TEHRAN (Iran News) In a report on Wednesday, the Zionist-controlled news website Walla quoted Israeli commanders as saying that Hamas has been training new fighters in the past months.

They said that Hamas’ new fighters have been working with commanders who have escapade Israel’s extensive terror campaign.

They said Hamas has been regrouping for battles against Israel in the south and north of Gaza.

The report comes a month after a senior commander of Hamas’ military branch, the Al-Qassam Brigades, said that the group had started recruiting new forces despite Israel’s devastating attacks.

The commander rejected reports suggesting that Al-Qassam had lost its control over field operations in Gaza, adding that coordination among Hamas leaders was excellent.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) In response to a question from an IRNA correspondent regarding the presence of an Israeli delegation in Baku, the Republic of Azerbaijan, for the COP29 summit, Esmail Baghaei stated on Monday that a regime that does not believe in the principles and goals of the United Nations and whose existence is an affront to a nation (the Palestinians) fundamentally lacks the qualifications to participate in international organizations.

During his weekly press conference in Tehran, Baghaei pointed out the nuclear threats posed by the Tel Aviv regime against Iran, adding, “The UN special rapporteur on human rights has also requested that countries collectively prevent the Zionist regime from being a member of the United Nations and based on this logic, there is no necessity for this regime’s presence in international organizations where issues and problems are to be discussed. We welcome other countries joining this campaign.”

The spokesman argued that regarding United Nations Security Council Resolution 533, which prohibits any threats or use of force against Iran’s nuclear facilities, this resolution explicitly states that the UNSC is obligated to intervene.

“In these matters, the UNSC must take a firm stance, and this is a legal aspect,” he urged, adding, “Politically, our region is well aware of the law-breaking approach of the Zionist regime.”

Iran strongly supports Syria, Lebanon

As to Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani’s recent visit to Syria and Lebanon, he said, “Larijani’s visit signifies the utilization of all Iran’s capacities to advance diplomatic goals. The message was that Iran continues to provide strong support for Syria and Lebanon against the ongoing aggressions of the Zionist regime.”

Iran’s relations with other states

The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the development of relations with other countries based on preservation of dignity, expediency, national security, and also defense of regional interests, the spokesman underlined.

“We also said previously that the channel of communications between Iran and the United States is the Swiss Embassy, which represents the US interests in Tehran.”

Iran and Eurasian Economic Union

From a few years ago, Iran has been holding talks with the five member countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which has good capacities for cooperation, Baghaei noted.

He further referred to the document on cooperation between the two sides as the latest development in Tehran-EAEU ties.

If the document is approved by the Iranian parliament and the EAEU, considerable capacities will be created for bilateral relations, he added.

Stance of European countries on sanctions

In his remarks, Baghaei reiterated that the Islamic Republic will properly respond to the anti-Iran measure taken by European countries to impose sanctions against Tehran.

The European countries insist on their false claim that Iran has transferred missiles to Russia for the Ukraine war, while Ukrainian officials have rejected the claim, the spokesman underlined, expressing that it seems those certain states should review their previous claims.Esmail

Iran, US during the tenure of new American administration

That the issues between Iran and the United States are narrowed to an individual (US president-elect Donald Trump) and a specific administration is not a right approach, Baghaei announced.

The dark record of relations between the two sides goes back to the past seven decades, he said adding that the US administration has not have any goodwill or made any effort to compensate for its mistakes.

Iran regards US administrations’ deeds as the base of its approach, he said.

Iran responds to any threats by Zionist regime

In another part of his remarks, Baghaei said that the Zionist regime’s threats against Iran are against international law and Iran will respond in its own way and appropriately.

Continuing Iran’s consultations as a member of the NPT, Iran discussed the questions and ambiguities regarding its nuclear program, despite the fact that its basis is not technical and precise. In the meeting between Grossi and Iran’s Foreign Minister, Iran’s positive approach in dealing with the issues raised between Iran and the Agency was emphasized.

One of the things emboldening Tel Aviv to continue and expand the scope of its crimes is the regime’s certitude that it would not be punished, he said. He added that in the past year, the Zionist regime has continued on its own path by the United States’ obstructing the implementation of justice in the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

Foreign Ministry to conduct trade consultations

On the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s plans to enhance trade interactions with other countries, the spokesman noted, “Utilizing diplomatic capacity to promote Iran’s trade relations with various countries has been a consistent topic in our diplomatic discussions with regional and non-regional countries. The BRICS group and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) are examples of this attempt.”

Iran-Syria ties

Responding to a question regarding the increase of Iranian advisors in Syria, which was raised to senior Advisor to the Iranian Foreign Minister for Special Political Affairs and Iran’s chief negotiator Ali Asghar Khaji, the spokesman explained, “That question was about the doubts on the continuation of the strong and strategic relations between Iran and Syria, and Khaji’s answer was that the positive trend between the two sides and Iran’s support for Syria will continue.”

Pro-Palestine protesters in West

Baghaei also referred to the behavior of the Western states in dealing with pro-Palestine demonstrators, saying, “The treatment of supporters of Palestine in Western countries is inappropriate and aligns with the declared and practical policies of European countries towards the Zionist regime.”

“One reason for this issue, in our view, is that suppressing supporters of Palestine instead of tackling the root causes contradicts the human rights slogans that the West promotes,” the spokesman stated.

Tehran-Beijing relationship

As to the relations between Tehran and Beijing, he clarified, “The relationship between Iran and China is strong, and both sides remain determined to utilize all capacities to deepen and expand relations and cooperation. A roadmap for long-term cooperation is also being followed up on seriously by both sides, with efforts being made to utilize all its potential.”

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TEHRAN (Iran News) –The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has denounced the US for its unwavering support for the Israeli regime whose collapse is ‘very close.’

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Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with the commanders and officials of the Iranian Armed Forces on Sunday.

He has lauded the great achievements and continuous progress in the Iranian Armed Forces over the years and described as “absolutely necessary” the readiness of the Armed Forces for deterring enemies and their vigilance against the behind-the-scene plotters.

Describing these forces as the strong fences for the country and the nation, he emphasized, “This very big position brings heavy responsibilities that, thank God, the armed forces are busy with fulfilling their duties.”

Referring to the verse of the Holy Quran, Ayatollah Khamenei described constant preparation as a command of God and a source of fear for the enemies of God and the nation, and added, “Threat will never disappear completely, so you should increase your preparations as much as you can.”

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution also considered the readiness of the armed forces for deterring enemies and vigilance against the behind-the-scene planners absolutely necessary.

Referring to the words and possible actions of the weak elements, he said, “We should not focus our minds on such actions and words, but should see the main designers behind the scenes.”

Referring to the war-mongering evil international forces in different regions of the world, Ayatollah Khamenei said, “Arrogance starts a conflict from behind the scenes wherever it sees benefits.”

Focusing on the enemy’s long-term plans was another important point that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution stressed.

“It is good and necessary to pay close attention to the enemy’s five- or ten-year plans, but his mid-term and long-term plans should be considered and monitored.”

Ayatollah Khamenei also referred to the two wars that the U.S started in the east and west of Iran about two decades ago and added, “The Americans had interests in Iraq and Afghanistan, but their ultimate goal was the Islamic Republic of Iran, which, due to the very strong foundations of the Islamic revolution, they failed their ultimate goal.”

“Therefore, the enemy with all his seemingly solid calculations and military power can be defeated,” he further pointed out.

He considered the current situation of the Zionist regime as another example of such failures and continued, “The Zionist regime’s anti-Palestinian operation in the month of Ramadan last year did not have a particular reaction in the world, but this year there are demonstrations against its crimes, even in the United States and England.”

Ayatollah Khamenei considered it important not to ignore the enemy, along with believing in his invincibility, and added, “At no stage should one ignore the enemy’s machinations and designs.”

At the end of his speech, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution urged thinkers and planners of the armed forces to constantly and innovatively design strong and rational strategies and policies.

Before the Leader’s speech, Major General Bagheri, the chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, gave a report on the plans and actions of the Armed Forces in various fields.

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On Thursday and like the previous meetings of the PGCC, the council once again issued a statement to please the UAE but the statement like the previous times faced a firm reaction from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The Foreign Ministry said Iran’s three islands in the Persian Gulf are eternal parts of the country’s territory. Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reacted to a recent statement by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) at a session in Riyadh about the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb.

“Even an inch of the homeland’s soil is like all of Iran,” Khatibzadeh wrote in a Persian-language tweet, adding “The trio of islands is the eternal territory of honorable Iran in the heart of the Persian Gulf and a source of pride to the homeland.”

“We kiss the hands of our valiant border guards who have stood firm to protect every inch of this precious soil.”

Khatibzadeh also attached to his Twitter post the photos of his visit to Iran’s maritime borders in the Persian Gulf in February 2021.

The strategically-positioned islands of Abu Musa, Lesser Tunb, and Greater Tunb have always been part of Iran, the proof of which can be corroborated by countless historical, legal, and geographical documents in Iran and other parts of the world.

Tehran has on numerous occasions stoutly rejected claims leveled by the Persian Gulf countries to the three Iranian islands, saying that they definitely belong to Iran and will remain sovereign Iranian territories forever.

On Thursday, Khatibzadeh said Iran strongly condemns “any claim about these islands as interference in its internal affairs and territorial integrity.”

Last September, the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi dismissed the United Arab Emirates’ “baseless” claims to the three islands, stressing that they are an “inseparable” part of the Iranian territory.

The pint-size or better to say the fly-size countries like the UAE and Bahrain are not in a position to issue or to have such claims against the Iranian lands and they should know this fact that Iranians will defend their lands until their last drop of blood, and any political difference in the country does not mean that Iranians will remain passive against any ill-wish and offense of the enemies of the country. The UAE and Bahrain think that since they have normalized their ties with the Zionist regime can state any rubbish  claim but they should know that they are not in a position to threaten the Islamic Republic of Iran and they are better not to play with the lion’s tail or else they have to face the consequences.

The UAE rulers are better to stop such redundant claims which are repeated each time in the PGCC meeting to put pressure on Tehran and create unity among the anti-Iran bloc in the council. They are also better not to test Iranians’ patience or else they should wait for the consequences of their acts.

Iran has never coveted lands or sovereignty of any country and it has not started any war and each time in case of breakout of war it has only defended its lands and the UAE rulers should realize this fact that they cannot mess with Tehran as they have gotten stuck in quagmire of war in Yemen which is a small country with strong determination and the result of any mess with Tehran will be worse than Yemen for them.

Tehran has always sought friendly ties with its neighboring states but it does not mean it is because of its weakness but it is because of the nature of the Islamic Revolution which supports friendly ties with nations especially with Muslim states and the UAE is recommended to stop such baseless claims that they have been increased in recent years under the influence of the Zionists and normalization of ties with the Zionist regime.

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“Undoubtedly, the definite fate of the terrorist and apartheid regime of Israel is disintegration and collapse,” Hosseini wrote on his Twitter account.

Ambassador Hosseini also predicted that the “territorial integrity of the sacred land of Palestine will be freed from sea to river.”

The Zionist regime of Israel is known as a child-killer regime.

A video of a 10-year-old Palestinian girl in besieged Gaza has captured worldwide attention after she urged people to remember that “children are dying” in Israeli airstrikes.

Nadeen Abed al Lateef told journalists on Sunday, on one of the deadliest days in the attacks: “We’re just dying. We don’t even deserve this.”

Wearing a purple shirt, and standing with her six-year-old brother in rubble, the schoolgirl told NBC News: “The American people, stop giving, stop giving weapons to the occupiers. That’s the way that you can help us.”

More than 200 people are estimated to have died in the impoverished city of Gaza following repeated Israeli airstrikes, including 61 children.

The area is a 140-square mile strip of land housing 2 million people that has been under Israeli blockade since 2007.

Nadeen said that the situation makes her “want to cry” when she sees so many frightened people.

The 10-year-old wants to be a doctor but said that her school shut down and that online teaching stopped because of the attacks.

“We are literally trying to live in rubbish but we can’t,” she said.

“When I grow up I want to be a doctor to help my people but I can’t. There’s no learning. I don’t have a right to learn because of the occupiers. My right to learn is gone.”

On Tuesday clashes broke out in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank following a day of protests against the bombardment of Gaza, as reported by The Guardian.

According to Press TV, elite footballers Paul Pogba and Amado Diallo from the professional British club Manchester United have shown their support for Palestinians amid the Israeli regime’s relentless bombardment campaign against the besieged Gaza Strip.

Following their team’s 1-1 draw against Fulham at Old Trafford on Tuesday, Manchester United midfielder Pogba collected and raised a Palestine flag and was joined by teammate Amado to express their support for the people living in the besieged coastal enclave.

The move was welcomed by Palestinians.

The Palestinian ambassador to the United Kingdom, Husam Zomlot, thanked the pair in a post published on his official Twitter page, expressing hope that one day the footballer could be invited to the liberated Palestinian capital Jerusalem al-Quds.

The gesture of support came just days after Leicester City stars Hamza Choudhury and Wesley Fofana held up the Palestinian flag as they celebrated their team’s victory over Chelsea at London’s Wembley Stadium in the UK’s FA Cup final on Saturday.

Images of the moment were shared widely on social media, with many quick to praise the two players.

Zomlot welcomed the show of support and said it was “timely and appreciated.”

The public opinion in the world is on the side of the Palestinians. Though most governments are silent and even certain Western countries defend Israel’s cruel behavior, people across the world sympathize with the Palestinians.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the Israeli regime’s Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi have reportedly expressed shared concerns about potential victory of the Palestinian Hamas Islamic resistance movement in upcoming parliamentary elections in the occupied territories.

Ashkenazi pronounced the growing fears of the anti-Palestinian occupying regime over the likely victory of Hamas candidates in next month polls during a phone conversation with his American counterpart on Friday, RT reported citing the Tel Aviv-based Zionist Walla news website.

According to the report, the top Israeli diplomat further claimed that the possible election victory of the popular, Gaza-based Palestinian resistance movement would come as the result of growing divisions among Hamas’s rival Fatah faction, based in the West Bank.

Sharing Ashkenazi’s worries, the top U.S. diplomat insisted that whoever takes part in the Palestinian polls “must renounce violence, recognize Israel and respect previous deals,”

while ironically claiming that Washington believes that “Palestinians should enjoy equal measures of freedom, security, prosperity and democracy.”

The boastful rhetoric by Blinken, however, contradicts with the wide consensus among Palestinian observers that all of the previous U.S.-brokered “peace deals” between the Israeli regime and the Palestinian Authority have, without exception, favored the interests and desires of the occupying regime, with Washington doing absolutely nothing in the face of Israeli defiance of their own commitments in the accords that gave little to the Palestinian side.

Responding to the Israeli regime’s worries about the potential outcome of the Palestinian general elections, slated for May 22, Blinken further asserted that while Washington does not oppose the holding of the vote, he shares the preference of the Israeli officials that the Palestinians delay the polls “on their own accord,” the report added, without elaborating.

The development came nearly a week after Palestinian election officials announced the approval of all 36 applications submitted by three dozen political groups to run in the long-anticipated legislative elections next month.

According to Press TV, the vote is part of an effort by key Palestinian factions, including Fatah and Hamas, to boost Palestinian governance support.
The Palestinian leadership has been divided between Fatah and Hamas since 2006. Back then, Hamas scored a landslide victory in parliamentary polls in the Israeli-besieged Gaza Strip.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) – Leaving the table of Vienna talks is the least reaction and response to the Zionists’ act of sabotage in Iran’s Natanz nuclear site, First Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament says.

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Mohammad Javad Zarif made the remarks in his meeting with the members of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on Monday, according to IRNA.

In this meeting, Zarif presented a complete report on last week’s talks in Vienna and explained how to follow the country’s definite positions in these talks.

Referring to yesterday’s incident in Natanz, the Foreign Minister stressed the need for proper protection of facilities and nuclear scientists in this critical situation.

Zarif said that the political and military officials of the Zionist regime had explicitly stated that they would not allow progress in lifting the oppressive sanctions and now they think that they will achieve their goal but the Zionists will be responded to by further nuclear progress.

Natanz will be made stronger than before using more advanced machines, he noted, adding that they are wrong if they think that this will weaken Iran’s position in talks. “On the contrary, this act will strengthen Iran’s position in the negotiations.”

The negotiating parties should know that if they used to face enrichment facilities with first-generation machines, now Natanz can be full of advanced centrifuges with multiple enrichment capacities, the minister stressed.

The Zionists want to take revenge on the Iranian people for their success in way of lifting the oppressive sanctions, but Iran will not allow them and will take revenge for these actions on the Zionists, Zarif highlighted.

The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Behrouz Kamalvandi said on Sunday that an incident took place in a part of the electricity distribution network of Shahid Ahmadi Roshan facility in Natanz.

In his reaction to today’s incident that occurred in Natanz Nuclear Site,  Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Chief Ali-Akbar Salehi said that Iran reserves the rights to act against perpetrators of the Natanz incident.

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