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Iran celebrates Father’s Day and Men’s Day with reverence, joy

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IFP Editorial Staff
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This day is observed on the 13th of Rajab in the Islamic calendar, which fells on January 14 this year.

Father’s Day and Men’s Day in Iran are deeply rooted in Islamic teachings and cultural traditions. They serve as a tribute to fathers and men, acknowledging their sacrifices and pivotal roles as pillars of family life and society.

On this day, families come together to spend quality time with their fathers, grandfathers, and male relatives, expressing gratitude and love for their paternal bonds.

Imam Ali, known for his courage, profound knowledge, and commitment to justice, is revered as a symbol of paternal and masculine love and wisdom.

The day is marked by various ceremonies, including religious gatherings, family feasts, and cultural events that highlight the importance of fatherhood and manhood in Iranian society.

Children often present gifts and heartfelt messages to their fathers, expressing their appreciation and respect.

Hamas is being commanded by Yahya Sinwar’s brother: WSJ

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IFP Media Wire
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Hamas

Reporting on Monday, the daily claimed that the group’s new commander-in-chief was “Mohammed Sinwar,” who has taken the helms since the regime’s assassination of his elder brother, Yahya, who used to daunt Tel Aviv with his commandership prowess.

The paper claimed that Mohammed had earned the nickname “shadow” owing to his evasive nature and successful efforts to further empower the movement, despite the regime’s ongoing bloodthirsty war of genocide against the Gaza Strip.

Under Mohammed’s commandership, Hamas has reportedly enlisted thousands more fighters, who were targeting the invading Israeli forces and the occupied Palestinian territories through incessant triumphant operations.

At least 840 Israeli troops have been killed due to the group’s successful defense of the Palestinian territory throughout the war, including 10, who were eliminated over the past week.

Under its new leadership, Hamas’ fighters were now turning unexploded Israeli ordnance into improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the WSJ added.

With its new battleground tactics, the paper said, the group was forcing the Israeli military into a war of attrition that had exhausted the latter’s troops, while stopping short of realizing any of Tel Aviv’s objectives, including release of the regime’s captives, who were being held in the coastal sliver.

The assertion echoed remarks by Israeli officials and the regime’s own allies pertaining to Hamas’ invincibility.

In an interview with the Israeli regime’s Channel 13 last June, Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari said, “Hamas is an idea, Hamas is a party. It’s rooted in the hearts of the people — whoever thinks we can eliminate Hamas is wrong.”

Anyone promising this was “throwing sand in the face of the Israeli public,” he had added.

Hagari had further emphasized that it would be “impossible” to return all the regime’s captives through the offensive, underlining the need for a “scenario,” where the captives would be returned in another manner.

ICJ judge Nawaf Salam designated Lebanon’s PM

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On Monday, the office of newly minted President Joseph Aoun asked Salam to form a government, after the judge was endorsed by a large majority of lawmakers during consultations with Aoun.

Aoun’s election and Salam’s designation mark the end of a more than two-year long stalemate with a presidential vacuum and a cabinet operating in a day-to-day caretaker capacity.

The consultations over the country’s next prime minister were triggered by Aoun’s election in parliament on Thursday, following a robust push from Saudi Arabia.

Salam is widely viewed as a reformist. He is a Sunni Muslim – the only sect allowed the position of prime minister – and was a candidate for the premiership twice before in recent years.

The judge rose to international prominence last year after he was elected head of the ICJ, presiding over South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide and other tribunals.

Some media outlets likened Salam’s designation to a “tsunami.” He put himself forward as a candidate on Sunday morning, according to local media reports. Prior to that, incumbent caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati was widely viewed as the most likely contender for the post.

Salam’s designation is a blow to Hezbollah and its allies Amal, known as the Shia duo, who are believed to have supported Mikati. Speaking to reporters, Hezbollah parliamentary bloc leader Mohammad Raad said the move to designate Salam sowed “division” in the country, and added he hoped the cabinet would respect the country’s confessional power-sharing “pact.”

Unofficially, Lebanon’s major sects – Muslims from Sunni and Shia sects as well as Christians – must all be represented in cabinet.

No Shia lawmakers endorsed the prime minister designate, putting Nawaf on a potential collision course as he tries to form a government in the next few weeks.

Iranian deputy FM describes Geneva talks with E3 as “constructive, frank” 

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Nuclear Talks in Vienna

In a message on X, Gharibabadi said the third round of talks between Iranian and the European troika’s diplomats were held on Monday in Geneva.

He noted that while delving into some details, we discussed and examined ideas in the two areas of sanctions relief and nuclear issues, which are essential for reaching an agreement.

Gharibabadi added that the two sides agreed that negotiations must continue and that a conducive atmosphere must be created and maintained by all parties to achieve an agreement.

The two sides also held talks over the worrying situation in the Middle East.

Majid Takhte Ravanchi Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs also attended the talks with political directors from the European troika – Britain, Germany, and France.

Iranian flights to Europe to resume after hiatus 

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Air

The first flight will be from Paris to Tehran, operated by Iran Airtour, with ticket sales expected to begin shortly.

Hossein Pourfarzaneh, head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization, confirmed this development during a press conference on Monday.

Pourfarzaneh noted that in addition to Iran Airtour, Qeshm Air will also initiate flights to two unspecified European destinations, which will be announced once finalized.

This announcement marks a significant step in restoring international air travel connections for Iran, which had faced disruptions due to the impact of sanctions against the country.

It also comes as Iran and the European troika consisting of Britain, Germany and France are engaged in talks over the removal of sanctions on Tehran and some other issues including the regional developments.

Trump adviser says Ukraine should acknowledge territorial ‘reality’

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Russia Ukraine War

Acknowledging “that reality” has become a major step toward resolving the conflict between Moscow and Kiev, Waltz told ABC News in an interview on Sunday, adding that this idea is now in the process of being accepted by Ukraine’s backers.

“Everybody knows that this [conflict] has to end somehow diplomatically. I just don’t think it’s realistic to say we’re going to expel every Russian from every inch of Ukrainian soil. Even Crimea – President[-elect Donald] Trump has acknowledged that reality, and I think it has been a huge step forward that the entire world is acknowledging that reality,” Waltz stated.

Waltz suggested that accepting the fact that returning to Ukraine’s original post-Soviet borders is unrealistic now opens the way to addressing the question of “how do we no longer perpetuate this conflict and how… we no longer allow it to escalate in a way that drags in the entire world.”

The remarks appeared to be reminiscent of statements previously made by other close Trump allies, including his vice president, J.D. Vance. Shortly ahead of the November election, Vance suggested Kiev could end up in a situation where it decides to cede some lands to Russia.

The stance signaled by the incoming US administration sharply contrasts with the goal repeatedly proclaimed by Kiev of regaining the entirety of its post-Soviet territory. This has been accompanied by an explicit refusal by Ukraine to engage in any meaningful negotiations with Russia. Moscow, however, regards the five formerly Ukrainian regions, including Kherson, Zaporozhye, Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as Crimea, as integral parts of its territory.

Crimea broke away from Ukraine in the aftermath of the 2014 Maidan coup in Kiev, joining Russia via a referendum shortly thereafter. The four other regions were incorporated into Russia in late 2022 after the local population overwhelmingly backed such a move during separate referendums. Last year, Moscow demanded that Kiev pull its troops out of the areas it still controls in its former regions in order to begin the long-stalled negotiation process.

Former British defense ministers want troops deployment to Ukraine

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IFP Media Wire
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UK Army

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly planning to visit Kiev to discuss the deployment of British troops in the event of a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that he will discuss the subject with the British premier during their meeting.

“British troops contributing to a post-war peacekeeping force would undoubtedly be a welcome move, but it barely scratches the surface of what Ukraine truly needs,” Grant Shapps, who served as UK Defense Secretary from 2023 to 2024, told the Telegraph.

The UK “must now lead in offering [Ukraine] a bold and unwavering path to NATO membership,” he added.

The idea of deploying peacekeepers in Ukraine was first proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron in February 2024. He suggested that European nations could send troops to ensure security during a ceasefire, and support the peace process.

Zelensky has shown openness to the idea, stating that international peacekeepers could be one of the best instruments to force Russia to peace.

However, some European leaders have urged caution. Finnish President Alexander Stubb has warned against making hasty decisions regarding a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, emphasizing that such a step could lead to escalation.

The UK aims to ensure a diplomatic end to the conflict that protects Kiev’s interests, according to Gavin Williamson, who served as defense secretary from 2017 to 2019.

“There will be a need for underpinning that peace and the underpinning of Ukraine’s security, and that will require a real, physical commitment,” he stated, regarding possible British troops on the ground in Ukraine.

Williamson cited the second Minsk agreement, which froze the conflict between Kiev and the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics in 2015, saying it “ended up being worth not a great deal when it came to a hot conflict.” In the event of a truce, Ukraine’s security would need to be backed by “NATO, or by countries such as United Kingdom that can be seen as reliable partners,” he added.

Moscow has emphasized that any peace outcome must not be a repeat of the ill-fated Minsk agreements. Senior Western and Ukrainian officials have since openly admitted that they never planned to adhere to the agreements, and used the time to arm Kiev.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated last month that as Kiev refuses to negotiate, “it is obviously premature to talk about everything else, namely about peacekeepers.”

Iran’s FM to visit New York to attend meeting on ME developments: Spokesperson

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IFP Media Wire
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Abbas Araghchi

During his weekly press conference on Monday, Esmail Baqaei stated that a meeting at the level of foreign ministers will be held next Monday in New York, focusing on developments in the Middle East with an emphasis on Palestine and Gaza, chaired by Algeria. Iran has been invited to participate in this meeting.

Baqaei continued the focus of this conference will be on the ongoing genocide and crimes of the Zionist regime against Palestinians, and the Iranian Foreign Minister is expected to attend the event along with many other counterparts from various countries.

In another part of his remarks, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry responded to a statement from the US Department of Justice and claims regarding the alleged trafficking of uranium by the head of a Japanese Yakuza gang to Iran, saying this statement is ridiculous and reflects the peak of absurdity in conspiracies against Iran.

Baqaei stated that the entire scenario indicates the reality that all allegations made against Iran over the past years have been Hollywood-like plots aimed at applying pressure on Iran.

UNICEF warns over a million children in Gaza face mental health crises

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Gaza War

In a report on Sunday, UNICEF said Gaza’s children suffer from nightmares, anxiety and paralyzing fears due to Israel’s intense bombardment, loss of family members and the dire humanitarian situation in the blockaded territory.

The UN agency added that at least 19,000 Palestinian children have been orphaned since the Israeli war on Gaza began in October 2023.

Mental health experts caution that the immense impact of months of war on the mental health of these children could persist for generations, it added.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached alarming levels. The number of aid trucks entering the region remains grossly inadequate to meet the basic needs of families, while civil order has largely unraveled, leading to the looting of humanitarian supplies.

Moreover, the few operational hospitals are overwhelmed, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure has severely hampered access to essential services, including food, clean water, sanitation, and healthcare.

A recent report from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics noted a 6% decline in Gaza’s population in 2024, indicating that Israeli soldiers are intentionally targeting specific demographic groups, such as children and youth, resulting in a significant “distortion of the population”.

The Israeli army has killed more than 46,500 people, most of them women and children, in Gaza since October 2023.

In November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamion 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 army takes delivery of 1000 strategic drones

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IFP Media Wire
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Upon an order by Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, a ceremony was held on Monday with the presence of Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Minister of Defense, where one thousand drones were simultaneously delivered to the Army at several locations across Iran.

The unique features of these drones include “a range of over 2,000 kilometers,” “high destructive power,” “the ability to penetrate defense layers with a very low RCS,” “very high flight endurance,” and “self-sufficiency without the need for control from start to the end of the missions.”

According to officials, these drones will be used for special missions, including border surveillance, enhancing combat capabilities, destroying enemy fortifications, and engaging distant targets.

The flying objects have been designed and produced by scientists and innovators from the Iranian Army, the Ministry of Defense, and knowledge-based companies.

During the delivery ceremony of these drones, commanders of the ground, air, and naval forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army were present at some delivery locations.

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