Monday, December 29, 2025

Iran News

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3 farmers wounded in Israeli attack on Gaza

Israeli forces opened artillery fire on two locations in the north of the Gaza Strip, injuring three people.

Former Iran envoy: Beijing-Riyadh missile cooperation has consequence for Iran

A former senior Iranian diplomat says China’s move to help Saudi Arabia build missiles has negative consequences for Iran.

Official: Iraqi debt to Iran stands at $5-7bn

An Iranian business official says that neighboring Iraq’s debt to Iran stands at between 5 to 7 billion dollars, and that there is no obstacle in Baghdad’s debt clearance process, despite certain claims to the contrary.

Khatibzadeh: Israel attack on Syria’s Latakia inhumane, immoral

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned Israel’s latest attack against Syria that targeted food and medicine storage places in the port city of Latakia.

Iran approves Chinese consulate general in Bandar Abbas

The Iranian cabinet has approved the establishment of a Chinese consulate general in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.

Iran Football Federation throws weight behind Mahdavikia

Iran's Football Federation has expressed support for former Team Melli captain Mehdi Mahdavikia who has been at the center of a controversy after he recently played in a friendly match wearing a shirt with small flags of all FIFA members, including Israel.

Iranian Foreign Ministry vows to bring to justice killers of General Soleimani

Iran has vowed to bring to justice the orchestrators and perpetrators of the assassination of top Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in January 2020.

First Russia’s S-550 system enters combat service

Russia’s new S-550 air defense system has successfully passed state trials entering combat service, according to a source close to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Nationwide vaccination against Covid continues in Iran

The number of Covid vaccine doses administered in Iran is nearing the 119 million mark.

MEP praises Gen. Soleimani role in defeating Daesh

An independent Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) has lashed out at Washington and its allies for supporting militant groups in Middle East. He said Iranian anti-terror commander martyr Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani played a major role in overcoming Daesh terrorists.

Sand dunes of Iran’s Lut Desert, tallest in world

Lut Desert is a vast swath of land that covers about 10% of Iran’s territory. It is one of the most arid and warmest regions of the world with an area of ​​120,000 square kilometers.

Number of Persian language learners hits new record in Spain

In Spain, more people are developing an interest in the Persian language, with the number of learners in the European country setting a new record this year.

Palestinian president meets Israeli minister

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas visited Israeli minister of military affairs on Tuesday during a rare trip for what Benny Gantz's department announced were talks on security and civil matters.

Iran leading lexicographer, translator Aryanpour dies at 92

Mohammad-Reza Arbabi, head of Iran’s Association of Translators and Interpreters, announced the news on Wednesday.

Iranian VP: Religious minorities made great sacrifices during war

The Iranian vice president for parliamentary affairs has praised the country’s Armenian minority for their role in defending Iran during Iraq’s imposed war.

US says reedy to remove bans inconsistent with Iran nuclear deal

Washington is prepared to lift sanctions on Tehran that are inconsistent with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the US State Department announced on Tuesday.

Kayhan: Iran’s strong logic in Vienna put US on back foot

A Tehran-based newspaper close to the Principlists says the new Iranian administration’s resort to a “strong logic” and insistence on its rights during the talks in Vienna on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal successfully put pressure on the US and made it soften its rhetoric.

Russia urges west not set up ‘artificial deadlines’ for nuclear talks

Russia’s chief nuclear negotiator has pushed back on the need to establish a fixed deadline for the nuclear negotiations to conclude. Moscow’s envoy stressed now is not the time to threaten Tehran with greater pressure.

Iran Pastocovac jab production exceeds 10 million doses

Iran’s Pasteur Institute says the production of Pastocovac and Pastocovac Plus Covid vaccines by the country has exceeded 10 million doses and will soon reach the 15 million mark.

Russia: Participants in Vienna talks determined to draft final agreement

Russia says the parties to the Vienna talks over the Iran nuclear deal have reaffirmed their determination to speed up the drafting of a final agreement.

Iran, Iraq launch Shalamcheh-Basrah railway project

Iran and Iraq have launched a railway construction project that will connect the town of Shalamcheh in the Iranian province of Khuzestan to the Iraqi city of Basra.

UN envoy: Civilians killed in air raids on Sana’a

Saudi coalition air raids on Sana’a have resulted in loss of civilian lives, and damaged civilian infrastructure and residential area, the special envoy of the United Nations secretary general for Yemen has confirmed.

Taliban forces open fire on protesting women

The Taliban militants opened fire on women participating in a rally in Kabul on Tuesday. The protestors came out on streets calling for ‘employment, freedom and food.’

Russia: ‘Indisputable progress’ in Vienna talks

The Russian envoy to the Iran nuclear negotiations in Vienna said on Tuesday the working group was making "indisputable progress”.

Iran, P4+1 set date for next round of talks

The new round of talks in Vienna between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries began on Monday, December 27, and they are making good progress.