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IRGC says Daesh-affiliated terror team neutralized in western Iran

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IFP Media Wire
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Iran Police

In a statement, the IRGC’s Northwestern Regional Command added that thanks to timely reports from the noble people of Kurdistan province, the vigilance of security and intelligence agencies, and decisive action by Iranian police forces, the members of this terrorist team were identified and eliminated in the early days of the new Iranian year.

It added that these terrorists, who were foreign nationals and trained Daesh operatives, had intended to carry out suicide attacks against residents of Kurdistan province during Nowruz celebrations but were thwarted.

A number of explosive belts, weapons, and grenades were discovered and confiscated from the terrorist team.

In its statement, the IRGC pointed to the objectives of extra-regional intelligence services and their subordinate terrorist groups in the region to destabilize Iran and disrupt unity among religious and ethnic groups in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

It warned the masterminds behind these plots that their subversive and destabilizing activities against the great nation of Iran will not go unanswered, and those responsible for spreading chaos in the region will face severe consequences.

Iranian mountaineer climbs to Mount Everest without legs

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Salarvand, born in 1982 in the city of Doroud, Lorestan Province, had been a professional rock climber and mountaineer for many years until he lost both of his legs below the knee in a car accident in 2016.

Before ascending Everest, Salarvand had conquered many high peaks, including Kilimanjaro.

He is one of the top three highly professional mountaineers in the world.

Another Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, death toll rises to 210

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IFP Media Wire
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Gaza’s government media office identified the slain journalist as Helmi Al-Faqawi, a reporter for Palestine Today news agency, in the attack that targeted a tent for journalists near Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis.

One civilian was killed and nine journalists were also injured in the same attack.

“We appeal to the International Federation of Journalists, the Arab Journalists Union, and all press organizations worldwide to condemn these systematic crimes against Palestinian journalists and media workers in Gaza,” the media office announced.

The Israeli army renewed a deadly assault on Gaza on March 18 and has since killed more than 1,300 people, injured 3,200 others, and shattered a January ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in the enclave.

Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to escalate aggression on Gaza as efforts are underway to implement US President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from the enclave.

Over 50,700 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza in a brutal Israeli onslaught since October 2023, most of them women and children.

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last November for 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.

Iran’s president: US must prove willingness for talks

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IFP Media Wire
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In a meeting with representatives of non-governmental organizations and parties on Monday, President Masoud Pezeshkian said the issue of talks with the US is different from interaction with other countries, because the US has put intense pressure on Iran and issues threats constantly.

“We believe in negotiations, but not abjectly. We hold talks with the whole world and do not have a fight with anybody, but we won’t give in to humiliation either and won’t hold negotiations at any price,” the president added.

Reiterating Iran’s rejection of war, chaos and nuclear weapons, Pezeshkian said, “We are after negotiations, but they (the US) should also prove that they seek negotiations.”

The notion that Iran has no intention of using its nuclear capabilities for non-peaceful purposes is based on a religious decree issued by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the president also stated.

In comments on Saturday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to the course of diplomacy, saying Tehran will agree to negotiations on its nuclear program in exchange for the removal of sanctions.

Araqchi denounced the US for its unilateral withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal, though Iran had made a series of voluntary arrangements to give assurances about the peaceful nature of its nuclear activities.

“Having had that experience, we are now prepared for negotiations on our nuclear program and the removal of sanctions on the basis of the logic of trust-building in exchange for the lifting of the cruel sanctions against Iran,” the minister stated.

However, Araqchi deplored the US’ contradictory policy of calling for direct negotiations and threatening to resort to force, which he said violates the UN Charter, saying such conduct is meaningless although Iran is still ready to test the course of indirect talks.

Lily Meadow where wild flowers meet nature in southern Iran

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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This area consists of two rural districts: Eastern Lily Meadow in Jangeh and Western Lily Meadow in Torshak near the Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province.

The passage of the Karun River through the plain has created favorable conditions for tourism and nature-based activities.

The region is characterized by vast pastures, a pleasant climate, and the presence of Bakhtiari nomads.

During spring, Lily Meadow becomes adorned with wild flowers and stunning landscapes, attracting numerous visitors.

Its geographical location and natural beauty make it one of Khuzestan’s valuable areas.

The plain showcases a blend of natural splendor and cultural aspects of nomadic life.

Iran announces ambitious space plans for New Year: 6 satellite launches, human-capable space capsule in development

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Satellite

Hassan Salarieh revealed details of Iran’s space agenda in the Persian New Year 1404, confirming the imminent launch of several domestic satellites, including the Simorgh, Zuljanah, and Qaem 100 systems.

The Nahid-2 communications satellite is also scheduled for launch using both domestic and international platforms.

A centerpiece of the announcement involves Iran’s progress toward human spaceflight capability.

Engineers are developing two new biospace capsules (500kg and 1,500kg classes), with the larger model designed to carry human-sized payloads. The capsules feature advanced guidance systems and soft-landing technology, with prototype testing expected within the year.

The Chabahar Spaceport, a critical infrastructure project, is nearing completion of its first phase for solid-fuel launches, Salarieh said.

He confirmed test launches have already commenced from the facility, which will eventually support liquid-fuel and semi-heavy launchers in later phases. The spaceport is slated to host launches of the Shahid Soleimani satellite constellation this year.

Concurrent with these developments, Iran is completing a one-ton satellite testing laboratory, with 60% of physical construction already finished. Partial operations are expected by year’s end, ahead of the originally scheduled 2026 completion.

Russia rejecting ceasefire to keep conducting strikes from Black Sea: Zelensky

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IFP Media Wire
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

“This is one of the reasons why Russia is distorting diplomacy, why it is refusing to agree to an unconditional ceasefire—they want to preserve their ability to strike our cities and ports from the sea,” Zelensky said in his evening address.

Zelensky emphasized that a ceasefire at sea isn’t just about navigation or food exports, but also about preventing further escalation.

“(Russian President) Vladimir Putin does not want to end the war. He wants to preserve the means to escalate it at any moment with even greater force,” he warned.

The Ukrainian president called for continued pressure on Moscow.

“If there is a ceasefire, it must be unconditional—one that does not allow for the destruction of life,” Zelensky continued, adding, “Putin is refusing. We are awaiting a response from the United States—and we also expect a response from all in Europe and around the world who truly want peace.”

Three weeks ago, Ukraine and the U.S. agreed to implement a full 30-day ceasefire. Russia declined to do so, issuing a list of demands instead.

As part of the March 25 partial ceasefire deal, Washington vowed to help restore Russia’s access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports, lower maritime insurance costs, and enhance access to ports and payment systems for such transactions.

The Kremlin stated that the ceasefire would take effect only after the West lifted some of the sanctions imposed on Russia.

Russia has recently hit a residential neighborhood in the city of Kryvyi Rih with ballistic missiles and drones, killing 20 people, including nine children, according to local authorities. 75 people were reportedly injured.

Each day afterward, at least one major Ukrainian city far from the front lines was struck by Russian missiles, resulting in civilian deaths.

Oil prices sink to lowest levels in four years: Report

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IFP Media Wire
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Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, plunged 3.5% to trade at $63.30 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate, the US benchmark, also fell 3.5% to $59.84 by 4.16 a.m. ET. Both are trading at their lowest levels since early 2021 when the world was still grappling with the coronavirus pandemic.

The falls in prices come after OPEC+, the coalition of the world’s top oil producers, surprised investors last week by deciding on a much bigger boost in oil supply than planned earlier: Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other members of the group agreed on larger production increases starting in May than previously announced.

Global markets plunged on Monday, deepening a global stocks rout triggered by Trump’s trade war and China’s forceful response to unexpectedly high tariffs.

Despite his tariffs wiping away trillions from the market value of global stocks, UTrump appeared untroubled late Sunday evening.

“I don’t want anything to go down. But sometimes you have to take medicine to fix something,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One.

In his “Liberation Day” announcement last week, Trump claimed that the US has been “ripped off for more than 50 years,” saying this is “not going to happen anymore.”

With the administration sending mixed signals on whether his trade policies are open for negotiation, fears of a global recession are mounting.

On Monday, Trump took to social media Monday to argue that the US is in a strong economic position, despite the fact that the US and global markets have tanked.

The president claimed that the country will earn billions of dollars from the tariffs he placed on other countries, even as the stock market faces its worst start to a presidential term in modern history.

Israeli army changes initial account of Gaza medics killings

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IFP Media Wire
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Gaza War

In late March, 15 paramedics and emergency responders were shot dead while on a rescue mission and their bodies were discovered in a shallow grave a week later by officials from the United Nations and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS).

Initially, the military claimed that soldiers opened fire on vehicles approaching their position in the dark without emergency lights or markings, deeming them “suspicious”. The Israeli military claimed the PRCS vehicles were being used by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

However, video footage recovered from the mobile phone of one of the victims and released by the PRCS contradicted this account. The video showed emergency workers in uniform, operating clearly marked ambulances and fire trucks with lights on, being fired upon by soldiers.

Red Crescent and UN officials have said 17 paramedics and emergency workers had been dispatched to respond to reports of injuries from Israeli air strikes when they came under fire.

The rescuers included eight paramedics from the PRCS, six members of the Palestinian Civil Defence search-and-rescue teams, and one UN staff member. Another rescuer remains unaccounted for.

The sole survivor, Palestinian Red Crescent paramedic Munther Abed, also confirmed that soldiers fired on clearly marked emergency response vehicles.

An Israeli military official said on Saturday that investigators are analysing the video, with conclusions expected to be presented to commanders on Sunday.

The official stated the initial report had not mentioned lights on the vehicles and suggested that the person providing the first account may have made an error.

“What we understand currently is the person who gave the initial account is mistaken. We’re trying to understand why,” he added.

The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli forces had executed the medics, some of whom were handcuffed, before burying them underneath their crushed ambulances.

Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for the Palestinian Civil Defence, stated last week that at least one of them had his legs bound, another was decapitated and a third topless.

The killings are the single deadliest attack on Red Cross/Red Crescent workers anywhere in the world since 2017, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross. The UN and the Palestinian Red Crescent have called for an independent investigation into the killings.

The UN announced last week that available information suggests one team was killed by Israeli forces, and other emergency and aid crews were killed one after the other over several hours as they searched for their missing colleagues.

Iran limits nuclear talks to indirect negotiations, dismisses media speculation

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Esmael baghaei

“Regarding the nuclear issue, we have consistently emphasized that we only accept indirect negotiations,” stated Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei during his weekly briefing.

“The alleged letter concerning other matters, as speculated by media outlets, is not confirmed by us,” he added.

Baqaei also addressed recent European threats to activate the JCPOA’s “snapback” mechanism, criticizing the EU’s failure to uphold its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal.

“The European Union had an opportunity to establish itself as a credible international actor through the JCPOA, but unfortunately, they did not value this opportunity,” he said.

He urged the EU to adopt a “fair and constructive approach” to international diplomacy, warning that repeating past mistakes would undermine its credibility.

The remarks come amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, with Western powers, led by the US.

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