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Three Iranian satellites successfully deployed to low earth orbit from Russia’s Vostochny spaceport

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The launch, involving the satellites Zafar-2, Paya, and the second version of Kowsar, was carried out on Sunday at 16:48 local time in Iran, with all three spacecraft accurately inserted into their designated low Earth orbits.

Zafar-2 was designed and built by engineers at Iran’s University of Science and Technology, Paya was produced by the aerospace division of Iran Electronics Industries, and the second version of Kowsar was developed by the Iranian knowledge-based firm OmidFaza.

The three satellites are dedicated Earth-observation platforms intended for imaging and data transmission purposes.

The imagery and data they generate have diverse applications, including forest surveillance, agricultural monitoring, climate change analysis, and the management of natural resources.

In agriculture, detailed data on land conditions, soil moisture levels, crop health, and weather forecasts enable farmers and agricultural authorities to use water, fertilizers, and pesticides more efficiently, predict potential damage from droughts or pests, and price agricultural products more accurately and sustainably.

Ultimately, these capabilities help reduce market price fluctuations while boosting productivity and overall profitability.

Iranian president outlines budget priorities amid economic challenges

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IFP Editorial Staff
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“This year’s budget process was markedly different from previous years,” President Pezeshkian said, citing the nation’s worst drought in half a century, a sharp decline in global oil prices, increased sanctions, and economic pressures from foreign adversaries.

Despite these hurdles, he highlighted the role of public unity, military sacrifice, and leadership guidance in overcoming these crises.

Focusing on domestic welfare, the president underlined the government’s commitment to stabilizing the cost of living through a nationwide commodity voucher program.

“The government will implement the plan to ensure the prices of essential goods remain stable for all segments,” he stated, adding that any price increases will be covered by the state.

President Pezeshkian also outlined fiscal measures to support citizens, noting low-income individuals will be exempt from income tax, while mid-level earners will pay just 10 percent.

Retirement pensions will see an average growth of 36 percent. Additionally, a fund from value-added tax revenues will be allocated to ease household living costs.

Significant budget increases were announced for maternal support, student nutrition, school transportation, and healthcare services, particularly targeting underprivileged provinces.

The president emphasized that despite economic “storms,” the government remains committed to protecting citizens’ welfare and ensuring social equity.

Zafar-2, Iran’s most advanced university-built satellite, nears launch

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Satellite

The remote-sensing satellite was designed and built by specialists at Iran University of Science and Technology under the order of the Iranian Space Agency.

Weighing between 100 and 135 kilograms, Zafar-2 features a lightweight yet robust structure and incorporates the latest indigenous technologies, including high-precision attitude control systems and advanced solar panels.

The satellite’s primary mission is Earth observation with a spatial resolution of 15 meters, supporting applications such as mapping, natural resource monitoring, agriculture, and crisis management.

Full localization of the production chain, from design to rigorous environmental testing, has made Zafar-2 a symbol of the maturity of Iran’s university-based space technology.

Many Arab, Islamic, African countries condemn, reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland

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IFP Media Wire
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Benjamin Netanyahu

A statement from the foreign ministers of the countries, released by Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, said Israel’s decision constituted a “serious precedent” that threatens “international peace and security.”

In a joint statement, the countries condemned the move “in the strongest terms,” stressing it violates “the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter, which explicitly stipulates the imperative of protecting the sovereignty of states and their territorial integrity, and reflects Israel’s expansionist” stance.

The statement added it was a sign of Israel’s “full and blatant disregard to international law,” warning of its potential “serious repercussions … on peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea.”

The countries also reaffirmed their full support for Somalia’s sovereignty, expressing their “unequivocal rejection of any measures that undermine the unity of Somalia, its territorial integrity or its sovereignty over its entire territory.”

They fully rejected “any potential link between such measure and any attempts to forcibly expel the Palestinian people out of their land, which is unequivocally rejected in any form as a matter of principle.”

Israel on Friday recognized Somaliland as a sovereign state, sparking an international chorus of rejection of the move by numerous countries in Africa and the Middle East.

Somaliland, which has lacked official recognition since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, operates as a de facto independent administrative, political, and security entity, with the central government unable to assert control over the region and its leadership unable to secure international recognition of independence.

The Somali government refuses to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, considers it an integral part of its territory, and views any direct deals or engagement with it as a violation of the country’s sovereignty and unity.

 

 

Netanyahu to Meet Trump in Florida Monday: Israeli Official

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IFP Media Wire
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It will be Netanyahu’s fifth visit to see Trump in the United States this year.

His trip comes as the Trump administration and regional mediators push to proceed to the second stage of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Trump told reporters in mid-December that Netanyahu would probably visit him in Florida during the Christmas holidays.

“He would like to see me. We haven’t set it up formally, but he’d like to see me,” Trump said before leaving for his Mar-a-Lago resort.

Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper reported on Wednesday that a wide range of regional issues was expected to be discussed, including Iran, talks on an Israel-Syria security agreement, the ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon and the next stages of the Gaza deal.

Progress in moving to the second phase of October’s Gaza ceasefire agreement, which was brokered by Washington and its regional allies, has so far been slow.

The ceasefire also remains fragile, with both sides alleging violations and mediators fearing that Israel and Hamas alike are stalling.

Under the second stage, Israel is supposed to withdraw from its positions in Gaza, an interim authority is to govern the Palestinian territory instead of Hamas, and an international stabilisation force (ISF) is to be deployed.

It also includes a provision for Palestinian movement Hamas to lay down its weapons — a major sticking point.

On Friday, US news outlet Axios reported that the meeting between Trump and Netanyahu was key to advancing to the next steps of the deal.

Citing White House officials, Axios added that the Trump administration wanted to announce the Palestinian technocratic government for Gaza and the ISF as soon as possible.

It reported that senior Trump officials have grown “increasingly frustrated as Netanyahu has taken steps to undermine the fragile ceasefire and stall the peace process”.

Yedioth Ahronoth daily also reported that the prospect of Iran rebuilding its nuclear programme and ballistic missile capabilities was likely to top the agenda for Netanyahu.

Renowned Iranian filmmaker Bahram Beyzai dies on his birthday

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Beyzai, a towering figure in Iranian cinema and theater, was born on December 26, 1938, in Tehran. He died in the US, where he had been residing in recent years.

The Stanford University program in Iranian Studies has confirmed the news.

Widely regarded as one of the most influential cultural figures in modern Iranian art, Beyzai was a filmmaker, playwright, screenwriter, and scholar whose work shaped generations of Iranian cinema and theater.

Among his most acclaimed feature films are Ballad of Tara, The Death of Yazdgerd, Bashu, the Little Stranger, Maybe Some Other Time, The Travelers, and Killing Mad Dogs.

Over the course of his prolific career, Beyzai wrote more than 30 plays and staged eight major theater productions.

His body of work also includes 51 screenplays, five narrative works, and six academic research publications.

Iranian FM: Tehran will not relinquish its nuclear rights under US pressure 

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Abbas Araghchi

“If we were going to negotiate away enrichment, we would have done so years ago”, he said.

The foreign minister added that Iran has no intention of relinquishing its legitimate rights or yielding to US pressure.

Araghchi noted that the real strength of Iran lies in its ability to resist illegitimate demands by the United States and the West.

He added, “We will not compromise on our principles or bargain over our rights”.
Araghchi also spoke about Iran’s ties with Afghanistan. He noted that the Islamic Republic has not yet recognized the current government in Afghanistan, stressing that numerous challenges remain between Tehran and Kabul, including border security, water resources, drug trafficking, and migration.

Speaking on Iran’s approach toward Afghanistan, Araghchi noted that while the current government in Kabul is a political reality, Iran believes engagement and dialogue are necessary to manage existing challenges and safeguard the interests of both nations.

The top Iranian diplomat underscored that Tehran will continue talks with Afghan officials to address shared concerns.

Iran condemns Zionist regime’s moves undermining Somalia’s territorial integrity

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Esmail Baghaei

Baqaei described the move as a clear violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law.

He further underlined the principled position of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the necessity of preserving the national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia, slamming this malicious move by the Zionist regime as being in line with the regime’s policy of destabilizing regional countries and exacerbating insecurity in the Red Sea region and the Horn of Africa.

Baqaei then reaffirmed Iran’s support for the firm stance of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation as well as the African Union on the issue and their condemnation of the Zionist regime’s action.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman called on the international community to take decisive action to neutralize this expansionist and threat-creating act of the occupying regime.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the recognition of the “Republic of Somaliland”. Somaliland is the name adopted by clans in five northern provinces of Somalia that have declared independence from the country.

Pelicans return to Mazandaran’s shores as winter guests of Caspian Sea

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Migratory pelicans, after a long journey, descend on the Caspian Sea, temporarily transforming the seascape with their striking presence.

Local fishermen refer to these birds as “Ghargharak,” a name rooted not in scientific texts but in the everyday language and traditions of coastal communities.

The seasonal return of the pelicans is a well-known and anticipated event for residents who have long shared the coastline with wildlife.

For many locals, the pelicans are more than migratory birds; they are symbols of continuity and balance along the Caspian coast.

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Christmas Eve atmosphere brings festive mood to Tehran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In the days leading up to Christmas, a number of shops in the capital begin selling Christmas trees, ornaments, and decorative figures.

One of the most notable areas is Mirza-ye Shirazi Street in northern Tehran, which comes alive with seasonal colors due to its proximity to Saint Sarkis Cathedral, one of Iran’s most prominent Armenian churches.

Shop windows along the street are filled with bright Christmas decorations, lights, and items associated with the holiday, while artificial pine trees of various sizes are displayed for sale along the sidewalks.

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