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Gulf Insider
24 minutes ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Qatar To Compensate Citizens For Damage Caused
Qatar has announced that it will compensate citizens and residents whose private properties were damaged by falling debris during last month's missile incident involving Iran and the US. The incident occurred on June 23, when Iran launched missiles at the US-operated Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, in retaliation for American airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. While no casualties were reported, explosions were heard in Doha, and fragments from intercepted missiles were found scattered on roads and near homes. On Sunday, Qatar's Ministry of Interior confirmed that financial compensation will be provided for damages to residential buildings, vehicles, commercial establishments, and industrial properties affected by the missile shrapnel. However, the ministry emphasized that only damages officially reported to security departments will be eligible. Residents who haven't submitted a damage report can still apply for compensation through the 'Metrash' mobile app within two days of the announcement. After the deadline, no further claims will be accepted. The Civil Defence Council will contact affected individuals to guide them through the compensation process in line with Qatari regulations. Also read: Qatar Airways Now Has The World's Fastest Inflight Wi-Fi After Boeing 777 Upgrade
Memri
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Memri
Iranian MP Abolfazl Zohrevand: President Pezeshkian's Tucker Carlson Interview Was a 'Catastrophe'; He's Not Worthy of His Office - Why Didn't He Tell Trump He Didn't Have the Right to Attack Iran, to
Iranian MP Abolfazl Zohrevand, who is a member of the Majles National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, criticized President Pezeshkian for his interview with Tucker Carlson in a July 12, 2025 episode of Khate Energy on YouTube. Zohrevand said he felt humiliated by the interview, calling Pezeshkian's positions a 'catastrophe' and declaring him unworthy of the presidency. He criticized Pezeshkian for failing to confront President Trump over his attacks on Iran's nuclear capabilities, his demands for Iranian surrender, and his threats and insults toward Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Zohrevand also denounced Pezeshkian for expressing willingness to negotiate with the U.S. without first demanding an end to American attacks on Iran. He elaborated that Pezeshkian should have read the Iranian constitution, adding: 'I don't know how, despite his oath to defend the constitution and the ideals of the Revolution, he gave such an interview.'
GMA Network
3 hours ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
AFP ready to evacuate Pinoys amid Middle East conflict —Brawner
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has a contingency plan for the possible evacuation of Filipinos amid the tension in the Middle East, its chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr., said on Tuesday. Brawner made the statement following the death of a Filipina caregiver in Israel due to injuries after an Iranian missile attack. 'Meron po tayong mga contingency plan. Ang tawag po natin dito sa operation na ito is non-combatant evacuation operation,' Brawner said in an ambush interview. (We have contingency plans. What we call this operation is a non-combatant evacuation operation.) 'Nakahanda rin po ang Armed Forces, nakahanda yung ating mga C-130, yung ating mga barko, just in case na kailanganin po na i-evacuate ulit 'yung ating mga kababayan pabalik dito sa ating bansa,' he added. (The Armed Forces, our C-130s, and our ships are also ready just in case it is necessary to evacuate our countrymen back to our country.) In the past decade, Brawner said the Philippines had evacuated Filipinos from the Middle East. 'Matagal na po nating ginagawa ito. Noong nakaraang dekada, noong nagkaroon ng problema po sa Middle East, ay nagpadala tayo ng dalawang barko na sunduin 'yung mga Pilipino na gustong umuwi po sa ating bansa,' he added. (We have been doing this for a long time. Last decade, when there was a problem in the Middle East, we sent two ships to pick up Filipinos who wanted to return to our country.) Aside from this, Brawner said he instructed AFP personnel to revisit and update their plan as well as prepare their platforms, including aircraft and ships. The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) earlier expressed its condolences to the relatives of the Filipina caregiver who died in Israel after an Iranian missile attack. "The DMW deeply mourns the passing of OFW caregiver Leah Mosquera, a victim of an Iranian missile attack on the City of Rehovot, Israel last 15 June 2025," the DMW said. "We extend our deepest sympathy to Ms. Mosquera's family. Truly, OFW Leah's dedication and quiet heroism embody the strength and sacrifices of our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who carry the hopes and dreams of their families, their communities, and our nation," it added. Mosquera, 49 and a native of Negros Occidental, underwent several surgeries at Shamir Medical Center and "fought for her life" in the intensive care unit for several weeks, according to the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv. Iran's offensive against Israel was in response to Tel Aviv's Operation Rising Lion, which is a military action supposed to deter or eradicate Tehran's nuclear program. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
Gulf Today
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Gulf Today
Iran demands guarantees before returning to nuclear negotiating table
In response to a question about whether Iran has specific preconditions for resuming negotiations with the United States, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said any talks should not be held in 'deception.' 'We will not enter into such a process until we are sure of the effectiveness of diplomacy and the negotiation process,' Esmaeil Baqaei stressed, adding that diplomacy should not be stigmatised but should be used as 'a tool and an opportunity.' Addressing a weekly press conference in Tehran on Monday, he emphasised that no one has the right to deprive Iran of this tool to explain its point of view, defend its interests. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Baqaei has once again warned the European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal against using the so-called snapback mechanism that would re-impose UN sanctions on Iran if activated. Baqaei said that resorting to a mechanism, which was included in the UN Security Council's Resolution 2231 endorsing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action for specific reasons, lacks any legal, political, or moral basis. Baqaei touched on the approach of China and Russia, saying the two friendly nations have always been ready to help resolve the Iranian nuclear issue. He denied any specific proposal or a package from Moscow and Beijing but said that they remain in contact such as during the BRICS Summit or as Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has travelled to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Ministerial Meeting, which will be a good opportunity to continue consultations. WAM
India Today
4 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Iran's president calls for regional unity against Israel's 'destructive' agenda
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday issued a warning against what he described as Israel's "destructive" role in the Middle East, urging regional countries to unite in resisting its divisive a meeting with Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari in Tehran, Pezeshkian said, 'The Zionist regime is the arrogant system's project to undermine, occupy, and plunder the resources of the regional countries and disintegrate the region.'advertisement'We must stand united in the face of such a common enemy, support each other and vehemently avoid division and duality,' he emphasised. The President praised the ties between Iran and Iraq, saying their relationship is built on deep religious and cultural bonds. He reaffirmed Iran's would make further efforts to reinforce unity and coherence amongst Muslim expressed Iran's readiness to bolster cooperation with Iraq in all Iraqi interior minister also congratulated the Iranian people for what he described as their "victorious resistance" during a 12-day standoff with Israel. Al-Shammari also noted Iraq's preparations to host millions of pilgrims for the upcoming Arba'een commemorations, marking 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet comes amid reports that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was slightly injured during an Israeli airstrike in June, according to Iran's state-linked Fars news agency. The report says that on June 16, six bombs targeted a hidden underground facility in Tehran, where Pezeshkian was attending a high-level emergency meeting of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.- EndsTune InMust Watch
