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President Pezeshkian criticizes western hypocrisy on human rights

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Masoud Pezeshkian

Referring to the support provided by so-called human rights advocates to the Zionist regime’s atrocities in Gaza and Lebanon, Pezeshkian said, “I cannot believe that those issuing resolutions and statements against the Iranian nation are genuinely defending the rights of people or humanity. Shame on the human rights that you defend.”

The president emphasized the importance of unity among Iranians, stating, “If we stand together, no power will dare to threaten our people or our country.”

Criticizing the United States and Europe, Pezeshkian declared, “The same countries that preach human rights remain silent when women, children, and the elderly are massacred in Gaza and Palestine. Are they truly human? Do they care about human rights? I do not believe so.”

Pezeshkian, in response to the political and hostile behavior of European countries toward Iran, stated: “We have repeatedly declared that we hold no hostility toward any country and seek to expand our relations with the world. However, we will certainly not succumb to pressure; ‘We neither impose our will on others nor accept coercion from anyone.’”

His remarks reflect a broader frustration with international hypocrisy, particularly from nations imposing sanctions or resolutions against Iran while turning a blind eye to violence in the region. Pezeshkian reiterated the importance of domestic solidarity to counter these external challenges.

Nearly 90 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza

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IFP Media Wire
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Gaza War

At least 66 people were killed in an attack early on Thursday that hit a residential neighbourhood in Beit Lahiya, in Gaza’s besieged north, Palestinian health officials announced.

Hussam Abu Safia, the director of the nearby Kamal Adwan Hospital, told Al Jazeera most of the victims “were asleep when they were killed”.

“A very large number of casualties has arrived, and there are still many bodies hanging on the walls, ceilings. It’s mostly children and women,” he said in a voice message.

Abu Safia added hospital staff rushed to the site, retrieving bodies, collecting remains and rescuing trapped people.

“We are already operating with the bare minimum resources, that is why most of our staff are now busy rescuing the injured … due to the lack of ambulances and resources,” the paediatrician continued.

“The situation is honestly very dire. We cannot cope with this massive number of injured and casualties that have arrived to Kamal Adwan Hospital.”

Separately on Thursday, at least 22 people, including 10 children, were killed in Israeli bombardment of Gaza City’s Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood, a civil defence spokesman confirmed.

More than 13 months of Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed some 44,000 people, including more than 17,000 children, and wounded 104,000. With aid largely cut off, many in the densely populated territory are now facing the threat of starvation.

Israel launched its ferocious military campaign after an estimated 1,200 people were killed in an attack led by the Palestinian armed group Hamas on October 7 last year, with some 250 people taken captive. About 100 of them were released after a truce and prisoner swap deal a year ago but negotiations have largely stalled since then.

Thursday’s overnight attacks took place hours after a Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of the captives failed to pass when permanent member, the US, cast a lone No vote in the 15-member body.

This was the fourth time that US President Joe Biden’s administration has vetoed such a resolution since the start of the war.

As the latest international endeavour to bring an end to the fighting failed, civilians in Gaza continue to bear the brunt, especially in the northern governorate which has been under an Israeli siege for more than six weeks.

In addition to the ongoing shelling, residents across Gaza are struggling to cope with a worsening humanitarian crisis as winter approaches.

Most Palestinians, who have been forced to flee wave after wave of Israeli attacks, live in tents and makeshift shelters that are inadequate for cold wind and rain. The Norwegian Refugee Council has warned that more than one million Palestinians in Gaza do not have sufficient shelter for the coming months.

Food provision is another issue.

Certain pockets across the 2.2 million-strong territory are on the cusp of famine and a growing number of civilians are suffering from acute lack of food.

The entry of aid trucks has been severely hampered by Israeli authorities and, lately, by criminal gangs operating in areas under Israeli control, according to reports.

Anti-Iran human rights resolution at UNGA politically-motivated: Spokesman

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IFP Media Wire
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Esmail Baghaei

Baghaei has slammed the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly for adopting an anti-Iran resolution under the pretext of human rights.

He condemned the move as hypocritical and a clear example of using human rights as a tool for illegitimate political goals.

The spokesperson criticized the resolution, which was proposed by Canada, the US, Germany, the UK, and several other Western states, accusing them of being human rights violators and accomplices in the genocide of the Palestinian people by the Zionist regime.

Baghaei emphasized that the resolution is the manifestation of the complete hypocrisy of its designers and is a clear indication of reducing the noble concept of human rights to a tool for political pressure against independent nations.

He reiterated that the Islamic Republic of Iran will spare no effort to preserve and promote human rights.

The spokesperson pointed out that the racist Israeli regime was a co-sponsor of the resolution, calling it a major political and ethical scandal for its Western sponsors and a sign of their disregard for the noble concept of human rights, thereby making international institutions devoid of their existential philosophy.

Baghaei also noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran, as a democratic system based on the principled policies enshrined in its Constitution, is committed to preserving and promoting human rights and fulfilling its international obligations.

He highlighted Iran’s constructive engagement with the UN’s human rights mechanisms, including the Office of the High Commissioner and treaty bodies, and affirmed that the cooperation will continue in the future.

The draft resolution, approved by a vote of 77 in favor, 28 against as well as 66 abstentions on Wednesday, came after the committee, providing no evidence, accused Iran of “violation of its international obligations,” and claimed that “respect for human rights” had deteriorated in the country.

US Senate denies resolutions to block arms Sales to Israel amid Gaza war

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IFP Media Wire
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United States Senate
The vote was held on three resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders.
The first resolution was supported by 18 lawmakers, while 79 others voted against it, the second was rejected by a 19-78 vote, and the third received the support of only 17 members of the Senate.
The resolutions urged to block the sale to Israel of additional Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) and enhanced JDAM receivers, tank cartridges, 120-mm High Explosive mortar cartridges, and Modified M1148A1P2 Medium Tactical Vehicles.
Sanders also called on to block the sale of 50 new F-15IA aircraft, associated weapons and parts, and upgrade kits for existing F-15 aircraft, according to the document.
“Blocking these sales would be in keeping with actions taken by the international community and some of our closest allies,” the document said.
Sanders has repeatedly stressed that arms sales to Israel violate the US laws. He accused the Israeli government of violating international rules and pointed out that it is illegal for the US to provide it with additional weapons.
Israel launched a genocidal war on the Gaza Strip following a Hamas attack last year, killing nearly 44,000 people, most of them women and children, and injuring over 104,000.
The second year of genocide in Gaza has drawn growing international condemnation, with figures and institutions labeling the attacks and blocking of aid deliveries as a deliberate attempt to destroy a population.
Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its deadly war on Gaza.

US moves to forgive $4.7 billion of loans to Ukraine

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IFP Media Wire
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Biden Zelensky

A funding bill passed by the US Congress in April included just over $9.4 billion of forgivable loans for economic and budgetary support to Ukraine’s government, half of which the president could cancel after Nov. 15. The bill appropriated a total of $61 billion to help Ukraine fight the full-scale invasion Moscow launched in February 2022.

“We have taken the step that was outlined in the law to cancel those loans,” Miller told a press briefing, adding that the step was taken in recent days.

Congress could still block the move, Miller said.

The Senate is due to vote later on Wednesday on a motion of disapproval of loan forgiveness for Ukraine put forward by Republican Senator Rand Paul, a frequent critic of US support for Ukraine. The majority of senators from both parties support aid to Ukraine.

President Biden has ordered officials to rush as much aid to Ukraine as possible before he leaves office on Jan. 20 amid concerns President-elect Donald Trump could limit US support.

Iranian sports commentator criticizes FIFA for not expelling Israel from the World Cup

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Gianni Infantino

Javad Khiyabani questioned the decision to exclude Russia from the World Cup while allowing Israel to participate, slamming Israel for causing the deaths of nearly 50,000 innocent Palestinians.

Khiyabani expressed his intention to draft a petition titled “Why is Russia out of the World Cup but Israel is in?” and gather signatures on the streets to present to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.

He called this a disgrace to FIFA and demanded an explanation for the perceived double standards.

The controversy arises amid ongoing demand for exclusion of the Israeli regime from international sporting events based on its bleak political and humanitarian record.

Iran treats 500 victims of Lebanon pager explosions

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Lebanon Pagers Detonation

In a meeting with officials from the Medical Sciences Universities, Zafarghandi explained that the pager systems were designed in such a way that explosions often resulted in the amputation of one or both hands of the victims, and in many cases, caused blindness in both eyes.

The health minister emphasized that Iran made extensive efforts to provide the necessary medical treatments for the injured.

He assured that despite the large number of surgeries performed, no Iranian patient faced delays in receiving essential surgical care.

In September, thousands of pagers exploded across Lebanon and parts of Syria, killing 39 people and injuring thousands.

Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged earlier this month for the first time that he green-lighted the move, widely condemned by the international community.

Iran tourism minister meets with Azerbaijan’s PM to discuss bilateral cooperation, tourism exchange

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran tourism minister meets with Azerbaijan’s PM

Both parties emphasized the importance of developing bilateral relations in various fields, particularly in tourism, and expressed their mutual desire to further enhance the ties.

Asadov noted that one of Azerbaijan’s priorities during its presidency over COP29 climate change conference is climate action in tourism.

The discussions also covered the current state of relations between Azerbaijan and Iran, as well as the prospects for bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including the resumption of tourist exchanges.

The meeting was held as both countries seek to strengthen their ties and explore new avenues for cooperation, particularly in cultivating a vibrant tourism sector that can contribute to economic growth and cultural exchange.

Iran urges IAEA BoG to oppose E3’s resolution

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Abbas Araghchi

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi had telephone conversations with the foreign ministers of several member states of the IAEA Board of Governors, including Brazil, South Africa, Bangladesh, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Pakistan, and France.

During the phone calls, Araghchi highlighted the important role of the Board of Governors in safeguarding the agency’s credibility and ensuring its professional and independent performance, stressing the significance of the current meeting of the board in this regard.

The top diplomat outlined the constructive approach of the Islamic Republic of Iran in its interactions with the IAEA and criticized the unjustified moves by some Western member states of the atomic agency that are pushing for a resolution against Iran.

The Iranian foreign minister argued that such actions could disrupt the technical and professional functions of the agency.

He denounced the unconstructive and unjustified actions of three European countries regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

The Iranian diplomat recalled the understandings reached between Iran and the IAEA during the recent visit of the agency’s Director General Rafael Grossi to Tehran.

Araghchi stressed that the untenable efforts of the three European countries to issue a resolution against Iran would only undermine and disrupt the cooperative processes between the IAEA and Iran.

He called on the member states of the Board of Governors to oppose the actions of the European trio and to prevent the Board from becoming a platform for advancing the political greed of certain Western countries that possess nuclear weapons and their supporters.

On Wednesday, France, Britain and Germany submitted a new anti-Iran resolution to the IAEA ahead of the board meeting. The resolution is expected to be put to a vote on Thursday.

Iran has warned that the IAEA’s potential targeting of the country with “unconstructive measures” would be met with a “proportionate response” on the part of the Islamic Republic.

Iran tourism minister emphasizes strong ties with UNWTO

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran tourism minister

The two met on the sidelines of the first meeting of Tourism Ministers on climate actions in tourism, held on Wednesday during the COP 29 conference in Baku.

Salehi Amiri requested that the UNWTO finalize the dates for the 9th Global Conference on Urban Tourism and the 3rd Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism.

The events are scheduled to be hosted in Iran by the Abbasabad Urban Development Corporation, affiliated with the Tehran Municipality, in collaboration with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

Pololikashvili assured that the dates for the meetings would be confirmed next week.

Highlighting the importance of handicrafts in tourism sector in the historical Iranian city of Isfahan, Salehi Amiri asked the UNWTO secretary general to expedite the drafting of a memorandum of understanding to establish a center for handicrafts and tourism in the city under the UNWTO’s auspices, an initiative welcomed by Pololikashvili.

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