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Saudi foreign minister: Iran on Path to de-escalate tensions with Israel

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Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh, bin Farhan emphasized that Tehran has communicated its desire through the Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to avoid ongoing regional conflicts and does not see the continuation of tensions as beneficial.

Regarding Saudi-Iranian relations, Bin Farhan noted that the goal of their dialogue is to ensure that bilateral relations proceed correctly.

Bin Farhan also addressed recent reports about a possible joint military exercise between Saudi Arabia and Iran, stating that no such exercises have taken place and it is unlikely they will occur in the near future given the current regional conditions.

Meanwhile, the Saudi foreign minister asserted that a Palestinian state must be established, and the right of the Palestinian people to determine their own destiny must be guaranteed.

He clarified that normalizing relations with Israel is not on the agenda for the Saudi Kingdom until a solution for establishing a Palestinian state is found.

The Saudi foreign minister emphasized that Palestine should achieve full membership in the United Nations as soon as possible, without any delays.

He condemned the Israeli attacks on Gaza, which have resulted in a humanitarian disaster, and called for the implementation of a two-state solution with practical steps taken towards this goal.

Fire at industrial unit in northeastern Iran injures 17 

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Taghi Dolatabadi, head of Pre-Hospital Emergency and Accident Management at North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences said the fire broke out at dawn, causing respiratory issues for 12 individuals due to smoke inhalation.

The victims were treated on-site, while four others were transported to Farouj Hospital, and one was taken to Shirvan Hospital.

Dolatabadi reported that all victims are currently in stable condition.

In the initial hours of the incident, hospitals in the adjacent cities were placed on alert to handle any potential emergencies.

Abdolreza Farzaneh, the governor of Farouj County, stated that nearly a dozen firefighting teams from several nearby counties responded to the blaze.

The timely intervention of firefighting units, emergency services, and the Red Crescent ensured the fire to be extinguished promptly, he said.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

German Envoy recalled to Iran ministry  Following FM’s “interventionist” remarks 

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Iranian Foreign Ministry

In the meeting held during thesummoning, the Director for Division One of Western Europe at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ministry considers the statement by Germany’s Foreign Minister to be lacking in courtesy, without any legal basis or value.

He conveyed Iran’s strong protest at the unjustified and detrimental approach of Germany to suspend the operations of the Iranian consulates in Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich.

The Foreign Ministry official said the German government’s decision deliberately deprives Iranians of access to consular services, creating unnecessary hardship for the Iranian citizens in Germany and infringing upon their fundamental rights.He said this move severs one of the longest-standing channels of communication between the peoples of Iran and Germany.

The Iranian Foreign Ministryalso emphasized that Germany’s confrontational and unconstructive stance is a significant miscalculation, for which the German government will bear responsibility.

It reminded Germany of international law principles, including respect for national sovereignty, the prohibition against interference in the domestic affairs of other countries, respect for their national judicial competencies, and the commitment of all states to prevent and combat terrorism.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned Germany’s disregard for these international principles and denounced any support for terrorism and the killing of innocent people, including under the guise of protecting citizens. The decision to close Iranian missions follows the execution of Jamshid Sharmand, leader of the US-based terror group, Tondar, which was behind a sereis of terror attacks in Iran including one in 2008 on a religious congregation center in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz.

14 people, including 5 women and an infant, were killed and hundreds more wounded in the attack.Sharmabd held German citizenship but was also a US resident.

Iran Leader: Collapse of Western Civilization Greater than Defeat of Zionists 

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IFP Media Wire
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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

Addressing a meeting of organizers of the Congress of 15,000 Martyrs of Fars Province, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the killing of ten thousand children by Israel in the ongoing war in Gaza and Lebanon.

He remarked that Westerners, who have claimed to uphold human rights and humanity for many years, or even centuries, have proven to be completely dishonest; this war has exposed that truth.

Ayatollah Khamenei stated, “Israel has killed ten thousand innocent children using two-ton bombs and various weapons, and Westerners have not shown any concern. Western politicians have been discredited, Western policies are disgraced, and they have been defeated; this is a great defeat.”

The Leader added that Western civilization does not care about spending its people’s money to kill innocent children, destroy families, martyr ten thousand children, or leave thousands of children orphaned; this is the nature of Western culture.

Ayatollah Khamenei further stated that an axis of evil supports the Zionist regime, opposed by the resistance front.

He emphasized that the Zionist regime, with the support of the United States and Europe, has martyred over fifty thousand defenseless and civilian people, including some prominent leaders of the resistance. Yet, the resistance front remains unwavering, fighting today with the same strength and resolve. This is the greatest defeat.

Expressing appreciation for leaders of the resistance movements in Palestine and Lebanon, he stressed that without figures like the martyr Yahya Sinwar and Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, who fought until the last moment, blending wisdom, courage, self-sacrifice, and dedication, the region’s fate would have been very different.

IRGC cmdr. reaffirms Iran’s enduring support for Hezbollah

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Esmail Qaani

Qaani emphasized Iran’s unwavering support for Hezbollah’s mission, underscoring a shared commitment to resist Zionism and pursue the liberation of Palestine and Al-Quds.

He praised Qassem’s dedication, recognizing him as a distinguished figure within Shia and resistance communities.

Referring to the legacy of the martyrs, including former Hezbollah leaders such as Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, Qaani conveyed deep respect for those who had sacrificed their lives against Zionist aggression.

Germany closes Iran’s consulates after execution of terror group’s ringleader

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Jamshid Sharmahd

Speaking to reporters in New York, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Sharmahd was executed despite Berlin’s intense diplomatic endeavour at the highest political level.

“We have repeatedly made it clear to Tehran that the execution of a German citizen will have serious consequences, so I have decided to close Iran’s consulate generals in Frankfurt am Main, Munich and Hamburg,” she added.

Sharmahd, who was convicted last year, was executed on Monday. He was behind a series of terrorist attacks, including a 2008 attack against a religious congregation center in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz, which killed 14 people, including 5 women and an infant, and wounded hundreds more.

Following his execution, Germany’s Foreign Ministry protested to Iran by recalling its envoy to Tehran and summoning the Iranian charge d’affaires in Berlin. German officials have claimed that the Iranian Judiciary system lacked legal jurisdiction for the terrorism case involving the Iranian national, who held a German passport and lived in the United States.

Likewise, Tehran summoned German Ambassador Markus Potzel over Berlin officials meddling in the internal affairs of Iran.

In defense of the Iranian Judiciary’s execution of Sharmahd, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said granting a German passport to an individual does not provide impunity, not least to a “terrorist”.

Addressing Baerbock in an X post on Tuesday, Araghchi censured arrogant claims of human rights by German officials, stressing even the German people made fun of them for their hypocrisy.

In Iran, no terrorist is entitled to immunity even if that terrorist is backed by Germany, the Iranian minister added.

Upcoming Russia-Iran treaty to include closer defense collaboration: Moscow

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Iran and Russia Flags

“The treaty on a comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran that is being prepared will become a serious factor in strengthening Russian-Iranian relations,” Lavrov told state television on Thursday.

He said the agreement is being prepared for signing “in the near future”.

Russia has announced it expects Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Moscow before the end of the year.

“It will confirm the parties’ desire for closer cooperation in the field of defense and interaction in the interests of peace and security at the regional and global levels,” Lavrov added.

He did not specify what form the defense ties would take.

The comprehensive cooperation agreement aims to enhance cooperation between Iran and Russia in various fields, reflecting the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Iran and Russia have maintained a strategic partnership for many years, with collaboration spanning various fields such as energy, defense, and trade.

Both countries have faced international sanctions and have worked together to mitigate their impact on their respective economies.

One child killed, 10 injured every day in Lebanon since October 4: UNICEF

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Lebanon War

Many other children, though unharmed physically, are deeply traumatized by the violence, it announced, adding that many have shown severe signs of emotional distress, including separation anxiety, withdrawal, aggression and concentration problems.

Many children suffer from disrupted sleep, nightmares, headaches and loss of appetite, and without the stability of school, they lack spaces to play, learn and heal, it added.

UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell urged for an immediate ceasefire to protect children.

“The ongoing war in Lebanon is upending children’s lives, and in many cases, inflicting severe physical wounds and deep emotional scars,” Russell stated.

“War tears apart the safe and nurturing environments children need. When children are forced to endure prolonged periods of traumatic stress, they face severe health and psychological risks, and the consequences can last a lifetime.”

Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reported that 166 children killed and 1,168 injured since October last year.

The death toll from Israeli assault against Lebanon since last October has hit 2,820, the ministry said in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement added 12,937 people have also been injured since offensive began.

Israel has mounted a huge air campaign in Lebanon since September against what it claims are Hezbollah targets, in an escalation from a year of cross-border warfare since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip.

Tel Aviv also launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on Oct. 1.

Hamas official dismisses short-term Gaza truce

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Gaza War

“The idea of a temporary pause in the war, only to resume aggression later, is something we have already expressed our position on. Hamas supports a permanent end to the war, not a temporary one,” Taher al-Nunu, a senior leader of the movement, told AFP.

Mediators seeking to broker a Gaza ceasefire are expected to propose a truce of “less than a month” to Hamas, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP on Wednesday.

Meetings between Mossad head David Barnea, CIA Director Bill Burns and Qatar’s prime minister in Doha, which concluded on Monday, discussed proposing a “short-term” truce of “less than a month”, the source said on condition of anonymity because of the talks’ sensitivity.

The proposal involves exchanging Israeli hostages for Palestinians in Israeli prisons and increasing aid to Gaza, the source added.

“US officials believe that if a short-term deal can be reached, it could lead to a more permanent agreement,” the source noted.

Nunu stated that the group had not received any proposal so far, adding if it gets such a plan, it would respond.

However, he reiterated the demands the group has been insisting on for months – “a permanent ceasefire, withdrawal (of Israeli forces) from Gaza, the return of displaced people, sufficient humanitarian aid to Gaza and a serious prisoner exchange deal”.

Dozens of hostages taken from Israel during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks are still being held in Gaza. There are 101 hostages still held in the blockaded strip, Israeli authorities say, but as many as one-third of them are thought to be dead.

Israel has continued its military onslaught on Gaza following the attack by the resistance movement, despite a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire.

More than 43,000 Palestinians have since been killed, mostly women and children, and over 101,000 injured, according to local health authorities.

The Israeli offensive has displaced almost the entire population of the territory amid an ongoing blockade that has led to severe shortages of food, clean water and medicine.

Israel faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza.

Mediation efforts to reach a Gaza ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement between Israel and Hamas have failed over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to halt the war.

Israeli police say detained couple accused of spying for Iran

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IFP Media Wire
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Israeli Police

The police and the Shin Bet internal security agency said in a statement that the arrested man, Rafael Guliev from the central city of Lod, had surveilled Israel’s Mossad spy headquarters for the Iranians.

He also allegedly collected information on an academic working at the Institute for National Security Studies, a prominent Israeli think tank. The Israeli statement did not identify the scholar.

The statement added Guliev was also entrusted with finding an assassin, though it was unclear if he had actually done so. Guliev’s wife, Lala, assisted in the activities, the Israeli authorities claimed.

Israeli security services say they have uncovered several Iranian spy networks in recent months.

Tehran has not directly commented on the cases, including the claims on Thursday.

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