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Palestinian woman shot dead by Israeli troops near Bethlehem

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Israeli Forces

The Palestinian health ministry announced the woman, aged in her 40s, died after she suffered a torn artery and massive blood loss.

Earlier, Israeli soldiers launched a new raid into the occupied West Bank district of Jenin, home of the suspected attackers who launched recent deadly attacks in the Tel Aviv area.

One Palestinian was shot dead by Israeli forces in the Jenin refugee camp on Saturday, while at least 10 people were wounded in clashes in Jenin as well as Jericho and Tulkarem on Sunday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said.

Twenty-four arrests were made in various occupied West Bank cities, the Palestinian Prisoners Club announced.

The military operation came after a man from Jenin allegedly killed three Israelis and wounded more than a dozen others in a popular Tel Aviv nightlife area on Thursday evening.

On Friday, Israel claimed it had killed the alleged attacker, Raad Hazem, 28.

A total of 14 people have been killed in four attacks in Israel since March 22, including another shooting incident in Bnei Brak, an Orthodox Jewish city near Tel Aviv.

Over the same period, at least 10 Palestinians have been killed. Israel has also restricted access to Jenin, closed Israeli crossings and stepped up security checks.

The recent violence has come amid heightened tensions during Ramadan, after violence flared during the Muslim holy month last year leading to 11 days of devastating conflict between Israel and Palestinian fighters in the Gaza Strip.

Following Thursday’s attack, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett gave security agencies “full freedom” to end the deadly violence that has surged since March 22 “in order to defeat terror”

Iranian MPs call for US guarantee over JCPOA

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Ebrahim Raisi

The statement addressing President Ebrahim Raisi said the guarantee must also be approved by decision-making bodies in the US such as Congress.

The Iranian lawmakers noted that the US withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018 damaged Iran’s national interests.

Their statement also required the Iranian Foreign Ministry to obtain a guarantee from Washington that it will not trigger the snapback mechanism under different pretexts following the US’s return to the agreement.

The MPs said Iran must also raise the issue of banning any new sanctions on the Islamic Republic by the US and that sanctions lifted must not be reinstated.

According to the statement, Iran is entitled to export any amount of oil to any country as per quota set by OPEC and to receive revenues from crude sales through its banking system.

Meanwhile, Iran has a right to receive all its assets frozen in foreign countries as a result of the US sanctions and Washington must lift those bans so that the assets are released and transferred to Iran.

The statement noted that Iran will accept no bans on currency exchange or on investment in the country and the Iranian government has a right to verify the removal of these sanctions and also the lifting of bans on oil exports

Iran allocates $3bn to provide medicines this year

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Medicine

Einollahi said last year’s budget for the procurement of medicine was 2 billion dollars.

He added that the Health Ministry will not let people suffer due to drug shortages.

The minister noted that some medicines are produced inside the country and it is not necessary to import them because the foreign products are unreasonably expensive.

Elsewhere, the Iranian health minister said 6 million Iranians will receive insurance coverage for medicine.

Einollahi added that Iran is going to export domestically made Covid vaccine to 10 African countries.

He said the exports will involve 10 million doses of vaccine although demands are higher than that

Covid kills 39 in Iran in 24 hours

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IFP Editorial Staff
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COVID in Iran

The deaths show a nearly 20% decrease compared to Saturday’s tally which was 49.

Sunday’s fatalities pushed to 140,616 the Covid death toll in Iran since the onset of the pandemic.

The Health Ministry also said that the daily caseload on Sunday stood at 2,894 including 384 hospitalizations.

The downward trend in the Covid deaths and infections has been attributed to a nationwide vaccination campaign that has seen over 140 million doses of vaccine administered to people since last year. Over 26 million people are triple-vaxxed.

However, the pace of the vaccination process has fallen compared to several months ago. This is perhaps due to reluctance on part of many people to get their third shots, also known as booster.

The issue is a source of concern for Iranian officials. They, particularly President Ebrahim Raisi, have time and again urged people to get the third dose as soon as possible. This, they say, will considerably reduce chances of a resurgence of Covid in Iran

Iran has complete knowledge of nuclear fuel cycle: Official

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Nuclear Program

In an article about Iran’s nuclear advancements, Behrouz Kamalvandi said Iran had made great strides in the nuclear industry, including the production of stable zirconium.

“In the field of fuel and the fuel cycle, after gaining full command of the fuel cycle, which includes everything from exploring uranium and thorium… to turning raw material into concentrate and yellow cake, [and] enrichment, fuel production, and managing fuel waste, we have been able to produce stable zirconium,” he wrote, elaborating on Iran’s nuclear achievements.

He said stable zirconium could also be used in the manufacturing of aircraft and vehicles and was a clear indication of the fact that an expansive range of industries in Iran could make use of the knowledge that overflows from the nuclear industry.

“This level of concentration on peaceful nuclear technology, which can save hundreds of million dollars in foreign exchange for Iran, comes as Western countries… have focused all their attention on the phobia of increased enrichment in Iran and the false impression that Iran seeks to produce nuclear weapons and have attempted to deprive us of such a vast range of technology,” Kamalvandi said.

“Let’s not forget that building nuclear plants is not a fancy move, but is a necessity for the country,” he stressed, adding that after several years of focusing on renewable energies, European countries were realizing that nuclear energy is inevitable

Yemen: Saudis, allies violated truce 1,647 times

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Yemen War

Lebanon’s Al-Mayadeen news channel quoted the Yemeni Army as saying the attacks by the Saudi-led forces killed a number of Yemeni military forces and civilians.

It added the attacks involved airstrikes by warplanes and Apache choppers, missile strikes, shelling and mopping-up operations using all kinds of live ammunition.

The Saudi-led coalition declared last week that it would cease its operations in Yemen. But observers have independently verified truce violations by the coalition in several provinces across Yemen.

The Saudis and their allies called ceasefire after the Yemeni forces launched missile and drone strikes deep inside the Saudi and the UAE territories. The targets hit included key oil installations, especially those belonging to Saudi Arabia’s oil giant Aramco.

The Saudis and their allies waged a war on Yemen in March 2015. The war has killed tens of thousands of Yemenis, mostly civilians.

The UN has called Yemen the worst humanitarian catastrophe in the world as the conflict has pushed Yemen to the brink of famine

Iran says will not benefit from direct talks with US

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian

The negotiations, which have been ongoing in Vienna since 2021, exclude the United States because the country unilaterally withdrew from the Iran deal in 2015.

Since US President Joe Biden took office last year, the United States has been indirectly negotiating with Iran, via the European parties to the deal as well as China and Russia, to rejoin.

“The Americans constantly talk of the necessity of directly talking to Iran,” Amir-Abollahian said on Sunday. “We have looked into the matter and concluded that we will not benefit from directly negotiating with America.”

“The Americans are yet to take action on the ground that would open a [new] horizon and have us say that they have taken some concrete action besides expressing goodwill,” he added.

The Iranian foreign minister said that to prove good faith in practice, the United States could go ahead and take palpable action, for instance by unblocking some of Iran’s assets.

He said President Biden could take such an action via an executive order

Tomshi Bread; A Tasty Bread Made of Soil!

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Tomshi Bread; A Tasty Bread Made of Soil!

In Hormuz Island , there are 20 types of home-made bread, whose lovely smell wafts through many neighborhoods of the island during baking. They all make perfect travel gifts. Most of the bread types are made of flour, oil, and sugar, with the most famous one being Tomshi bread. This bread made of soil of the mountain.

How To Make Tomshi Bread

The soil of the mountain is used by the locals to bake fish and bread, and make pickles, jams, and sauces.

This beautifully-coloured soil has a special place in the native foods of the island. It is used in many seafood recipes and even in a local bread called “Tomshi”. The name is derived from the Farsi phrase “Tou Moshti” which means a handful of something. This is because you need a handful of the dough to bake this special type of bread.

In order to bake this bread, the locals spread a thin layer of dough on a thin tray. Then they add eggs and cheese. At this stage, they add a sauce made from the island’s soil. Next, they add the fish sauce.

Colorful soil of Hormuz Island
Colorful soil of Hormuz Island

The same bread is cooked in neighbouring islands;, but the one in Hormuz has its own special recipe.

The wide-ranging colours of the soil include white, yellow, red, green, orange, beige, brown, light turquoise, and even gold. From a geological perspective, the island is one of the most important salt domes of the world. Due to these features, it is given the name lithology lab.

Supplementary tips:

1. Since the bread is usually served with local Mahyawa and Souraq sauces, you’d better not add salt. You can, however, add a half-spoon of it if you want a saltier taste.

2. You need to use the pan especially designed to cook Tomshi.

3. The bread is served with cheese and eggs in different regions of Hormozgan Province, in southern Iran.

Frequently asked questions

– What are Mahyawa and Souraq?

Mahyawa is a type of sauce made of fish, salt, mustard, coriander, and fennel.
Souraq is also another type of sauce prepared with a mixture of sardines, water, salt, roses, and bitter orange peel. It is served with local bread.

– Where can you get the best Tomshi bread?

It can be found at Hormuz Island and Qeshm Island. In addition, if you wish to watch the baking process of different types of bread, you should go the Ramchah village located in southwestern Qeshm, located 4 kilometers away from the southern shores and 17 kilometers from the easternmost section of the island.

Located in the Strait of Hormuz, eight kilometres off the Iranian coast, the Hormuz Island is part of Hormozgan Province (Wikipedia). There is a strange mountain on the island whose soil is used as a kind of spice by the locals! This seems to be the only edible mountain of the world.

Taliban say taken over Afghan embassy in Moscow

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Taliban

Balkhi also thanked Russia for acceptance of the Taliban’s diplomat.

This comes after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said during the recent meeting of Afghanistan’s neighbors in Beijing that Moscow will approve a Taliban diplomat as Afghanistan’s ambassador.

“We are convinced that the international community should actively work with the new government of Afghanistan and promote steps taken by the UN and its members to recognize the [Taliban] government,” Lavrov said.

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Maria Zakharova said the handing over of the Afghan embassy to the Taliban “is an important step for resumption of diplomatic contacts between Afghanistan and Russia”.

“It is still too early to talk of recognizing the Taliban and approval of the credentials of the ambassador does not amount to recognition of the Taliban government,” Zakharova said.

So far, no country has recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan. But Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, China and Russia have admitted Taliban diplomats as envoys

Iran parliament chief: Nuclear deal should lead to ‘guaranteed economic benefits’

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

“Now, we hope the invaluable asset that is Iran’s advanced nuclear knowhow and technology, coupled with good negotiations, will lead to a good agreement for economic benefits of the Iranian people,” Ghalibaf said on Sunday during an open session of the parliament.

“It should be mentioned that Iran’s nuclear advancements provide strong grounds for economic benefits of the Iranian nation and the 11th parliament, just as in the past, is adamant that nuclear negotiations should bring guaranteed, lasting and tangible economic benefits for all the great people of Iran.”

Ghalibaf also hailed the so-called “Strategic Action” law, the 11th parliament approved, as a move that “shattered the locks on the nuclear industry”.

He said the law removed obstacles to Iran’s progress in the field and untied Iranian diplomats’ hands in the Vienna talks.

Iran and the P4+1 began the talks in early 2021 to revive the 2015 nuclear deal after it was thrown into chaos by the US withdrawal in 2018.

Participants say the talks have advanced to the point that an agreement is near at hand. But Iran and the US say they are not still there, with a few key issues still unresolved.

Iran says the ball in the US’s court on removal of its unilateral sanctions and offering guarantees that it will not withdraw from the agreement again and that it will ensure Iran’s economic benefits

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