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Haniyeh assassination anniversary
Today marks the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Hamas Political Bureau Chief, Ismail Haniyeh who was assassinated by the Israeli regime in the Iranian Capital, Tehran. Various ceremonies are planned In Iran and across the world to honor his memory. In a statement marking the occasion, Hamas said Israel’s campaign of targeted assassinations has failed to weaken the Palestinian struggle. The group said such measures have only deepened resistance’s resolve to uphold Palestinian rights and national principles. Haniyeh was killed in an Israeli raid on his residence in northern Tehran. He was in Iran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Iran's new president Masoud Pezeshkian. His assassination sparked widespread international condemnation as a breach of international law and the violation of Iran’s sovereignty.
US-Israeli genocide in Gaza
The Israeli regime continues its genocidal war on Gaza, killing over two dozen Palestinians in attacks since dawn. At least five civilians, including four members of a family, were killed after an Israeli drone struck a tent sheltering displaced Palestinians in the central Gaza city of Deir al-Balah. Two separate strikes in the south and north of Gaza City also claimed at least five lives. To the south, Israeli forces targeted a tent housing displaced people in Khan Yunis, killing two people and wounding many more. At least nine others were also killed and some 60 injured in Israeli shelling of Palestinians in line for aid. The death toll since October 2023 now stands at over 60,100, with some 146, 200 others also injured.
Demand for compensation
Iran’s foreign minister has called on Washington to compensate Tehran for losses incurred during the 12-day US-Israeli aggression on the Islamic Republic. Abbas Araghchi said the US officials should also explain why they attacked Iran in the middle of negotiations. He said the road to talks is narrow but not blocked. The top diplomat said Washington must provide assurances that such aggression will not recur during possible future negotiations. He reiterated that Iran's nuclear program cannot be resolved militarily. Araghchi stressed that the US proposal for zero uranium enrichment is off the table. He also warned the E3 that triggering the snapback mechanism would mark “the end of the road” for diplomatic engagement with them. Araghchi also expressed readiness to hold talks with the UN nuclear watchdog next month to explore a new framework for cooperation.
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