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Blast at Tehran University laboratory kills 1, injures 2

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Iran Firefighters

The blast occurred in a two-story educational building on North Kargar Street.

Jalal Maleki, spokesman for the Tehran Fire Department, said the explosion was triggered when a hydrogen cylinder being replaced inside a ground-floor laboratory suddenly blew up.

“The explosion was so powerful that windows, doors, and part of the internal wall were destroyed,” he said.

Maleki confirmed that a man died instantly at the scene, while a man and a woman sustained severe injuries.

Several others suffered lighter wounds from flying glass and debris.

“Fortunately, the incident did not lead to fire or secondary explosions. The situation is fully under control and firefighters are conducting safety operations,” he added.

According to officials, both seriously injured victims remain under medical care, while other minor injuries were treated on-site or at local hospitals.

Any miscalculation by Israel to be met with harsher response than ‘True Promise’ Operations: IRGC

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IFP Media Wire
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It would be such a response that will be able to bring the fake Zionist regime closer to the promised hell, the IRGC announced in a statement, released Thursday on the occasion of the anniversary of Operation True Promise II, which was carried out in October 2024.

The statement is as follows:

(Today, October 2) is a reminder of the historic and enduring epic ‘Operation True Promise II, in which the Islamic Iran, in response to the (Israeli) assassination of the commanders and leaders of the resistance front, Martyr Ismail Haniyeh, Martyr Seyed Hassan Nasrallah, and Martyr Major General Abbas Nilforoushan of the IRGC, shattered the heart of the occupied territories with waves of missile fire and pinpoint drones, and collapsed the puppet hegemony of the Zionist regime.

This strategic operation, led and planned by Lieutenant General Mohammad Baqeri, “a symbol of military rationality and a designer of the balance of deterrence”, the courageous and inspiring command of Lieutenant General Hossein Salami, “the flag-bearer of the battlefield, the revolution’s power and the discourse of resistance”, and  the technical genius and offensive power of the distinguished General of the IRGC, Major General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, and the operational acumen and jihadi spirit of Major General Mahmoud Baqeri, showcased Iran’s missile power with its wonders to the Zionist enemy and its supporters, especially the criminal rulers of the White House.

These four renowned generals, accompanied by other brave and zealous commanders and warriors trained in the school of revolution and Wilayat Faqih (guardianship of the jurist), with empathy and coordination created an epic by despising the criminal and terrorist Zionist regime, an epic that caused the satisfaction, enthusiasm and proud joy of the Iranian nation, and also of the resistance front and those who seek justice and resist domination.

(Operation) True Promise II was not only a harsh punishment in response to the enemy’s act of aggression and crimes in the silence of the ineffectual world forums, but also a clear message to the world and the evil and wolfish Zionist regime that the era of costless threats has ended and any aggression will result in a regret-inducing response.

This operation, aimed at targeting the enemy’s strategic centers deep in the occupied territories, showed that the missile and drone power of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is the true support of national security and dignity, has penetrated every defensive shield, even the multi-layered defense systems of the Zionist regime, which is supported by the US and NATO, and destroyed and devastated its targets with astonishing precision, so that today, the Iron Dome and the arrow and flak systems of the child-killing (Israeli) regime lack credibility and effectiveness, despite the propaganda and psychological operations of the media empire and Zionism.

The IRGC honors the memory, names, and epics of the eternal commanders of the Lebanese resistance and the martyrs of the authority of the Islamic Iran, renews our commitment to the ideals of the Islamic civilization-building Revolution and its great and wise architect, Imam Khomeini (RA), and stresses following the wise guidelines of the great leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Imam Khamenei. We seize the opportunity and warn with complete firmness and determination that any new mistake and possible aggression from the enemy camp will have a heavier, more precise, and more deadly response than Operations True Promise; a response that will be able to bring the fake Zionist regime closer to the promised hell.

US-made Patriot systems can’t tackle Russian missiles: FT

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According to officials interviewed by the FT, Russian missiles can now follow a normal arc before veering into a steep terminal dive or executing maneuvers that “confuse and avoid” Patriot interceptors. The outlet cited recent strikes against Ukrainian drone facilities as a strong indication that Russia has likely upgraded the Iskander-M mobile system and the air-launched Kinzhal.

One former Ukrainian official called the added maneuverability “a game changer for Russia,” the newspaper reported, adding that deliveries of US-supplied Patriot interceptors, essentially the only weapon in Ukraine’s arsenal capable of tackling Moscow’s ballistic missiles, are not coming as quickly as planned.

The paper also noted that data released by the Ukrainian Air Force shows that the rate of interception of Russian ballistic missiles improved over the summer, reaching 37% in August, but then fell to just 6% in September.

Ukraine shares data on Patriot battlefield performance with the Pentagon and weapons producers, according to the FT. Officials told the outlet that while efforts are being made to improve the Patriots’ performance, they often lag behind Moscow’s evolving tactics.

Ukraine’s Air Force flagged similar concerns in May. Spokesman Yury Ignat said that the ballistic trajectories of the Iskander-M missiles “have been improved and modernized” while the projectiles could fire off radar decoys. He also complained that Ukraine’s domestically designed air defenses are unable to shoot down most of the Russian missiles, while those produced in the West are used to cover key infrastructure and other high-priority targets.

Iran: Israeli attack against Gaza Flotilla ‘terrorism, violation of intl. law’

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The Global Sumud is an international fleet seeking to break Tel Aviv’s near-total siege of the Gaza Strip.

In a statement on Thursday, spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the atrocity represented “a blatant violation of international law and an act of terrorism.”

He praised the humanitarian efforts of the flotilla’s activists and grassroots groups that hailed from various countries, saying they had “stood in solidarity with the Palestinian people and sought to break the cruel blockade.”

Multiple boats belonging to the 50-strong fleet of vessels were intercepted earlier by the Israeli navy as they were approaching the coastal sliver.

An unknown number of activists were placed under arrest and the vessels’ communication with the outside world jammed as an effort aimed at preventing the participants’ live-streaming of the atrocity.

The aggression took place amid the regime’s October 2023-present war of genocide on Gaza that has been using the siege as a means of trying to maximize suffering and casualties.

Baqaei noted that the ongoing ethnic cleansing and massacre of innocent civilians in Gaza highlighted the legal, moral, and humanitarian responsibility of all governments to stop the genocide and hold the perpetrators accountable.

Russia says strategic partnership treaty with Iran officially enters into force

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Pezeshkian and Putin

According to the ministry’s statement, the treaty was signed on January 17 in Moscow by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian during the latter’s state visit.

The agreement, which was subsequently ratified by Iran’s parliament on May 21, marks a “significant milestone” in bilateral relations, elevating ties to a new stage of comprehensive strategic partnership.

Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported that the ministry hailed the treaty as a framework for closer political, economic, and security cooperation.

The preamble of the agreement cites earlier treaties as the legal foundation of bilateral relations, including the 1921 Iran-Soviet Treaty, the 1940 Trade and Navigation Treaty, the 2001 Treaty on the Foundations of Relations and Principles of Cooperation, and a 2020 joint declaration on international law.

Officials in both countries have presented the treaty as a long-term roadmap to expand cooperation amid growing geopolitical tensions with the West, particularly in energy, trade, defense, and regional security matters.

Senior Iranian politician backs CFT accession, dismisses opponents’ arguments as ‘weak’

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Writing in the Iran daily, Mohammad-Reza Bahonar argued that years of debate over the Palermo and CFT bills revealed that the reasoning used by opponents lacked strength, while the consequences of rejecting them had been costly.

He pointed to Iran’s transfer from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” to the “blacklist,” which he said imposed serious negative effects on both public and private sectors of the economy.

According to Bahonar, the Expediency Council carefully considered expert input from government ministers, including the economy and foreign affairs portfolios, before siding with arguments in favor of joining.

He said supporters never claimed that passing the bills would directly lift sanctions, but argued that non-membership hindered financial cooperation even with friendly states.

He dismissed claims that the CFT’s approval was irrelevant under the “snapback” of UN sanctions, stressing that sanctions are political while CFT is a separate legal framework.
Bahonar concluded that every measure easing Iran’s economic difficulties should be pursued.

Iran urges UN Security Council to approve Palestinian statehood

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Amir Saeed Iravani

Speaking at a General Assembly session on the use of veto power, Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani criticized the repeated US vetoes of resolutions demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, saying Washington’s actions have paralyzed the Council.

He said Washington’s stance not only contradicts international calls for peace and justice but also undermines its own stated commitments, while enabling Israel to continue violations of international law.

Iravani rebuked Israel for pursuing decades of unlawful policies, including indiscriminate bombings, forced displacement, illegal settlement expansion, and attacks on religious sites, slamming them as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and acts of genocide.

The envoy urged the Security Council to take binding measures under Chapter VII of the UN Charter to halt hostilities, ensure accountability, lift restrictions on humanitarian aid, and reject any attempts at annexation or forced resettlement.

He concluded that ending occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state with full UN membership is both a global demand and an obligation of all member states.

Over 220 activists detained by Israeli naval forces aboard international aid flotilla: Organizers

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IFP Media Wire
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The Global Sumud Flotilla wrote on X that 15 boats were confirmed attacked by the Israeli forces since late Wednesday, as eight others are likely to be or currently under attack.

The flotilla shared on Instagram the names and nationalities of 223 activists aboard the attacked vessels.

Meanwhile, the official flotilla tracker showed that 20 vessels have been attacked by the Israeli forces, as 24 others continue their way to Gaza.

The flotilla, loaded mainly with humanitarian aid and medical supplies, set sail at the end of August. It was the first time in years that more than 50 ships have sailed together toward Gaza, carrying over 500 civilian supporters from over 45 countries.

Israel has maintained a blockade on Gaza, home to a population of nearly 2.4 million, for nearly 18 years, and further tightened the siege in March when it closed border crossings and blocked food and medicine deliveries, pushing the enclave into famine.

Since October 2023, Israeli bombardment has killed more than 66,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children. The UN and rights groups have repeatedly warned that the enclave is being rendered uninhabitable, with starvation and disease spreading rapidly.

 

Trump executive order guarantees Qatar security after Israeli onslaught

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This frame grab taken from an AFPTV footage shows a man looking at smoke billowing after explosions in Doha's capital Qatar on September 9, 2025. An Israeli military official told AFP that the military had carried out air strikes on Doha on September 9 in an operation targeting senior leaders of Palestinian militant group Hamas. (Photo by Jacqueline PENNEY / AFPTV / AFP) (Photo by JACQUELINE PENNEY/AFPTV/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel announced that the raid targeted Hamas leaders who were in the capital, Doha, discussing a US ceasefire proposal for Gaza under Qatari auspices. It killed several members of the Palestinian group’s team, but not the leaders, as well as a Qatari security officer.

On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologised to Qatar for the killing of its citizen. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani received the apology on Monday in a joint call from Trump and Netanyahu during their meeting at the White House.

In his latest executive order, Trump stated that the US and Qatar are “bound together by close cooperation, shared interests, and the close relationship between our armed forces”.

The US president added that Qatar was “a steadfast ally in pursuit of peace, stability and prosperity” and had supported Washington in mediating regional and global conflicts.

“In recognition of this history, and in light of the continuing threats to the State of Qatar posed by foreign aggression, it is the policy of the United States to guarantee the security and territorial integrity of the State of Qatar against external attack,” he said.

“The United States shall regard any armed attack on the territory, sovereignty or critical infrastructure of the state of Qatar as a threat to the peace and security of the United States,” the order says.

After the Israeli strikes in Doha on September 9, Washington tried to repair the damage done to diplomatic relations with Qatar while also showing its continued ironclad support for its ally Israel. The Persian Gulf nation had called Israel’s actions “cowardly and treacherous”.

The true scope of Trump’s pledge remains in question. Typically, legally binding agreements, or treaties, need to receive the approval of the US Senate. However, presidents have entered international agreements without the Senate’s approval. Ultimately, any decision to take military action rests with the president.

Qatar has been a key US military partner over the years, allowing America’s Central Command to have its forward operating base at its vast Al Udeid Air Base. Former US President Joe Biden named Qatar as a major non-NATO ally in 2022, in part due to its help during the US’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

 

EU funnels $4.7 billion to Ukraine in loan backed by Russian funds

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IFP Media Wire
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Russia Ukraine War

The sum would be used to cover budget needs in defense, social programs, and recovery efforts, the ministry said.

With the latest tranche, the EU has funneled 14 billion euros ($16.4 billion) to Ukraine as part of the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) loans initiative.

The European bloc has pledged to shoulder 18.1 billion euros ($21.2 billion) of the $50 billion loan led by the G7 and aimed at boosting Kyiv’s defense and reconstruction efforts.

Since last year, the G7 members and the EU have channeled $28 billion to Ukraine through the ERA loans.

“Since February 2022, the European Union has been the largest provider of direct budgetary support to Ukraine — 62.5 billion euros ($73.3 billion),” Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko stated in a statement.

“The matter of further utilization of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s needs remains on the agenda in meetings with European partners.”

The G7 members immobilized roughly $300 billion in sovereign Russian assets at the outbreak of the full-scale war, with approximately two-thirds held in the Belgium-based financial institution Euroclear.

While the EU and Belgium have opposed confiscating the assets outright — fearing legal and fiscal pitfalls — European leaders have increasingly called for a more radical approach in using them for Kyiv’s benefit.

 

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