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Another US citizen killed in Israeli settler attack in West Bank

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Relatives of Khamis Ayyad, 40, who died in the town of Silwad, north of Ramallah, on Thursday, confirmed on Friday that he was an American citizen and called for justice in the case.

Ayyad — a father of five and a former Chicago resident — was the second US citizen to be killed in the West Bank in July. Earlier that month, Israeli settlers beat 20-year-old Sayfollah Musallet to death in Sinjil, a town that neighbours Silwad.

According to Mahmoud Issa, the slain 40-year-old’s cousin, settlers torched cars outside Ayyad’s home around dawn on Thursday.

Ayyad woke up to put out the fire, but then the Israeli army showed up at the scene and started firing tear gas in his direction.

The family believes that Ayyad died from inhaling tear gas and smoke from the burning vehicles.

Settler attacks against Palestinian communities in the West Bank, which US officials have described as “terrorism”, have been escalating for months, particularly since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October 2023.

The Israeli residents of illegal settlements have descended on Palestinian communities, ransacked neighbourhoods and set cars and homes ablaze.

The settlers, protected by the Israeli military, are often armed and fire at will against Palestinians who try to stop them.

The Israeli military has also been intensifying its deadly raids, home demolitions and displacement campaigns in the West Bank.

Just this past month, Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, approved a non-binding motion to annex the West Bank.

Last month, Musallet’s family also urged a US investigation into his killing.

But Washington has resisted calls to probe Israel’s abuses against American citizens, arguing that Israeli authorities are best equipped to investigate their own military forces and settlers.

Mike Huckabee, US ambassador to Israel, called on Israel to “aggressively investigate the murder” of Musallet in July.

“There must be accountability for this criminal and terrorist act,” he wrote in a social media post.

But more than 21 days after the incident, there has been no arrest in the case. Since 2022, Israeli soldiers and settlers have killed at least 10 US citizens. None of the cases have resulted in criminal charges.

IRGC commemorates 1st anniv. of Haniyeh’s martyrdom

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The statement hails the steadfastness of the Palestinian people in Gaza as a reflection of their unwavering commitment to the liberation of Palestine and Al-Quds, saying this is a continuation of the legacy of Haniyeh and other martyrs of the anti-Zionist resistance.

While denouncing the escalating atrocities by the Zionist regime, the IRGC described the deliberate deprivation of Gaza’s population from water, food, and medicine as a “modern genocide” and a blatant violation of international law and human rights.

The statement harshly criticized the silence and complicity of certain Western governments in the genocidal war, noting that these crimes have triggered a growing global backlash and placed international institutions in a historic test of legitimacy and action.

The IRGC underscored that the resilience of Palestinians, backed by regional resistance movements, particularly the people of Iran, has delivered a clear message to Washington and Tel Aviv: victory for the resistance is inevitable, and the liberation of Palestine is near.

The statement also rejected all attempts at promoting a two-state solution, reiterating Haniyeh’s famous stance: “We will never recognize Israel”.

Putin says Russia prepared to wait if Ukraine rejects negotiations

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Putin

“If the Ukrainian leadership believes waiting is necessary, they are welcome. We are prepared to wait,” Putin said, when asked by the media about direct negotiations hosted by Türkiye since May.

Moscow believes that “negotiations are always required and important, especially when they lead to peace,” he added.

Putin stated however, that prisoner swaps and repatriation of soldiers’ remains alone, which were facilitated by the talks, were a positive outcome.

Putin reminded the press that in June last year he detailed Russia’s goals in the conflict with Ukraine. Achieving them remains Moscow’s condition for peace, he stressed.

“Rooting out the causes of the crisis is the primary objective.”

Officials in Moscow perceive the Ukraine conflict as a Western proxy war against Russia, which the US and its allies allegedly decided to wage “to the last Ukrainian.” Russia says hostilities would end if Kiev accepted that Ukraine can only be a neutral nation and reversed policies that Moscow describes as discriminating against ethnic Russians.

Ukrainian officials previously acknowledged that Kiev agreed to resume direct talks with Russia, which it suspended in 2022 to pursue victory on the battlefield. Ukraine’s failed “counteroffensive” in 2023 was described by military analysts as the tipping point after which Russia gained the strategic initiative.

NATO works on new mechanism for supplying arms to Ukraine: Reuters

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US Weapons

According to its information, Kiev should prioritize the weapons it needs by $500 million batches, while NATO allies, in coordination with the organization’s Secretary General Mark Rutte, will decide who will allocate the funds.

This approach is supposed to enable the alliance to provide Ukraine with $10 billion worth of American weapons. According to a source, this will help European countries purchase weapons from the United States faster and avoid red tape.

Reuters said that at least one shipment of weapons is currently being discussed under the new mechanism.

On July 14, US President Donald Trump said that Washington will continue transferring weapons and military equipment to Kiev, if Europe pays and NATO coordinates the process. According to the American president, the deliveries will include 17 Patriot systems.

Iranian goalkeeper Beiranvand suspended for four months, fined over $300,000

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Alireza Beiranvand

Beiranvand, currently with Tractor FC, has been suspended for four months and fined 27.4 billion tomans (over $300,000) for unilaterally terminating his contract with Persepolis last year.

The verdict comes more than 13 months after the initial complaint was filed. Beiranvand’s abrupt contract termination sparked legal proceedings that have now ended with one of the most significant financial penalties imposed on a player in Iranian football history.

The suspension bars Beiranvand from participating in all official matches with Tractor FC during this period.

This decision could have a considerable impact on both his club and potential involvement with the national team in upcoming fixtures.

Iran’s president departs for Pakistan, emphasizes trade and regional unity amid tensions

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Masoud Pezeshkian

Speaking prior to his departure, President Pezeshkian highlighted the long-standing political, cultural, and economic relations between the two neighboring countries.

The president emphasized that Iran and Pakistan share deep religious and historical bonds, noting that recent regional instability and “unjustified aggression” by Israel and the United States against Iranian territory have been strongly condemned by Pakistan’s government and parliament.

President Pezeshkian stressed Pakistan’s readiness to offer full support to Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty.

He also highlighted efforts to boost bilateral trade, aiming to elevate current economic exchanges to $10 billion annually.

The visit will also focus on enhancing border market cooperation, expanding road, air, and maritime connectivity, and linking Iran more effectively to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

On security, President Pezeshkian said the two countries are committed to coordinated efforts for regional stability.

He criticized foreign attempts to sow discord among Muslim nations and called for unity, reaffirming Iran’s intention to deepen cooperation with Pakistan.

Family forgives in high-profile murder case of Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui, wife

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Dariush Mehrjui

The couple was brutally murdered on October 14, 2023, at their private villa in Zibadasht, near Karaj, western Tehran.

Four suspects, all foreign nationals and former employees of the household, were arrested shortly after the incident, with robbery cited as the motive. However, according to the family’s legal counsel, many key aspects of the case remain unresolved. Questions about the true motive, inconsistencies in suspect confessions, and the forensic evidence left doubts that justice had been fully served.

Despite one suspect receiving a death sentence, the family of the victims, citing opposition to capital punishment and persistent ambiguities in the case, requested the implementation of alternative punishments. Their lawyer emphasized that pardoning the death sentence does not equate to forgiving the crime.

Authorities are now tasked with applying the maximum custodial sentences under the law.

Former Iranian Football Federation President Dariush Mostafavi dies at 81

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IFP Editorial Staff
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A prominent figure in Iranian football, Mostafavi had a distinguished playing career with Persepolis, Esteghlal, and the national team.

Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, he served as the federation’s secretary general for several years before taking over as president.

Under his leadership, Iran’s national team qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, the country’s first appearance at the tournament since the Revolution.

Mostafavi was widely respected for his lifelong commitment to the development of Iranian football, both on and off the field.

US announces nuclear submarines to be positioned near Russia

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IFP Media Wire
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Trump cited in a Truth Social post what he called “highly provocative statements” from Medvedev and said the submarines were “just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that.”

In a rhetorical tit for tat this week, Trump told Medvedev in a Truth Social post Thursday to “watch his words,” calling Russia and India “dead economies.”

Medvedev responded with a Telegram post referencing the Soviet doomsday plan called the “dead hand” in which lower-level officials could trigger a nuclear response if its leaders were taken out.

On Truth Social on Friday, Trump expressed hope that the matter would not escalate further, even as he repositioned nuclear assets closer to Russia.

“Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances,” he wrote.

The president has threatened to institute “severe” tariffs on Russia in recent weeks in a bid to pressure the Kremlin to halt the ongoing war in Ukraine. Earlier this week, he reduced a 50-day timeline for Russia to reach a ceasefire with Ukraine before the U.S. imposed economic sanctions, pushing the deadline to early August.

Medvedev, the deputy chair of Russia’s security council, knocked Trump on social platform X for “playing the ultimatum game.”

“Trump’s playing the ultimatum game with Russia: 50 days or 10…” he wrote.

“He should remember 2 things: 1. Russia isn’t Israel or even Iran. 2. Each new ultimatum is a threat and a step towards war. Not between Russia and Ukraine, but with his own country. Don’t go down the Sleepy Joe road!”

Trump stepped up his rhetoric against the former Russian president, telling him to “watch his words” in a post that also lashed out at India, which has yet to reach a trade deal with the U.S.

“I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care. We have done very little business with India, their Tariffs are too high, among the highest in the World,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.

“Likewise, Russia and the USA do almost no business together. Let’s keep it that way, and tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he’s still President, to watch his words. He’s entering very dangerous territory!” the president added.

Death toll from starvation in Gaza reaches 169

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The new deaths, recorded in the past 24 hours, brought the total number of starvation-related fatalities since October 2023 to 169, including 93 children, the ministry said in a statement.

It warned that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to escalate as the Israeli blockade, now in its 18th year, prevents the entry of sufficient food and medical supplies.

“The situation is deteriorating rapidly,” the ministry stressed, renewing calls for the international community and humanitarian organizations to intervene immediately to stop the suffering and deliver urgent aid.

Since March 2, Israeli authorities have completely sealed off all border crossings, intensifying famine-like conditions across the enclave.

Rejecting international calls for a ceasefire, the Israeli army has pursued a brutal offensive on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, killing more than 60,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children. The relentless bombing has destroyed the enclave and led to a high risk of famine.

Last November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.

Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.

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