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Imam Mahdi birth anniversary
People across Iran are celebrating the 15th day of the lunar month of Shaaban, which marks the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi. People have held a large gathering in the holy city of Mashhad. Women and Men from various age groups were in attendance. Also, in other Iranian cities, streets are filled with joyful crowds marking the religious occasion. Similar celebrations and ceremonies were staged in the cities of Isfahan and Shiraz. In Qom province, large crowds are making their way on foot toward the Jamkaran Mosque, which is known as the main site hosting events to mark the occasion in Iran. Imam Mahdi, who is the 12th Shia Imam, is revered as a central figure of hope and unity who is believed to establish justice throughout the world.
Israel Gaza truce violations
The Israeli military’s violations of the Gaza ceasefire agreement continue unabated, causing more civilian casualties. At least 18 Palestinians have been killed in fresh attacks in Gaza City and Khan Yunis. Meanwhile, the Palestine Red Crescent Society said the evacuation of patients and the wounded via the Rafah crossing has been cancelled for today.
Demanding Maduro release
Thousands of Venezuelans have marched through the capital, Caracas, demanding the release of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife from US custody.
Protesters displayed images of Maduro, slamming what they called the empire’s kidnapping of their president. They also denounced the US aggression against Venezuela on January third that was coupled with the abduction of Maduro and his wife. The son of the kidnapped President delivered a speech during the rally, saying the people of Venezuela have achieved a profound anti-imperialist consciousness. He also described the US attack as a desecration of their homeland. The President and his wife are being held in a federal prison in New York, awaiting their next court hearing in March on drug-trafficking charges. Maduro, however, has denied any wrongdoing. Since January third, numerous rallies have been held in Venezuela and other countries, including in Latin America, in support of the abducted couple.
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An uprising against oppression of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
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