Sunday, December 28, 2025

Iran News

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The Taliban repeat calls for international recognition

Afghanistan's acting prime minister Mullah Hasan Akhund has called for international governments to officially recognize the Taliban administration.

Covid cases rising in Iran; deaths still low

The number of Covid cases in Iran is exhibiting an upward trend though the death tally remains low.

Once upon a time, Isfahan’s Naqshe Jahan Square

Naqshe Jahan Square is one of the oldest squares in Isfahan and one of the most beautiful monuments registered in UNESCO.

Russia calls on US to stop speculations about Ukraine invasion

Russia has urged the United States to stop spreading speculations about Moscow's alleged plans to invade Ukraine.

EU seeking Iran role to end Yemen war

A top European diplomat has called on Iran to play a role in ending the Yemen crisis which has killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of civilians, and turned the poor country into the scene of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

Raisi Moscow visit to forge world’s largest gas reserve holders’ strategic bond

According to IRNA, Russia and Iran, as the world’s first- and second-largest holders of natural gas reserves, are keen to forge a strategic bond and develop their economic relations during the landmark visit of the Iranian president to Moscow.

Iran Tourism Minister visits historical sites in Yazd

Seyyed Ezzatollah Zarghami, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism has visited the Qanat of Zarch in the Iranian province of Yazd.

Swan Flying Symphony

Every year, with decreasing temperatures in the northern Caspian Sea and parts of Siberia, migratory swans with a small population begin to migrate to low latitudes.

Erdogan: US supporting terrorists in Syria

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again criticized the United States’ support for ‘terrorist organizations’ in Syria.

Iranian president arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Moscow for an official visit at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and for the purpose of expanding economic, political and cultural ties.

Iran gets delivery of AstraZeneca vaccines from Spain

Iran has taken delivery of a batch of AstraZeneca vaccines against COVID-19 donated by Spain to speed up its efforts toward increasing the protection of Afghan refugees against the infectious disease.

Iran among world’s top 14 power plant constructors

Iran is one of the top 14 constructors of power plants in the world, said a Ministry of Energy official on Wednesday.

WSJ: Yemeni forces can strike targets lying 1,000 miles away

The recent attack by Yemeni forces on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) proves the military advances they have made in recent years, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The American newspaper writes Yemenis could hit targets lying “1,000 miles away from their mountain strongholds.”

Amir Abdolahian: Iran, Russia redoubling efforts to nullify US sanctions

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran and Moscow are redoubling their joint efforts to nullify US and European sanctions targeting the economies of the two countries.

Iran oil, economy ministers discuss ties with Russian counterparts

Iran’s oil and economy ministers held talks with their Russian counterparts in Moscow, exchanging views on bilateral relations.

Iran’s Fars Province: Heavy snow blocks roads to ski resort

In Iran’s southwestern province of Fars, heavy snowfalls have blocked roads leading to the Pouladkaf Ski Resort in Sepidan County.

Raisi: Iran-Russia ties build regional security, counter unilateralism

Ahead of his departure for Moscow, President Ebrahim Raisi said joint cooperation between Iran and Russia will help build security in the region and counter unilateralism there.

Envoy: Iran exclusive exhibition in Tajikistan a desirable opportunity to boost trade ties

The Iranian ambassador to Tajikistan said his country’s sixth exclusive exhibition in Tajikistan would be a desirable opportunity for the economic development.

State of emergency lifted in Kazakhstan

The state of emergency that was imposed in Kazakhstan amid riots in early January expired at midnight on Wednesday local time.

Helmand flowing into Iran again as Taliban reopen gates of border dam

Afghanistan has re-opened the gates of a dam near the Iranian border, allowing the Helmand River to flow into Iran, days after a visit to Tehran by a Taliban delegation.

Iranian negotiating team meets European Troika delegations in Vienna

Iran’s negotiating team in the Vienna talks has held a meeting with the delegations of the European troika in Vienna as the 8th round of negotiations resumes with the aim of removing sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iranian airliner in emergency landing at Sabzevar airport

An Iranian airliner en route from Tehran to Mashhad has made an emergency landing at Sabzevar International Airport.

Iran says ready to help end Yemen war

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has announced Tehran’s readiness to participate in any initiative that would end the 7-year war in Yemen.

Iranian FM: New roadmap will be drawn for ties with Russia

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said President Raisi’s visit to Russia will result in a new roadmap in ties between Tehran and Moscow.

Iranian interior minister: Classes must be held on in-person basis

Iran’s Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has said the presence of students in schools is not optional and all of them are required to attend classes.