Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed his deputy Shahram Dabiri for taking a controversial trip to the South Pole during Persian New Year holidays, citing the economic pressure faced by Iranians. Dabiri’s leisure trip to Antarctica sparked outrage as the country’s economic situation worsens, leading to calls for his resignation or dismissal. Pezeshkian’s decree criticized Dabiri’s actions as indefensible and inappropriate given the hardships faced by the Iranian people.
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Eight more Palestinians, including two children, have died from malnutrition due to the Israeli blockade in Gaza, raising the total death toll to 281, with 114 children among the victims, according to local sources. Since October 2023, Israel's military campaign has resulted in nearly 62,300 Palestinian deaths, with ongoing international scrutiny over alleged war crimes and genocide. Want More Context? 🔎
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