Pars Today – The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the French ambassador following the French government’s insulting behavior toward Algerian citizens.
Full U.S. support for Israel’s inhumane actions against UNRWA, chaos in Congo, Germany and Spain’s opposition to Trump’s plan for the forced displacement of Gazans, France’s readiness to deploy troops to Greenland, and the cancellation of air visas between Iran and Tajikistan are among the latest developments in Iran and the world covered in this news package from the Sahab Network:
Italian Prime Minister and two ministers under investigation
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that she and two ministers in her cabinet are under investigation for facilitating the release of a Libyan official wanted by the International Criminal Court. Meloni stated that the investigation against her and the two ministers is politically motivated. The Italian Prime Minister and the two ministers are being investigated for aiding the release of Osama al-Najim, the head of Libya’s judicial police, and his repatriation to Libya.
France ready to deploy troops to Greenland
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that in response to repeated threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to annex Greenland, Paris has discussed with Danish officials the possibility of deploying French armed forces to the island.
Meanwhile, Reuters reported on Tuesday evening that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte have agreed to strengthen defense capabilities in the Arctic. Greenland is an autonomous Danish territory, two-thirds of which lies within the Arctic.
Full U.S. support for Israel’s inhumane actions against UNRWA
The U.S. representative at the UN Security Council meeting expressed full support for the Zionist regime’s hostile and inhumane actions against UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees). The representative stated: “We support Israel’s sovereign decision to halt UNRWA’s activities and investigate its role in Palestinian territories.”
Disruption of health insurance for 72 Million low-income Americans following Trump’s federal funding cuts
U.S. media reported that following President Donald Trump’s order to halt federal assistance, state Medicaid agencies announced that their access to federal funds, which cover over 72 million low-income Americans, has been cut off. State Medicaid agencies, which provide health insurance for low-income individuals, stated on Tuesday that they have been unable to access federal funds for the health insurance program covering more than 72 million low-income Americans.
Germany and Spain oppose Trump’s plan for forced displacement of Gazans
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to forcibly relocate Gazans to other countries, emphasized that such a move is “unacceptable.” Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares also opposed Trump’s plan for the forced displacement of Gazans, stressing that the Gaza Strip belongs to the Palestinians.
Major General Bagheri: Numerous exercises in Iran focus on micro-drones and unmanned equipment
Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stated that with the completion of the final phase of the Iranian Army Ground Forces’ security, offensive, and mobile exercises in the western region of the country, various aspects of military readiness were assessed.
He noted that during this two-phase exercise, in addition to evaluating the operational readiness of Army Aviation helicopters at the 1st Combat Base in Kermanshah, the airdrop and parachute operations of the 55th Airborne Brigade were also examined. Furthermore, the offensive and defensive operations of the Army’s micro drones were assessed and analyzed.
U.S. Senate fails to pass sanctions against the International Criminal Court
A bill to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its ruling against Israel and labeling Netanyahu a war criminal failed to pass in the U.S. Senate. The bill faced opposition from Democrats and independent representatives.
Chaos in Congo and attacks on foreign embassies
Amid ongoing unrest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, members of the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group seized control of Goma International Airport. Following the rebels’ operations, Congolese army forces surrendered their weapons and sought refuge at UN facilities in Goma. Meanwhile, reports indicate that attacks on foreign embassies have increased as unrest in Congo grows.
Algeria summons French ambassador
The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the French ambassador following the French government’s insulting behavior toward Algerian citizens at French airports.
Iran’s UN Ambassador firmly rejects baseless anti-Iranian allegations by Zionist regime’s head
Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, in a letter to the Security Council on Tuesday, rejected the anti-Iranian allegations made by the head of the Zionist regime.
He stated that these baseless accusations are part of a deliberate and ongoing effort to conceal the regime’s blatant violations of international law and its destructive activities against regional countries.
Iravani emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran categorically rejects such unfounded claims, which aim to divert international attention from the horrific crimes committed by this apartheid regime against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.
Cancellation of air visas between Iran and Tajikistan
The Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan announced that, based on a decision by the Iranian Cabinet, air visas between Tehran and Dushanbe will be canceled as of February 3.
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