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Iran Judiciary spokesperson: Arrests made following assassination of two senior judges

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Asghar Jahangir stated that those potentially involved in the assassination of Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghiseh are under thorough investigation “with technical measures ongoing.”

He added that some individuals have been identified, summoned, and arrested, with investigations starting immediately after the assassination on Saturday.

Jahangir emphasized the importance of a judicial process that is both documented and precise, promising to report to the public as soon as possible.

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday led prayers over the bodies the assassinated judges in Tehran.

According to reports, the assailant, identified as a janitor at the Supreme Court, shot the judges with a pistol before taking his own life for hitherto unknown reasons.

Al-Aqsa Storm final nail in Israel’s coffin: Hamas

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IFP Media Wire
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Hamas

Abu Ubaida, the spokesman for al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas’ military wing, made the remarks in a videotaped speech on Sunday, hours after the ceasefire agreement between the Israeli regime and the resistance group went into effect in Gaza.

“Operation al-Aqsa Strom began from the outskirts of Gaza, but it changed the face of the region and introduced new equations in the conflict with the occupying entity, and led to the opening of new battlefronts and forced the entity to turn to international powers to support it,” he said.

The spokesman added, “Hamas and all the resistance factions fought as one across the Gaza Strip and they dealt fatal blows to the enemy, with great valor and courage until the last hours of the battle, and they were fighting in conditions that seemed impossible.”

He also stressed that “all attempts to integrate the Zionist entity into the region will face deep-rooted resistance,” emphasizing that all efforts and plans must be focused on how to contain “this criminal enemy.”

Abu Ubaida further noted that “the great sacrifices” of Palestinians during 15 months of Israel’s brutal aggression against Gaza “will not go in vain,” adding that Operation al-Aqsa Strom hammered the final nail in the Israeli regime’s coffin and the occupying entity will undoubtedly disappear.

He also called on all mediators to force the Israeli regime to implement the ceasefire agreement, while reaffirming Hamas and the resistance factions’ commitment to the truce.

Earlier this week, Israel was forced to agree to a ceasefire, accepting Hamas’ longstanding negotiation terms.

The ceasefire deal consists of three phases, each lasting 42 days. Negotiations for the second and third phases will begin 16 days after the implementation of the first phase.

The first phase will see the release of some 1,900 Palestinian abductees in exchange for 33 Israeli captives held in Gaza. It also requires Israeli occupation forces to begin withdrawing from the Philadelphi corridor – also known as the Salah al-Din axis – on the Gaza-Egypt border.

Israel unleashed its brutal Gaza onslaught on October 7, 2023, after Hamas carried out a historic operation against the occupying entity in retaliation for its intensified atrocities against the Palestinian people.

However, the Tel Aviv regime failed to achieve its declared objectives of freeing captives and eliminating Hamas despite killing nearly 47,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children, in Gaza.

Israeli finance minister threatens to topple government if Gaza not seized

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The extremist minister called a Gaza ceasefire agreement a “very serious mistake” and “surrender to Hamas.”

The Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement took effect at 11.15 a.m. local time (0915GMT) on Sunday after a few hours’ delay.

Israel “must occupy Gaza and create a temporary military government because there is no other way to defeat Hamas,” Smotrich told Army Radio.

“I will overthrow the government if it does not return to fighting in a way that [leads to us] taking over the entire Gaza Strip and governing it.”

Earlier, far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced his party’s withdrawal from the ruling coalition after the Gaza ceasefire.

After Ben-Gvir’s party withdrawal, the ruling coalition still survives with 62 parliamentary seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

On Saturday, 24 ministers in the government approved the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement while eight rejected it.

Nearly 47,000 people have been killed, mostly women and children, and over 110,700 others injured in Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, according to local health authorities.

The Israeli war on Gaza 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.

First three Israeli captives in Gaza freed

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IFP Media Wire
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Gaza War

On Sunday evening, the Red Cross vehicles took off from Gaza City in the heavily besieged northern part of the enclave after Hamas brought the captives to as-Saraya Square as a crowd gathered.

Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari has stated that 24-year-old Romi Gonen, 28-year-old Emily Damari, and 31-year-old Doron Steinbrecher were handed over to the Red Cross and are “in safe hands” in Israel.

Later, media reported that a helicopter carrying the three released hostages has arrived at the Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv.

Gonen, Damari and Steinbrecher were said to be in good health, but they will receive further treatment at the hospital.

“The three released hostages, together with their mothers, just landed at a hospital, where they will be reunited with the rest of their families and receive medical treatment,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced in a statement.

They will remain there for at least four days for psychological and medical evaluations after being reunited with their families.

Ninety Palestinian prisoners will be released in exchange for the three Israeli captives. A Red Cross delegation was verifying the identities of Palestinians ahead of their release from Israel’s Ofer Prison as part of the ceasefire agreement.

The ceasefire deal is set to roll out in three phases and includes sending in many more humanitarian aid trucks into Gaza to alleviate the disaster in the enclave. The first stage will last 42 days as Israeli forces pull out of parts of Gaza.

Hamas military spokesman Abu Obeida stated in a televised speech that the Palestinian group is committed to the agreement, but continued implementation will depend on Israel’s reciprocity.

A deal could have been achieved over a year ago and was blocked by the “malicious ambitions” of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Obeida said.

The Israeli leader has insisted he will continue fighting as some far-right legislators in his government, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, resigned in protest. Netanyahu emphasised after the first captives were released that Israel will achieve all the goals it has set in the war, which include “defeating” Hamas and releasing all captives.

The United Nations and world leaders also welcomed the ceasefire, with outgoing United States President Joe Biden saying “guns in Gaza have gone silent”.

Thousands of Palestinians celebrated the long-anticipated ceasefire that could improve conditions in Gaza, after more than 15 months of deadly Israeli attacks that have killed at least 46,913 Palestinians and left thousands missing.

In a statement, Hamas announced that the next prisoner swap will occur next week, on Saturday, January 25.

Israel’s public broadcaster Kan reported that four Israeli captives will be released during this exchange.

About 250 people were seized during the Hamas-led attack in southern Israel on October 7, 2023. About 100 captives still remain in Gaza after others were released in late 2023 or their bodies were recovered, although it remains unclear exactly how many are alive.

Iranian court sentences controversial singer Amir Tataloo to death 

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Tatallo

The death sentence was issued by First Branch of Tehran’s Criminal Court.

Tataloo was initially put on trial over the accusation of insulting the Prophet by the Ninth Branch of Tehran’s Criminal Court, where judges sentenced him to five years in prison but did not find him guilty of insulting the Prophet.

Following an appeal by the prosecutor against this verdict, the case was sent to Iran’s Supreme Court, which revoked it and forwarded the case to a parallel branch for retrial.

Upon re-examination of the case, judges found him guilty of insulting the Prophet and sentenced him to death. However, this verdict is not final and can be appealed in the Supreme Court.

Tataloo was arrested by Turkish police on December 6, 2023 and handed over to Iranian authorities at the border.

In his defense during court proceedings, the controversial singer said: “I have certainly made mistakes and many of my behaviors have been wrong…I apologize for my mistakes.”

President Pezeshkian: Iran not seeking nuclear weapons

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Masoud Pezeshkian

In a recent interview with a Russian network, President Pezeshkian criticized the West for attempting to create a negative perception of Iran in the region.

During his visit to Moscow on Friday to sign a strategic partnership agreement with Russia, Pezeshkian stressed the importance of unity among countries committed to freedom and independence to counter Western dominance.

He also slammed the Israeli regime for assassinating the leader of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, Ismail  Haniyeh, who was a guest in Tehran during his inauguration, and questioned the legality and defense of such actions by the US and Europe.

The Iranian president also condemned the crimes of Israel in Gaza including the killing of innocent women and children and blocking access to essential resources.

Pezeshkian called for internal unity and friendship with neighboring countries, reiterating Iran’s commitment to peaceful relations and regional stability.

Russia’s 2nd largest bank to open branch in Tehran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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VTB Bank

The decision is aimed at enhancing commercial and economic relations between Russia and Iran, as well as catering to the demand for banking services within Iran.

The new branch will be the first Russian bank to establish a presence in Iran.

Its operations in Tehran are expected to mitigate the challenges of international settlements for both countries and facilitate the use of trade and export financing tools for businesses engaged in Tehran-Moscow exchanges.

VTB Bank has stated that the branch’s direct opening is contingent upon approval from relevant Iranian financial authorities, which is anticipated by the end of 2025.

The bank has already reached an agreement with the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to proceed with the plan.

The Tehran branch will initially serve the foreign economic activities of Russian and Iranian companies and provide banking products and settlement processes in interactions with Iran.

Prioritizing national currency settlements and financing trade and export development projects will be its main focus.

Gaza ceasefire ‘biggest defeat’ for Israel: IRGC Quds Force chief

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IFP Media Wire
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Esmail Qaani

Brigadier General Esmail Qa’ani said on Sunday that the ceasefire, which came into force on the same day and brought an end to months-long Israeli aggression against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza strip, was the “biggest defeat” the Tel Aviv regime had experienced in its “miserable life” as it failed to achieve any of its goals.

“The bloodthirsty, child-killing butchers of the Zionist regime, after 15 months of unrestrained crimes they committed against the oppressed people of Palestine, Lebanon and the region, were forced to accept a ceasefire today at the pinnacle of humiliation; this ceasefire was imposed on the Zionist regime,” Qa’ani underscored.

The Quds Force chief underlined that the ceasefire deal was the same as what had been proposed in the previous round of negotiations, but Israel had rejected it.

“This ceasefire is nothing short of what was put forth in the previous round of negotiations, but the disgraceful Zionist regime disrupted it and gained nothing,” Qa’ani added.

“However, the same clauses that the Palestinian Islamic Resistance and our brothers had set, they were forced to accept in this round of talks, and today at 1 p.m., the humiliation of the Zionist regime and the biggest defeat it has gone through during its miserable life will be exposed by the grace of God.”

Israel launched its merciless aggression on Gaza on October 7, 2023, after Hamas-led resistance groups carried out a historic operation against the occupying entity in retaliation for its intensified atrocities against the Palestinian people.

However, the Tel Aviv regime failed to achieve any of its declared objectives, including the release of captives and the “elimination” of Hamas despite killing nearly 47,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children.

On Wednesday, Israel was forced to agree to a ceasefire agreement, accepting Hamas’ longstanding negotiation terms.

In November, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and former minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant “for crimes against humanity and war crimes.”

Last year, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Israel to take immediate steps to prevent “plausible genocide” in the besieged Gaza Strip, following a case brought by South Africa.

Trump planning early trip to China amid trade war: WSJ

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IFP Media Wire
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The trip would aim to deepen ties with the Chinese leader in the face of geopolitical tensions between the two countries fueled by the stand-off over the self-governed island of Taiwan and Trump’s promise to impose tariffs on Chinese imports. However, while people familiar with the matter told the paper that Trump has expressed a certain interest in going, no final decision has been made.

On Friday, Trump and Xi spoke on the phone to discuss a range of issues including trade, Taiwan, and the situation with the Chinese-owned Tiktok social media platform, which went dark in the US over an imminent federal ban. It is unclear, however, whether the president-elect raised the idea of a China visit during the call. At the same time, the two delegated discussions about a potential in-person meeting to their aides, the WSJ added.

Besides China, Trump also expressed interest in a possible trip to India, the outlet’s sources stated. However, it is said his immediate attention will gravitate to domestic issues, including the border crisis and wildfires in California.

During his first term, Trump traveled to Beijing in late 2017, more than nine months after taking office. The four years of the Trump administration have been marred by a tense stand-off with China, with the president-elect imposing tariffs on billions of dollars in Chinese goods. His administration also labeled China “a currency manipulator” and imposed tough restrictions on Chinese tech giants like Huawei and ZTE, citing national security risks.

During the election campaign, Trump proposed a 60% tariff on Chinese imports. Responding to a potential hike, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen warned that the restrictions could backfire, forcing American consumers to pay higher prices. Meanwhile, he added, China would be able to weather the impact of such “external shocks.”

Iran’s military chief to visit Pakistan

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IFP Media Wire
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Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri

Heading a military delegation, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri will travel to Islamabad at the official invitation of the chief of Army Staff of Pakistan.

The top Iranian commander will hold meetings with senior Pakistani political and defense officials.

In the upcoming visit, Major General Baqeri is expected to hold talks about the latest regional developments and the ways to promote military and defense cooperation between Iran and Pakistan.

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