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

New US visa law breaches Europe independence: Iran FM

The spirit of the law lays down the approach that whoever is siding with terrorists is immune, Zarif said in a meeting with the French Senate president.

DM: Iran to implement JCPOA after west fulfills commitments

The defense minister underlined that Iran has developed its missile industries and production.

Larijani: Decision by US Congress violates JCPOA

The downing of a Russian fighter jet and a recent military attack of the Zionist regime against Damascus will promote warmongering in the region, Larijani told the Bulgarian top diplomat.

Rouhani: The Guardian council will undoubtedly act based on law

If there is a violation of law in a corner, this government will severely deal with it since we are seeking to stage 100 percent healthy elections with maximum turnout, the president said.

Iran: Nuclear deal start of better French ties

Tehran and Paris have common goals in many areas and both sides have the political will to use the existing opportunities to the two nations’ benefit, President Rouhani told the president of the French Senate.

Isfahan designated UNESCO Creative City of crafts and folk art

The designation comes after Isfahan was named a World Crafts City in September by the World Crafts Council.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 21

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

Iranians prepare to celebrate winter solstice (PHOTOS)

Traditionally, on this night families huddle together in the houses of the elders to listen to tales, old and new.

An island off war-stricken Yemen (PHOTOS)

Socotra, an island in the Indian Ocean which is registered by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

France’s Larcher urges cooperation among regional powers against terrorism

The French top senator noted that the upcoming visit to France by President Hassan Rouhani can provide an opportunity for the two countries to better focus on bilateral ties.

Rouhani: IAEA resolution proves Iran commitment to obligations

In a meeting with the visiting Bulgarian foreign minister, president Rouhani said conditions for development of ties between Iran and the EU, especially Bulgaria, are ready.

Spokesman: Assassination of Samir Qantar newest form of state terrorism

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaber Ansari on Sunday denounced assassination of Samir Qantar in the wake of air strike of the Zionist regime planes.

Iran MP reacts to US travel restriction

An Iranian MP has said that the new US visa decision may not directly restrict Iran, but the problem it causes for citizens of other countries in visiting Iran add up to restriction for Iran

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 20

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Middle Eastern birds and a lesson for Mr. Trump

Iranian Muslims rush to the help of the environment and the wildlife, but ISIS terrorists seek to use birds as suicide bombers to advance their unholy agenda and spread the reign of terror in the world.

Air pollution in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The level of particles 2.5 micrometers or less in size was seven times the level deemed acceptable by the World Health Organization.

What does the Constitution stipulate?

Tehran MP Ali Motahari has said by allowing for supervision of all officials, including the leader, Iran’s Constitution does not let the Islamic Republic turn into a religious dictatorship.

Ayatollah Shahroudi raps Riyadh for irrational stance on Nigeria

Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi said killing innocent Shiites in a country that has about 15 million Shiites and an apparent Muslim government is a painful crime against Islam.

Iran awards IKIA deal to Dutch firm NACO

NACO will be in charge of providing consulting services for the development of Phase 1 of IKIA Airport Town for a period of five years.

Zarif: Iran sees ‘mixed signals’ from US, proposed visa waiver changes ‘absurd’

In an interview with Al-Monitor, Zarif said the international community was becoming more “realistic” about trying to facilitate a dialogue among the Syrian government and opposition “without setting preconditions”.

UN resolution against Daesh funding belated: Leader’s aide

Supreme Leader’s advisor Ali Akbar Velayati says those who have formed Daesh Takfiri group must be tried in international courts as war criminals.

Instrumental use of terrorism leads to its escalation: Larijani

Ali Larijani said crises in many regional countries can be resolved only through the formation of national unity governments.

New determination to end US monopoly of the Internet

Many Western countries participating in the Wuzhen summit stressed the need for serious confrontation with cybercrimes and cyber-terrorism, the Iranian communications minister said.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran’s Javad Zarif on Syria, Russia, and Donald Trump

Foreign Minister Zarif urges the American candidates to wake up to the real world in an interview with the New Yorker.