


Iran to Attend Trilateral Naval Drill: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the Islamic Republic plans to participate in an upcoming trilateral naval exercise, as part of broader efforts to expand regional and international naval cooperation.

VP Outlines Plan to Turn Iran into Regional Energy Trade Hub
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said expanding energy trade with the regional states and the Eurasian Economic Union will pave the way for transforming Iran into a regional center for energy exchanges.

Leader Highlights Historic Letter from Ayatollah Milani Supporting Imam Khomeini
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described Ayatollah Milani’s letter backing Imam Khomeini (RA) following his exile to Turkey as a significant historical document, underscoring its importance in Iran’s revolutionary history.

President Pays Tribute to Family of Christian Martyr in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH), Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with the family of Razmik Khachatorian, an Iranian Christian martyr, to honor his memory and sacrifice.

Esteghlal, Sepahan in Pot 2 of ACL Two 2025-26 Knockout Stage
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal and Sepahan football teams of Iran have been placed in Pot Two of the AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) 2025-26.

Iranian President Hopes for Peace, Justice in Christmas Message to Pope
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message to Pope Leo XIV, the leader of the Catholic Church, on Thursday, extending best wishes on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBHU) and the arrival of the New Year.

Nuclear Chief Says West Opposes Iran’s Scientific Progress
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s nuclear chief said on Thursday that Western powers’ core dispute with the Islamic Republic is not nuclear weapons but Iran’s scientific and technological advancement, slamming the standoff as a form of effort to curb the country’s progress.

Iran Extends Christmas Greetings to Christians Worldwide
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi congratulated Christians around the world on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.

AEOI Chief Highlights Role of Enrichment in Advanced Radiopharmaceuticals Production
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami highlighted the role of uranium enrichment as the foundation for the country’s radiopharmaceutical industry, stressing the direct link between nuclear fuel production and advances in cancer treatment.

Iran’s FM Urges US to Try Honest Diplomacy Instead of Deception
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi slammed Washington’s hypocrisy, urging the US to move toward real and honest diplomacy instead of trying to deceive the world.

Iranian Medical Associations Highlight Anti-Cancer Benefits of Nuclear Medicine
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian nuclear medicine and oncology specialists gathered in Tehran on Thursday to discuss the benefits of radiopharmaceuticals in reshaping cancer care by improving treatment accuracy, quality of life for cancer patients and reducing complications.

Tanker Carrying Large Cargo of Smuggled Fuel Seized in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A tanker carrying four million liters of smuggled fuel was confiscated by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) naval forces in the Persian Gulf.

Hebrew Media Claims Iranian Hackers Dealt Major Cyber Blows to Israeli Regime
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A Hebrew-language technology outlet has claimed that Iranian hackers have inflicted the most significant cyberattacks on the Israeli regime, placing Iran at the forefront of cyber operations targeting Israel.

Pope Leo Uses Christmas Message to Spotlight Palestinians’ Plight in Gaza
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pope Leo used his Christmas sermon on Thursday to sharply condemn the humanitarian conditions facing Palestinians in Gaza, drawing attention to the impact of Israeli war and displacement during Christianity’s holiest celebration.

Fourteen States Denounce Israeli Regime’s Illegal West Bank Settlement Expansion
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Fourteen countries on Thursday condemned the Israeli regime’s approval of new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying the move violates international law and threatens regional stability at a sensitive moment for ceasefire efforts in Gaza.

Gaza Christians Mark Muted Christmas under Israeli Regime Bombardment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Gaza’s small Christian community marked Christmas in a subdued atmosphere as Israeli regime bombardment and the persistent hum of drones echoed from the east of the enclave through the night and into the early hours of Thursday.

Iran Rejects Inspection Calls Before IAEA Clarifies Stance on Attacks on Nuclear Sites
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s nuclear chief said Tehran won’t accept renewed inspection demands from the IAEA as long as the UN nuclear agency fails to clearly define its position on the illegal military attacks launched by the US and the Israeli regime against Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities in June.

Tasnim Correspondent in Palestine Corners Israeli Interrogator
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A report published by Yedioth Ahronoth on the interrogation process of Tasnim’s correspondent by Shin Bet reveals that the Israeli security agency’s interrogator was left helpless in the face of the detainee’s answers and that the Zionists have nothing against Tasnim.





