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Criminal complaint filed against German Chancellor, FM for aiding Israel’s genocide in Gaza

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During a Berlin press conference, lawyer Nadija Samour from the European Legal Support Center (ELSC) announced that their criminal complaint also names former Chancellor Olaf Scholz and former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock as accomplices.

“The genocide against the Palestinian people has been live-streamed for almost two years. It is now time for justice and accountability,” she stated, pointing out that current and previous government officials are complicit in genocide, primarily through their approval of weapons exports that were used against Palestinian civilians in Gaza.

The complaint specifically accused seven current and former government officials, including current Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who, as members of Germany’s Federal Security Council, approved arms exports to Israel despite international warnings about war crimes and ethnic cleansing taking place in Gaza.

The previous German coalition government, led by Social Democrat Olaf Scholz, approved over €485 million (approximately $570 million) in arms and military equipment between October 2023 and May 2025.

The new coalition government headed by conservative Merz, which took office in May, continued this policy, approving additional arms shipments to Israel worth nearly €4 million ($4.7 million) in its first month in office and through June 10, 2025, according to official figures.

While Merz announced last month that Berlin will no longer approve new weapon exports that can be used in Gaza, he did not pledge to stop the delivery of weapons and equipment that were already approved before.

In the criminal complaint filed with the Federal Prosecutor’s Office, top managers of several German weapons companies were also accused of aiding and abetting Israel’s crimes against humanity and genocide in Gaza.

The complaint named the previous and current CEOs of German armaments company RENK Group AG, which manufactures components, including spare parts for Israeli Merkava tanks. Also included were top executives from Rolls-Royce’s Solutions, which produces diesel engines for Israel’s battle tanks, and Dynamit Nobel Defence, which manufactures anti-tank weapons reportedly used in Gaza.

 

US plans $6bn in new weapons sales to Israel: WSJ

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Israel Army

The proposed sales include a deal worth $3.8 billion for 30 AH-64 Apache helicopters and a $1.9 billion deal for 3,250 infantry assault vehicles for the Israeli army, the WSJ said, citing people familiar with the matter.

The weapons likely would not be delivered for two to three years, the WSJ cited one person.

The arms would be paid for by US-provided foreign military financing, according to the documents reviewed by the journal.

Citing people familiar with the issue, the report added the State Department is seeking the approval of the four top Republican and Democratic leaders of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

The proposed arms sales were first sent to congressional leaders about a month ago, before Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, according to the report.

The administration has continued to seek approval for the sales since the Israeli attack, the people stated, per the report.

Salt crystals shine along Iran’s Kal-Shur River

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Originating from the villages of Jajarm, the river winds through desert landscapes, where its saline waters form glistening salt crystals along the banks.

The unique phenomenon occurs as the river passes through arid terrain, leaving behind crystallized salt formations that locals describe as both beautiful and practical.

For residents of nearby villages, this is more than a spectacle: for two months each year, they engage in the traditional practice of harvesting salt directly from the river.

This annual harvest continues a centuries-old tradition, providing families with both household supplies and a modest source of income.

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October 6, 2025 declared as “Tehran Day”

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Iran Flag

The decision was made during a council meeting held on September 20 at the Tehran Governor’s Office, chaired by Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi-Fard, Tehran’s interim Friday prayer leader, and attended by Governor Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian.

Officials said the initiative aims to commemorate key events from 1906, when Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar signed the Constitutional Decree in August of that year.

Shortly afterward, on October 7, 1906 (14 Mehr 1285), the first session of the National Consultative Assembly convened at Golestan Palace in the presence of the Qajar monarch. This session laid the foundation for Iran’s first constitution and cemented Tehran’s status as the country’s capital.

Governor Motamedian emphasized that “Tehran Day” would serve as an opportunity to highlight the capital’s historical, cultural, and tourism potential.

Planned events include historical seminars, photography exhibitions, and guided tours to promote public awareness and celebrate Tehran’s heritage.

US ends deportation protections for Syrians

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The announcement came as Temporary Protected Status (TPS) was set to end for Syrians at the end of the month, ending protections that have been in place since 2012, shortly after war began in the middle eastern nation.

“This is what restoring sanity to America’s immigration system looks like,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.

“Conditions in Syria no longer prevent their nationals from returning home. Syria has been a hotbed of terrorism and extremism for nearly two decades, and it is contrary to our national interest to allow Syrians to remain in our country. TPS is meant to be temporary.”

TPS can be awarded for countries experiencing civil unrest or natural disasters, allowing the government to halt any deportations to the country.

When the Joe Biden administration renewed the protections in 2024, it cited widespread insecurity caused by the civil war.

“The ongoing civil war in Syria is in its thirteenth year and has involved large-scale destruction of infrastructure, widespread civilian casualties, and human rights abuses and violations. The humanitarian consequences are dire, including mass displacement of civilians, high levels of food insecurity, and limited access to healthcare and clean water,” DHS wrote at the time.

“These impacts have been compounded by the February 6, 2023, earthquake, which resulted in the further destruction of infrastructure and has contributed to the further breakdown of the economy and strained an already overburdened healthcare system,” it added.

Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad was deposed in December, but the country remains in chaos.

The United States Institute for Peace described Syrians as dealing with “the aftermath of nearly 14 years of brutal conflict where it is estimated that least 500,000 people were killed and more than 13 million forcibly displaced.”

A Reuters investigation released Friday described warring factions within the country, finding “a lawless frontier under the control of armed groups with scores to settle.”

 

Tehran condemns E3’s move to ‘snapback’ UN sanctions

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Iranian Foreign Ministry

The reaction came after the UN Security Council on Friday voted against a draft resolution that would have permanently lifted sanctions linked to Iran’s nuclear program.

Nine members opposed the measure, while Russia, China, Pakistan, and Algeria backed it, and two abstained. As a result, the UN sanctions against Iran will be re-imposed by September 28 if no agreement is reached.

In a statement, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the move amounted to “an unlawful, unjustified and provocative act” that undermines ongoing diplomatic processes.

The Ministry added, “The destructive actions by three European countries (Britain, France and Germany) to reinstate the annulled UN Security Council resolutions come at a time when Iran’s safeguarded nuclear facilities were attacked and damaged by the Israeli regime and the United States.”

It said these attacks violate the UN Charter, endanger international peace and security, and severely undermine the foundations of the non-proliferation regime.

The Ministry added, “The three European countries not only declined to condemn these aggressive actions by Israel and the United States but also perpetrated a dual violation by abusing the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism.”

The statement outlined five points, noting that the European action completes the process of reviving canceled resolutions and “seriously weakens” diplomacy.

The ministry highlighted that the full responsibility for the consequences lies with the United States and the E3, which “misrepresented facts, made unfounded allegations, and pressured some non-permanent Council members.”

The measure lacked consensus and went ahead despite strong opposition from several Council members, damaging both the credibility of the body and the non-proliferation regime, noted the statement.

Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and reflects the will of its people to pursue scientific and technological progress, noted the ministry, adding that Tehran will defend its rights, including through diplomacy, while “reserving the right to respond to any unlawful measures.”

Finally, it urged all responsible members of the international community to reject the European action and avoid granting it legitimacy.

 

 

Iran slams European troika for failing to respect Tehran-IAEA deal

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Speaking to Russia’s news outlet RIA Novosti on Friday, Khatibzadeh said the three countries had previously pledged to honor any deal between Tehran and the IAEA, but instead have “taken further wrong steps” and politicized Iran’s nuclear case.

He noted that the agreement was signed in Cairo and welcomed by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, who reported it to the agency. “After this deal, we saw nothing from the Europeans but criticism and mistakes”, he said. Khatibzadeh stressed that Tehran remains committed to diplomacy.

He however said Iran’s future actions depend on the stance of its counterparts regarding the reimposition of sanctions. Khatibzadeh argued that Europe has no legal basis to trigger the snapback mechanism, calling its current efforts politically motivated.

The Iranian official reiterated that the window for diplomacy remains open, adding that any new nuclear agreement must be based on principles defined by Iran’s foreign policy and national interests.

Iran mourns educator, author Samineh Baghcheban

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Former students, cultural figures, and officials gathered to honor her legacy before her burial in the section of Notables at Behesht Zahra cemetery.

Baghcheban, who died on September 16 at the age of 97, was the daughter of Jabar Baghcheban, founder of Iran’s first school for the deaf.

After his death in 1966, she took over the school’s leadership, continuing the family’s mission of advancing education for children with hearing disabilities.

Attendees included her sister, Parvaneh Baghcheban, presidential adviser Ali Rabiei, poet Mohammad-Reza Shafiei Kadkani, and numerous former students spanning generations.
Many addressed the crowd in sign language, recalling her tireless work in education and literature.

Rabiei, conveying condolences from President Massoud Pezeshkian, described the Baghcheban family as central to Iran’s cultural identity.

“Iran means Jabar Baghcheban, Iran means Samineh Baghcheban, and Iran means everyone who has served culture and society,” he said.

Baghcheban authored several acclaimed children’s books, including The Wooden Bridge and Norooz and the Kites, and promoted Persian folk songs and stories through sign-language adaptations.

Iran denounces US violations at IAEA general conference

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IFP Media Wire
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Reza Najafi warned that the international community’s indifference toward the actions of the US and the Zionist regime could have serious consequences, urging decisive measures in response.

Speaking under Iran’s proposed agenda item titled “Prohibition of All Forms of Attack and Threat of Attack Against Nuclear Facilities Under IAEA Safeguards,” he praised countries—especially members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)—that responsibly condemned the military aggression carried out by the US and the Zionist regime against Iran.

He called for holding both the United States and the Zionist regime accountable for their blatant violations of international law and the non-proliferation regime.

Najafi also revealed that several IAEA member states with close ties to Iran and other co-sponsors of Iran’s proposed resolution—despite strongly condemning Israel’s aggressive attacks—have privately admitted they are under heavy pressure and threats from the United States not to support the resolution.

The 69th IAEA General Conference, one of the agency’s most significant annual gatherings, opened Monday at its Vienna headquarters with the participation of senior representatives from member states. The weeklong conference will run until Friday and will cover a wide range of issues concerning the agency’s work and budget.

Glowing object seen in Iranian skies linked to domestic system tests

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Residents in Golestan, Semnan, Khorasan Razavi, Isfahan, and parts of South Khorasan reported seeing a bright object moving across the night sky. The unusual sight quickly drew attention on social media, with photos and videos shared widely.

In response, the deputy governor for political and security affairs in Golestan Province said the incident was connected to internal system testing.

“This matter is related to domestic system tests. There is absolutely no cause for concern,” the official stated. He added that further details would be released if necessary.

The sighting follows similar reports from eastern parts of the country a day earlier, where luminous objects were also captured and circulated online.

The events stirred curiosity and concern months after the Israeli regime waged a war against Iran, which culminated in a ceasefire.

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