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Iran’s leader pardons hundreds of convicts on occasion of Nowruz, Eid al-Fitr

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Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei

The media center of the Iranian Judiciary quoted Ali Mozafari, the deputy of the Judiciary, as saying that 1,457 convicts from revolutionary courts, 16 from the armed forces judicial organization, and 53 from the discretionary organization were included in the pardon.

Mozafari noted that 46 death-row inmates, whose sentences had been upheld and were awaiting execution, were granted Islamic mercy and had their penalties commuted to imprisonment.

These individuals had primarily been found guilty of committing drug-related crimes.

Mozafari noted that 13 foreign nationals and 66 women are also among those pardoned or receiving sentence reductions.

Israeli court upholds six-month detention order for Gaza hospital boss

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Gaza War

The decision by the Beersheba District Court reportedly made based on a secret file submitted by the Israeli Attorney General, alleging that Abu Safia poses a threat to “state security.”

During the court session, Abu Safia’s lawyer denied the allegations made against the doctor, stating that Abu Safia had been performing his professional duties as a director and treatment advisor within the hospital.

The prosecution refused a request to disclose their evidence, a decision the court upheld.

Israeli forces arrested Abu Safia on 27 December 2024, from the hospital in Beit Lahia in north Gaza, which was left out of service following Israeli attacks.

The hospital was stormed by Israeli troops following nearly three months of a suffocating blockade and constant air strikes on its departments and the area surrounding them.

All medical staff, patients, and their relatives were taken out of the hospital at gunpoint, forced to strip down to their underwear and transferred to an unknown location.

Speaking to Arab48 earlier this month, Abu Safiya’s lawyer stated that he was prevented from meeting anyone, including his lawyer, from the day he was detained until 10 February.

Gheed Kassem was able to visit the doctor in the notorious Ofer prison in the occupied West Bank, where he had been detained for over 70 days after spending nearly two weeks at the Sde Teiman detention camp in the Negev desert.

According to Kassem, the paediatric doctor was arrested and imprisoned for refusing to obey expulsion orders by the Israeli army “because his conscience and professionalism required him to remain in the hospital, especially with the presence of dozens of patients and wounded children.”

“The longest period of interrogation that Abu Safiya endured was 13 consecutive days, with each session lasting between eight to 10 hours. Throughout this entire time, he was subjected to relentless and brutal abuse, torture, and assault,” Kassem continued.

She added that the detainees are “almost completely isolated inside the prison”, without any knowledge or information about the outside world, unless they are allowed a visit.

Around 400 people die in road accidents in Iran during Nowruz holidays

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Road

According to the traffic police, lack of attention to the roads ahead on highways accounts for 44% and inability to control the vehicle accounts for 22% in the accidents.

The police also put the number of incidents at 51,501.

Meanwhile, officials have taken a series of measures to lower the possibility of road crashes including repairing speed cams and improving conditions of accident-prone parts of roads.
Millions of Iranians travel to tourist destinations across the country during the Nowruz holidays.

The rising number of deaths comes as Iranian traffic police and other officials have been urging citizens since the start of the Nowruz holidays to join the “No to Accidents” campaign and avoid dangerous driving behaviors that cause incidents on roads across Iran.

Iran intercepts major fuel smuggling involving oil export company

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The vessel, allegedly operated by a prominent oil export company, was detained by maritime police following an intelligence-led operation.

Judiciary officials in Hormozgan Province revealed the ship was found transporting one million liters of unlicensed petroleum products while falsely declaring its cargo as legal bitumen exports.

The operation led to the arrest of several crew members accused of involvement in organized fuel smuggling and investigations are ongoing to collect evidence and prosecute the case.

According to Hormozgan Judiciary Chief Mojtaba Ghahremani, the intercepted vessel lacked proper customs documentation and navigation permits, raising serious questions about compliance procedures in Iran’s oil export sector.

Suspects allegedly transported oil derivatives from the provinces of Fars, Bushehr, and Khuzestan to Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas for loading onto the ship during Persian New Year holidays.

The chief justice stated that Hormozgan’s judiciary, in cooperation with the provincial security council, government officials, and law enforcement, has intensified efforts to prevent and combat fuel smuggling.

Death sentence issued in murder case of female Iranian journalist

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Court

Majid Asadi confirmed to IRNA that a provincial criminal court handed down the death penalty during an extraordinary session on March 9.

The defendant was additionally ordered to pay blood money for secondary injuries inflicted during the lethal attack that happened in November last year.

The 52-year-old victim, a veteran IRNA correspondent, was fatally stabbed and bludgeoned in her home on November 11 following what authorities described as a domestic dispute.

The convicted husband reportedly confessed to the crime during investigations.

Under Iranian law, the sentence remains appealable for 20 days following formal notification to the Supreme Court.

The case has drawn significant attention in Iranian media circles, where Ghadiri Javid was known for her cultural research work.

A final hearing was held March 9 with both the accused and victim’s family representatives present before the verdict was issued.

Judicial observers note this represents one of the swiftest capital case rulings in recent years for spousal homicide cases.

Iran opens nuclear sector to private investment

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Mohammad Eslami

AEOI head Mohammad Eslami announced the policy during a press briefing following Wednesday’s cabinet meeting.

“We initiated private sector collaboration in 2023 across three vital areas,” said Eslami, who also serves as vice president.

The program includes mining and mineral industries, radiation systems with existing 500,000-ton capacity, and public share offerings for nuclear power plant projects expected to be launched in coming months.

The move represents one of Tehran’s substantial efforts to diversify funding sources for its nuclear program amid ongoing international sanctions.

Private investors can now participate in energy projects that “both generate power and promote environmental sustainability,” according to Eslami.

While the vice president didn’t disclose financial details, he emphasized the “profound impacts” already seen in the mining sector.

The radiation systems segment, currently covering 500,000 tons of capacity, remains open for private sector expansion.

The announcement comes as Iran prepares to construct additional 300 MW nuclear reactors alongside its operational 1,000 MW Bushehr plant.

At least six killed in Israeli strikes on Syria’s Daraa

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IFP Media Wire
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The Israeli military said the attack on Tuesday took place after armed fighters opened fire towards Israeli troops, without specifying whether the Israeli forces were located within Syrian territory when they were targeted. It added its troops returned fire and that an Israeli warplane struck the fighters. It gave no details on casualties but said “hits were identified”.

Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned “the continued Israeli aggression on Syrian territory, which saw a dangerous escalation in the village of Kuwayya” in the southern Deraa province.

It called for an international investigation into the Israeli attacks on its territory, describing them as a “blatant violation of its sovereignty”.

The violence in the border area comes at a time of rising tensions between Israel and Syria, where a new interim government led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa has been installed after opposition fighters toppled former leader Bashar al-Assad last December.

In the wake of al-Assad’s removal, Israel has launched hundreds of air strikes on military sites in Syria and sent its troops across the border into a UN-patrolled buffer zone, saying they will thwart any threats. Syria’s leadership has said it does not intend to open a front against Israel.

Earlier, the Israeli military announced it had “struck military capabilities that remained at the Syrian military bases of Tadmur and T4”, referring to bases in Palmyra and another 50 kilometres (30 miles) west of the city. On Friday, the military carried out strikes on the same bases.

The European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned on Tuesday that Israel’s strikes on Syria “risk further escalation”.

Speaking at a joint news conference with Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Kallas stated the pair had discussed Israel’s actions.

“And we [the EU] feel that these things are unnecessary, because Syria is right now not attacking Israel,” Kallas added.

United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen told the Security Council on Tuesday that he was “concerned by Israeli statements on the intention to stay in Syria” and demands for the full demilitarisation of the south.

At an Arab summit in Cairo in early March, Syria’s al-Sharaa also called on the international community to pressure Israel to “immediately” withdraw its troops from southern Syria, calling their presence a “direct threat” to peace in the region.

Iran to unveil oil investment opportunities as crude output rises

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Oil

Speaking after a cabinet meeting Wednesday, Paknejad revealed an upcoming investment conference within the next month to present economic indicators and partnership prospects to potential investors.

“The Leader’s emphasis on production-focused investment is pivotal for economic growth,” Paknejad stated, highlighting Iran’s untapped potential for public capital utilization.

The minister noted the favorable return-on-investment prospects in oil projects, with the conference enabling investors to make informed decisions based on economic metrics.

Production gains follow recent operational completions at the Azadegan oilfield in southern Iran, contributing to the 50,000 bpd increase.

Paknejad confirmed Iran entered the Persian New Year (1404) with rising output that will continue.

Iran showcases ‘missile megacity’

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IFP Media Wire
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The facility was unveiled on Tuesday with Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri and the Aerospace Division’s Commander Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh in attendance.

Footage published across various Iranian news outlets showed the top brass touring the sprawling center that houses thousands of surgical strike ballistic missiles such as Kheybar Shekan, Martyr Haj Qassem, Qadr-H, Sejjil, and Emad.

Among the projectiles, Iran’s Kheybar Shekan-1 missile is credited with being capable of defeating the United States much-vaunted THAAD missile system, while Kheybar Shekan-2 has been developed so it can evade the system. The American missile system’s projectiles are said to enjoy destructive capability against targets lying as far as 200 kilometers (124 miles) away.

Martyr Haj Qassem among the missiles has been codenamed after the Islamic Republic’s top anti-terror commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated in early 2020 in an American aerial attack against Baghdad amid his instrumental role in defeating foreign-backed Takfiri terrorists across the region.

The Qadr-H missile that can fly as far as 1,700 kilometers (1,056 miles) as well as the Emad and Sejjil missiles have also been rated as effective medium-range ballistic projectiles in the country’s firepower.

“Iran’s iron fist is far stronger [today] than before,” Bagheri said, addressing the facility’s personnel during the tour.

“All the [defensive] dimensions that are required for generating a [military] capability that is ten times [stronger than] the one deployed during Operation True Promise II, has been created,” the commander added.

Last year, the Islamic Republic demonstrated its military might with Operation True Promise I and II, retaliatory strikes launched in response to Israeli aggression.

The operations, carried out using hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones, showcased Iran’s ability to strike Israeli military and intelligence targets with surgical accuracy.

Iranian officials have underscored that the country only deployed a fraction of its firepower during the dual reprisal.

Bagheri further noted that the pace at which the Islamic Republic was developing its defensive might was far faster than the pace of the enemies’ recuperation.

“The enemy will definitely fall behind in this balance of power,” the official asserted, hailing that the Iranian Armed Forces were staying on their course of further development, enhancement, and empowerment.

Iran’s UN envoy denies destabilizing role in Syria

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Amir Saeed Iravani

Responding to US accusations against Iran, Iravani stated, “These baseless claims ignore America’s own destabilizing actions, including support for Israeli occupation and terrorist groups.”

Iravani strongly condemned recent attacks in Latakia and Tartus that killed civilians, urging Syrian authorities to protect non-combatants and ensure humanitarian access. He welcomed the Security Council’s March 14 statement demanding accountability.

He slammed Israel’s airstrikes in Syria as a violation of international law and called for withdrawal from occupied Golan Heights.

The diplomat blamed US and EU sanctions for exacerbating Syria’s humanitarian crisis, welcoming partial sanctions relief but demanding complete removal to facilitate reconstruction.

Iravani reiterated Tehran’s readiness to collaborate with international partners to combat extremism.

He endorsed UN-led peace efforts based on Resolution 2254, pointing out that Iran backs a Syrian-led peace process under UN auspices that supports free elections and constitutional reform to foster national unity.

He also hailed Syria’s recent readmission to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as progress toward regional stability.

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