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Raisi warns against unconstructive move at IAEA

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Raisi told President of the European Council Charles Michel in a phone call that any such move would be disruptive to negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal.

“The Islamic Republic’s serious cooperation with the agency is a clear example of Iran’s determination to make its nuclear activities transparent. It is natural that in case of any unconstructive approach at the International Atomic Energy Agency, it is not logical to expect Iran to react constructively,” Raisi noted.

His comments come ahead of a meeting of the 35-nation IAEA Board of Governors next week.

The Iranian president stressed that it was America not Iran which withdrew from and violated the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Raisi said the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has failed to change America’s policies towards Iran, adding that the U.S. is maintaining its anti-Iran pressure and sanctions.

He also criticized Europeans for failing to live up to their obligations under the nuclear deal.

Raisi also touched on the situation in Afghanistan, stressing that the presence of foreign forces there resulted in “nothing but war, bloodshed and destruction”.

He called for international cooperation to help Afghanistan form a government that is trusted by the people and can restore peace and security.

The president of the European Council said for his part that sanctions have adversely impacted relations between Iran and the European Union and that is one of the reasons why the concept of strategic autonomy has become important for the European Union.

“The European Union is inclined to remain an honest partner for Iran so as to see more stability in the region,” Michel said.

Blinken invites Israel’s Lapid to US to discuss Iran

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“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Israeli Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid yesterday to continue conversations following Prime Minister [Naftali] Bennett’s recent visit and to exchange Rosh Hashanah greetings,” the State Department said in a release.

“The Secretary and the Minister discussed the importance of the US- Israel bilateral relationship, and Secretary Blinken invited Minister Lapid to visit Washington soon,” it added.

Both diplomats have underscored the importance of holding consultations on regional and security topics, including on Afghanistan, Iran and China, according to the release.

During a meeting with US President Joe Biden in August, the new Israeli PM Bennett stated Washington and Tel Aviv had developed a comprehensive strategy to halt Iran’s aggressive behavior in the middle East to permanently prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Source: RIA Novosti

Merkel warns Germans of voting for the left-wing

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In the Tuesday speech, Merkel warned Germans against voting for the center-left Social Democrats party (SPD), ahead of the upcoming general election, which will be held on September 26.

Merkel said the choice was one between a “moderate” government or one with the SPD and the Green Party, which she said would accept support from the Left Party.

The outcome will be “either a government consisting of the SPD and the Greens, who accept support through the Left or at least don’t rule it out … or a government led by CDU and CSU under a Chancellor Armin Laschet, a government that leads our country into the future with moderation”, she added.

When members of the German parliament began shouting at the chancellor, who were reportedly agitated by her uncommon criticism of the SPD – her coalition partners since 2013 – she stated, “I’m only telling the truth.”

Merkel and the CDU have governed Germany for 16 consecutive years. But her proposed replacement, Laschet, and the party, have fallen in the polls in past weeks.

The SPD has emerged as the strongest political force just one month out from the election. Current polls put the SPD as favorites at 25%, while the CDU/CSU sit at 20% and the Greens at 17%.

SPD’s chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz has not ruled out a coalition with the Left Party.

Source: POLITICO

Taliban caretaker PM US-designated terrorist

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Akhund served as foreign minister of Afghanistan under the previous Taliban rule. After the Taliban’s downfall amid the US-led invasion of Afghanistan, Akhund served as the chairman of the group’s leadership council until the collapse of the government of fugitive former president Ashraf Ghani.

70-year-old Akhund was born in Kandahar, the birthplace of the Taliban. He hails from the Pashtun tribe. He has been described as a revered political and military figure within the ranks of the Taliban. Akhund is said to be very close to the Taliban’s current leader Mullah Heibatullah.

Akhund has been on Washington’s sanctions list since January 2001. The list describes him as a close aide to former Taliban leader Mullah Mohamamd Omar. Omar died of tuberculosis in 2013.

Iran army chief: Israel committing suicide in fear of death

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Mousavi said it seems that the Zionist officials have felt the high speed of the regime’s decline and “it’s likely they commit suicide in fear of death”. 

The commander made the remark while inspecting 184th Brigade of the Iranian Army in the city of Khorramabad. Mousavi added that the Israeli Army is highly vulnerable and has suffered many defeats in the past. 

Israel’s military chief Aviv Kohavi has said the regime’s current main objective is “minimizing Iranian presence in the Middle East, with an emphasis on Syria…but these operations take place throughout the Middle East. They’re also against Hamas, against Hezbollah.” 

Kohavi also claimed Israeli strikes and other operations had “greatly diminished Iran’s presence and weaponry in the northern arena, certainly in comparison to what they sought.” 

Israel has frequently threatened Iran with war over the past years without making good on its threats. 

Iran says the saber-rattling is merely a psychological warfare against the Islamic Republic, reiterating Iran will give a crushing response to any aggression.

Russia warns against ‘raising stakes’ on JCPOA

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Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Moscow intends to raise the issue at the upcoming meeting with US Special Representative for Iran Robert Malley, scheduled for Wednesday.

“We warn our Western colleagues against further raising stakes in terms of developing some formulations ‘condemning’ Iran that could be included in a hypothetical resolution of the IAEA Board of Governors,” Ryabkov old Sputnik on Wednesday, pointing to a number of leaks on the matter in US media outlets.

“We know that the Western circles are engaged in some coordination on this topic. In our upcoming conversation with Robert Malley, we will outline our position,” Ryabkov added.

The Russian diplomat emphasized the need to exercise restraint and keep looking for compromise persistently yet patiently.

Russia notes that Iran’s nuclear program keeps developing but believes this process could be reversed if the negotiations in Vienna are resumed, Ryabkov stated.

“Iran’s nuclear program is developing. I emphasize that Iran’s actions in this area are reversible, a return to the ‘original settings’ of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is possible. To do this, it is necessary to resume the negotiations in Vienna as soon as possible,” he continued.

Ryabkov noted he will meet with Malley later on Wednesday to discuss the resumption of the negotiations in Vienna aimed at restoring the JCPOA.

“Today, I will hold consultations with US special envoy for Iran Robert Malley in Moscow. We will focus on the situation around the task of resuming the negotiations in Vienna, as the pause is protracted,” Ryabkov stated.

Ryabkov expressed hope that the US will have a balanced and responsible approach and will not complicate the situation further with its statements and deeds.

The top diplomat also told TASS it is unacceptable to depart from the negotiating positions that were achieved in the Vienna talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

“It is unacceptable to depart from these negotiating positions. Attempts to revise what was agreed in Vienna would be counterproductive and we will keep sending signals about that both to Iran and our colleagues from the Western group,” he pointed out.

Ryabkov pointed out that Moscow maintained close contact with all parties to the negotiation process, holding teleconferences and consultations through embassies. 

“We have a deep partnership with China. China’s position on the Iran issue is similar to ours. We are content with how our countries are pursuing a policy aimed at finding a comprehensive solution to the task of restoring the JCPOA. We will try to make every possible effort to encourage our Western colleagues to do the same. Consequently, consultations with the US envoy are part of these efforts,” Ryabkov concluded.

Talks involving Iran and five world powers (Russia, the United Kingdom, Germany, China and France) on restoring the original nuclear deal have been taking place in Vienna since April. The agenda includes issues related to the lifting of US sanctions on Iran, Tehran’s implementation of its nuclear obligations and the United States’ return to the JCPOA. The deal’s participants are also holding separate consultations with the US, which don’t involve Iran. The delegations initially planned to complete the work in late May.

Afghanistan neighbors in talks over ongoing situation

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said the six-way talks are aimed at exploring ways of giving aid to the Afghan people and restoring stability to Afghanistan. 

He said the Iranian foreign minister outlined Iran’s policy during the teleconference. According to Khatibzadeh, Amir Abdollahian blamed the US occupation for the dire situation in Afghanistan.  

The foreign minister also said Afghanistan’s current officials must do their best and neighbors should also help establish a lasting peace in Afghanistan. 

Amir Abdollahian reaffirmed Iran’s position that the crisis in Afghanistan has no military solution, just as the country’s history has shown that’s the case. All Afghan groups must join hands to resolve the crisis through dialogue.  

The foreign minister added it’s Iran’s policy to give priority to the Afghan people’s will and Afghanistan can achieve stability through the establishment of an inclusive government based on the country’s ethnic fabric. 

Amir Abdollahian also stressed the need for giving humanitarian aid to Afghans in this critical period.

Iran has been making efforts to help resolve disputes between different Afghan factions following the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban. 

Iran says only Afghans themselves can decide their future through dialogue, adding the Afghan crisis has no military solution.

 

Hacker claims stolen info of 7mln Israelis

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IFP Media Wire
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The attacker stated he stole the data from the CITY4U website, which is used by local authorities in Israel to process payments such as property taxes, fines and utility bills.

The National Cyber Directorate announced it was investigating the hacker’s claims, but that the document leak was likely old information.

The attacker first claimed to have hacked Israeli municipalities on Sunday in a post on the Telegram messaging application. Starting Monday, he released images of documents he noted backed up his claims, including Israeli identity cards, driver’s licenses and tax bills. The documents were sent out on Telegram and online hacking forums.

The attacker offered the data for sale without disclosing the asking price, and hinted he may reveal more information in the coming days.

If this is the truth – it could be one of the biggest and most significant hacks in Israeli history.

The alleged attack appears similar to a hack of Israel’s Shirbit insurance company last year and comes amid a global uptick in ransomware attacks.

In the Shirbit attack, a hacking group calling itself Black Shadow broke into the insurance firm, stealing client details and demanding a ransom or it would publish the data to the internet. The company refused to pay and the hackers later said they had sold the information on the dark web.

Sources, The Times of Israel and The Jerusalem Post

Saudi security chief fired over embezzlement

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that dismissal of Al-Harbi comes as part of a royal decree that includes 19 other officials which it did not identify.

The decree was issued based on official reports that Al-Harbi “committed numerous violations and breaches with the aim of seizing public money and personal interest”.

Al-Harbi stands “accused of committing a number of crimes, including forgery, bribery, and abuse of power, with the participation of 18 people from the public and private sectors”.

The royal order also directed the kingdom’s official Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority to complete investigations into him and everyone involved in the matter, without giving further details.

Iran workers call for a ban on foreign-made home appliances

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The petition was put on display during Iranian Parliament’s open session on Wednesday. 

The petition reads, “We, Iranian workers and engineers at home appliance companies, have managed to make Iran self-sufficient in the field under sanctions and very difficult circumstances and are able now to meet domestic demands. We here announce our firm opposition to the return of foreign products”. 

The signatories also warned officials not to endanger jobs and livelihoods of Iranian workers. 

Figures show some 300 thousand Iranians directly work in the field of home appliance production while 1.5 million others are indirectly involved in the field. Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in production of home appliances. 

Reports say foreign manufacturers of home appliances are likely to return to Iran after they left the country amid mounting US sanctions under former president Donald Trump. 

An Iranian MP recently called for barring South Korean companies LG and Samsung from returning to the Iranian market. 

Meanwhile, a source close to the Iranian home appliances guild union says the US is pave the way for the return of Samsung and LG to Iran so that they pay back South Korea’s debt to Iran through supplying the Iranian market with home appliances. South Korea has failed to pay back its debt, blaming its failure to do so on anti-Iran US sanctions.

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