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Reformist leader Masoud Pezeshkian elected President of Iran

Saturday, July 6, 2024

Reformist leader Masoud Pezeshkian has won the presidential election in Iran. He has defeated hardline leader Saeed Jalili.

According to the election results, out of the three crore votes counted so far, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian has got 53.3 percent votes while Jalili has got 44.3 percent votes.

No candidate got majority in the first round of voting on 28 June 2024. During that time, the lowest ever voting in Iran was 40 percent.

Former President Ibrahim Raisi of Iran died in a helicopter crash in May 2024 while holding the presidency.

Ibrahim Raisi was returning after inaugurating a dam in East Azerbaijan province when his helicopter crashed. Nine people, including the President and the Foreign Minister, have died in this accident.

After that elections were held for a new President in Iran.

Netanyahu is a war criminal, Israel has no right to kill 34,000 Palestinians: Bernie Sanders

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Senior US Democratic leader Bernie Sanders has called Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a war criminal.

Bernie Sanders says Netanyahu should not have been called for a joint session of Congress. Bernie Sanders has said that he will not participate in the joint session of Congress.

Bernie Sanders has posted a thread on the social media platform X. Bernie Sanders said, "Netanyahu is a war criminal and he should not have been called to the joint session of Congress. I am not participating in this session."

Bernie Sanders said, "Israel has the right to protect itself against Hamas' attack, but this right does not give you permission to wage war against Palestinians."

Bernie Sanders said, "Israel does not have the right to kill 34,000 Palestinians. You cannot kill 19,000 children. You do not have the right to destroy Gaza's health system. You cannot kill more than 400 health workers."

Bernie Sanders said, "Israel cannot stop humanitarian aid in Gaza. This is a violation of US and international law. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant against Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Both of them have violated international law.''

The US Congress has invited Netanyahu to participate in a joint session.

According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, more than 36,000 Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks since October 7, 2023.

Israel cannot exist as a nation without the existence of Palestine: Saudi Arabia

Israel must accept the existence of Palestine: Saudi Arabia

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

After Israel's deadly attack on Rafah refugee camp, reactions are being seen from many countries of the world.

Saudi Arabia has said that Israel will have to accept the existence of Palestine. Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 that Israel cannot exist without the existence of Palestine as a state.

This statement of Saudi Arabia is being considered very important.

After the attack in Rafah, people have taken to the streets in many countries and are protesting against Israel.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), an organization of Islamic countries, has also responded.

International Court of Justice orders Israel to stop military operation in Rafah

Friday, May 24, 2024

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to stop its military operation in Rafah, Gaza.

ICJ gave this decision on the petition of South Africa.

The ICJ has said that Israel should immediately stop its military operation in Rafah, which poses a threat to the Palestinians.

The ICJ has asked Israel to report within a month on the steps to be taken on the decision of Friday, May 24, 2024.

Highlights of ICJ's decision:

- Military operations in Rafah should stop.
- Rafah's borders with Egypt should be opened for humanitarian aid.
- The report of the steps taken on these matters should be submitted within a month.  

In recent days, Israel has intensified military operations in Rafah.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is calling the operation being conducted in Rafah necessary to defeat Hamas.

Many humanitarian organizations, including America, have expressed apprehension that the lives of thousands of Palestinians are in danger due to Israel's campaign in Rafah.

Currently, more than 1 million Palestinians have taken refuge in Rafah.

After Pakistan, India issues instructions for Indian students living in Kyrgyzstan

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif expressed concern over the safety of Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed concern about the safety of Pakistani students in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.

“I am extremely concerned about the safety of Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan,” Shehbaz Sharif posted on X.

“The embassy has been ordered to help the students in every possible way. My office is in touch with the Embassy and the situation is being constantly monitored."

After the violent incidents outside the student hostel in Bishkek, the Embassy of Pakistan in Kyrgyzstan has asked the students not to come out.

"We are in constant touch with the local authorities for the safety of Pakistani students," Pakistan's embassy posted on Twitter.

Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf party posted a video on X.

In this video, the young man who described himself as a medical student said, "We have come to Kyrgyzstan to study medicine. There was a fight between the Arabs and the local people."

“Three students have died due to this fight. Knives and guns are being used. Children, women and no one is safe here. We are inside the hostel and we have locked our doors. Many students have been injured."

India issues instructions for Indian students living in Kyrgyzstan

Saturday, May 18, 2024

The Embassy of India in Kyrgyzstan has issued instructions keeping in mind the safety of Indian students.

The Indian Embassy has instructed students not to come out of their homes.

The Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan posted on Twitter, "We are in touch with our students. At present the situation is peaceful. But we are instructing students to stay inside the hostel."

“Any matter can be contacted with the embassy. We are available 24 hours on this number 0555710041."

Iraqi army claims major explosion at a base south of Baghdad

Saturday, April 20, 2024

The Iraqi military says a member of a pro-Iranian militia has been killed and eight others injured in a massive explosion at a base south of Baghdad.

The Iraqi military has said that no drones or fighter aircraft were seen in the area at the time of or before the blast. The Iran-backed group Popular Mobilization Forces itself has said that the blast was the result of an attack.

This explosion has occurred at a time when tension between Israel and Iran is at its peak. On Friday, April 19, 2024, Israel attacked the city of Isfahan in Iran, which was already anticipated. Earlier on the night of Saturday, April 13, 2024, Iran attacked Israel with more than 300 drones and missiles.

However, Israel claimed that it foiled the attack with the help of its allies America, Britain, France and Jordan. On April 1, 2024, there was an attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus, Syria, in which many of its top commanders were killed.

Israel did not make any direct comment on this attack, but Iran held Israel responsible for this attack. In response to this, Iran attacked Israel.

Iran's Foreign Minister has warned that if Israel attacks its interests, his country will respond quickly and to the maximum extent.

What did Iranian media say about Israel's attack?

Friday, April 19, 2024

Iran is not giving any special importance to the Israeli attack on Isfahan on the night of Thursday, 18 April 2024. Iranian officials have said there was no attack on Isfahan.

Iran says there were some drones that were shot down. Israel has not given any statement regarding the attack.

But American officials have said that Israel has attacked Iran and many questions are being raised on this topic. Isfahan is considered a center of important nuclear and military-industrial facilities.

However, Hossein Delirian, a spokesman for the National Center of Cybersecurity and the Iran Space Agency, denied on Twitter that there was any direct missile attack from outside the country.

"There have been no air strikes from outside the border on Isfahan or other parts of the country," Hossein Delirian said.

Hossein Delirian said that Israel had "only made one unsuccessful attempt to fly a quadcopter drone, and the quadcopter was also shot down."

Iran is presenting this attack as minor.

Iran's state broadcaster IRIB and the country's English-language channel Press TV reported the incident in breaking news segments, regular bulletins and tickers, but it was downplayed.

"Several drones have been shot down," an IRIB correspondent said.

"There is an atmosphere of peace in the city. People are coming out of their homes," said another correspondent live on Irene from Isfan.

The reporter said that the sounds heard in the sky throughout the night were probably from air defense systems targeting several mini drones in the skies over Isfahan.

Iran's other state broadcaster IRIB2 ran a continuous live feed from Isfahan in the morning.

Fars News Agency reported that the city's nuclear infrastructure is completely safe.

Tasnim news agency, which is affiliated with Iran's armed forces, showed Isfahan's air force base, airport and nuclear facilities in several videos showing calm there.

Flights from Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and western provinces were temporarily suspended but were resumed a short time later.

Israel's attack on Iran: What has happened so far?

Friday, April 19, 2024

Following the Israeli attack, some flight services to Iran have been resumed after being halted for some time.

German airline Lufthansa has suspended flights to Israel and Iraq until Saturday, April 20, 2024.

India's Air India has also canceled all flights to Tel Aviv till April 30, 2024.

Austrian Airlines has suspended services to Tel Aviv, Erbil (northern Iraq) and Amman (Jordan). Both airlines have said that they will not provide service to Tehran and Beirut till the end of this month (30 April 2024).

Siavash Mihandoost, commander of the air defense system of Iran's Isfahan city, told state television that an attack that took place on the morning of Friday, April 19, 2024, has been foiled.

Siavash Mihandoost said that the sounds that were heard in Isfahan on the morning of Friday, April 19, 2024, were not an explosion.

After Israel's latest action, Russia has said that it is in touch with both Tel Aviv and Tehran.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia has made it clear to Israel that Iran does not want to escalate the issue any further.

Israel's neighboring country Jordan has warned of the 'danger of regional tension'.

Jordan has also appealed to end the actions taken by Iran and Israel against each other.

On the other hand, police in Paris have arrested a person who entered the Iranian Embassy.

French media quoted an eyewitness as saying that a suspicious person was entering the Iranian embassy.

Eyewitnesses said that the suspect had a grenade or some explosive in his hand.

Iranian Army Chief Major General Seyed Abdulrahim Mousavi has given an interview to Iranian TV on the Isfahan blast.

Major General Seyed Abdulrahim Mousavi said that the sound of the explosions actually came from an anti-aircraft defense system which was activated after seeing something suspicious.

Major General Syed Abdulrahim Mousavi assured the general public that there was no damage.

America has also said that it is working to reduce tension.

What did the US Secretary of State say about Israel's attack on Iran?

Friday, April 19, 2024

Two US officials have claimed that Isfahan, Iran was hit by Israeli missile on the night of Thursday, April 18, 2024.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is hesitant in giving any statement on this missile attack on Iran.

He was asked by journalists on Friday, April 19, 2024 that Israeli and Iranian reactions seem measured, does this mean that a major conflict has been averted?

Antony Blinken was also asked what is America's stance regarding Rafah?

In response to these questions, Antony Blinken said, "His focus is on reducing tension and appealing to all parties concerned to exercise restraint."

BBC correspondent Jessica Parker asked Antony Blinken why he is not talking about what happened on the night of Thursday, April 18, 2024?

Antony Blinken again declined to discuss the issue, saying "whatever he says will be boring."

However, Antony Blinken reiterated that America was 'not involved' in any kind of military operation and that he would continue to work to reduce tensions.

Iran is also not paying much attention to this attack. Israel has not yet given any statement regarding the attack.

It all started when on April 1, 2024, there was an attack on Iran's Syrian Consulate in which 13 people were killed. The top commander and deputy of the Revolutionary Guard were also killed in this. It is believed that Israel was behind this attack.

After this, on April 13, 2024, Iran fired 300 drones and missiles at Israel. However, Israel claimed to have shot down most of the drones and missiles with the help of its allies America, Britain, France and Jordan before they could hit the target.

Air India canceled all flights to Tel Aviv till 30 April 2024

Friday, April 19, 2024

Tata Group-owned Air India on Friday, April 19, 2024, said that its flights from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till April 30, 2024, in view of the current situation in the Middle East.

Air India issued a statement saying, "In view of the tense situation in the Middle East, our flights from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 30 April 2024. We are constantly monitoring the situation and all our passengers who booked tickets during this period will They will have the option of one-time free rescheduling and cancellation. We want to reiterate that the safety of our staff and crew is of paramount importance to us."

Australia instructs its citizens to leave Israel amid Iran-Israel tension

Friday, April 19, 2024

Australia has instructed its citizens to leave Israel.

Two US officials claimed on Friday that Israel has attacked Iran. Iran has denied any airstrike.

After this claim, Australia told its citizens present in Israel that 'if it is safe to leave Israel then do so'.

"There is a threat of military and terrorist attack against Israel," Australia's Foreign Ministry was quoted as saying in a social media post. This may create a dangerous situation in the entire area.

"We appeal to Australian citizens in Israel and Israel-controlled Palestine to evacuate."

There has been a situation of tension between Israel and Iran for some time.

Iran-Israel tension: US bans travel of its consular staff to Israel

Friday, April 19, 2024

The US has banned its consular employees from traveling to Israel.

America has taken this step keeping in mind the safety of the consular employees and their family members.

Two US officials have claimed that Israel will attack Iran on the morning of Friday, April 19, 2024.

The US Consulate in Israel said, "Employees have been asked not to travel until further notice. The security situation remains tense. This may change rapidly due to political and recent events."

Iran had fired about 300 missiles and drones on Israeli soil late on the night of Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Israel, with the help of America, Britain, France and Jordan, claimed to have shot down almost all the drones and missiles fired by Iran.

However, Israel had warned that it would definitely respond to this attack when the right time comes.

Iran denies Israel's missile attack, says no airstrike from outside

Friday, April 19, 2024

Two US officials have claimed from Israel an attack on Iran on Friday, April 19, 2024. But now top Iranian officials are saying that no missile attack has taken place.

"There has been no external air attack on Isfahan or any other part of the country," wrote Iranian Space Agency spokesman Hossein Dalirian.

Hussein Dalirian said, "Israel has made only a failed and humiliating attempt to fly drones. These drones have been shot down."

Iran's state media released a video of the nuclear bases located in Isfahan, saying that they are completely safe.

Iran has also said that the air flights which were banned have now been removed.

American media says that Israel had already informed the Biden administration about the attack.

Claim of attack on Iran

Friday, April 19, 2024

First thing on the morning of Friday, April 19, 2024, two US officials said that Israel attacked Iran with a missile. American officials gave this information to BBC's American affiliate CBS News.

After this, Iran's government media said that the country's air defense system has been activated in many provinces.

According to an Iranian news agency, an explosion was heard in the northwestern city of Isfahan in Iran on the morning of Friday, April 19, 2024.

Iran's state media IRIB, quoting reliable sources, said that the explosions heard in many parts of the country were caused by the air defense system targeting unidentified mini drones.

There is a large air base of the Iranian army in Isfahan and there are also many important bases related to nuclear weapons in this area.

Iran's government media, quoting reliable sources, say that the sites related to nuclear weapons are safe.

According to news agency AP, there are reports in Iranian media that flights were canceled in many cities. Cities where flights have been canceled include Tehran, Shiraz and Isfahan. However, Iran now says that these flight services have resumed.

Earlier, Iran's Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdullahyan had said that any retaliatory action by Israel would be responded to immediately and on a large scale.

Oil prices increased in the international market, gold also became expensive

Friday, April 19, 2024

Oil and gold prices have increased in the international market after US officials claimed Israeli missiles attacked Iran.

On Friday, April 19, 2024, the price of Brent crude in the Asian market increased by two and a half percent to $ 90 per barrel. While the price of gold reached $ 2400 per ounce.

Meanwhile, stock market indices in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea crashed.

Investors are keeping a close eye on Israel's retaliation. He believes that such conflict in the Middle East could affect the global supply of oil.

Due to this, economic activities may slow down in many countries. There is already tension in the Strait of Hormuz between Oman and Iran. This is a very important sea route.

20 percent of the world's entire oil supply passes through this route. Iran is the world's seventh largest oil supplier.

OPEC members Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Kuwait and Iraq send most of their supplies abroad through this route.