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Tehran slams Berlin's 'duplicity'
Iran has rebuked Germany for what it calls “blatant double standards” on human rights following criticism from Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Tehran’s leadership. Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, accused Germany of hypocrisy, saying it was “perhaps the worst-placed” to lecture Iran on human rights. His comments came after Merz questioned the legitimacy of the Iranian government, claiming it was nearing collapse. Araghchi slammed Germany’s position on Israel’s actions in Gaza, arguing that Berlin’s credibility was “obliterated” by its support for Israel’s military campaign. The top diplomat said “When Iran acts to protect its citizens from terrorists, Germany condemns it but what does Mr. Merz have to say about the killing of 70,000 Palestinians in Gaza?”
Iran busts terrorist cells
Iran’s intelligence apparatus has announced dismantling several terrorist cells operating within the country. Multiple terrorist teams operating in Tehran and Sistan and Baluchestan provinces have been apprehended. In Tehran, the groups were involved in the assassination of several security forces, as well as destruction of mosques, banks, shops and key public infrastructure. The teams, directed by the Israeli regime, had received specialized training abroad on sabotage and assassination. A significant amount of weapons and explosives has been confiscated.
Gaza huanitarian catastrophe
The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza deepening as Israeli policies continue to claim Palestinians' lives beyond the battlefield. Six Palestinians, including two children, have died since dawn due to severe cold. The Ministry of Health has confirmed at least seven children have been killed by the cold, and 24 people from homes collapsing on them since early December. UNICEF says Gaza's children are still being killed while the world believes a truce is in place, demanding more pressure on the Israeli regime to allow aid. Meanwhile, high winds have swept away seven thousand tents in just two days. Some 132 thousand tents are damaged and unusable, leaving more than 1.5 million displaced people without shelter, blankets, or heating. Israeli strikes have also targeted Khan Yunis killing two Palestinians. The death toll from the genocidal war since October 2023 has exceeded 71,400.
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