Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Iran News

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Excavations uncover ancient gate in Persepolis

Archeologists have discovered an ancient gate in Persepolis in Tale-Ajori.

China praises Iran’s efforts to facilitate nuclear deal

China’s foreign minister has said what Iran has done in the course of nuclear talks to help ink a final deal with P5+1 is praiseworthy.

A distorted Koranic application appears in Apple and Samsung app stores

A distorted Koranic application in the app stores of Apple and Samsung draws Muslim anger.

Culture minister condoles with nation on demise of pop singer

Ali Jannati has extended his heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of Iranian pop singer Morteza Pasha’ie.

Iran plans to offer Alamut Fortress to UNESCO

Iran is planning to apply for UNESCO World Heritage Site status for the Alamut Castle.

Iranian researchers develop anti-cancer nano-drug

Iranian researchers have developed a nano-drug which uses artificial biocompatible and biodegradable polymers to fight cancer.

Iran: Any nuclear deal should lift sanctions entirely

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said that conclusion of a final nuclear agreement will be a strong possibility if the other side takes a logical, non-political approach.

Iranian president, Omani foreign minister meet in Tehran

The visiting Omani foreign minister has met with Iranian officials to discuss bilateral ties and ways to tackle extremism in the region.

Iran’s economy is in for a big shock: Economist

An Iranian economist says a recent drop in oil prices will probably take a toll on Iran’s economy, complicating government efforts to draft a spending package.

Tehran bids tearful farewell to pop singer Morteza Pashaei

A big, tearful funeral procession is held in Tehran for the famed Iranian musician, composer and pop singer, Morteza Pashaei.

ISIL militant beheads US aid worker

The ISIL terrorist group has released a video apparently showing the beheading of US aid worker Peter Kassig by a Takfiri militant.

Oil Minister: Iran has tools to minimize damage by drop in oil prices

Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says although Iran has been affected by a recent drop in oil prices, it does have the tools to cushion the damage.

Turkish architects urge Pope not to visit Erdogan’s palace

Turkish architects have asked Pope Francis not to legitimize what they call the illegal construction of the presidential palace by setting foot in Erdogan’s contentious palace.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 16

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Sunday and picked headlines from 35 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

VP Underlines Respect for All Faiths in Iran

Vice-President for Legal Affairs Elham Aminzadeh underscored that Iran treats people of different religions with respect.

Iran inaugurates ME’s biggest gold-processing plant

Inauguration of a gold plant in the northwest is expected to double Iran's annual production of the precious metal.

Iran president stresses need to balanced oil price

The Iranian president says crude price fluctuations will have an adverse impact on global economy.

Iran is to offer healthcare services to Afghan refugees

Iran’s Health Ministry is tasked with providing Afghan immigrants with basic healthcare services.

There is no win-win situation; only one winner emerges from the conflict between Islam and atheism

Hossein Kachouyan, a participant at a “Red Line” conference, has rejected a win-win deal between Iran and P5+1, saying that only one winner emerges from the battle between Islam and atheism.

One month in Mexico City; the women’s city

Mexico in the words of an Iranian filmmaker who traveled there to have her film screened at Guanajuato Film Festival.

Kids in Tehran go to museums to listen to tales, so the story goes

Seven museums in Tehran host cultural events in which the public, children and adults alike, are being told tales in what is meant to encourage people to develop book reading habits.

IAEA removes UAE’s fake name for Persian Gulf islands

Another attempt by the UAE to lay claim to three Iranian-owned Persian Gulf islands was frustrated.

Iran: Premature reporting tarnishes IAEA image

Tehran has blasted a new report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency on Iran, saying rash reporting will tarnish the IAEA image.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Nov. 15

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Saturday and picked headlines from 34 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

President’s chief of staff reports on diplomacy, Baku visit

The Iranian president’s chief of staff says during President Rouhani’s Baku visit agreements which were in the making for months were finalized.