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Tehran, 26 provinces in Iran shut down due to power, gas shortages

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IFP Media Wire
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Snow Iran

Government offices, banks, and schools in the affected regions were closed, with schools in several provinces shifting to online classes.

However, healthcare facilities, emergency services, and rescue operations continued to function.

The decision to shut down was announced late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, citing extreme cold weather and insufficient energy supplies.

The widespread disruptions have raised concerns about the country’s energy infrastructure and its ability to meet demand during peak winter months. Authorities have yet to provide a timeline for resolving the shortages.

Iran urges intl. community to force Israel to eliminate nuclear weapons, join NPT

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IFP Media Wire
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During a speech on Monday at the 2025 United Nations Conference on Disarmament (UNCD) high-level meeting in Geneva, Araqchi stated that the international community must force the Zionist regime to completely and irreversibly eliminate its nuclear weapons and subject all its nuclear activities to comprehensive oversight by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The Iranian Foreign Minister also deemed the establishment of a comprehensive convention on nuclear weapons essential and expressed serious concern over the catastrophic humanitarian and environmental consequences of these weapons.

Araqchi noted that the failure to adhere to binding legal obligations regarding nuclear disarmament, particularly under Article 6 of the NPT, undermines the disarmament and arms control regime, and it is necessary for the international community to hold nuclear-armed countries accountable for their international legal commitments.

Also referring to the recent war by the Zionist regime in Gaza, he stated that Israel has committed unprecedented and barbaric acts such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity in Gaza, leading to the destruction of the territory and the massacre of over 46,000 people, most of whom are children, women, and the elderly.

The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized that these crimes must never go unpunished.

Rushed birth: Baby delivered aboard air ambulance in Iran

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
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According to the head of Alborz Province’s Pre-Hospital Emergency Services, the incident occurred on Sunday when the emergency air ambulance was dispatched to assist the mother.

“After receiving reports of a woman going into labor, the emergency helicopter was sent to the Chalus Road. The birth process was facilitated onboard, and the preterm baby was successfully delivered in the helicopter,” Dr. Ahmad Mahdavi stated.

Both the mother and the newborn are reported to be in good health.

After receiving necessary medical care onboard, they were transported to a specialized medical center in Karaj, near Tehran, for further treatment.

Terrorist group Jaish al-Adl claims responsibility for assassination of Iranian police officer in Khash

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Crime Scene

The victim, identified as Colonel Mohammad Reza Sanadi, was reportedly shot dead while on duty.

The so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the attack. In a statement, the group admitted to targeting Colonel Sanadi.

Local police officials confirmed that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

“Investigations are ongoing, and we are committed to bringing those responsible to justice,” a spokesperson stated.

Further details will be released as the situation develops.

Iran faces security challenges in the region, particularly in areas bordering Pakistan, where militant groups like Jaish al-Adl have been active.

The group has been involved in several attacks targeting Iranian security forces and civilians in recent years.

On Saturday, the terrorist group claimed responsibility for a bomb attack on the office of a major foundation responsible for providing housing for the deprived in the provincial city of Chabahar.

Iran condemns Israel’s violation of Lebanon sovereignty

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IFP Media Wire
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In a social media post on Sunday night, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the regime hit a new low when its fighter jets flew at an extremely low altitude over the funeral ceremony.

Baghaei added Israeli warplanes tried fustily to intimidate hundreds of thousands of brave Lebanese and others who had gathered to pay tribute to their heroes, martyred Hezbollah leader Seyed Hassan Nasrallah and his deputy and appointed successor Seyed Hashem Safieddine.

He stressed that the flyover was not only a serious violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity but also a vicious act of terrorism against civilians.

Baghaei called on the United Nations Security Council to condemn the move.

Nasrallah, the iconic leader of the Lebanese resistance, was assassinated in Israel’s strikes on southern Beirut on September 27, 2024, following the regime’s week-long bombing campaign that hit many areas from the country’s south to the capital.

Safieddine was also assassinated in an Israeli attack on October 3, 2024.

Hezbollah postponed funeral ceremonies for both leaders due to fears of Israeli attacks on the ceremony.

Heavy snowfall, extreme cold force closure of schools, offices across Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The decision comes as the country grapples with a dual crisis of extreme weather and ongoing energy shortages, including frequent power and gas outages.

The affected regions include all provinces in Iran, with the exception of Sistan and Baluchestan, Hormozgan, Yazd, Bushehr, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, and Khuzestan.

In the capital Tehran, all schools, universities, and government offices, with the exception of medical and service centers, will remain closed, the province’s governorate announced.

Since the onset of the cold season, several provinces have experienced repeated closures due to gas shortages, power cuts, and the shutdown of power plants.

The Meteorological Organization of Iran has warned that the cold spell will intensify in the coming days, urging citizens to avoid non-essential travels.

Travelers have been advised to carry snow chains and heating equipment if they must venture out.

Mountaineers have also been cautioned against climbing to high altitudes due to the dangerous conditions.

The weather stations indicate that the hottest and coldest areas in Iran over the past 24 hours have been Rask in Sistan and Baluchestan, with a maximum temperature of +32 degrees Celsius, and Zarrineh in Kurdistan, with a minimum temperature of -25 degrees Celsius.

Parliamentary research center: Only 19% of Internet users in Iran do not use VPNs 

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Mobile Internet Iran

The findings were published in the report “Assessing Public Opinion on Government Digital Services and Internet Policies.”

The survey, conducted via telephone in December 2024, included responses from 1,100 participants.

Out of 914 respondents who answered the question “What type of VPN do you currently use?”, 49.4% reported using free VPNs, while 30.3% said they use paid VPN services. Only 18.9% stated that they do not use any VPN.

Another section of the survey asked participants, “To what extent do you think President Pezeshkian’s government will be able to lift internet filtering and restrictions?”

Responses were mixed: 24.8% said “not at all,” 26.7% said “to a small extent,” while 20.5% believed the government would be able to lift restrictions “to a large extent.”

Meanwhile, 11.2% had “high expectations” for change, and 16.8% either did not respond or chose “I don’t know.”

This survey was conducted before the recent unblocking of Google Play and WhatsApp, which may have influenced public perception on the issue.

Mass funeral held in Lebanon for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah

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IFP Media Wire
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The public funeral, delayed for security reasons, began at 1pm local time (11:00 GMT) on Sunday at Beirut’s Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium, which has a capacity of about 50,000 people.

The event kicked off with a speech by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei that was read out at the funeral.

Then, the decorated coffins of Nasrallah and his heir apparent Hashem Safieddine – killed in another Israeli air attack a week later were slowly driven into the stadium. Both coffins were draped with yellow clothes – the colour of the Iran-backed group.

At the sight of the coffins, the crowd erupted in cheers and then followed the journey into the stadium in silence.

In a televised speech, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem stated the group would keep following the path of Nasrallah.

“We will uphold trust and walk on this path, we will uphold your will,” Qassem said referring to Nasrallah, adding: “You are still with us: your… path and struggle live within us” and “I am loyal to the legacy Nasrallah”.

Hezbollah organisers installed thousands of extra seats on the pitch and many more outside, where mourners will be able to follow the ceremony on a giant screen.

In the run-up to the funeral, giant portraits of Nasrallah and his heir apparent Hashem Safieddine – killed in another Israeli air attack a week later – have been plastered on walls and bridges across south Beirut.

Hezbollah official Ali Daamoush told reporters on Saturday that about 800 personalities from 65 countries will attend the funeral in addition to thousands of individuals and activists who came from around the world.

“Come from every home, village and city so that we tell the enemy that this resistance will stay and is ready in the field,” Daamoush said, referring to Israel.

Nasrallah, the face of Hezbollah for more than three decades, and Safieddine had temporarily been buried in secret locations over fears their funerals could be targeted by Israeli forces.

Nasrallah will be buried in a piece of land near the airport road in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Safieddine will be laid to rest in his hometown of Deir Qanoun en-Nahr in southern Lebanon.

Meanwhile, the Lebanese state media reported that Israeli planes flew at low altitude over Beirut during the funeral ceremony.

“The hostile warplanes flew at low altitude over the skies of Beirut and its suburbs,” the National News Agency said, hours after it reported Israeli air attacks targeting the area between Qleileh and Sammaaiyah in south Lebanon’s Tyre district.

A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Lebanon since November 27, ending months of cross-border warfare between Israel and Hezbollah that escalated into a full-scale conflict in September.

Under the ceasefire deal, Israel was supposed to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon by January 26, but the deadline was extended to February 18 after Israel refused to comply.

The Israeli army withdrew from southern Lebanese towns on Tuesday, but maintains a military presence at five border outposts.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Resistance against Usurpation, Occupation Will Never End

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Ayatollah Khamenei

The Leader, adressing the enemis in his message, pointed out that they should be aware that resistance against usurpation, oppression, and arrogance will never end and will continue until the ultimate goal is reached.

Ayatollah Khamenei said the pure body of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will be laid to rest in the land of jihad for the sake of God, but his spirit and his path will shine more gloriously each day, illuminating the way for those who follow him.

The Leader praised the role of Sayeed Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah’s dputy, as inseparable part of the Resistance’s leadership in Lebanon.

The Leader also sent a special greeting to the valiant youth of Lebanon.

Iranian FM: Resistance, Hezbollah alive, path of resistance to continue

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Araghchi made the statement at a press conference at Beirut International Airport on Sunday, ahead of his participation in the funeral of Hezbollah’s martyred leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, and his deputy, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine.

Araghchi stated, “Today’s funeral will demonstrate to the world that the resistance and Hezbollah are alive and loyal to their cause.”

He emphasized, “The path of resistance will continue, and just as it has achieved many victories so far, it will secure the ultimate victory.”

Araghchi praised Nasrallah and Safieddine as “two of the bravest and purest sons of Lebanon,” who sacrificed their lives for the resistance, the fight against occupation, and the liberation of occupied lands.

He noted that their assassination, which occurred in Israeli air strikes in September last year, symbolizes the enduring strength of the resistance movement.

The Sunday funeral, to be held in southern Lebanon, is expected to draw significant international attention, with over 400 media outlets covering the event.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf is also attending the ceremony, alongside a delegation of Iranian officials and cultural figures.

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