Friday, December 26, 2025
type here...
Home Blog Page 80

Professor Samii: No surgical intervention possible for Iranian comatose volleyball star Saber Kazemi

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

Kazemi’s medical file was sent to Professor Samii for expert evaluation following the player’s critical condition after receiving an electric shock in a swimming pool in Qatar.

The news of the 25-year-old national team player’s severe brain injury has deeply shocked Iran’s sports community. Kazemi, regarded as one of the brightest talents in Iranian volleyball, remains under intensive care with an extremely low level of consciousness.

Earlier, the Medical Commission of the Volleyball Federation stated that his condition met the criteria for brain death, prompting an outpouring of prayers and messages of hope from fans and athletes.

However, Amirhossein Monazemi, the federation’s secretary-general, later clarified that Kazemi’s heart continues to beat with mechanical support while doctors work to maintain vital organ functions.

According to the latest reports, physicians describe his chances of recovery as minimal but not impossible.

The Al Rayyan Club of Qatar, with which Kazemi had signed for the current season, has not yet issued an official statement, reportedly out of respect for the player’s family and ongoing treatment.

Lawyer Confirms Iranian actor Pejman Jamshidi’s trip to Canada, denies rumors of migration

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-
Pejman Jamshidi

Kambiz Barjas, Jamshidi’s attorney, told Fars News Agency that the trip was for family reasons, noting that Jamshidi’s father, sister, and other relatives live abroad.

“He has gone to Canada to visit his family and will return to Iran whenever necessary,” Barjas said.

He clarified that the judiciary has not issued any travel bans or supervision orders against Jamshidi, emphasizing that the actor has attended all required court sessions and that the preliminary investigation of his case has concluded. “There is no restriction preventing him from leaving the country, and he has traveled abroad several times in recent months,” Barjas added.

The lawyer also dismissed speculation about a heavy bail, saying it was provided by Jamshidi himself and approved by the appeals court.
He denied reports that Jamshidi is barred from working, stating that he remains active in several film projects.

Barjas criticized “false and speculative reports” by certain domestic and foreign media, describing them as “media hype without legal basis.”

Iran designates Azar 9 as national day of Persian Gulf trio islands

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

The decision marks the inclusion of this day in the country’s official calendar.

According to the Navy, the initiative honors the memory of Iranian servicemen who lost their lives during the 1971 operation that restored the islands to Iranian control.

The move also aims to reinforce Iran’s sovereign symbols in the Persian Gulf and counter “baseless territorial claims” by other countries.

The proposal was finalized through coordination between the Iranian Navy’s Legal Department and the Ministry of Culture.

The islands, located in the Persian Gulf, were under British occupation for roughly 70 years before being retaken by Iran in 1971. Three Iranian sailors were killed during the operation.

The Navy announced that this year’s inaugural National Day of the Three Islands will be commemorated with a ceremony attended by senior military commanders, families of the fallen servicemen, and national and local officials.

Iran transfers economic authority to governors to expand regional Trade despite sanctions

By
IFP Media Wire
-

Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister for Economic Coordination and Regional Development announced that, as part of efforts to counter the effects of sanctions, certain executive powers have been handed over to provincial governors to enhance local trade with neighboring countries.

Mehdi Dousti noted that additional powers are also being transferred to further strengthen economic ties between Iran’s provinces and Dousti highlighted the importance of strategic planning to offset the impact of sanctions and the “trigger mechanism,” saying that the Islamic Republic has devised a comprehensive plan to cushion its economy and bolster national resilience.

He pointed out that Iran borders 15 countries and that 16 of its provinces have vast potential for trade with them. “Several of these nations can supply Iran with essential goods such as food, while Iran can in return meet their energy needs,” he explained.

Dousti emphasized that the expansion of regional cooperation is not merely an attempt to evade sanctions, but rather a strategic effort to render them ineffective in line with the country’s broader national policies and the guidance of the Supreme Leader.

“The necessary frameworks have been created,” he added, “and part of the authority has already been devolved to governors to facilitate provincial trade with neighboring nations.”

The deputy minister concluded that reinforcing regional and economic linkages represents the most effective route toward neutralizing sanctions and easing external pressures on Iran’s economy.

Tandoureh National Park: Guardians of Iran’s northern wilderness

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

These dedicated environmental guardians work far from urban centers, often from sunrise to midnight, protecting the country’s wildlife and natural habitats with minimal facilities and under harsh conditions.

Located near the Iranian-Turkmen border in the Dargaz region, Tandoureh National Park covers about 54 square kilometers and forms part of a 73,000-hectare protected area first established in 1968.

Around 10,000 hectares are officially designated as a conservation zone, while other sections serve as popular ecotourism and recreation areas.

Tandoureh is recognized as one of the world’s key genetic reservoirs, home to over 380 species of plants, many with medicinal properties, and a remarkable diversity of wildlife.

The park provides critical habitat for several endangered species, including the Persian leopard and the great bustard, making it one of Iran’s most valuable ecological reserves.

Iran FM condemns US resumption of nuclear tests after Pentagon name change

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

In a post on the social media platform X, Araghchi said the US, “a nuclear-armed bully”, had changed the name of its “Department of Defense” to the “Department of War” while restarting nuclear tests.

He noted that the same country portraying Iran’s peaceful nuclear program as a threat is now openly violating international law.

“This very bully,” Araghchi wrote, “depicts Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities as dangerous and threatens further attacks against our safeguarded facilities. All these actions are in clear breach of international law.”

He added that there is “no doubt the United States is the world’s most dangerous proliferator,” warning that Washington’s move to resume testing would normalize the spread of “such evil weapons.”

Araghchi urged the international community to speak with one voice and hold the US accountable for the normalization of nuclear proliferation.

Iran’s Hormuz Ballistic Missile Elevates Deterrence in Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

By
IFP Media Wire
-

Because of its unique geopolitical position in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, the Islamic Republic of Iran has long been at the forefront of confronting maritime threats from adversaries.

The importance of these waters is unmatched not only in military terms but also in the fields of energy, commerce, and global security.

The presence of foreign forces in waters surrounding Iran has reinforced the necessity of strengthening naval defense and deterrence — especially given that a large portion of Iran’s oil exports and foreign trade transit this vital route.

Accordingly, enhancing the ability to counter maritime threats is not merely a military option but a strategic necessity to preserve Iran’s sovereignty, security, and national interests.

Given their strong similarity to the Fateh-class missile, the Hormuz-1 and Hormuz-2 missiles can be regarded as optimized and upgraded extensions of that family, and are considered among Iran’s most precise missiles.

The Hormuz missile’s range is reported to be approximately 300 kilometers, and the Hormuz-2’s speed has been described as between four and five times the speed of sound.

Unlike anti-ship missiles such as the Khalij-e Fars, which use optical guidance, or the Fateh-110, which relies on a precise inertial guidance system, the Hormuz (anti-radar) missile employs radar-wave seekers and attacks the source of emission.

The missile’s warhead is estimated to weigh between 450 and 600 kilograms.

Martyr Brigadier General Amir-Ali Haji-Zadeh, former commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, said: “Hormuz-1 can destroy the radars aboard an aircraft carrier, a Patriot site on land, or a radar search site.”

Another potential target for the Hormuz missile is the many large military vessels that currently operate in the Persian Gulf.

Firing this missile in combination with one like the Khalij-e Fars could become a real nightmare for any enemy at sea.

Iran Returns to World Taekwondo Podium After Eight Years, Finishes Runner-Up in Wuxi, China

By
IFP Editorial Staff
-

The tournament was held from October 23 to 30 in Wuxi, China, featuring 898 athletes from 179 countries.

Iranian athletes delivered a strong performance, earning three medals: a gold by Abolfazl Zandi, a silver by Mehdi Hajimousaei, and a bronze by Amirsina Bakhtiari.

Based on the final standings released by the World Taekwondo Federation, Iran secured second place overall, reclaiming its status among the world’s leading teams.

The achievement marks Iran’s first world podium finish since 2017, highlighting a successful comeback for the national team, which had been absent from top-tier global rankings for nearly a decade.

EU parliament seeking to block Russian media: Politico

By
IFP Media Wire
-

The EU banned numerous Russian media outlets as part of sanctions imposed on Moscow after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. Despite the censorship, Russian outlets’ websites as well as multiple sites hosting RT and Sputnik content can still be viewed at the European Parliament, according to Latvian MEP Rihards Kols.

In mid-October, Kols, part of the right-wing European Conservatives and Reformists group, reportedly demanded that “Russian propaganda websites under EU sanctions” be made inaccessible at the legislature as a matter of “information security.”

The Latvian MEP told Politico that “this is a matter of information security, institutional coherence, and the credibility of the Parliament’s position against Russian disinformation.”

According to Kols, the Latvian media regulator has directly addressed European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on the issue.

“A solution is expected to be proposed in the near future,” he added.

Politico noted that the leaders of several political groups at the legislature expressed have concerns that the curbs on Russian media could set a precedent for other websites being blocked “for reasons other than security.” They also warned about technical and legal challenges when enforcing the restrictions, it said.

If approved, the ban would be similar to the one that the European Parliament imposed on Chinese-owned TikTok over network security concerns in March 2023, according to the outlet.

The EU lawmaking body’s press service confirmed that curbs on Russian media will be discussed at upcoming meetings of group leaders.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova previously stated that RT has been hit with over 110 separate sanctions, had its accounts frozen, and has seen its employees subjected to surveillance and harassment in the West.

Iran vows to keep window of diplomacy open despite challenges

By
IFP Media Wire
-
Abbas Araghchi

Iran’s diplomacy is fundamentally based on defending national dignity and interests, said Araghchi in Tabriz, northwest Iran, on Wednesday.

The country, Araghchi added, will not engage in negotiations with an adversary that resorts to threats and aggression instead of dialogue.

He emphasized that the continuation of any dialogue depends on both parties adhering to diplomacy based on equality and respecting the principle of mutual interests.

Araghchi reflected on the historical role of Iranian diplomats, commending their perseverance and determination in safeguarding a shared Iranian identity and in achieving significant milestones in Iran’s diplomatic history.

In Iran’s political history, he noted, diplomacy has never been merely a temporary tool for managing crises; rather, it represents an enduring and profound rationality.

 

1...798081...5,125Page 80 of 5,125

© All Content by IFP News ( Iran Front Page ) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

About Us

Popular Articles

Editor Picks