by Iran, Warned by Russia

While Iran has initiated a criminal case against the founder and CEO of Telegram messaging app, the Russian Federation has also warned that the London-based Messenger is violating Russia’s rules.

Iranian Parliament Condemns Kurdistan’s Independence Referendum

The Iranian parliament on Wednesday condemned the Iraqi Kurdistan Region’s move to hold an independence referendum, saying such separatist measures are to the detriment of Iraq and the whole region.

Thousands Attend Funeral Ceremony of Iranian Martyr Hojaji

Huge crowds of Iranian people, including the Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, on Wednesday took part in a funeral ceremony in Tehran held for Mohsen Hojaji, the Iranian soldier who was beheaded by the ISIS terrorist group in Syria.

Paris to Host Art Festival of Persian-Speaking Population

An Iranian woman has been picked up as the director of first round of Art Festival of Persian-speaking population in Paris slated for January 2018.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 27

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, September 27, and picked headlines from 13 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran Calls Barzani Tel Aviv’s Middleman to Divide Muslim States

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on international affairs says President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (KRG) Massoud Barzani is a middleman for Zionists, who seeks to implement their plans for the division of Muslim states.

Havij-Polo; A Delicious Combination of Rice, Carrot

If you like sweet dishes and carrots, then you should try Havij-Polo (Rice with Carrots) which is an original and yummy Iranian food.

Iran to Build Oil Refinery in Syria: Official

An Iranian official says the Islamic Republic plans to construct an oil refinery in Syria as part of Tehran-Damascus cooperation for rebuilding the war-torn Arab state.

Opening Bell of New School Year Rung for Cancer Kids in Iran

The opening bell of new school year was rung for cancer kids in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.