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Iran denounces US entry ban on citizens as “racist act”

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IFP Media Wire
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Iranian Foreign Ministry

Alireza Hashemi Raja, Director General of the Bureau for Iranian Expatriates at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, stated that this measure clearly demonstrates the dominance of a supremacist and racist mentality among US policymakers.

He said the US government’s decision—solely based on foreign citizens’ religions and nationalities—reflects the deep hostility of American decision-makers toward the Iranian people and Muslims, violating fundamental principles of international law, including the prohibition of discrimination and basic human rights.

The Iranian official added that denying hundreds of millions of people the right to travel to another country constitutes racial discrimination and systematic racism within the US ruling establishment, which is a breach of international human rights norms.

Hashemi Raja called on the United Nations and human rights organizations to oppose such unilateral and rights-violating policies by the United States.

Report: Iran football club Esteghlal appoints Brazilian coach Fabio Carille as head coach

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IFP Editorial Staff
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According to the Iranian media on Saturday, the 51-year-old tactician is expected to be officially unveiled in the coming days.

Carille emerged as Esteghlal’s top choice after the club considered both him and Dutch coach Henk Fraser for the role. Talks progressed swiftly, and Carille has now agreed to terms with the Tehran-based side.

Carille brings a wealth of experience from Brazil’s top leagues and the Saudi Pro League. Most recently, he managed Vasco da Gama, recording 9 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses in 21 matches. He has previously led Brazilian clubs Santos and Corinthians, as well as Saudi sides Al-Ittihad and Al-Wehda.

His most notable achievement came in 2017, when he guided Corinthians to the Brazilian Série A title. Under his leadership, the club also secured three consecutive São Paulo state championships from 2017 to 2019.

Tehran struggles under the weight of internal migration, new report finds

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Afghan Refugee

The capital continues to absorb the highest number of internal migrants in Iran, driven by the promise of jobs, services, and prosperity. Yet, this influx is rapidly eroding the city’s capacity to cope.

Soaring living costs, housing shortages, and deepening inequalities have made life increasingly unsustainable for both newcomers and long-term resident, the report says.

“From 1976 to 1986, over 39% of Iran’s inter-provincial migrants settled in Tehran, a trend that persists today,” according to the report.

Migrants, including youth, educated women, and even the elderly, see Tehran as a land of opportunity. But in reality, many are pushed into unstable jobs and informal housing, exacerbating urban poverty and straining infrastructure.

The report underscores that migration is not merely a result of unemployment but stems from chronic inequality, lack of investment in poorer regions, and idealized images of “Tehran success.”

Researchers call for balanced national investment, support for traditional jobs, housing reforms, and development of smaller cities, warning that without decisive action, Tehran risks becoming an exhausted megacity unable to sustain its own weight.

Internal EU report shows Israel committing war crimes in Gaza

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IFP Media Wire
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Gaza War

The internal assessment cites findings from the UN, the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice. It concludes that Israel “violated the fundamental principles of the law of war” by repeatedly bombing civilian areas, blocking humanitarian aid and allegedly using starvation — a method explicitly banned under international law, according to the broadcaster.

While the report references violations by all parties to the conflict, it centers on Israel’s conduct in Gaza. The document says more than 500 attacks have targeted medical facilities and personnel, with only 16 of 36 hospitals remaining partially operational by late 2024.

Despite the findings, no sanctions have been imposed. Under the EU-Israel Association Agreement, which grants Israel preferential access to the European market, both sides commit to upholding human rights. The €15 billion annual deal remains in effect.

EU foreign ministers are due to meet on June 23 to decide whether to suspend parts of the agreement. According to the VRT, sources say a compromise is under discussion that would allow Israel to expand humanitarian access to Gaza in exchange for avoiding punitive action.

The report has deepened rifts among member states. Ireland, Spain and Belgium reportedly support invoking Article 2 of the agreement to trigger a formal rights review. Germany and Italy are said to oppose the move, while Hungary has indicated it would block a full suspension.

The report concludes with a stark warning: “Without immediate action, Gaza risks becoming the largest man-made disaster of this century,” according to the broadcaster

Israel has continued its military campaign in Gaza since October 2023, despite mounting international calls for a ceasefire. Nearly 54,700 Palestinians have been killed, the majority of them women and children, according to local health authorities. Aid agencies warn of a looming famine among the enclave’s more than 2 million residents.

In November, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Israel is also facing a genocide case at the International Court of Justice over its conduct in the enclave.

Israeli military faces severe equipment fatigue, technical failures in Gaza: Report

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IFP Media Wire
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Israel Army

The daily Maariv quoted soldiers, company and battalion commanders, and senior officers as saying that military units operating in Gaza are increasingly hampered by worn-out equipment and a lack of spare parts.

“The 7th Armored Brigade reported Thursday serious difficulties in securing tank spare parts,” the newspaper reported.

“Key components like engines, tracks, and control systems are being depleted from the army’s stocks, while other parts are simply unavailable.”

A senior officer from the brigade, who was not named, told the paper: “We have been in a state of war for nearly two years in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, and now again in Gaza. The vehicles are deteriorating rapidly, constantly moving from one mission to another.”

“No one was prepared for the possibility of such a long war. Every component has a lifespan, and we are reaching those limits,” he added.

The issue, Maariv newspaper noted, is not isolated to the 7th Brigade but affects all regular army units, including armored, artillery, and infantry divisions.

The daily cited a recent incident in which a technical failure in a tank cannon belonging to the Givati Brigade triggered a chain of events.

“The gun overheated and ignited a fire in a neighborhood in Jabalia, northern Gaza. A fire truck was dispatched to extinguish the flames,” the report said.

“After the fire was put out, the firetruck’s escort convoy was ambushed by Hamas fighters using improvised explosive devices, killing three soldiers and seriously injuring two others.”

A senior military officer told Maariv: “Combat vehicles need maintenance, replacement, and renewal but the army is facing a severe shortage of spare parts.”

Israel, rejecting international calls for a ceasefire, has pursued a genocidal offensive in Gaza since October 2023, killing nearly 54,700 Palestinians, most of them women and children. Aid agencies have warned about the risk of famine among the enclave’s more than 2 million inhabitants.

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 crimes against civilians in the enclave.

US on track for biggest nuclear weapons spending hike since Cold War: Report

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IFP Media Wire
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The nuclear disarmament activist group based its conclusions on a technical supplement to the budget for the next fiscal year, as well as congressional testimonies by several senior officials released late last month.

In a press release on Wednesday, the group estimated that President Donald Trump’s administration is seeking $4.782 billion for the ‘Weapons Activities’ portion of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA’s) budget. The latter is the primary source of funds for the development, construction, and modernization of US nuclear warheads and bombs.

According to the activists, an additional $1.884 billion was allocated to the NNSA in the fiscal year 2025 to cover the damages caused to its installations by two hurricanes. However, this sum, which apparently has yet to be expended, was not tallied in the budget details under consideration.

The Los Alamos Study Group claimed that if this emergency funding is left out, the warhead budget proposed by the White House for 2026 would represent a 25% year-on-year increase – the largest hike since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.

If the $1.884 billion in question is included, the year-on-year increase would stand at 17% – a level unseen since 1982.

The proposed spending hike is expected to be put to a vote in Congress later this year.

In mid-May, US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced that NNSA had completed the manufacture of the first B61-13 gravity bomb, roughly a year ahead of schedule. It is the latest modification to the B61 family of nuclear bombs, which is the longest-serving among the key elements of the US nuclear triad’s air component. It has been in production since 1968.

The warhead is fitted with newer electronics and control features such as a tail kit, which effectively turns it into a guided munition. Its maximum yield is said to be approximately 360 kilotons – 24 times that of the bomb dropped by the US on Hiroshima.

If and when commissioned, the B61-13 will emerge as among the most powerful nuclear gravity bomb in the US arsenal. Several media outlets, citing unnamed officials, previously reported that its destructive force would make it the weapon of choice for targeting underground command and control facilities.

Meanwhile, six more new modifications of the B61 bomb family are currently being developed.

US imposes fresh round of sanctions against Iran despite negotiations

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IFP Media Wire
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United States Department of the Treasury

The new round of sanctions issued on Friday targets 10 individuals and 27 entities, some based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hong Kong.

Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control inscribed Ace Petrochem FZE, and Moderate General Trading LLC, both registered in the UAE, to its Specially Designated Nationals List, freezing any of their US assets.

OFAC claimed that they are both linked to the state-owned National Iranian Tanker Company, which is under US sanctions.

Iran and the US have so far held five rounds of indirect talks on a replacement for the 2015 nuclear deal, which was derailed by the American withdrawal in 2018.

However, the negotiations have faced an obstacle over the US demand for Iran to stop enriching uranium under any new agreement.

Iran Envoy: US veto of UNSC Gaza resolution to lead to more catastrophic military campaign

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IFP Media Wire
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Amir Sa’eed Iravani, in a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Security Council President Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, said at a time when the Security Council must act with unity and urgency to end the unparalleled suffering of the Palestinian people, enduring relentless bombardment, forced displacement, famine, and the systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure, it is regrettable and shameful that the United States has once again chosen to obstruct the Council from fulfilling its mandate.

He said the United States’ veto of the draft resolution, proposed by the UN Security Council’s elected members and intended to establish an immediate, permanent, and unconditional ceasefire, as well as to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access, represents a blatant dereliction and abuse of the responsibilities entrusted to the Security Council under the UN Charter.

He also dismissed allegations made by the US envoy regarding Iran’s role in creating regional instability, adding these allegations are entirely unfounded, devoid of credibility, or legal foundation.

Iravani said this calculated deflection serves a single, cynical purpose: to shield the occupying and illegitimate Israeli regime from accountability for its ongoing and egregious violations of international law.

He pointed out that blaming others for the consequences of Israel’s unlawful and brutal campaign is nothing but a willful distortion designed to absolve the Israeli regime of its crimes.

Iravani warned that the failure to act decisively in the face of war crimes and the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, not only erodes the Security Council’s credibility but also paves the way for further atrocities against Palestinian people.

Iran FM warns UK, Germany and France Over anti-Tehran measures at IAEA

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IFP Media Wire
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On Friday, ahead of the IAEA Board of Governors meeting and amid efforts by Germany, France, and the UK to push for a resolution against Iran, Araqchi warned the three European parties to the nuclear deal (JCPOA).

He stated: “After years of good cooperation between Iran and the IAEA—which had led to the issuance of a resolution that closed politically motivated allegations about the so-called ‘Possible Military Dimensions’ (PMD) of Iran’s peaceful nuclear program—my country is once again being accused of ‘non-compliance.’”

The Iranian Foreign Minister pointed to the actions of these three European countries, which not only failed to fulfill their commitment to compensate for the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, but also took the lead in drafting resolutions against Iran at the IAEA Board of Governors.

Referring to the similar behavior of the UK, France, and Germany in 2005, Araqchi said: “The result of those actions, in many ways, was the true birth of uranium enrichment in Iran. Have the three European countries really learned nothing over the past two decades?”

Araqchi also wrote on X social media platform that baseless accusations against Iran of safeguards violations—based on flimsy and politicized reports—are clearly aimed at provoking a crisis.

Millions in Iran mark Eid al-Adha with prayers, reflection amid global Muslim observance

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Millions in Iran mark Eid al-Adha with prayers, reflection amid global Muslim observance

The festival, also known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, commemorates the unwavering faith of Prophet Abraham, who was prepared to sacrifice his son in obedience to God’s command before being divinely granted a ram to sacrifice instead.

In Iran, the day began with large congregational prayers held in major cities and towns.

In the capital Tehran, thousands gathered for the prayers. The atmosphere was solemn yet hopeful, as worshippers not only marked the religious occasion but also prayed for peace and relief for Muslims suffering across the world, including Gaza.

In the holy city of Mashhad, throngs of worshippers gathered at the shrine of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam, to perform the special Eid prayers in a deeply spiritual atmosphere.

Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and coincides with the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

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