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Iran, UN Discuss Significance of Humanitarian Aid in Conflict Zones

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In the meeting, Baharvand congratulated Griffiths on his new post, and stressed the importance of the United Nations’ humanitarian aid in conflict zones, especially in Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq regardless of political considerations and pressure.

Despite cruel sanctions, he said, Iran has always stood ready to help the UN expedite the trend of sending humanitarian aid to the needy in war-hit areas.

“Unfortunately, the United States’ unilateral sanctions have not only impeded trade in humanitarian goods such as buying food and drugs, but also overshadowed the UN’s dispatching of humanitarian aid to the needy in conflict-stricken and crisis-hit zones,” the senior Iranian diplomat explained.

“As soon as Griffiths assumes his new responsibility, he should put this issue on the agenda,” he added.

Baharvand proposed that an international contract be drawn up under which humanitarian assistance and trade cannot be targeted by sanctions and political considerations or be used for military purposes.

The Iranian official also expressed deep concern over a rise in terrorist attacks in Afghanistan against specific ethnic groups and religions, especially girls’ schools.

He said such acts not only amount to war crimes, but are also regarded as a gross violation of human rights.

He called on international organizations to pay attention to this issue.

Griffiths, in turn, underlined that he would soon begin work in his new capacity, elaborating on the priorities of the United Nations’ humanitarian programs.

The two sides also exchanged views on regional issues, including the developments pertaining to Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq as well as the UN’s role from a humanitarian perspective.

Iran’s Zarif, UN Envoy Discuss Afghan Peace Process

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In the Tuesday meeting, Foreign Minister Zarif elaborated on Iran’s viewpoint regarding Afghanistan, especially peace and security in the country and the peace process led by Afghans.

He also expressed Tehran’s support for intra-Afghan talks and the need to protect the achievements of Afghan people in recent years, especially in terms of the basic rights of the people of Afghanistan.

Jean Arnault, in turn, highlighted the key role of neighbours and the fact that he has started his regional tour from Iran after being appointed to this position.

He also noted that the issue of Afghanistan can be resolved through collective measures, and his efforts are focused on finding a way for realising this collective cooperation.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Yemen Crisis in Tehran

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In the Tuesday meeting, the Iranian Foreign Minister elaborated on Iran’s viewpoint on ending the Yemen crisis, the developments following the beginning of crisis in the country, and underlined the need for removing the blockade against the country and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Yemeni people.

Foreign Minister Zarif expounded on Iran’s principled policy that war is not a solution to the Yemen crisis, and said the current disastrous situation in Yemen – which has put the Yemeni people on the verge of a humanitarian disaster after six years – can only be wound up through political talks and peaceful ways.

The UN envoy, in turn, briefed the Iranian Foreign Minister on the results of his negotiations with relevant bodies on the Yemen crisis.

Nigerian, Kenyan Ambassadors Meet with Iran’s FM

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Nigerian, Kenyan Ambassadors Meet with Iran’s FM

In the Tuesday meetings, the Nigerian and Kenyan diplomats presented a copy of their credentials to the Iranian Foreign Minister.

Syed Jaffar Hussain, the new representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) to the Islamic Republic of Iran, also met with Zarif at the beginning of his mission.

The WHO representative also presented his credentials to the Iranian Foreign Minister.

Iranian Diplomat, Abdullah Abdullah Discuss Afghanistan Developments

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In the Tuesday phone call, Abdullah called for continued support for the country’s peace process.

Taherian, in turn, underlined Iran’s support for the Afghan peace process and efforts made within this framework.

He also stressed the necessity for further interaction among various fronts of the country in order to accelerate the achievement of peace.

Removal of All Anti-Iran Sanctions Near At Hand: Spokesman

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Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei

Rabiei said in a presser on Tuesday that Tehran hopes the final round of the nuclear talks in Vienna is held soon and the negotiations bear fruit before the current administration leaves office.

“Just as we are in no haste in the talks, we are strongly opposed to the negotiations lingering on. Our focus is on ending the negotiations in the remaining time,” Rabiei said.

He also dismissed stated concerns on whether a change of administration in Iran affects the commitments Iran makes in the talks. He said everyone can rest assured that the Islamic Republic will not go back on its commitments as long as all signatories to the nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, stick to their obligations under the accord.

“Adherence to commitments and respect for international law is an established principle of Iran’s foreign policy, which will not change with a change in government,” Rabiei said.

The spokesman also talked about the remaining FATF bills, which Iran should ratify before it is removed from the regulatory body’s blacklist. He said these bills are an independent issue and are not related to the nuclear talks in Vienna. Rabiei stressed that the Expediency Council has the final say on the issue. But he expressed hopes that revival of the nuclear deal would increase the ratification chances of the Palermo and CFT bills.

Chertmeh Polo; Appealing Cuisine Indigenous to Semnan

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Chertmeh Polo; Appealing Cuisine Indigenous to Semnan

This stew takes little time to prepare at home and is a good choice to serve guests at a party.

Chertmeh Polo Ingredients:

1. 500gr of sheep liver sliced into small pieces

2. 100gr of sheep tail fat sliced into small pieces

3. 300gr of yogurt

4. One onion peeled and cut into strips

5. Four grilled bell peppers cut into small pieces

6. Five peeled and minced garlic cloves

7. Salt, black pepper powder, and turmeric as required

8. A tablespoonful of frying oil

9. Saffron rice, leafy greens and several slices of lemon to be served with the stew

Recipe and Preparation of Chertmeh Polo:

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Chertmeh Polo; Appealing Cuisine Indigenous to Semnan

 

Put a tablespoonful of frying oil into a frying pan and place it on a stove set to medium heat. Wait for the oil to heat up. Then put the onions inside and roast until they get soft. Add the turmeric after that.

Then add the sliced sheep liver and tail fat and mix with the onions. Roast the mixture for five minutes. Then add the sliced pepper and mix again.

Now it’s time to add the salt and black pepper powder to your taste and place the frying pan on the stove and let it heat up for three minutes as you mix the contents.

Then pour the mixture into an appropriate dish and mash it. Use a bowl to mix the garlic in the yogurt and then add the mixture to the mashed mixture.

Your Chertmeh is ready! Serve it with saffron rice, leafy greens and several slices of lemon.

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Traditional Iranian House Named One of Mideast’s Top Hotels in 2021

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The facility known as the Ameris’ Accommodation is located in the city of Kashan in central Isfahan province.

“The traditional Ameris’ Accommodation is one of the most beautiful houses in Kashan boasting the Iranian architecture,” said Mehran Sarmadian, the head of the Cultural Heritage and Tourism Department of Kashan.

“The outer and inner parts of this house are embellished with beautiful stucco patterns and fine wood carvings,” he said.“The facility was constructed during the Zand era and was gradually expanded later on,” he added.

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Traditional Iranian House Named One of Mideast’s Top Hotels in 2021

“The monument also has several yards where the application of the principle of symmetry has made them all the more attractive,” the official explained.

He also recalled that the house received an international lighting design award in 2016 as well as the National Historical Monuments Restoration Award.

The tripadvisor.com website had introduced this monument as one of the best accommodations in the eyes of tourists from 2016 to 2020 in a row.

The site also recently announced that the traditional accommodation ranked 17th among the Middle East’s top 25 hotels in 2021.

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Russia, China at Fault for Shortage of COVID-19 Vaccine in Iran: Expert

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COVID-19 Vaccine in Iran

Alireza Naji, however, added the trend of COVID-19 inoculation in the country has not stopped.

“It seems a new consignment of vaccines will arrive in the country next week, but if it doesn’t, we should do something serious about that,” said Naji, the head of a virology research centre.

“Considering the talks held and promises made, some amount of vaccine is likely to be delivered to Iran by China or Russia. Still, I believe the problem remains,” he added.

“Unfortunately, due to the breach of promises by vaccine producing companies such as those in China and Russia, it has become very difficult for us to get vaccines,” he stressed.

He expressed hope the production of enough Iranian-made vaccines after clinical trials would help solve the problem to some extent.

“Due to the problems which exist in the world, the UN’s COVAX has not provided us with vaccine ration that it should have given us,” he said.

“India, too, due to its own problems or other possible reasons, has refused to provide us with vaccines,” he added.

“Vaccine has turned into a strategic commodity over which countries are closely competing with each other” he explained.

“Production is not enough to meet global demand. Russia, too, is not capable of producing a lot of Sputnik vaccine. Other countries have also pre-paid for the vaccine, but have not received it yet,” the expert explained.

“Moreover, China gives shots to many of its citizens daily, so much so that it inoculated some 19 million people in a single day,” he added.

“All these reasons have piled up and led to a breach of promise in terms of delivering vaccines to Iran,” he said.

The expert noted a different type of COVID-19 vaccine may be used for the second dose injection if the vaccine type used as the first dose is not available.

For instance, he said, those who received Sinopharm jabs as the first dose may be receive the Iranian-made vaccine Barekat as the second dose.

However, he said, there is no evidence suggesting it would be safe to use Sinopharm as the first does and Barekat as the second.

Iran Urges IAEA to Avoid Artificial Concerns, Prejudgment

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Iran Sees ‘Positive Outlook’ for Ties with IAEA after Latest Report

In a series of tweets, Kazem Gharibabadi said Rafael Grossi’s Monday reports on Iran’s nuclear program “ignore the level of cooperation and engagement” between the two sides.

“This approach could turn into an obstacle for future good-will interactions between the two sides,” Gharibabadi warned.

“The Agency’s report lacks triple C: it’s not “consistent” in relations with the background of cooperation between two sides; it’s not “credible” since is not based on reliable sources; it’s not “convincing” since does not contain all aspects of the cooperation and progress made.”

The Iranian official also called for a positive environment to facilitate constructive engagement with the IAEA. He said the agency needs to avoid pre-judgment and artificial concerns.

“The Agency shouldn’t act as if it’s supporting the political agenda of some against the others,” he said.

Last week, Grossi published two quarterly reports to the IAEA’s board of governors. The reports address the verification process of the Iran nuclear deal and what he called outstanding issues on Iran’s compliance with the safeguards agreement.

Grossi accused Tehran of failing to answer questions about what he called the discovery of uranium particles at undeclared nuclear sites in the country.

Gharibabadi said Iran is working with the agency to address its concerns. But he warned that Iran will review its cooperation with the agency if it adheres to its political approach toward the Islamic Republic.

Gharibabadi also criticized the IAEA for refusing to address Israel’s arsenal of nuclear weapons. He said the agency must take a clear stand on the regime’s nuclear threat, the “unacceptable” fact that it has never joined the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and its refusal to place all its nuclear activities under the IAEA safeguards agreement.

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