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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mideast crisis: 'We bombed the hell out of Iran,' says Donald Trump; 'they wanna negotiate badly'
US President on Wednesday said that Iran wanted to "negotiate badly" recounting how the States "bombed the hell" of the middle eastern nations during its war with Israel. "They wanna negotiate badly. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We're in no rush. They should have made a deal, and then we bombed the HELL out of their various places," he said. Last month, Trump had announced a 'complete and total' ceasefire between Iran and Israel, claiming both sides had agreed to end the 12-day conflict. This came after the US sided with Israel and threatened Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei's life and hold on power. Following this, Iran's top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi issued a fatwa against Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The decree labeled them 'mohareb', enemies of God, for threatening Iran's leadership and Islamic unity. Under Iranian law, mohareb can face severe punishments, including execution or banishment.
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Fears that 'anti-Jewish' summer camp accused of backing Iran could radicalise children as young as nine
A summer camp sponsored by an Islamic charity accused of backing Iran could expose children as young as nine to extreme views, it has been claimed. Camp Wilayah, which is run by the Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission (AIM) charity, offers activities including archery and abseiling, as well as lectures and discussions. The four-day camp in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire is described as a 'unique opportunity' for children aged nine to 14 to build on their Islamic values. According to the charity's website, girls who attend must wear a hijab and loose clothing. They will also be separated from the boys for the duration of the camp, except for daily prayers, talks and a team photo. Camp Wilayah costs £180 per child to attend and has been run by Ahlulbayt Islamic Mission for a number of years. The Islamic organisation which is based in Cricklewood, north-west London, has been accused of backing Iran's theocratic regime. In posts on social media, the charity has repeatedly praised Tehran's leader Ayatollah Khamenei - and even described his books as a 'great read'. The organisation has also refused to condemn the terror group Hamas and said in the wake of the October 7 attacks that 'Zionists brought this disaster upon themselves'. Meanwhile in another post on Instagram from last year, young children can be seen drawing and colouring in Palestinian flags and watermelon symbols. Legal lobby group UK Lawyers for Israel has criticised the planned activities at the camp - saying they could incite hatred towards Jewish people. It said in a comment to The Telegraph: 'AIM's deep ideological alignment with the Iranian regime and its record of extremist propaganda presents an unacceptable risk to children. 'We hope the local authority and other agencies will act decisively to protect vulnerable young people from exposure to harmful and radicalising content.' UK lawyers for Israel has written to Brentwood Council in London and Hertfordshire Council asking for Camp Wilayah to be banned. The group warned councillors: 'There is compelling reason to believe that the event may be used as a platform to radicalise children, incite hatred or violence, and glorify terrorist ideology.' Pictured: An advert for this year's camp on the charity's website Shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick also raised concerns that children should be allowed to attend camps run by 'supporters of the Iranian regime'. A spokesperson for Hertfordshire County Council said: 'We are aware of concerns around this planned activity camp, and we are working with partners to understand the situation and whether it raises any safeguarding issues.' MailOnline has contacted AIM for comment. There is no evidence the charity poses a risk to children and in a statement on their website it says its goal is to 'promote peace' and 'create a better world for everyone'. It reads: 'We at AIM are committed in our efforts to spread peace, tolerance and co-existence; and to promote social harmony as contained in our rich and abundant Islamic heritage. 'AIM believes that the continual pursuit of its objectives will create a better world for everyone.' Aim also described the camp as an 'amazing place to enjoy the outdoors, make new friends, learn and build on Islamic values'.
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Business Standard
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
'Attempt to damage ties': Iran denounces social media post on Kashmir
The clarification came in response to an account on X ('Daily Iran News') -- with 400,000 followers and falsely linked to Iran -- claiming Kashmir belongs to Pakistan and Taiwan to China New Delhi A post on X (formerly Twitter) by an account claiming to represent Iran has sparked controversy after it stated that Kashmir is part of Pakistan and Taiwan is part of China. The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi, on Saturday, firmly dismissed the post, calling the account 'fake' and aimed at harming relations between Iran and India. In an official statement, the embassy said, 'Some fake channels, under the name of Iran, are attempting to damage Iran-India relations. This account does not belong to Iran.' The statement was accompanied by maps of both India and China. Some fake channels, under the name of Iran, are attempting to damage Iran-India relations. This account does not belong to Iran. ???????? ???????? — Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) July 12, 2025 The account, called 'Daily Iran News', has nearly 400,000 followers and frequently posts provocative content on global political issues. On Friday, it shared a post that read: 'Taiwan is part of #China & Kashmir is part of #Pakistan. Do you agree?' According to media reports, multiple fake accounts operating in the name of Iran on social media are being run from Pakistan. India-Iran ties remain strong India and Iran have historically maintained strong ties, despite occasional remarks by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Kashmir, an issue India views as a domestic matter. In June, Iran opened its airspace to facilitate India's evacuation efforts during the Iran-Israel conflict. Shortly after, during US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Tehran reached out to India, which was among the first nations it contacted. Some fake channels, under the name of Iran, are attempting to damage Iran-India relations. These accounts do not belong to Iran. ???????? ???????? — Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) July 12, 2025 While Ayatollah Khamenei has voiced criticism over Kashmir and the treatment of Muslims in India, Tehran has never acted against Indian interests. India, in turn, continues to invest in key infrastructure like the Chabahar Port and values Iran's strategic location near Afghanistan and Pakistan. Despite India strengthening its defence and technology ties with Israel under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it has kept steady diplomatic engagement with Iran, even under US sanctions. After Khamenei's comments last year, India expressed its displeasure and has since continued efforts for direct communication with Iranian leadership. Iran's consistent support for China on Taiwan On Taiwan, Iran has consistently supported China's position. Tehran regularly criticises US actions that promote Taiwan's international presence, considering them threats to China's territorial claims. Iran's relationship with China is shaped by economic necessity. Isolated from Western markets due to sanctions, Iran has pursued a 'Look East' policy, making China its main trading partner, oil importer, and investor. China, in turn, views Iran as a key supplier of energy and an essential route in its 'New Silk Road' initiative that links Asia with Europe via the Middle East.
The Print
12-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Iran embassy in India dismisses fake X handle's claim Kashmir is in Pakistan, ‘attempt' to damage ties
The account 'Daily Iran News' has around 4,00,000 followers and posts inflammatory content on X around geopolitical developments. In its post Friday it wrote, 'Taiwan is part of #China & Kashmir is part of #Pakistan. Do you agree?' In a formal response, the Iranian embassy in India stated, 'Some fake channels, under the name of Iran, are attempting to damage Iran-India relations. This account does not belong to Iran.' Accompanying the statement were maps of India and China. New Delhi: After a tweet from an account purporting to represent Iran said that Kashmir belongs to Pakistan and Taiwan to China, the Iranian embassy in New Delhi Saturday, swiftly rejected the claims, calling the account 'fake' and an attempt to damage India-Iran relations. Some fake channels, under the name of Iran, are attempting to damage Iran-India relations. This account does not belong to Iran. 🇮🇷 🇮🇳 — Iran in India (@Iran_in_India) July 12, 2025 India has always shared cordial relations with Iran, despite the Supreme Leader Khamenei's occasional comments on Kashmir, which India considers an internal matter. In June, Iran even made a special gesture by opening its airspace to help India evacuate its nationals during the Iran-Israel conflict. Days later, following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, India was among the first nations Tehran reached out to. Despite occasional criticism from Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei over Kashmir and the treatment of Muslims, Tehran has never acted against Indian interests, while India continues to invest in key projects like the Chabahar Port and views Iran as strategically vital, given its location near Afghanistan and Pakistan. Even as India's defence and tech ties with Israel have grown stronger under Prime Minister Modi, New Delhi has maintained steady relations with Tehran, despite U.S. sanctions. After Khamenei's remarks last year, India expressed strong displeasure and has since sought direct engagement with the Iranian leadership to manage differences. On China, Iran's broader foreign policy remains aligned on major geopolitical issues, including its support for Beijing's sovereignty claims over Taiwan. Tehran has consistently criticised US moves that bolster Taiwan's international status, viewing them as provocations undermining Chinese territorial integrity. The relationship between Iran and China, though often described as strategic, is deeply shaped by economic necessity. Facing long-standing sanctions and isolation from Western markets, Iran has turned increasingly toward China, adopting a 'Look East' economic strategy. China has emerged as Iran's top trading partner, oil buyer, and investor. Beijing sees Tehran not only as a major energy supplier but also as a crucial transit corridor in its evolving 'New Silk Road' strategy linking Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: A reformed Iran is a valuable friend to India
India.com
12-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan's devious plan to pit India against Iran EXPOSED! Tehran foils Islamabad's conspiracy on social media, says...
(File) India-Iran relations: Barring Turkey and Azerbaijan, a majority of Muslim countries, including Iran, did not support Pakistan during the recent India-Pakistan conflict. This apparently irked Islamabad, and its now spreading fake propaganda on social media platforms in an effort to spoil India-Iran relations and pit the two friendly countries against each other. Why Pakistan is trying to spoil India-Iran relations? A distorted map of Kashmir and Taiwan was shared on X (former Twitter) by an account called Daily Iran News, which shows the two regions as part of Pakistan and China, respectively. 'Taiwan is part of #China & Kashmir is part of #Pakistan. Do you agree?,' reads the caption on the X post. Notably, the account carries an image of the Iranian national flag as its profile picture, and also has a blue checkmark, which means its a verified account. Additionally, there are scores of other accounts carrying pictures of the Iranian flag, its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, or other Iranian leaders and military officers as their profile pictures– that spread anti-India propaganda and spew venom against the country. All these are believed to be fake accounts being operated by Pakistan with an aim to drive a wedge between India and Iran. How Tehran exposed Pakistani conspiracy? Sharing the controversial post on its official X handle, the Iranian embassy in India stated that the account calling itself 'Daily Iran News', does not belong to Iran, noting that 'some fake channels, under the name of Iran, are attempting to damage Iran-India relations.' The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi also shared screenshots of similar fake accounts which often criticize the Indian government and make derogatory comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Hindu community, and show Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The embassy strongly stressed that these handles are not Iranian, and their sole aim to damage India-Iran relations. 'We want to make it clear that these accounts do not belong to Iran,' it said. What is Pakistan's agenda? Post Operation Sindoor, Pakistan has accelerated its smear campaign against India on social media in an effort to spoil New Delhi's ties with other nations. During the recent Israel-Iran war, Pakistan-based social media handles spread the propaganda that India had betrayed Tehran, and was supporting Israel. However, in a proverbial egg on the face moment, Tehran has debunked and exposed all these conspiracies, calling them fake and malicious.
