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Iranian president slams Trump’s threats, says Iran will stand firm

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Masoud Pezeshkian

Speaking on the issue, he dismissed statements by the US president and  “criminals in the region” as “nonsense”, saying they are falsely claiming they seek to establish democracy.

“You are the ones who created the misery and problems of the region”, Pezeshkian said.

“With complete shamelessness, they drop bombs on women and children and then tell others that they must not harm anyone.”

The Iranian president further hinted that the US is responsible for the hardships facing Iran, saying external powers have done everything possible to prevent the country from standing on its own feet.

“They are making every effort to stop us from standing strong”, Pezeshkian said.

“But we will stand firm with strength.”

His remarks come amid sporadic protests in Iran over the economic hardships faced by citizens, which are mostly blamed on the US sanctions.

Iran Futsal head coach Shamsaei nominated for world’s best national team coach award

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Vahid Shamsaei

Futsal Planet has announced its annual list of nominees for the world’s top Futsal figures across various categories, with Shamsaei included among the candidates for the Best Men’s National Team Coach award.

In the 26th edition of the Futsal Planet Awards, Shamsaei will compete for the title against Hicham Dguig of Morocco, Błażej Korczyński of Poland, Oleksandr Kosenko of Ukraine, Marquinhos Xavier Andrade of Brazil, and Matías Raúl Lucuix of Argentina.

Futsal Planet also announced that Iran’s Naft Abadan women’s futsal club has been nominated for the Best Women’s Club Team in the World award. Winners in each category will be selected by a panel of Futsal Planet experts and announced on January 7.

Iran’s Leader: Protests legitimate, rioting not; officials must address public grievances

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Ayatollah Khamenei

Speaking at a meeting with families of those killed in recent war by the US-Israeli alliance, Ayatollah Khamenei said officials are obliged to listen to public grievances and respond responsibly.

“Protest is justified, but protest is different from rioting,” he said. “Officials must talk to protesters, but talking to rioters is useless; rioters must be dealt with appropriately.”

Referring to recent demonstrations by merchants and shopkeepers in various cities in Iran, the Leader described the bazaar community as one of the most loyal segments of Iranian society.

He said their complaints were rooted in real economic pressures, particularly the sharp decline in the value of the national currency and ongoing volatility in foreign exchange rates.

According to the Leader, such instability has disrupted business activity and made it difficult for traders to plan or operate normally.

Ayatollah Khamenei said the government and other senior officials were aware of the situation and were seeking solutions, but argued that the recent surge and instability in foreign currency prices were “not natural.”

He noted hostile foreign actors were exploiting economic vulnerabilities to put pressure on Iran and create unrest.

The Leader also warned that some groups were attempting to hijack economic protests by promoting anti-state, anti-religious and anti-national slogans.
He said exploiting legitimate public demands to create insecurity was “completely unacceptable.”

Ayatollah Khamenei also cautioned against an ongoing “soft war” waged by Iran’s enemies through misinformation, rumors and psychological operations aimed at weakening public morale and unity.

He called for vigilance, national cohesion and active resistance to such efforts.

Emphasizing resilience, he said Iran would not yield to external pressure and expressed confidence that, with public support, faith and unity, the country would overcome current challenges and thwart hostile plans.

Iran Condemns US attack on Venezuela as violation of UN Charter and international law

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The ministry said that the US military attack on Venezuela constitutes a clear violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and the basic rules of international law, and fully qualifies as an “act of aggression.”

It called on the UN and all states that are committed to the rule of law, as well as to international peace and securiy, to explicitly and immediately condemn the aggressive act.

The statement added that the US military aggression against an independent state that is a member of the UN, represents a grave breach of regional and international peace and security. Its consequences affect the entire international system and will further expose the UN Charter-based order to erosion and destruction.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized the legal and moral responsibility of all states and international organizations, particularly the UN and its Security Council, to immediately halt the United States’ unlawful aggression against Venezuela.

It also stressed the necessity of taking appropriate measures to hold accountable the planners and perpetrators of crimes committed in the course of this military aggression.

Iran vows ‘decisive, comprehensive’ response to any assault

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IFP Media Wire
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Iranian Foreign Ministry

In a statement issued on Friday, the Foreign Ministry strongly condemned earlier interventionist and irresponsible comments by the US president and other American officials, saying such positions amounted to a continuation of Washington’s “bullying and unlawful approach” towards the Iranian nation.

The ministry said the remarks constituted a flagrant violation of the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and the international law, particularly concerning respect for national sovereignty, and warned that they amounted to incitement to “violence and terrorism” against Iranian citizens.

Recalling a long record of criminal interference by successive US administrations, it dismissed American claims of concern for the Iranian people as hypocritical and aimed at deceiving public opinion and concealing past and ongoing crimes against Iranians.

The statement cited US complicity in the 1953 coup against Iran’s then–prime minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, cooperation with former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s regime during the eight-year imposed war against the Islamic Republic in the 1980s, the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 by a US warship in 1988 that killed 300 civilians, and decades of sanctions targeting the livelihoods and fundamental rights of Iranian civilians.

It also referred to the US’s collusion with the Israeli regime in Tel Aviv’s illegal war on the country in June that targeted the nation’s vital infrastructure and safeguarded nuclear facilities and led to the assassination and killing of Iranian scientists, officials, and ordinary civilians, including small children.

The ministry emphasized the responsibilities of the UN Security Council and the UN secretary-general, under the world body’s Charter, to safeguard international peace and security in the face of Washington’s aggressive unilateralism.

It stressed that Iranians would not permit any “malicious foreign interference” in their dialogue and interaction aimed at resolving domestic issues.

It, meanwhile, assessed the recent US threats as being aligned with the Israeli regime’s policy of escalating tensions in the region.

The statement cautioned that responsibility for the consequences of whatever situation that might arise out of fresh American adventurism against Iran would rest entirely with the United States.

The remarks came after Trump threatened Iran in a social media post, claiming the US was prepared for military action in response to, what he called, the country’s potential forceful action against sporadic protests over the decline of rial, the Iranian currency.

 

Iran marks Father’s Day and Men’s Day honoring the birth of Imam Ali

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Tehran Flower Market

The occasion falls on the 13th of Rajab in the Islamic lunar calendar, which this year corresponds to January 3.

In Iran, Father’s Day and Men’s Day are closely connected to religious beliefs and long-standing cultural traditions.

The day honors fathers and men for their dedication, sacrifices, and essential roles within the family and wider society.

It is seen as an opportunity to recognize their responsibility, compassion, and guidance in nurturing strong family bonds.

Families celebrate by gathering with fathers, grandfathers, and other male relatives, sharing meals, exchanging warm wishes, and spending meaningful time together. Children often give gifts or write heartfelt messages to express their gratitude and admiration.

Imam Ali is widely respected for his bravery, wisdom, justice, and deep sense of humanity. His life and character are viewed as a model of moral leadership, fatherhood, and masculine virtue.

FM warns Iran’s armed forces ready to respond, following Trump’s threat

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IFP Media Wire
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Abbas Araghchi

“Those in Iran impacted by transient exchange rate volatility have recently been peacefully protesting, as is their right,” the foreign minister said in a post on X on Friday.

“Separate from that, we have witnessed isolated incidents of violent riots—including attacks on a police station and throwing of Molotov cocktails at police officers.”

Referring to Trump’s domestic record, Araghchi stated that the US president should understand that violence against public property cannot be tolerated anywhere.

“Given President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard within US borders, he of all people should know that criminal attacks on public property cannot be tolerated,” he added.

Araghchi was responding to a social media post by Trump in which he said US forces are “locked and loaded,” threatening Iran with military action under the guise of supporting protests triggered by the sharp fall of the national currency.

The Iranian foreign minister warned that such language only fuels instability.

“This is why President Trump’s message today, likely influenced by those who fear diplomacy or mistakenly believe it is unnecessary, is reckless and dangerous,” he said.

“As in the past, the Great People of Iran will forcefully reject any interference in their internal affairs,” he continued.

He added that Iran’s military stands ready to respond to any violation of its sovereignty.

“Similarly, our Powerful Armed Forces are on standby and know exactly where to aim in the event of any infringement of Iranian sovereignty.”

Protests erupted on Sunday after some shopkeepers in Tehran temporarily closed their businesses to protest the sharp fall of the rial, which plunged to record lows against the US dollar.

Iranian officials have acknowledged the economic pressure on the public and said peaceful protests are legitimate, while warning that foreign-backed elements are seeking to exploit the situation and fuel violence.

 

Iranian parliament speaker warns US against interference amid protests

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Ghalibaf said the Iranian people have disappointed far more experienced enemies throughout history.

In a post on X on Friday, Ghalibaf said attempts by armed field agents linked to foreign intelligence services to turn legitimate protests by merchants and guilds into violent urban clashes had failed due to the historical awareness of the Iranian nation.

He stressed that protesters should not be equated with foreign mercenaries, adding that Iranians stand united against external threats.

Ghalibaf warned that any US adventurism would make US forces and assets across the region legitimate targets.

Foxes enter Tehran’s streets as drought and habitat loss intensify                                        

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Hossein Sadeghi, head of the Urban Harmful Animals Control Department at Tehran’s Waste Management Organization, said shrinking natural habitats around Tehran, driven by urban expansion and construction, has pushed wildlife into the city.

He noted that foxes are highly adaptable and face fewer natural predators in urban environments. Sadeghi also warned that feeding animals and improper waste disposal contribute to the problem, urging residents to dispose of garbage at designated times to reduce animal presence.

Defense minister: Iran’s missile capability is neither negotiable nor destructible

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Aziz Nasirzadeh added that no one in the Islamic Republic believes the missile issue should be brought up in the negotiations.
He said Iran’s missile capability cannot be destroyed by bombs, negotiations, or the cowardly assassination of scientists and commanders, because this knowledge is embedded in the minds and thinking of Iran’s children and is actively present in universities and among the country’s youth.
Nasirzadeh said this capability cannot be dismantled even through resolutions or political pressure.
He maintained that the issuance of resolutions by countries with only a 250-year historical record will have no impact on the missile power of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Nasirzadeh referred to the enhancement of the country’s defensive capabilities, adding that Iran’s current capabilities are far beyond those during the 12-day war.
He underlined that if the Islamic Republic of Iran faces any threat, the response of the armed forces will be delivered with full force, decisiveness, and without any consideration.

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