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Iran FM arrives in Qatari capital Doha

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The foreign minister told reporters upon his arrival that he will hold talks with his Qatari counterpart as well as the Qatari Emir on bilateral and international topics during his visit.

“Good opportunities exist in Qatar. In the past, there have been talks on FIFA World Cup games and we will be discussing the capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, especially in the technical and engineering fields, which are available to Qatar,” he said.

“During this visit, we will also discuss expansion of bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of trade.”

Amir Abdollahian also briefed reporters on his talks with Omani officials.

“In the economic domain, we raised the issue of resuming operation of launches between the two countries, seeing that the coronavirus outbreak is curbed, and the Omani side promised to follow up on this matter, so that we would witness the resumption of the operation of launches for exchange of goods between the two countries,” the foreign minister said.

Amir Abdollahian noted that he discussed joint investments with Oman, including in the Iranian port city of Chabahar, as well as resumption of flights between the two countries to ease problems nationals of both countries are facing, especially in the area of trade.

The foreign minister also touched the negotiations between Iran and the P4+1 countries for the removal of sanctions, which are underway in Vienna.

“In the past, Omanis played a role in helping these negotiations bear fruit within the framework of the nuclear deal … in connection with some western sides. Omanis … continue their diplomatic efforts to help the involved parties reach a good agreement,” he said.

Famous delicacies of Ardabil Province

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Ardabil is one of the ancient cities of Iran and is home to the important and internationally renowned historical attraction the Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanqah and Shrine complex.

One of the reasons for Ardabil’s fame is Ardabil rugs; a pair of exquisite Iranian carpets with international fame, which is on the list of 50 selected works of art in the world. Today, one of these rugs is kept in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the other in the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Meanwhile, one of the most attractive suspension bridges of Iran is located near this city.

Sabalan Honey

Among different Iranian provinces that have a hand in honey production, Ardabil Province and especially its Sabalan areas, produce the most premium honey in the country.

The pure and delicious honey of this region owes its fame to the geographical location of this province and its floral diversity.

If you manage to buy the pure and natural honey of Sabalan, which is the extract of the plants of the foothills of this mountain, you undoubtedly have the best honey in the world in your hands.
The honey of this region is an extract of plants such as thyme, Milkvetch, clover, sunflower, forty plants, chamomile, etc., each of which has a different color and special healing properties.

Famous delicacies of Ardabil Province

Butter and clotted cream

Ardabil Province plays an important role in the country’s livestock production due to its mountainous location; and that’s why, the dairy products of this region are of high quality.

Among the types of dairy products that you can find in Ardabil, butter and clotted cream produced in this province have a lot of fans, and eating them with natural Sabalan Honey is something not to be missed.

Famous delicacies of Ardabil Province

Different types of Halva

Halva is another delicious souvenir of this province that is prepared in different flavors. Black halva or Qara halva is one of its types which is made with wheat germ flour. In addition to butter, walnuts and sesame are added to it during cooking process. The reason for the dark color of this halva is the grape concentrate that is added to it in the end.

Famous delicacies of Ardabil Province
Honey Qottab or Balabatmaz

Honey Qottab is another one of goodies of Ardabil province, especially made in the city of Khalkhal.

This delicious sweet is made from a combination of yogurt, eggs, flour, walnuts, honey, cinnamon, etc., with rose water and cardamom used to flavor it.

Baghlava

Baghlava is one of the sweets that is prepared in different ways and in different parts of Iran. In Ardabil, this popular sweet is made with various ingredients such as sugar, yogurt, milk, eggs, walnuts, pistachio powder, lemon juice, wheat flour, starch and liquid oil and is sold in confectionary shops and bakeries.

Famous delicacies of Ardabil Province
Nan-e Berenji

Khalkhal’s Nan-e Berenji is one of the most famous souvenirs of Ardabil Province. The use of quality powdered sugar is very important in preparing this bread. Of course, in addition to powdered sugar, ingredients such as rice flour, cardamom, ginger and eggs are also used to bake this sweet. In the past, this delicious bread was baked at home and given as a gift to friends and acquaintances, but now you can find this traditional bread in old pastry shops and bakeries.

Famous delicacies of Ardabil Province
Rasteh Chocolate

Rasteh Chocolate is one of the old sweets of Ardabil, which can be found only in a number of old and original pastry shops in the city due to the lack of raw materials and the difficult preparation process. It is made with milk, sugar, butter, cream, clotted cream, walnut and cocoa powder and is one of the few sweets with no flour. Making this traditional chocolate takes about 24 hours. It is prepared with old and rare baking tools.

Famous delicacies of Ardabil Province

Sunflower seeds

Sunflower seed is one of the most widely used Iranian snacks that is used in parties and gatherings, while watching football and other sport events and even with nuts during Nowrouz holidays along with other types of snacks.

The climate of Ardabil Province is very suitable for growing sunflowers and as a result, some of the best sunflower seeds of Iran are produced in this province.

Famous delicacies of Ardabil Province

China negotiator says backs Iran demands in Vienna talks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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“China firmly backs Iran on its logical demands on nuclear activities as long as there is no threat of proliferation of nuclear weapons,” Wang Qun told reporters after a lengthy meeting with Iranian negotiator Ali Baqeri Kani in Vienna on Monday.

The Chinese envoy added that his delegation is in constant contact with the Iranian side, during the Vienna talks, and that they exchange views on all topics on the agenda of the negotiations.

Wang noted that the Islamic Republic has played a “very constructive role” during the Vienna talks by tabling new comprehensive ideas.

The Chinese diplomat also stressed Beijing continues to support Iran’s peaceful nuclear activities.

He said this was the main topic of his discussions with the Iranian negotiator during their Monday night meeting.

Talks are underway in Vienna between Iran and the remaining signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal on reviving the agreement. The involved parties have expressed cautious optimism about the outcome of the negotiations over the past days.

Russia: Chances to restore JCPOA increasing

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“The Vienna talks have speeded up. We believe that the chances to reach a solution within the framework that had been developed during the previous rounds, including six rounds held until June 20, have increased. This is a positive thing. All parties are demonstrating readiness to solve the remaining problems,” the deputy foreign minister noted.

Ryabkov also mentioned that “various schemes were possible” for reaching the ultimate goal, the restoration of the Iranian nuclear deal in its original form.

“A step-by-step approach based on reciprocity [is likely to be used] to achieve the main goal,” the senior diplomat pointed out.

“I would like to emphasize that possible intermediate steps are not going to replace, substitute the basic agreement, which needs to be fully restored. The Russian side proceeds from this, while providing political and diplomatic assistance to Iranians, Americans and Europeans,” Ryabkov stated.

As the diplomat stated, he also sees no need for setting any deadlines for reaching a final decision on the Iranian nuclear deal.

On Friday, French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said progress has been made regarding the nuclear negotiations in Vienna although time is running out.

“I remain convinced we can reach a deal. But time is running out,” Le Drian told BFM TV and RMC Radio.

US State Department spokesman Ned Price has also noted those nuclear deal talks with Iran in Vienna had shown modest progress, and that Washington hopes to build on the progress that had been made.

The eighth round of talks kicked off in Vienna in late December. The negotiations seek to restore the JCPOA in its original form and bring the US back into the agreement.

Iran insists that the talks must lead to the removal of all American sanctions that were imposed against Tehran following Washington’s unilateral withdrawal from the landmark agreement in May 2018. Tehran has also demanded credible guarantees that Washington will not abandon the deal again.

Iran police: Canada refuses to extradite ex-Bank Melli president

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IFP Editorial Staff
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“We even identified the location where this person is; we issued a red notice for him and the Iranian police had him under their watch for some time, but officials of that country openly told us that they will not extradite this person,” the Spokesman for the General Command of the Police Brigadier General Mahdi Hajian said.

Hajian added that Iran is a founding member of Interpol and has good cooperation with the organization but the will of the other countries comes first on extradition cases.

Bank Melli’s former president Mahmoud Reza Khavari is wanted in Iran since he escaped the country in 2011.

He is one of the main suspects charged in connection with the embezzlement of 3 billion dollars in the state bank’s funds.

Khavari had initially claimed he travelled to Canada for medical treatment but refused to return to Iran, when he was officially charged in the case.

One killed in Iran petrochemical plant fire

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IFP Editorial Staff
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A local official blamed the incident on a leak from a tank at the factory in central Iran.

He said when workers tried to resolve the problem the fire broke out, causing casualties among the workers. The fire was later put out.

Authorities are trying to determine the exact cause of the technical problem while cooling operations are underway at the site to prevent another blaze there.

Intensive negotiations underway between Iran, P4+1 in Vienna

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Tuesday Talks in Vienna to Focus Merely on JCPOA Legal Discussions: Iran

Iran’s lead negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani sat down for talks with Russian’s chief negotiator Mikhail Ulyanov on Monday.

“We exchanged views and assessments on the whole spectrum of contentious issues that need to be settled to ensure the restoration of the JCPOA and sanctions lifting,” Ulyanov wrote in a twitter post after his meeting with Bagheri.

The Iranian diplomat later held talks with Enrique Mora, deputy secretary general of the European Union External Action Service, and chief negotiators of Britain, France and Germany.

At the same time, bilateral and multilateral expert meetings between Iran and the P4+1 group continues on different issues.

Earlier on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said Tehran is looking for a lasting and reliable agreement, and there is no deal on the agenda that does not have these two components.

The parties are focusing on the four issues of lifting sanctions, nuclear issues, verification and guarantees, Khatibzade said, adding that good progress has been made but there has been more progress in some areas.

Iran and the P4+1 group namely Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany, have held many rounds of talks since 2021 to try to restore the 2015 nuclear deal that has unraveled since the United States unilaterally withdrew from it in 2018 drawing worldwide condemnation.

Iran has said it will implement its nuclear commitments under the deal if the United States removes its illegal sanctions and offers credible guarantees that it will not abandon the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action again.

Iranian FM meets with senior Omani officials in Muscat

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Amir Abdollahian was speaking at a meeting with Deputy Sultan of Oman Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said in Muscat on Monday.

Elsewhere in his comments, the Iranian foreign minister spoke of the foreign policy of the 13th administration of the Islamic Republic. He said the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi thinks of boosting cooperation with regional countries as a top priority.

Amir Abdollahian also said ties with Muscat top the agenda of Iran when it comes to efforts to expand ties with neighbors.

He also spoke about the latest developments in the ongoing talks between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries in Vienna. Addressing the P4+1, he called for practical and constructive initiatives to revive the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Amir Abdollahian added that Iran is resolved to reach a “good agreement” with the other signatories to the JCPOA, if the other sides show goodwill and seriousness. Amri Abdollahian also held talks with his Omani counterpart Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi. He expressed pleasure with the growing trend of ties between Iran and Oman.

He said the Tehran-Muscat ties are deep-rooted and praised the Omani government’s stance toward regional issues.

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi also referred to Iran’s economic capabilities and its human resources, stressing the importance of promoting bilateral cooperation and utilizing the economic potential of the region.

Also on Monday, the Iranian foreign minister met with the chief negotiator of Yemen’s National Salvation Government Mohammad Abdul Salam in Muscat.
Amir Abdollahian expressed regret over the continuation of the war in Yemen and called for an end to the Saudi- led onslaught and siege of the country.

The Iranian foreign minister underlined that the crisis in Yemen can only be resolved through dialog between Yemeni factions.

Mohammad Abdul Salam for his part thanked the Islamic Republic for its support of the Yemeni people.

Prominent Iranian actress to chair French film festival

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IFP Media Wire
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According to IMBD Website, the composition of the International Jury of the 28th Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinemas was announced.

Accordingly, the President of the Jury will be Hatami, Iranian Francophone and Francophile actress, winner of Silver Bear in Berlin for ‘A Separation by Ashgar Farhadi, an Iranian film with million admissions in France.

The other members are, Suha Arraf, screenwriter of The Bride Syrienne and The Lemon Trees, director of Villa Touma (Palestine), Zig Dulay, director, Cyclo d’or Vesoul 2018 for Baggage (Philippines), and Yerlan Nurmukhambetov, director of The Horse Thieves – Road of Time and Walnut Tree awarded at Vesoul 2016, (Kazakhstan). The International Jury awards three prizes: Le Cyclo d´Or (offered by the Regional Council of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), the Grand Prix du Jury, and the Prix du Jury (offered by the Departmental Council of Haute-Saône).

Six other juries will judge the 17 films of the fiction and documentary competitions, presented in international, European, or French premieres.

The Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema is an annual special-interest film festival focusing on the cinemas of Asia, and is being held annually in Vesoul, France.

Analyst: Inviting South Korea to Vienna talks mistake

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In an exclusive interview with Iranian Labor News Agency – ILNA- Diako Hosseini described South Korea’s move to freeze Iran’s assets as having being made upon instructions by another country and this was not in line with international law.

He added that a South Korean delegation’s visit to Vienna was also read as a sign of progress in negotiations.

Hosseini in other comments referred to the Iranian leader’s comments that talks and interaction with the enemy do not mean surrender.

He said the reason for Iran’s refusal to negotiate directly with the United States was a technical issue and was due to the fact that the country is not a member of the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA.

Hosseini noted that Ayatollah Khamenei’s comments can, when appropriate, lead the negotiators to conclude that a lack of direct negotiation could lead to the exploitation by others or the slowing down of talks, in which case the remarks may pave the way for direct dialogue.

The senior Iranian analyst added that Iran and the Western parties to the talks in Vienna have many differences and that the road ahead to a deal is very bumpy.

Hosseini noted that all sides in Vienna have to say talks are moving forward to prevent a pessimistic mood from prevailing in the negotiations.

Elsewhere, Hosseini spoke of the Western sides’ insistence that time is running out for an agreement. He noted that setting a deadline will not be conducive to the talks.

Hosseini said there is political will in Europe and the US that aims to insinuate there are time limits to a deal. He added it seems that China and Russia are not opposed to the will.

He said the Western parties have not drawn clear red lines on this issue and have left a range of flexibility, and the fact is that even if there is such a concern, the agreements that could be reached between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency during this period will change the equation.

Hosseini added that all parties are aware that these kinds of deadlines will not help the progress of the negotiations.

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