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Iranian president: US sets humiliating conditions for talks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Pezeshkian said while Iran had engaged in talks with the US and was prepared for an agreement, the other side disrupted the negotiations through confrontation.

“Now, they are presenting humiliating conditions for further negotiations, which I am unwilling to accept”, Pezehskian noted.

“We will not give in to humiliation, nor will we accept a weak and fragmented Iran”.

Meanwhile, Pezeshkian underlined that the Islamic Republic is not seeking conflict.

He said, “We have repeatedly stated that we are not pursuing nuclear weapons and are ready for any verification measures, but, the other side seeks to seize all elements of Iran’s power and weaken the country vis-à-vis the Israeli regime”.

The Iranian president reiterated that Tehran pursues peace, but it will not tolerate bullying.

Iranian daily warns of security risks posed by large illegal Afghan population

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In an analysis published amid rising regional tensions and warnings of potential escalation with Israel, the newspaper argued that national security should be viewed as a multidimensional concept that goes beyond military power.

According to the report, internal governance, social cohesion, border control and population management are critical pillars of security.

The paper described Iran’s lax and unregulated approach toward foreign nationals in recent years as one of the country’s most overlooked security vulnerabilities.

It cited the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance in June as a wake-up call, noting that threats can emerge from internal weaknesses as much as from external military fronts.

The daily noted that some undocumented migrants were involved in enemy intelligence and logistical activities during the conflict, including assisting with drone operations, calling this a serious alarm bell.

It stressed that populations lacking legal status and social integration are more vulnerable to exploitation by hostile actors.

Beyond security concerns, the article highlighted pressure on Iran’s limited resources, including energy subsidies, education and public services.

It urged policymakers to adopt a clear, law-based migration policy focused on national interests, including managed and gradual repatriation of undocumented migrants through diplomatic channels.

Iranian actor Hamid Taleghani passes away at 59

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a statement, Iran’s House of Cinema expressed condolences over his death and announced that his funeral will be held on Thursday.

Taleghani will be laid to rest at the Artists’ Section of Behesht Zahra cemetery in Tehran.

Born in Tehran in 1966, Taleghani rose to prominence with his role in the film High School and went on to build a long career in Iranian cinema and television.

He appeared in numerous films, including Wild Jasmines, Without Permission, A Man Like Rain, The Final Stage, Seven Passages, Line of Fire, White Dial, Come With Me, The Victim, Thus It Was, Chrysanthemum Flowers, Tell Her I Love Her, The Bearers of Life and The Necklace.

Taleghani was also active in television, starring in series such as A Nest for Life, Tell Her I Love Her, The Bearers of Life and The Necklace.

In addition to acting, he directed two works, Freer Than the Sea and A Nest for Life, contributing to Iranian cinema both in front of and behind the camera.

Iran, Russia sign foreign ministry cooperation program in Moscow

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The document was signed on Wednesday by Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov at the conclusion of their negotiations and comes after the implementation of the Comprehensive Iran-Russia Strategic Treaty.

Talks between the two foreign ministers focused on bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues.

Lavrov welcomed Araghchi and the accompanying Iranian delegation at the Russian Foreign Ministry before discussions commenced.

During the meeting, Araghchi said consultations between Tehran and Moscow have continued on a close and regular basis at all levels.

He described relations between the two countries as comprehensive and multidimensional, encompassing political, economic, cultural, defense, and security cooperation.

He also noted that the presidents of Iran and Russia have met five times over the past 18 months, reflecting the intensity of high-level contacts.

Referring to the recent meeting between Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ashgabat, Araghchi said the current talks offered an opportunity to review bilateral ties in greater detail and enhance coordination on regional and international developments.

Lavrov described the comprehensive strategic treaty as the most significant development in bilateral relations this year, saying it sets a long-term, 20-year direction for cooperation.

FM: Iran not to renounce nuclear rights, including uranium enrichment

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IFP Media Wire
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Speaking on Wednesday at a joint press conference in Moscow following talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, Seyed Abbas Araqchi said that Iran is a committed member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and will not forgo its rights under the treaty, including the peaceful use of nuclear energy and enrichment activities.

Araqchi noted that Russia has consistently recognized and supported Iran’s right to uranium enrichment, adding that Moscow has maintained nuclear cooperation with Tehran and played a very positive and constructive role in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Addressing cooperation between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Iranian foreign minister said Iran remains an NPT member and is committed to its obligations.

However, he emphasized that on-the-ground realities must be taken into account, noting that following attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the situation has fundamentally changed.

He said that until a clear framework is established for inspections of Iran’s nuclear sites, and until the new realities on the ground are acknowledged, inspections cannot take place due to existing security and safety threats.

In response to a question about negotiations with the three European countries (the UK, France, and Germany) Araqchi said the European trio no longer have any capacity for talks, having unlawfully used the only mechanism available to them.

He added that there is no reason, subject, or capacity for dialogue with the three European countries regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Commenting on developments in the Caucasus, Araqchi said the Caucasus and Central Asia are regions where security and stability must be ensured by regional countries themselves.

He stressed that no country outside the region should have a presence there or interfere in its affairs.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at the same press conference, said Russia, like Iran, seeks the normalization of the situation surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.

He noted that Russia cooperates with Iran in the nuclear field, having built the Bushehr nuclear power plant and currently expanding it.

On cooperation between Iran and the IAEA, Lavrov said Araqchi had provided explanations on the matter, adding that what is needed is political will and goodwill—qualities he said Iran possesses.

US readies new Russia sanctions if Kremlin rejects peace accord: Bloomberg

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IFP Media Wire
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Trump and Putin

The U.S. is considering options such as targeting vessels in Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of tankers used to transport Moscow’s oil, and traders who facilitate the transactions, the report said.

The new measures could be announced as early as this week, the report added.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the move when he met a group of European ambassadors earlier this week, the report noted.

 

Body of missing Iranian female mountaineer found on Mount Damavand

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Emad Askarieh
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The recovery was carried out with the assistance of Mazandaran and Amol Red Crescent rescue teams and supported by operational drones and UAVs.

This came after five days of search operations in the area. Specialized mountain rescue teams from the Reyneh base and the Amol branch conducted the search, despite adverse weather conditions and freezing temperatures.

Ms. Haseli attempted a solo ascent of Mount Damavand via the southern route on December 10, 2025, despite safety warnings. She was 50.

American senators introduce bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russian oil profits

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IFP Media Wire
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The bill was brought forth by Republican Dave McCormick, Democrat Elizabeth Warren, Democrat Chris Coons, and Republican Jon Husted. If passed, it would require U.S. President Donald Trump to sanction any purchasers, transporters, or facilitators of Russian oil products within 90 days.

The sanctions would effectively bar any dealers in Russian oil from the U.S. financial system.

“Any nation or entity that buys Russian oil is actively funding Russia’s aggression in Ukraine,” Senator McCormick said in a press release.

“(Russian President Vladimir) Putin has demonstrated he is unserious about bringing this war against Ukraine to a close, and continuing to fuel the war machine should carry consequences.”

Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S., Olha Stefanishyna, praised the legislation on social media and stated that the measure indicates “strong bipartisan support for further economic pressure on the aggressor.”

The proposed legislation allows for limited exceptions to the sanctions, including the possible option to exempt purchasers from penalties if they pay a fee into an account designated for Ukraine for every barrel of Russian oil they buy.

The new bill arrives as the White House is once again pressing for negotiated settlement to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, held two rounds of talks in Berlin Dec. 14-15 with a Ukrainian team led by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

While Trump has made winning a peace deal in Ukraine a priority of his administration, he has been slow to impose economic sanctions against Russia. In October 2025, Trump lodged the first sanctions against Russia of his term, targeting the oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil.

The measures froze the firms’ U.S.-based assets and threatened secondary penalties for foreign entities engaging with them, but Washington has extended a waiver that lets Lukoil-branded gas stations abroad stay in business through late April 2026.

Another bipartisan sanctions bill, separate from the DROP Act, was heavily edited at the administration’s request, giving Trump broad powers to waive penalties. The sanctions bill, sponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, has lagged in Congress.

 

Tehran summons Cyprus envoy over meddlesome remarks on Iranian islands

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IFP Media Wire
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The Iranian Foreign Ministry

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Cyprus ambassador to Tehran, Petros Nacouzis, on Tuesday after a joint statement issued by officials from Cyprus and the UAE included claims regarding Iran’s Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb.

Mohammad Alibek, Assistant Foreign Minister and Director General for the Persian Gulf at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, handed over a formal written protest to Nacouzis, conveying the Iranian government’s strong objections to the provocative statement.

Alibek reminded the Cypriot ambassador that the three islands in question are inseparable parts of Iranian territory, emphasizing the Islamic Republic’s undisputed and long-standing sovereignty over these islands.

He stressed that Iran’s historical and effective control over the islands is beyond question.

Alibek also reiterated Iran’s firm stance in condemning any territorial claims against its sovereignty, stressing that such actions violate the fundamental principle of respecting national sovereignty and territorial integrity of states.

During the meeting, he further reminded the Cypriot envoy of Iran’s longstanding policy of non-interference in the sovereign affairs and territorial integrity of other nations, including Cyprus.

Alibek called for swift action by Cyprus to rectify the false stance and avoid repeating such mistakes in the future.

The three Persian Gulf islands have been part of Iran, proof of which can be found and corroborated by countless historical, legal, and geographical documents in Iran and other parts of the world. However, the United Arab Emirates has repeatedly laid claim to the islands.

The islands fell under British control in 1921, but on November 30, 1971, a day after British forces left the region and just two days before the UAE was to become an official federation, Iran’s sovereignty over the islands was restored.

On that November day, Iran officially issued land demarcation and ownership documents for the islands, reinforcing its sovereignty over the territories.

 

FM reaffirms Iran’s determination to defend legal nuclear rights

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IFP Media Wire
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Iran nuclear programe

Araghchi, who visited Moscow after a trip to Belarus, made the remarks during a meeting with Russian political figures, experts, and intellectuals on Tuesday, where he discussed relations between Iran and Russia and key international developments.

During the speech, he articulated Iran’s stance on global affairs, particularly issues concerning international peace and security.

Addressing the Iranian nuclear issue, Araghchi attributed the current situation to the United States’ repeated breaches of commitments and the alignment of three European countries with Washington’s “illegal actions,” notably the unilateral withdrawal from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018 and subsequent military aggression against Iran in June 2025.

The Iranian foreign minister underscored the importance of the strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow, highlighting its role in advancing the national interests of both countries and maintaining global peace and security.

He also emphasized the joint determination of the leaders of both nations to expand cooperation across all domains.

Referring to broader international trends, Araghchi warned against the escalating prevalence of coercive unilateralism in global relations, highlighting the collective responsibility of peace-loving nations to uphold the rule of law and resist the emergence of an order based on force.

He said the situation in West Asia was “chaotic and dangerous,” attributing it to Israel’s “colonial hegemony” supported by the United States.

Araghchi also criticized European countries for their “shameful” stance toward gross violations of international law in occupied Palestine, warning that the “continued impunity” for Israel’s actions poses a serious threat to regional and global stability.

He called for continued coordination among independent and non-aligned countries, such as Iran and Russia, within international forums like the United Nations, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, to counter lawlessness and defend multilateralism.

On the first day of his visit to Moscow, Araghchi also engaged in discussions with members of Russia’s State Duma and the Federation Council, focusing on the enhancement of bilateral relations.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Araghchi is scheduled to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday to discuss current international issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and regional matters of mutual interest.

He is also set to deliver a speech at MGIMO University, Russia’s leading institute for international relations, addressing faculty members and students.

 

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