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Several countries join EU, UN in opposing Israel’s illegal settlement plan

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IFP Media Wire
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“We condemn this decision and call for its immediate reversal in the strongest terms,” the 21 countries said in a joint statement, describing Israel’s construction plans as a “violation of international law”.

The statement follows news this week that Israel will formally move forward with a settlement on a 12-square-kilometre (4.6-square-mile) tract of land east of Jerusalem known as “East 1” or “E1”.

The development, which will include 3,400 new homes for Israeli settlers, will cut off much of the occupied West Bank from occupied East Jerusalem while also linking up thousands of illegal Israeli settlements in the area.

East Jerusalem carries particular significance to Palestinians as the top choice for the capital of a future Palestinian state.

The group of 21 nations added any plans for a two-state solution will become impossible “by dividing any Palestinian state and restricting Palestinian access to Jerusalem”.

The group includes Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

The illegal settlement also “risks undermining security and fuels further violence and instability, taking us further away from peace”, the group stressed, while bringing “no benefits to the Israeli people”.

The Palestinian Authority, the European Commission and United Nations chief Antonio Guterres have all voiced opposition to plans for the E1 settlement since Israel first announced the news last week.

Israeli air force dismisses several officers over petition demanding end to Gaza war

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IFP Media Wire
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Israeli Fighter Jet

The Yedioth Ahronoth daily newspaper said officers signed the petition four months ago, which called for “the end of the war in exchange for the return of all hostages” held in the Gaza Strip.

The dismissed officers petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn the army’s decision and reinstate them, saying the decisions were made unlawfully, without any due process, and in severe violation of the constitutional rights of the petitioners.

“The position expressed by the reservists in favor of returning the hostages, even at the cost of ending a war that no longer serves its declared purposes, reflects a moral and ethical stance,” the discharged soldiers said in a petition to the court.

As many as 17 other reservists, who were temporarily suspended from duty over signing the anti-war petition, also appealed. Some were reinstated after agreeing to remove their signatures.

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli army on the media report.

Israel has killed more than 62,000 Palestinians in Gaza since October 2023, when Hamas attacked and also took over 200 Israelis as captives. The military campaign has devastated the enclave and led to food shortages and starvation deaths.

According to Israeli estimates, around 50 captives remain in Gaza, including 20 believed to be alive.

Israel, meanwhile, is holding more than 10,800 Palestinians in its prisons under dire conditions, with rights groups reporting deaths due to torture, hunger, and medical neglect.

Two Iranian climbers missing in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The Kyrgyz government has deployed reconnaissance drones as part of an ongoing search operation. However, progress has been slow due to the extremely rugged and insurmountable terrain. Kyrgyz officials say given the lack of any new information and the harsh conditions in the area, there is a possibility that the climbers may have lost their lives. Nonetheless, search efforts are continuing.

Iranian Astronomy Olympiad Team crowned world’s best for second consecutive year

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IFP Editorial Staff
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They won the outstanding title in a competition in which 64 countries participated. The achievement brought the Iranian competitors prestigious medals and reaffirmed their position at the top of the global rankings.

The distinguished members of Iran’s national team in this edition of the Olympiad are: Ali Naderi, Hossein Masoumi, Hirbod Foodazi, Arshia Mirshamsi Kakhaki and Hossein Soltani.

This remarkable achievement has been described as the outcome of the students’ dedication, the unwavering support of their families, the tireless efforts of their coaches, and the unity of Iran’s scientific community.

Five police officers killed in terrorist attack in southeastern Iran

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IFP Media Wire
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The attack took place on Friday when armed terrorists ambushed two police patrol vehicles in the Damen district of Iranshahr.

A source told Fars News that several other police officers were also injured in the incident.

According to the Sistan and Baluchestan Police Information Center, the two patrol units from the Damen police station—tasked with securing the Khāsh–Iranshahr road and protecting local residents—were specifically targeted in the attack.

Authorities confirmed that operations to identify and track down the perpetrators are still underway.

Iran warns future nuclear talks will be ‘armed negotiations’ amid rising tensions

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In an interview with Germany’s Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Saeed Khatibzadeh, Deputy Foreign Minister and head of Iran’s Political and International Studies Center, said the activation of the “snapback” mechanism by European states would be a “miscalculated move” and would strip Europe of its remaining influence as a mediator.

“Pressuring Iran is a mistake that will only push us toward tougher decisions,” Khatibzadeh said, emphasizing that negotiations can only resume if they are “results-oriented” and hostilities are halted during talks.

He revealed that, until just hours before the attack in June, Tehran had exchanged messages with US envoy Steve Witkoff, suggesting that military operations were planned in parallel with diplomatic engagement.

Khatibzadeh reiterated Iran’s right to enrich uranium under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), warning that any US insistence on “zero enrichment” would meet “strong resistance.”

“Any future talks will be armed negotiations,” he said, highlighting deep mistrust toward Washington after years of failed agreements and escalating tensions.

Rare manuscript on Prophet Muhammad displayed by Iran’s National Library

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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According to the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI), the manuscript, considered one of the significant works detailing the life of the Prophet, was meticulously handwritten in elegant Nasta’liq script by Khwaja Muhammad Sangeen Vali Muhammad between the years 1048 and 1049 AH (1638–1640 CE).

Rare manuscript on Prophet Muhammad displayed by Iran’s National Library

The historical work offers an extensive biography of the Prophet, structured in a preface, four main sections, and a conclusion.

Each section contains multiple chapters, organized chronologically, and provides a rich and documented narrative of key events in the Prophet’s life.

Rare manuscript on Prophet Muhammad displayed by Iran’s National Library

The manuscript is preserved as part of the library’s rare collection of Islamic heritage.

Officials emphasized that the manuscript reflects not only the literary and historical significance of the era but also the artistic mastery of Persian calligraphy and bookmaking traditions of the Safavid period in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Rare manuscript on Prophet Muhammad displayed by Iran’s National Library

Flights resume over western Iran after temporary airspace closure

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IFP Editorial Staff
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According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), Iran restricted its western airspace, covering areas from the border through Zanjan, Hamedan, Arak, Yasuj, and the TULAX route over the western Persian Gulf, from 00:21 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. local time on Friday.

The closure, which applied to all overflying aircraft, was due to a military exercise conducted by the Iranian Armed Forces.

As of Friday morning, live radar data shows multiple flights traveling through the region, including aircraft en route to Batumi in Georgia, Najaf and Baghdad in Iraq, as well as domestic flights heading to Abadan and Ahvaz in southern Iran.

Authorities said the airspace has now fully reopened, and operations have returned to normal.

No delays or incidents were reported during the temporary restriction period.

Iran’s army chief vows strong response to any aggression

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a message addressed to Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Major General Amir Hatami praised the rapid advancement of Iran’s defense capabilities, which “stems from the guidance of the Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and the resilience of the Iranian people under international sanctions.”

“The proud sons of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army are prepared, as always, to deliver a crushing and regretful response to any malicious aggressor,” General Hatami said.

The statement comes two months after Iran was dragged into a conflict with the US-Israeli alliance which lasted for 12 days and claimed the lives of over a thousand of civilians, vast majority of them civilians.

General Hatami also honored the memory of fallen defense officials, nuclear scientists, and military personnel in the Israeli aggression in June, emphasizing their sacrifices in building Iran’s defensive strength.

Iranian officials have consistently stressed that the country’s defense policy is based on deterrence, while warning that any attack on its territory or facilities would be met with a forceful reaction.

Iran’s FM to hold joint call with European counterparts on nuclear talks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Abbas Araghchi

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said the call aims to address key issues in the Iran-Europe dialogue over the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

“The discussions will focus on Iran’s demands, particularly the lifting of unjust sanctions, and on the responsibility of the European parties regarding recent criminal attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities,” Baqaei told the state-run IRNA news agency.

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions over the future of the nuclear agreement, amid European threats to trigger mechanism, which would restore draconian sanctions on Iran.

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