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PM Kadhimi Calls Iran ‘Strategic Partner’ of Iraq

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PM Kadhimi Calls Iran ‘Strategic Partner’ of Iraq

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Baghdad to discuss issues of mutual interest with Iraqi officials, attended an Iftar banquet hosted by Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Monday evening.

In this meeting, Foreign Minister Zarif praised the Iraqi prime minister’s special efforts to pursue the existing cases in bilateral and regional relations related to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and elaborated on the latest developments in Iran’s negotiations with the P4+1.

He also expressed gratitude for Baghdad’s support for the JCPOA and the removal of the United States’ cruel and unilateral sanctions.

Zarif also referred to certain problems with the relations of Iranian companies and economic groups working in the fields of commerce, transport, and technical-engineering services as well as financial issues, and called for Iraq’s assistance in resolving them.

The Iraqi prime minister, in turn, stressed that Baghdad’s view of Iran does not just fall within the framework of neighbourliness, but Iran is a strategic partner of Iraq.

He pointed to Iran’s support for Iraq in the fight against ISIS, and said the history will never forget the stance adopted by Iran.

Iranian, Iraqi Foreign Ministers Meet in Baghdad

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At the beginning of the Monday meeting, the Iranian foreign minister extended the Iranian nation and government’s condolences to the Iraqi nation and government, especially the families of the victims of the recent tragic incident at Ibn Khatib Hospital of Baghdad, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of Iraqi citizens.

Foreign Minister Zarif then welcomed Iraq’s regional role in strengthening regional relations and the cooperation of the countries of the region with each other, and expressed Iran’s support for Baghdad’s constructive role.

The Iranian foreign minister further expressed concern over the ISIS terrorist group’s recent activities in Iraq, and said a serious fight against these efforts requires that Iran and Iraq cooperate with each other once again.

He also stressed the significance of pursuing the case of the martyrdom of Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, Abu Mehdi Al-Muhandis and their comrades, and praised the Iraqi government’s efforts in this regard as well as the country’s judicial cooperation during the Iranian Judiciary chief’s trip to Baghdad.

Emphasising respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq, Foreign Minister Zarif reiterated Tehran’s opposition to certain military actions in Iraq, including the ones against diplomatic missions, and announced the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran to assist Iraq in preventing such actions.

In turn, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein expressed satisfaction with the trend of Iran’s talks with the P4+1 group of countries and elaborated on Iraq’s regional policy of bringing the viewpoints of regional countries closer together.

The Iraqi foreign minister also stressed the need to resolve certain trivial issues in the implementation of the agreements and memoranda of understanding between the two countries.

Following up the agreements reached during the Iranian president’s visit to Iraq, settlement of Iraq’s debts to Iran, transportation and railway issues, visa problems of Iranian businessmen, certain problems hindering the activity of Iranian technical-engineering companies in Iraq, and financial issues were among other issues discussed by the two ministers.

Iran Condoles with Indonesia over Deadly Submarine Incident

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Speaking to reporters in his weekly press conference on Monday, Khatibzadeh wished divine mercy for the victims, and condoled with the brotherly nation and government of Indonesia and the families of the victims over the tragic incident.

The wreckage of the Indonesian Navy submarine missing since Wednesday was found on the sea floor and all its 53 crew are confirmed dead, Indonesia military commander Air Chief Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto said Sunday.

The news came a day after debris believed to be from the KRI Nanggala-402 submarine was found floating about two miles from the submarine’s last known location in the Bali Strait, leading military officials to change the vessel’s status from missing to sunk.

Indonesia’s Rigel warship scanned the area with sonar, which uses sound waves to locate objects, and a magnetometer, Tjahjanto told a news conference. The MV Swift Rescue ship from Singapore then sent a remote operated vehicle (ROV) to get clearer underwater visual imagery, he said.

“We found and confirmed an image of Nanggala submarine parts, like horizontal steering, anchor, exterior body, vertical steering, and other submarine parts like safety suits for crew,” he said.
“Based on that authentic proof I declare here that the Nanggala submarine sank and all of the crew died.”

Iran Sentences Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe to Another Year in Jail

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“Nazanin Zaghari was sentenced to one year in prison and one-year ban from leaving the country on charges of propaganda against the Islamic Republic,” Kermani told the Emtedad News website.

He at the same time noted that he will file an appeal against the sentence.

The Iranian-British national is accused of “involvement in propaganda activity against Islamic Republic” by attending a protest gathering in front of the Iranian embassy in London in 2009 and speaking to BBC Persian.

Back in March, Zaghari was released and her ankle tag was removed after the end of her five-year sentence.

Zaghari-Ratcliffe had been pardoned by Iran’s Leader last year, but she spent the final year of her term on leave with electronic ankle tag tied to her feet.

Iran Congratulates Tanzania on Union Day Anniversary

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In his Monday message to his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan, President Rouhani offered his “sincerest congratulations” to her and the people of her country on the Union Day of the United Republic of Tanzania.

“I hope that through the efforts of the senior officials of the two countries, as well as the long-standing relations based on mutual respect, we will see more and more development and strengthening of relations and cooperation between the two countries in all fields to serve the interests of the two nations,” Rouhani said.

He also wished health and success for President Hassan, and prosperity and felicity for the people of the United Republic of Tanzania.

On 26 April 1964, Tanganyika united with Zanzibar to form the United Republic of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. The country was renamed the United Republic of Tanzania later that year. The name Tanzania is a blend of Tanganyika and Zanzibar and previously had no significance.

The Tanzanian nation celebrates the Union Day on April 26 every year as their national day.

Iran FM Arrives in Baghdad, Pays Homage to Soleimani, Abu Mahdi

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No The Iranian foreign minister’s move came less than a day after his controversial remarks about General Soleimani’s role in Iran’s foreign policy were published as part of a “leaked” interview.

After paying homage to the two anti-terror commanders, Zarif held talks with his Iraqi counterpart.

Iran FM, Qatari Emir Discuss Regional Cooperation

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In the Sunday meeting, the Iranian foreign minister elaborated on the latest developments in Tehran-Doha relations on different political and economic fronts.

He also evaluated the areas and potential for the expansion of bilateral ties as positive.

Zarif also expounded on Iran’s regional policies when it comes to expanding relations with countries in the region as well as the latest developments pertaining to Iran’s talks with the P4+1 group in the Austrian capital, Vienna.

The Qatari Emir, for his part, highlighted the importance of bilateral and regional cooperation between Tehran and Doha, saying Qatar is keen to further enhance relations with Iran.

Iran, Qatar Discuss Diversifying Areas of Cooperation

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In the Sunday meeting, the Iranian foreign minister highlighted the importance of Tehran-Doha relations as well as bilateral and regional cooperation.

Zarif, who is in Doha at the head of a delegation, also underscored the need to further diversify the areas of cooperation, especially in trade, economic and investment domains.

He noted the two countries enjoy great potential and capacities for the enhancement of bilateral collaboration.

Zarif said Iran’s approach is to further boost its relations with the regional countries.

The Iranian foreign minister also welcomed regional dialogue to help establish stability in the region, describing it as an absolute necessity.

The Qatari foreign minister, in turn, touched upon a meeting of the Iran-Qatar Joint Commission held in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, saying another meeting should be held in Doha to further cement mutual trade and economic ties.

The two top diplomats also discussed cooperation on regional and international issues.

Prominent Reformist Politician Tajzadeh Says Will Run for President

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The senior politician declared his bid for presidency in a statement on April 25, 2021.

In the statement, he vowed to become the “voice of the voiceless” including those “suppressed in the 2017-18 protests”, the victims of the Ukrainian plane crash, and all the Iranians who have been “marginalized” and “deprived” of their rights.

He also vowed that he will not let the Islamic Republic impose its favourite way of life on the Iranian people.

Tajzadeh, a deputy interior minister and presidential advisor during the presidency of Mohammad Khatami, was imprisoned at Evin Prison from 2009 until 2016.

He was convicted of “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime”, sentenced to 6 years in prison and a 10-year ban on political and press activities by Branch 15 of the Tehran Islamic Revolutionary Court.

Observers do not expect Tajzadeh to be qualified by the Guardian Council, which vets the presidential candidates.

Iran Says to Produce 25 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Monthly by Mid-Summer

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Mohammad Mokhber, the head of the Executive Office of Imam Khomeini’s Order which is developing COVIran Barakat vaccine, said the committee has already begun to mass-produce the vaccine, and will provide the health ministry with some one million doses by mid-May.

“Different production lines are becoming operational one after the other,” he said.

“We will definitely submit between 3 and 3.5 million doses to the health ministry in June,” he added.

“The figure will reach 12 million in July,” Mokhber explained.

“Between 20 and 25 million doses will finally be produced and handed over to the health ministry in August,” he noted.

“From August onwards, we will definitely produce between 20 and 25 million doses per month,” he said.

The third clinical trial of COVIran Barakat was launched on Sunday, April 25, 2021.

Minoo Mohraz, a COVID-19 vaccine project manager, volunteered to receive the jab today.

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