Iranian officials have denied claims by the US Department of State that two women, allegedly relatives of slain Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, have been arrested. Zainab Soleimani, the daughter of Qasem Soleimani, has vehemently denied the claims, stating that the women in question have no connection to the Soleimani family. She further criticized the US Department of State, calling their claim “false” and an attempt to “mislead the international community” about the Iranian nation.
Earlier, the US Department of State had claimed that two women, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter, were arrested and had their Green Card revoked. In response, the Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe, following a tongue-in-cheek instruction from US President Donald Trump to “open the door,” replied with a sarcastic note saying “the key is lost.” US President Trump had earlier tweeted that the deadline for the deal would be final, and that the US military is the greatest in the world.
In a separate response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the US and Israeli airstrikes on the Shahr-e Qods University, calling them “unjustified aggression.” Iranian officials have stated that the country will not agree to a ceasefire, and that the US and Israeli actions are a clear violation of international law.
A report by the Israeli media suggests that Israel’s defense system has been overwhelmed by the relentless attacks, and that the country needs time to intercept the missiles. Russian officials have expressed concerns that the entire Middle East region is on the brink of war.
Iran has rejected the US proposal for a 15-point plan, calling it “unreasonable and unrealistic.” The country has stated that it will not accept any proposal that does not address its legitimate concerns.
In a separate incident, a 4-year-old girl in India was allegedly beaten by a former soldier who had tied her to a tree with a rope after she plucked a mango from his orchard.
Sources familiar with the US-Iran negotiations have revealed that Pakistan’s proposed deal, known as the “Shared Framework 2,” consists of two stages. US President Donald Trump has stated that the deadline for the deal will be final, and that the US military is the greatest in the world.
In other news, the Pakistani government has announced that bakeries, restaurants, and wedding halls will be closed by 10 pm, following a cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. The decision will take effect on April 7.
Israeli media has reported that the country’s defense system has been overwhelmed by the relentless attacks, and that Israel needs time to intercept the missiles. A member of the US Congress has compared the Shahr-e Qods University to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the top-ranked university in the US.
In entertainment news, popular Tamil actress Sobhasri Balasubramanian was found dead in her rented apartment in Chennai, India. The 36-year-old actress was known for her role in the popular TV series “Kaal.”
