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Yoav Gallant: Israel Ready to Respond if Iran Strikes
Tel Aviv: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has pledged an “appropriate response” in the event of an Iranian attack on Israeli territory. In a recent phone conversation with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, Gallant emphasized Israel’s stance, stating that any direct Iranian assault on Israeli soil would warrant a fitting Israeli retaliation against Iran. Gallant also provided insights into…
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US and UK Launch Fresh Strikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen
Washington D.C., February 24, 2024 – In response to recent attacks on Red Sea shipping by the Houthi rebels, the United States and the United Kingdom launched a joint airstrike operation on Saturday, targeting 18 Huthi positions across Yemen. A joint statement released by both nations confirmed the strikes, which aimed to “further degrade the Houthis’ ability to threaten shipping…
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Criticizes US Senate’s $14 Billion Israel Aid, Fears Escalation in Gaza
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, condemned the US Senate’s approval of a $14-billion aid package for Israel, asserting it would facilitate more Israeli actions in Gaza. Kanaani, expressing his views on social media, criticized the decision, stating that American taxpayers’ funds would provide $100 million daily to Israel for what he characterized as the “killing of innocent Palestinian…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Calls for High Turnout in Crucial March Elections
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei urged a high voter turnout in the upcoming March 1 parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections during a meeting in Tehran. Emphasizing the elections as crucial for the Islamic Republic’s reforms, Khamenei encouraged widespread participation, stating it as the correct method for problem-solving. The 12th parliamentary elections will see 14,912 candidates after vetting, with…
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Iran Executes Protester Mohammad Ghobadlou Amid Human Rights Concerns
Iran executed Mohammad Ghobadlou, a 23-year-old man, in connection with mass protests against the clerical establishment, as confirmed by the judiciary. Ghobadlou was convicted of murder and “corruption on Earth” for allegedly running over a policeman during a protest near Tehran in September 2022. According to the reports, rights groups raised concerns about an unfair trial with torture allegations, and…
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