Tuesday, 30 December , 2025
  • Gov’t Recognizes Protests, Pledges Economic Reforms 30 Dec 2025

    Gov’t Recognizes Protests, Pledges Economic Reforms

    TEHRAN - The Iranian government has officially acknowledged recent public protests and emphasized its commitment to citizens’ constitutional right to peaceful assembly, while outlining plans to address economic grievances and rising inflation. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Tuesday that authorities view the current crisis as both a challenge and an opportunity to strengthen social cohesion and improve public trust.

Iran Rejects Coercion, Calls on West to Reverse Course for Trust-Building 24 Dec 2025

Iran Rejects Coercion, Calls on West to Reverse Course for Trust-Building

TEHRAN - Iran has firmly rejected any form of coercion, intimidation, or political pressure, calling on Western powers to reverse their current approach and adopt concrete, credible measures aimed at rebuilding trust and confidence.

U.S.’s View of Iraq 24 Dec 2025

U.S.’s View of Iraq

About three months ago, the United States designated several mobilization and paramilitary groups in Iraq—considered part of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF, or Hashd al-Shaabi)—as terrorist organizations. These groups include: Harakat Hezbollah al-Nujaba, Kata'ib Sayyid al-Shuhada, Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya and Kata'ib al-Imam Ali.

Iranian female cyclist touring Asia arrives in Vietnam 24 Dec 2025

Iranian female cyclist touring Asia arrives in Vietnam

Iranian female cyclist Arezu Eskandari has arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam, as part of her year-long cycling tour across Asia and was welcomed at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Belgium joins ICJ genocide case against Israel over Gaza 24 Dec 2025

Belgium joins ICJ genocide case against Israel over Gaza

Belgium has formally joined the case launched by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which says Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Iran, Azerbaijan Agree on Measures to Reduce Truck Congestion at Astara Border 24 Dec 2025

Iran, Azerbaijan Agree on Measures to Reduce Truck Congestion at Astara Border

TEHRAN - Iranian and Azerbaijani customs authorities have reached a new agreement aimed at reducing truck congestion at the Astara border crossing, a key transit point between the two neighboring countries. Under the agreement, between 120 and 140 refrigerated export trucks will be allowed to exit daily through the newly established Astara border terminal, increasing the total number of outbound trucks to between 350 and 370 per day.

Iran, Tajikistan agree to draft joint roadmap on social welfare, empowerment 23 Dec 2025

Iran, Tajikistan agree to draft joint roadmap on social welfare, empowerment

Iran and Tajikistan have agreed to draft a joint roadmap in the fields of social welfare and social empowerment, head of Iran’s State Welfare Organization said on Tuesday.

President Pezeshkian emphasizes strengthening Iran–Georgia convergence in new Caucasus dynamics 23 Dec 2025

President Pezeshkian emphasizes strengthening Iran–Georgia convergence in new Caucasus dynamics

President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need to strengthen convergence between Iran and Georgia amid evolving regional and international dynamics in the Caucasus, highlighting expanded economic, transit, and diplomatic cooperation as key pillars for balanced stability in the region.

Iran chess team wins double gold in 2025 World Rapid & Blitz Championships 23 Dec 2025

Iran chess team wins double gold in 2025 World Rapid & Blitz Championships

The Iranian chess team has been ranked 4th after the squad members won two gold medals in the FIDE World U9-U17 Rapid and Blitz Championships, held in Antalya, Turkey.

Russia denies reports of embassy evacuation from Venezuela 23 Dec 2025

Russia denies reports of embassy evacuation from Venezuela

Russia’s Foreign Ministry has strongly denied media reports claiming that Moscow has begun evacuating its embassy in Venezuela, calling the allegations false and misleading.

Movements of Iran’s enemies under constant surveillance: Army Chief Hatami 23 Dec 2025

Movements of Iran’s enemies under constant surveillance: Army Chief Hatami

Major General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, says the Army continuously works to enhance its preparedness to confront all forms of threats, including asymmetric and irregular warfare, stressing that any hostile act will be met with a decisive response.