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Trump slams Israel’s prosecutors over corruption trial for Netanyahu

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Trump and Netanyahu

Netanyahu was indicted in 2019 in Israel on charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust – all of which he denies. The trial began in 2020 and involves three criminal cases.

On Friday, the court rejected a request by Netanyahu’s lawyers to delay his testimony for the next two weeks because of diplomatic and security matters following the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran this month.

He is due to take the stand on Monday for cross examination.

“It is INSANITY doing what the out-of-control prosecutors are doing to Bibi Netanyahu,” Trump said in a Truth Social post, adding that the judicial process was going to interfere with Netanyahu’s ability to conduct talks with Palestinian fighters Hamas, and Iran.

Trump’s second post over the course of a few days defending Netanyahu and calling for the cancellation of the trial went a step further to tie Israel’s legal action to U.S. aid.

“The United States of America spends Billions of Dollar [sic] a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are not going to stand for this,” Trump noted.

Netanyahu “right now” was in the process of negotiating a deal with Hamas, Trump said, without giving further details. On Friday, the Republican president told reporters that he believes a ceasefire is close.

Hamas has announced it is willing to free remaining hostages in Gaza under any agreement to end the war, while Israel says it can only end it if Hamas is disarmed and dismantled. Hamas refuses to lay down its arms.

Interest in resolving the Gaza conflict has heightened in the wake of the U.S. and Israeli bombings of Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Funeral held for senior IRGC commanders

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The senior commanders were laid to rest in Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery, in an area designated for Iran’s fallen military personnel, including the “Defenders of the Shrines” against militants in Iraq and Syria.

The ceremony began at 8:00 AM local time and was attended by a large crowd of mourners.

Mourners chanted religious slogans as the coffins were carried to their final resting place.

Senior Iranian officials, including General Esmail Qaani, the commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force, were present at the ceremony.

General Hajizadeh and General Bagheri were among several other top officials assassinated in Israeli strikes on June 13 in Tehran.

Separately, preparations were underway for the burial of General Hossein Salami, the commander in chief of the IRGC, at the Shrine of Abdul Azim in Shahr-e Rey, south of Tehran.

The body of General Ali Shademani, the commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, will also be laid to rest on Sunday in the western city of Hamedan beside the grave of the late General Hossein Hamedani, a prominent IRGC commander assassinated in Syria in 2015.

At least 71 killed in Israeli attack on Iran’s Evin prison, judiciary spokesman says

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Evin Prison

Speaking on Sunday, Jahangir stated that the casualties include prison staff, conscripted soldiers, inmates, their visiting family members, and nearby residents.

He described the incident as a “full-scale crime” committed by a “Zionist terrorist gang.”

The attack targeted key facilities within the prison compound, including the medical ward, engineering offices, and visitation and judicial buildings.

Jahangir noted that several civilians living adjacent to the prison were also killed or injured, with many sustaining serious physical and material losses.

“Some of the victims were family members who had come for visits or to follow up on legal matters. The projectile struck the visitation area, causing fatalities and injuries among those present,” he said.

Jahangir added that several injured individuals were treated on-site, while others were hospitalized and later discharged after receiving medical care.

Iranian authorities have condemned the attack as a violation of international law and called on global institutions to hold Israel accountable for the 12-day unprovoked aggression.

Iran’s prosecutor general: Illegal migrants must all leave 

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Afghan Refugee in Iran

He was speaking at a ceremony honoring the Iranian judiciary martyrs on Saturday.

He warned that if the illegals fail in leaving Iran, they will face legal action.

Addressing the judiciary, Movahedi Azad called on citizens to cooperate with security forces and reminded undocumented foreigners that Iran has shown hospitality, but security remains a red line.

He also said all those who have been deceived by Iran’s enemies into trying to undermine the country’s national security are obliged to surrender to authorities if they want to be shown leniency by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian security forces have arrested a number of illegal migrants over the past days for involvement in acts of sabotage during the Zionist regime’s aggression against Iran.

Iranian envoy: Possible launch of Israeli drones from Azerbaijan being investigated

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Mehdi Sobhani stated that Tehran is conducting investigations to determine whether Israeli drones used Azerbaijani soil during the recent 12-day war to carry out attacks on Iran.

He added, “We do not confirm some of the information and reports published by certain sources in this regard… Once all aspects of the situation become clear, we will decide on our response.”

Sobhani further said, “We have not permitted Iranian territory to be used for such purposes. If Azerbaijan has granted such permission, it must provide an explanation in accordance with international law.”

He also noted that Tehran has requested Baku to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.

In a recent phone call between the presidents of the two countries, Baku assured Tehran that Azerbaijani soil would not be allowed to be used against Iran.

However, the Iranian ambassador cautioned, “We all know that the Israeli regime does not abide by any laws or regulations. They may have taken advantage of the situation, but we need accurate information before making any judgment.”

NATO state members wary of buying US weapons: Bloomberg

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US Weapons

During a summit in The Hague this week, NATO states committed to raising military spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 to counter what they described as a “long-term threat posed by Russia to Euro-Atlantic security” – a claim that Moscow has repeatedly denied.

Concerns have reportedly emerged about deepening dependence on the American defense industry, particularly under the leadership of President Donald Trump.

According to Bloomberg, leaders fear they could be exposed to greater risks, especially in light of Trump’s efforts to improve ties with Russia and past threats to annex allied territory. Boosting reliance on US arms has become “an increasingly hard sell at home,” the outlet noted.

French President Emmanuel Macron has long championed the idea of securing greater defense autonomy for European NATO states, urging the development of a self-sufficient military industrial base.

Canada, a key NATO ally, is reportedly reconsidering its involvement in the US-led F-35 fighter jet program and may switch to Swedish alternatives.

“We should no longer send three-quarters of our defense capital spending to America,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated earlier this month.

Copenhagen has also displayed some resistance, telling Washington that American arms deals have become “politically difficult” given Trump’s suggestion that the US annex Greenland, which is currently controlled by Denmark, Bloomberg reported.

Unease in the alliance has also been stoked by Trump’s move to cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine earlier this year. According to unnamed officials cited by Bloomberg, this decision “alarmed allies,” as it raised concerns over how much control the US might wield over weapons exports in the event of a crisis.

Nevertheless, a lack of viable domestic alternatives continues to bind European nations to US suppliers, according to the outlet. Decades of underinvestment have left Europe’s defense manufacturing capacity underdeveloped. As a result, countries will likely keep buying American equipment to meet rearmament targets, particularly as stockpiles have been depleted by shipments of military aid to Ukraine.

Moscow has condemned the EU’s militarization trend and arms transfers to Kiev, characterizing the conflict as a NATO proxy war. President Vladimir Putin has dismissed NATO’s concerns of Russian aggression as “nonsense,” instead blaming the alliance’s expansion and “aggressive behavior” for escalating tensions.

Iran holds massive funeral for martyrs of Israeli-US strikes

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The ceremony, which began at 8:00 am in Enqelab Square and continued toward Azadi Square, drew tens of thousands of mourners.

Chants of “Death to Israel” and “Death to America” echoed through the streets as grieving citizens marched alongside coffins draped in Iranian flags.

Among those laid to rest were senior military leaders, nuclear scientists, civilians, and children.

Notably, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s second-highest military commander, was buried with his wife and daughter, a journalist, all martyred in a targeted Israeli strike in Tehran.

Nuclear physicist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi and his wife were also among the victims.

The funeral honored the memory of IRGC Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salami, martyred on the first day of the aggression, along with over 30 other senior commanders.

President Masoud Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei were among the officials attending the ceremony.

Officials report over 600 Iranians, most of them civilians, were martyred in the attacks. Four children were among the 60 buried during Saturday’s procession.

Iran FM refutes IAEA chief’s call to visit nuclear sites

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Grossi’s “insistence on visiting the bombed sites under the pretext of safeguards is meaningless and possibly even malign in intent,” Araghchi said in a post on his X account on Friday.

“Iran reserves the right to take any steps in defense of its interests, its people, and its sovereignty,” he added.

Araghchi’s post came after the head of the UN nuclear agency, addressing the IAEA’s Board of Governors on Monday, appealed for immediate access to the targeted sites to assess the possible damages.

The three Iranian nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan came under unprovoked and unlawful American aggression on Sunday morning, the responsibility of which was immediately claimed by US President Donald Trump.\

At the NATO summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday, Trump claimed the “total obliteration” of Iran’s nuclear program in the aggression, which was in blatant breach of international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

However, contrary to Trump’s claims, a leaked preliminary assessment by the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) found that the attacks caused only minimal damage to the three facilities.

The report also noted that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile remains intact despite Trump claiming that the country’s nuclear program was finished.

Araghchi said the Iranian parliament has voted for a halt to collaboration with the IAEA until the safety and security of the country’s nuclear activities can be guaranteed.

“This is a direct result of @rafaelmgrossi’s regrettable role in obfuscating the fact that the Agency—a full decade ago—already closed all past issues,” the top Iranian diplomat noted.

He added that Grossi’s malign action played a direct role in facilitating the adoption of a politically-motivated resolution by the 35-member Board of Governors against Iran and the unlawful Israeli and US bombings of Iranian nuclear sites.

On June 12, the IAEA Board of Governors passed a resolution accusing Iran of “non-compliance” with its nuclear obligations. The resolution, pushed by Britain, France and Germany, and endorsed by the US, was passed with 19 votes in favor, three against, and 11 abstentions.

In his post, Araghchi also pointed to a betrayal of Grossi’s duties, who also failed to explicitly condemn such blatant violations of IAEA safeguards and its Statute.

“The IAEA and its Director-General are fully responsible for this sordid state of affairs,” the Iranian foreign minister said.

The Israeli regime launched a full-scale aggression on Iranian soil on June 13 by targeting various military and nuclear sites, claiming the lives of many top military commanders and nuclear scientists as well as ordinary civilians.

The aggression on the Islamic Republic has so far claimed the lives of 627 Iranians, according to the health ministry.

“Daddy” can’t save Israel: Iran warns US against disrespect, vows stronger response

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“If Trump wants a deal, he should put aside his disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards the Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and not hurt the hearts of millions of his true followers,” Araghchi wrote in a social media post.

The foreign minister further noted, “The complexity and tenacity of Iranians is well evident in our luxurious carpets woven with endless hours of effort and patience. But as a nation, our principled logic is very simple and straightforward: we know what we have, we value our independence, and we will never let anyone else determine our destiny.”

Araghchi warned that Iranians, who forced Israel to flee to “Daddy” (the US) to avoid being “flattened” by Iranian missiles, will not tolerate threats or disrespect.

“If illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its true capabilities, and this will surely end any illusions about Iran’s power,” he stated.

Araghchi also highlighted Iran’s military strength, referencing hundreds of ballistic missiles, hypersonic weapons, and armed drones.

People of Tehran to hold funeral for 60 martyrs of Zionist regime’s aggression

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IFP Editorial Staff
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According to the Tehran governor’s office, all executive departments in the capital will suspend operations for the day to allow employees and the general public to participate in the ceremony that has been described as a display of national unity and deep respect for the sacrifices of the fallen.

The martyrs include 4 children, 4 women, military commanders, nuclear scientists, and media professionals.

Notably, several families will bid farewell to multiple members simultaneously. The day has been officially declared a public holiday in Tehran to facilitate widespread attendance at the funeral and to honor the profound sacrifices made by the martyrs.

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