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Expert: Russia sees Iran as key partner in shaping new world order

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In an interview with IRNA, Murad Sadygzade, emphasized the significance of the visit by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian to Moscow and the importance of Iranian-Russian relations as the two sides are going to sign a comprehensive strategic treaty.

Iran and Russia’s strategic partnership began in 2015, coordinating actions during the crisis in Syria and their relationship deepened with Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine, with both countries confronting Western hegemony led by the US, Sadygzade explained.

He added the cooperation has reached unprecedented levels in trade, economy, military, and politics.

Despite occasional disagreements on less significant international issues, Iran’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), BRICS, and collaboration with the Eurasian Economic Union highlight their strengthened partnership, Sadygzade pointed out and asserted that Russia and Iran are now strategic allies, united against hostile Western nations.

He said, “In Russia, there is generally a positive view of Iran and its people, with growing business collaborations and cultural exchanges. However, Western media often attempts to highlight the rifts between the two countries, aiming to undermine their partnership.”

Iran Central Bank ex-deputy governor: Even China closed Iran’s bank accounts due to non-compliance with FATF

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Asghar Fakhrieh Kashan underscored the importance of paving the path for Iran to join the FATF, noting that promises of Chinese investment in Iran, including an agreement to renovate Tehran’s dilapidated areas, have remained unfulfilled for years because of the issue.

He also said Iran’s failure to join the FATF has allowed Turkey to dominate the market for technical and engineering services, which costs Iran at least $25 billion annually.

The challenge has placed Iran on the blacklist, preventing other countries from engaging in financial cooperation. The private sector is hopeful for a resolution, viewing non-membership in the FATF as self-imposed sanctions.

Iraj Rahbar, head of the Tehran Province Mass Builders Association, revealed that Iran is the world’s second most capable country in this sector, but non-membership in the FATF has hindered its progress.

Rahbar questioned why Iran’s financial activities should remain hidden, suggesting that rejecting the FATF gives foreign policymakers a pretext to avoid financial cooperation.

Agreements for housing reconstruction in Syria post-war have also stalled due to sanctions and trade issues, he said.

Iran has recently announced it is reviewing the path for accession to the FATF conventions.

Iranian Leader office touts rising power of Asia ahead of President Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit

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The tweet was published ahead of Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Russia.

It also emphasized that the idea of resistance and the resistance front against bullying will expand.

President Pezeshkian began his three-day trip to Tajikistan and Russia on Wednesday, aiming to enhance bilateral relations and sign a comprehensive agreement between Tehran and Moscow.

The president left the Tajik capital Dushanbe for Moscow on Friday.

In addition to separate meetings with the Russian president and prime minister, he will also attend gatherings with Russian traders and industrialists to engage in discussions.

The Director General of Public Relations of the Iranian President’s Office, Habibollah Abbasi, highlighted that the signing of a comprehensive long-term cooperation agreement between Iran and Russia is the most important program and achievement of the president’s visit to Russia.

Iran says determined to support Palestine, welcomes Gaza ceasefire

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Abbas Araghchi

The two sides discussed the latest developments on the ground in the Gaza Strip and the ceasefire agreement.

During the call, Araghchi congratulated the Palestinian resistance and people on their victory and legendary resilience against the unprecedented genocide and atrocities committed by the Zionist regime over the past 15 months.

He highlighted that this resilience compelled the occupying regime to surrender and accept the ceasefire agreement and the exchange of prisoners. Araghchi reaffirmed the Islamic Republic of Iran’s principled stance on continuing its support for the Palestinian cause and the legitimate and lawful resistance of the Palestinian people against occupation and violations of their right to self-determination.

Khalil al-Hayya, for his part, provided an update on the latest situation in Gaza and the ceasefire negotiations. He expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of Iran’s leadership, government, and people, as well as for the backing provided by resistance groups in Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq for the Palestinian people. Al-Hayya noted that such support played a significant role in achieving this major victory. He emphasized that the steadfast and courageous people of Palestine will continue their resistance with unity and remarkable cohesion until all their rightful demands are fulfilled.

Biden showing ‘double standard’ on human rights amid Gaza war: HRW

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IFP Media Wire
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Biden Netanyahu

The rights group’s 2025 world report, published on Thursday, noted how the US withheld funding to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, amid Gaza’s starvation crisis due to the Israeli siege.

At the same time, the Biden administration provided Israel with an unprecedented $17.9bn in security aid and approved more than 100 arms sales.

The report highlighted the “often-disregarded reality” that liberal democracies such as the US were “not always reliable champions of human rights” at home or abroad.

It added that many of the 70 national elections held last year were deemed to have been driven by “racism, hate, and discrimination”, with polls in the US and in the European Union no exception.

The report raised concerns that US President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on January 20, would “inflict even greater human rights damage” in his second term, “emboldening illiberal leaders worldwide to follow suit”.

It also noted the advance of the far right in European Parliament elections last year, “exploiting anti-immigrant sentiment and nationalist rhetoric to advance policies that threaten minority communities and undermine democratic norms”.

Far from being beacons of human rights, “outspoken and action-oriented” liberal democracies had defended standards “weakly or inconsistently”, helping to feed a global perception that “human rights lack legitimacy”.

Amid the grim updates on Israel’s “war crimes and crimes against humanity” in Gaza, the “mass killings” in Sudan’s civil war and Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine, the report pointed to positive developments in various parts of the world.

The overthrow of Bashar al-Assad in Syria led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham had offered insights into “the limits of autocratic power”, though the report also noted that armed groups that joined the offensive were themselves guilty of abuses and war crimes.

The report highlighted “meaningful democratic resilience” in Bangladesh, where anticorruption student protesters brought down the “repressive” government of Sheikh Hasina, forcing the formation of an interim government under Nobel Peace Prize-winning economist Muhammad Yunus.

The report also highlighted that:

  • In Kenya, protesters demanded an end to bad governance, corruption and mismanagement of public funds in President William Ruto’s administration.
  • In Venezuela’s election, protesters demanded a fair counting of their votes against a backdrop of “brutal repression” by the government of Nicolas Maduro.
  • In South Korea, President Yoon Suk-yeol’s attempt to impose martial law failed spectacularly, with thousands of people marching in protest and lawmakers eventually moving to impeach and suspend him.
  • In Georgia, protests erupted over the governing party’s decision to abort the EU accession process, which many interpreted as a sign of the government’s “pivot toward authoritarianism”.

15 terrorists arrested in Iran’s southeast

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Police

In a statement, the Quds Headquarters of the IRGC  said the terrorists were arrested during the “Martyrs of Security” operational exercise in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Based on intelligence reports of terrorist activity along the Iran-Pakistan border, IRGC forces—in collaboration with intelligence agents—executed a precise ground operation with aerial support from combat helicopters and UAVs.

The statement also noted the seizure of significant quantities of weapons and ammunition during the operation, which aimed to clear the region of armed groups and terrorist elements.

The southeastern borders of Iran, which are frequently targeted by armed groups and terrorist organizations, remain a sensitive and strategic area. These groups, often operating from hideouts along the Iran-Pakistan border, have a history of launching deadly attacks against both security forces and civilians.

Israel’s PM says cabinet will not meet to approve Gaza ceasefire agreement

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IFP Media Wire
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The Israeli cabinet was set to meet on Thursday morning to ratify the deal, with the ceasefire scheduled to take effect from Sunday.

“Hamas reneges on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last minute concessions,” a statement from Netanyahu said.

“The Israeli cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement,” it added.

Following the Israeli announcement, senior Hamas official, Izzat al-Risheq, announced in a statement that the Palestinian group was committed to the ceasefire agreement announced by mediators on Wednesday.

According to the Israel’s broadcaster Kan, one of the reasons behind the postponement of the meeting could be that far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich had not yet informed Netanyahu whether his party will leave the government in protest against the planned agreement.

Earlier, several Israeli families, together with supporters, staged a sit-in in front of Netanyahu’s office, calling for the cabinet to not sign the prisoner exchange deal with Hamas.

Qatar announced on Wednesday a cease-fire agreement to end over 15 months of deadly Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the 3-phase deal will be effective on Sunday.

The deal includes a prisoner exchange and sustained calm, aiming for a permanent truce and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

More than 46,700 Palestinians, mostly women and children were killed and over 110,000 others injured in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, according to local health authorities.

The war has left more than 11,000 people missing, with widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis that has claimed the lives of many elderly people and children in one of the worst global humanitarian disasters ever.

In 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.

Iran welcomes Gaza ceasefire, urges trial of Israeli officials

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The Iranian Foreign Ministry

In a statement on Thursday, Iran’s foreign ministry congratulates the resilient people of Palestine and Gaza, as well as all supporters of the resistance in the region and the world, on the historic victory achieved through the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

“This agreement is the result of the unparalleled resistance, courage, bravery, and endurance of the great people of Palestine and Gaza in the face of one of the largest genocides and population displacements in history. It is also the outcome of the solidarity and unity of the people of Gaza with the honorable resistance and their steadfastness against the forced displacement of Palestinians,” it said.

“For over 15 months, the occupying and genocidal Israeli regime has blatantly, systematically and extensively violated fundamental international principles, human rights, and humanitarian laws, committing the most severe war crimes and crimes against humanity,” it added.

The ministry stated that the regime pursued the ‘colonial eradication’ of the Palestinian nation, a plan initiated eight decades ago with the support or silence of colonial powers, with unprecedented brutality.

“The regime crossed all legal and moral red lines, recording a new level of savagery in history. The insane killing of people, especially women and children, the destruction of homes and vital infrastructure, the demolition of hospitals and schools, attacks on refugee camps and tents, and targeting journalists, doctors, and nurses were recurring patterns of crimes committed over the past 15 months, aimed at erasing Palestine and breaking the spirit of resistance.”

“During these 15 months, the Zionist regime was emboldened in its genocide plan against Palestine by the comprehensive and direct military, financial, and political support of the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and several other Western countries. These countries ensured the impunity of the regime’s leaders, preventing any effective action by the United Nations to stop the crimes of the occupying regime and disrupting international efforts, including those by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC), to prosecute and punish the criminals. Undoubtedly, these countries, as partners in the crimes committed by the Zionist regime, must be held accountable,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry said.

“It is hoped that, under the shadow of the new development and the assistance of the international community and the effective role of responsible international actors, we will witness the full implementation of the agreed arrangements, including the complete cessation of genocide and killings in Gaza, the full withdrawal of occupiers, immediate and widespread humanitarian aid to Gaza, and the prompt start of the reconstruction process to alleviate the suffering of the resilient and patient people of Gaza,” it added.

“In parallel with the cessation of genocide in Gaza, the international community must pay extra and sensitive attention to the gross violations of international law, humanitarian law, and human rights in the West Bank and the continuous aggressions of the occupying regime against Al-Aqsa Mosque. The international community must seriously and effectively confront the tyranny of the Zionist regime throughout occupied Palestine and prepare the grounds for the arrest, trial, and punishment of the criminal leaders of the Israeli regime for committing the most severe international crimes under the jurisdiction of the ICC,” the statement read.

“We send our greetings and respect to the proud martyrs of the resistance against the oppression, tyranny, occupation, and genocide of the Zionist regime, especially the martyrs Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, Sayyed Hashem Safi al-Din, and thousands of Palestinian, Lebanese, Iraqi, Yemeni, and Iranian fighters who sacrificed their lives for the sacred cause of Palestine and the protection of the region against the expansionism, lawlessness, and criminality of the Israeli regime. We emphasize the continuation of their legitimate and rightful path,” the ministry concluded.

Qatar announced on Wednesday a cease-fire agreement to end over 15 months of deadly Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the 3-phase deal will be effective on Sunday.

The deal includes a prisoner exchange and sustained calm, aiming for a permanent truce and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.

More than 46,700 Palestinians, mostly women and children were killed and over 110,000 others injured in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, according to local health authorities.

The war has left more than 11,000 people missing, with widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis that has claimed the lives of many elderly people and children in one of the worst global humanitarian disasters ever.

In 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.

EU announces €120 million humanitarian aid package for Gaza

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IFP Media Wire
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Gaza War

The EU Commission has announced a new aid package for Gaza as part of the EU’s “long-standing commitment to support Palestinians in need” following the latest developments in the region.

The latest package, worth €120 million, brings total EU humanitarian assistance to Gaza to over €450 million ($462.9 million) since 2023 and comes in addition to the EU Air Bridge Flights, which have delivered over 3,800 tons of aid, the EU Commission announced in a statement.

“The ceasefire and hostage release agreement offers hope the region desperately needed. But the humanitarian situation remains grim in Gaza,” Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated.

The aid package will include food assistance, healthcare assistance, water, sanitation, and hygiene support, shelter assistance, and protection assistance to support the safety and dignity of vulnerable populations.

Qatari Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced late Wednesday evening that mediators had reached a cease-fire agreement in the Gaza Strip and that its implementation would begin this Sunday.

The announcement comes on day 467 of Israel’s genocide in Gaza, which has killed more than 46,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children.

The war has left more than 11,000 people missing, with widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis that has claimed the lives of many elderly people and children in one of the worst global humanitarian disasters ever.

In 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.

Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza after ceasefire deal announced

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IFP Media Wire
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One attack on a house near the Engineers Union Building in Gaza City in the north of the Gaza Strip on Wednesday night killed at least 18 people, Al Jazeera Arabic reported.

The Palestinian Civil Defence also announced it retrieved the bodies of 12 people from Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood.

In central Gaza, five people were killed in an Israeli drone strike that targeted a gathering of people in the Karaj area in the Bureij camp.

The death toll, which was counted from dawn on Wednesday, continued to rise as Palestinians returned to shelter in their tents after briefly celebrating news of a ceasefire deal that was reached between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday evening.

Qatar announced on Wednesday a cease-fire agreement to end over 15 months of deadly Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said the 3-phase deal will come into effect on Sunday.

More than 46,700 Palestinians, mostly women and children were killed and over 110,000 others injured in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, according to local health authorities.

The war has left more than 11,000 people missing, with widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis that has claimed the lives of many elderly people and children in one of the worst global humanitarian disasters ever.

In 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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