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Yemen’s Houthis say launched first attack against US, Israeli vessels in Indian Ocean

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Yemen Houthis

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the Yemeni troops “carried out three operations against three Israeli and American ships in the Indian Ocean with a number of appropriate naval missiles and drones, and the three operations successfully achieved their goals”.

The Yemeni forces have been targeting Israeli vessels or those “associated” with the regime in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea since October 7, when Tel Aviv began the war in response to a retaliatory operation staged by Gaza’s resistance movements.

The war has so far killed nearly 31,500 people, mostly women, children, and adolescents.

Saree’s statement came only a day after Abdul Malik al-Houthi, leader of the Yemen’s movement, announced that the Yemeni forces were to expand their operations to include Israeli or Israeli-linked vessels that would pass through the Indian Ocean and through the Cape of Good Hope.

The spokesperson also announced that the Yemeni troops had also struck an Israeli ship, which he named as “Pacific 01″, in the Red Sea, targeting the vessel with “a number of appropriate naval missiles”.

The forces, he added, further carried out a strike against an American destroyer in the same body of water with “several drones,” adding that “the operation successfully achieved its goals”.

Saree vowed that the Yemenis would continue their pro-Palestinian operations as long as the Israeli regime sustained the war and a simultaneous siege that it has been enforcing against Gaza.

Iran rights chief calls on intl. community to adopt policies that defend Muslims

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Kazem Gharibabadi

Kazem Gharibabadi, secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights, made the remarks at a gathering held in Geneva on Friday to mark the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

He also emphasized on the need for reinforcement of dialog among various religions and promotion of multiculturalism that can, in turn, contribute to creation of an environment, in which all individuals feel valued and enjoy participation.

The official identified the international day as the day of constant confrontation against discrimination and prejudice, which is faced by millions among the members of the international Muslim community.

Gharibabadi defined the purpose behind naming the day as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia as enhancement of understanding, promotion of tolerance, and defending Muslims’ rights.

“Islamophobia, which is rooted in ignorance and wrong information as well as intentional actions, manifests itself in various forms, such as hatemongering, violent attacks, and institutionalized and unfortunately government-sponsored discrimination,” he said.

Over the past three decades, the infamous phenomenon has emerged in various forms, including publication of sacrilegious cartoons and profane books as well as the burning of the Holy Qur’an, the official noted.

“All these instances of Islamophobia leaves its impact on various societies, and leads to discrimination and incidence of violent behaviors against Muslim communities,” he stated.

On the occasion of the international day, various communities, organizations, and individuals had to come together to condemn Islamophobia and its pernicious effects on social integrity, Gharibabadi urged.

The United Nations declared March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia through a resolution back in 2022.

In doing so, the world body urged nations across the international community to adopt clear stances and measures aimed at confronting hatred, discrimination, and violence against Muslims around the globe.

Half of Americans want Biden to pressure Israel over Gaza humanitarian situation: Poll

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Joe Biden

According to a USA Today/Suffolk University poll, 45 percent of respondents said Biden should do more to pressure Israel to ease the humanitarian crisis.

About 33 percent argued that Biden should do more to support Israel’s security. Nearly 17 percent were undecided and 4.5 percent refused to answer, the survey found.

Younger voters have consistently called on Biden to condemn Israel’s offensive and call for a cease-fire to allow for more humanitarian aid to be sent to civilians in Gaza. The new survey shows support for Palestinians may now be growing among older voters.

Among respondents aged 18 to 34, 49 percent said they support Biden putting more pressure on Israel while 48 percent of respondents aged 35 to 49 said the same. Among respondents aged 50 to 64, 41 percent said they support Biden doing more and 43 percent of respondents 65 years and older did, as well.

Democratic respondents were more likely to say they support Biden increasing his pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; 69 percent wanted to see the president do more, while 49 percent of independent voters said the same. Just 18 percent of Republican respondents said Biden should put more pressure on the U.S. ally.

Public attention has become much more focused in recent days on the starvation of civilians in Gaza, like Yazan Kafarneh, a 10-year-old boy whose skeletal image was featured on the front page of The New York Times last week after circulating widely on social media.

Israel has waged a deadly military offensive on the Gaza Strip since an Oct. 7 cross-border attack led by the Palestinian group, Hamas, in which less than 1,200 people were killed.

At least 31,500 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have since been killed in Gaza, and 73,500 injured amid mass destruction and shortages of necessities.

Israel has also imposed a crippling blockade on the Palestinian enclave, leaving its population, particularly residents of northern Gaza, on the verge of starvation.

The Israeli war has pushed 85% of Gaza’s population into internal displacement amid a crippling blockade of most food, clean water and medicine, while 60% of the enclave’s infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN.

Israel is accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice. An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop genocidal acts and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.

Germany backs French push to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons

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Olaf Scholz Emmanuel Macron

During a joint press conference with Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Berlin on Friday, the German chancellor stated that the countries have agreed to expand their own production of military equipment and “procure even more weapons for Ukraine, on the overall world market”.

“We are establishing a new capability coalition for long-range rocket artillery,” Scholz told journalists.

The German leader provided no specifics and took no questions, so it remains unclear whether he meant something new, or was referring to a “long-range” initiative announced by Macron last month.

Following a summit of Ukraine’s backers in Paris, Macron said that France would lead a new coalition that aims to provide Kiev with “medium and long-range missiles and bombs”.

Much like many previous Western “capability coalitions” focused on drones, artillery, air defenses and others, the new group seeks to unite those who want to boost Ukraine’s specific ability to “carry out deep strikes”, the French leader stated at the time.

It remains unclear what new types of weapons Kiev’s foreign sponsors could supply, as the UK and France have already been providing their Storm Shadow and SCALP-EG long-range cruise missiles since last year, with Macron pledging another 40 missiles in January. The US also sent some of its ATACMS missiles, but Kiev has already depleted the limited supply, and has repeatedly called for additional weapons amid the suspension of American aid.

Scholz has so far refused to send German-made Taurus missiles to Ukraine in order to avoid the risk of a direct conflict with Russia, resisting pressure from foreign partners and some politicians at home.

On Wednesday, Scholz again insisted that the delivery of Taurus missiles was “a line that I don’t want to cross as chancellor”. He explained that such a shipment would inevitably require the presence of German military personnel on Ukrainian soil – a development that is “out of the question”.

On Friday, Scholz announced that countries that support Ukraine are not at war with Russia.

The chancellor stated that the countries stand firmly behind Ukraine and that allied help would continue for “as long as it takes”.

“It is also clear that we are not at war with Russia,” Scholz added.

Acute malnutrition doubles within one month among children in northern Gaza: UNICEF

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According to findings published by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, “1 in 3 children under 2 years of age are today acutely malnourished in the north”, citing information gathered from nutrition screenings conducted by UNICEF and its partners.

At least 23 children have died from malnutrition and dehydration in northern Gaza in recent weeks, UNICEF added.

UNICEF’s screenings in February revealed that severe wasting, the most dangerous form of malnutrition, affects 4.5% of children in shelters and health centers, a condition that significantly increases the risk of death without immediate treatment.

“The speed at which this catastrophic child malnutrition crisis in Gaza has unfolded is shocking, especially when desperately needed assistance has been at the ready just a few miles away,” UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell stated on Friday.

The health ministry in Gaza reports that 13,450 Gazan children have been killed since October 7.

The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) has also announced that the situation in the besieged Palestinian enclave is “beyond catastrophic”.

“What we see in Gaza is that it’s a nightmare, which is much more than a humanitarian crisis. It is a crisis of humanity, and the situation is beyond catastrophic,” UNFPA’s Representative for Palestine Dominic Allen said during a virtual briefing about his latest visit to the Gaza Strip.

“I’m personally leaving Gaza this week terrified for the one million women and girls of Gaza… and most especially for the 180 women who are giving birth every single day,” Allen cautioned.

“Doctors are reporting that they no longer see normal-sized babies,” Allen said after visiting hospitals still providing maternity services in the north of Gaza, where need is especially great.

“Having left Gaza this week, I can assure you that it’s worse than I can describe or that the pictures can show or that you can imagine,” he added.

Expressing great fear and concern for 1 million women and girls, Allen said that it is impossible to even describe the scenes in Gaza, emphasizing that people are hungry and in “very difficult” circumstances.

He continued to describe the dire situation, particularly in North of Gaza, where people are fighting a daily battle for survival.

“Fear is just everywhere in Gaza, but especially for these pregnant women,” he continued, adding that stillbirths have become more common.

“That’s why the doctors and the midwives that I spoke to, they call for a humanitarian cease-fire.”

Recalling that 70% of those killed in Gaza are women and children, Allen stressed, “Those mothers should be wrapping their arms around their children, those children should not be wrapped in body bags.”

Israel has waged a deadly military offensive on the Gaza Strip since an October 7 cross-border attack led by Hamas in which 1,200 people were killed.

At least 31,500 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have since been killed in Gaza, and 73,500 others injured amid mass destruction and shortages of necessities.

The Israeli war has pushed 85% of Gaza’s population into internal displacement amid a crippling blockade of most food, clean water and medicine, while 60% of the enclave’s infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN.

Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice. An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to ensure its forces do not commit acts of genocide, and guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.

Turkish police detain Iranian betting sites head

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IFP Editorial Staff
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betting site

Ali Yerlikaya wrote in a message on X social media platform on Saturday, “Saeed Amiri the head of an organized crime organization that controls illegal betting and gambling sites in Iran, and launders the proceeds of crime in Turkey was arrested in Operation Kartel 6 in Izmir.”

Sa’dollah Amir Shaghaqi, known as Saeed Amiri, was living under fake IDs in the Turkish city of Izmir and was trying to flee the country.

Yerlikaya said four of Amiri’s accomplices were also arrested and six other people are already under investigation.

The Turkish police discovered and confiscated 120 thousand dollars, 80 thousand euros, and 9 watches worth 500 thousand dollars, 10 cars, 15 companies, and 17 properties during the operation.

Imam Khomeini’s grandson: Iran suffers from popular ‘dissatisfaction crisis’

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Hassan Khomeini

In an interview with the reformist Etemad daily published on Saturday, Hassan Khomeini said, “When corruption is felt and poverty burns the people deep inside and their children want to leave the country, how can the words of a religious preacher or even a promoter of morality find a place in people’s ears and hearts?”

The political activist, who is known for his sharp criticism of the principlists, added “At least my understanding is that a large part of the society is not willing to change everything, but they are sulking.”

He added, “We have not been able to fulfill the minimum expectations demanded by the society,” adding, “there is no way other than reconciliation with the people. It means that they should take over and the government should return to the people.”

Citing a saying by Islam’s revered Prophet Muhammad that “Poverty is adjacent to disbelief (in God),” Hassan Khomeini said officials cannot push for faithfulness among the people in a poor society.

Iranians have been witnessing the value of their national currency plunge in recent years attributed to a number of internal and external factors, which has led to the deterioration of their living standards.

The popular dissatisfaction was manifested in the recently held parliamentary and Assembly of Experts polls, said to be the lowest turnout since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979. This is while the officials have praised the public voter turnout.

Over 17,000 killed, 330,000 injured in road accidents in Iran in ten months

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran's Road

“In general, during the first ten months of this year, 17,177 people died in Iran due to traffic accidents. Men have a greater share in the number of deaths. Among the deaths this year, 13,569 were men and the rest were women,” according to the report.

The report serves as a reminder for holidaymakers during the Persian New Year, or Nowruz which starts on March 20, when millions of Iranians hit the roads countrywide.

Meanwhile, Abolfazl Moussavipour, the head of Tehran’s traffic police, said the capital city witnessed a 13 percent rise in the number of fatalities on the roads during the said period.

Iran has one of the highest death tolls from road accidents in the world, mainly due to poor road infrastructure and reckless driving.

The data shows that in the period from 2001 to 2013, the number of casualties caused by traffic accidents was on the decline, but the diminishing trend has stopped since then.

Israeli PM approves plans for military operation in Rafah, Gaza

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IFP Media Wire
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Benjamin Netanyahu

“Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu approved plans for a military operation in Rafah, and the army is operationally preparing for it and for the evacuation of residents,” Netanyahu’s office said in a statement without providing further details.

Hamas has announced on social media that it had presented its “vision” of a prisoner swap with Israel to Qatari and Egyptian mediators and was looking towards a ceasefire agreement which would involve the withdrawal of Israel Defense Forces from the besieged enclave.

As reported by Reuters, which has seen the proposal, Hamas proposed the release of Israeli women, including female soldiers, children, the elderly and ill hostages, in exchange for Israel freeing between 700 and 1,000 Palestinian prisoners. Once the prisoner exchange is complete, Hamas added it would be ready to negotiate a date for a permanent ceasefire.

Tel Aviv, however, dismissed the proposal and accused Hamas of making “unrealistic demands”.

On Thursday, Netanyahu also reiterated Israel’s determination to complete its mission of “eliminating” Hamas.

Several countries have warned Israel against carrying out a military operation in Rafah, which houses more than 1.4 million Palestinians, according to international reports.

Israel has waged a deadly military offensive on the Gaza Strip since an Oct. 7 cross-border attack led by the Palestinian group Hamas in which nearly 1,200 people were killed.

At least 31,500 Palestinians, mostly women and children, have since been killed in Gaza, and 73,500 others injured amid mass destruction and shortages of necessities.

Israel has also imposed a crippling blockade on the Palestinian enclave, leaving its population, particularly residents of northern Gaza, on the verge of starvation.

The Israeli war has pushed 85% of Gaza’s population into internal displacement amid a crippling blockade of most food, clean water, and medicine, while 60% of the enclave’s infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN.

Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice. An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop genocidal acts and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance is provided to civilians in Gaza.

Putin claims ‘neo-Nazi Kiev regime’ tried to disrupt Russian elections

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Russia Election

The president made the remarks on Friday during a meeting with permanent members of the Russian National Security Council. Putin condemned the efforts made by Kiev to disrupt the ongoing election, vowing retaliation for the attacks.

In order to disrupt the voting process and intimidate people, at least in the regions bordering Ukraine, the Kiev neo-Nazi regime has conceived and is trying to carry out a series of “demonstrative criminal armed actions”, Putin stated.

The effort includes continuous indiscriminate drone and artillery strikes, as well as a concentrated effort to breach the country’s border, launched by Ukrainian forces earlier this week, the president explained, describing Kiev’s actions as “senseless from the military, and criminal from a humanitarian standpoint”.

The escalation may also be used as a PR stunt for Kiev to show the Ukrainian public and its Western backers some military gains, Putin suggested.

As for trying to intimidate the Russian people, the Ukrainian leadership will never achieve such a goal, with the country’s people responding to such actions only with “further consolidation”, he added.

“Another possible goal of such actions is to divert the attention of their own people and the public in other countries, whom the Kiev regime is trying to beg for money and all sorts of handouts, to divert attention from the real situation on the front line,” the president stated.

According to Moscow’s estimates, the Ukrainian military has deployed over 2,500 servicemen, some 35 tanks and around 40 other armored vehicles to attack multiple locations along the border, Putin noted. All the attacks have been repelled, with the Ukrainians sustaining heavy personnel and material casualties.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also told Sputnik unfriendly countries have tried to do everything to disrupt the process of voting of Russians abroad in the presidential election but they have failed.
The spokeswoman was asked about the decrease in the number of polling stations abroad.

“But in terms of the number of [polling] stations, there are indeed significantly less this time. For one simple reason: these are precisely the actions of those very unfriendly regimes that are doing everything in order to prevent, disrupt, intimidate our citizens, and exert political pressure but they see no success,” Zakharova said.

The extent to which US media has become fixated on the Russian presidential election is bizarre given the distance between the two countries and the differences in their historical trajectories, the spokeswoman highlighted.

Zakharova pointed out the attention with which US television channels are following the election in Russia adding that the US media appeared unable to wean themselves from the old narratives that Moscow allegedly influences presidential elections in the US.

“They really treat our elections as if we are electing both our president and a person who will also be governing the US, just a little. That is how they present it, anyway,” she added.

Virtually every US broadcaster has slotted time to cover the Russian presidential election daily for several month, according to the spokeswoman.
“I have not a single example of this happening to countries that are located on different continents and do not have common [land] borders or any obvious mutual influence of electoral cycles. There are countries that were previously united by a common state space or some historical space, and indeed, there may be some connections there. But nothing like that connects us with the US,” Zakharova continued.
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