An Iranian port near the Strait of Hormuz was hit by American and Israeli strikes on Sunday morning, resulting in at least five deaths. Explosions were heard in Tehran, where the Qatari television headquarters Al Araby was targeted by an Israeli missile. Speculation is rife about the deployment of American troops on the ground as airstrikes on the Islamic Republic continue without respite. The Washington Post reports that the Pentagon is preparing for ground operations lasting several weeks, involving special forces and other soldiers conducting raids in Iranian territory. The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament also accuses the United States of secretly planning a ground offensive while publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts to end the war in the Middle East.
Other headlines in the news: Iran condemns Israel after the death of three Lebanese journalists killed in an Israeli military strike on their vehicle in southern Lebanon. The funerals of the journalists took place in Beirut on Sunday morning. In Spain, women are banned from participating in religious processions during the Easter week, sparking controversy in the country. After winning the municipal elections, Emmanuel Gregoire has been inaugurated as the Mayor of Paris with over 50.5% of the votes last Sunday, securing a wide majority in the Paris City Council. Can HIV be transmitted through a kiss or sitting on public toilets? Many young people still believe so, according to a survey published for the 32nd edition of the Sidaction this weekend. The rise in sexually transmitted infections, including new HIV cases, among young people is a concern highlighted by Florence Thune, the director of Sidaction, in a radio interview.
