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Ayatollah Khamenei Strongly Criticises Zarif’s Remarks in Leaked Tape

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Speaking in a televised speech, Ayatollah Khamenei described the Iranian foreign minister’s remarks as the words of the enemy, and said he made a big mistake by making such comments.

“We have recently heard some things from some of the country’s officials that were surprising and unfortunate,” the Leader said on Sunday.

Without referring to Zarif by name at any point during the speech, Ayatollah Khamenei said, “We should not say things that make it seem like we are repeating what America says.”

He said a foreign ministry’s job is to execute policies set out by superior bodies and officials. “Nowhere in the world does the foreign ministry determine foreign policy.”

In a leaked recording, aired last Sunday, Zarif was heard complaining about having little influence over foreign policy compared with the IRGC and General Soleimani.

Huge Fire Engulfs Alcohol Factory in Iran’s Qom

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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The fire broke out on Sunday morning at Movalledan factory in Qom’s Shokouhiyeh Industrial Town, south of Tehran.

Over 100 firefighters were dispatched to contain the fire. Two firefighters were seriously injured and were transferred to the medical centres by emergency agents, according to Hamid Karimi, a spokesman for Qom Fire and Safety Services.
Several other people were also injured, some seriously.

The cause of the incident is not clear yet, but the fire was contained after a few hours.
Two fire engines and at least 10 cars were totally destroyed in the fire.

Two Major Traditional Iranian Bazaars Closed due to COVID-19

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Two Major Traditional Iranian Bazaars Closed due to COVID-19
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Village of Zavareh

The decision to close down the markets was made by the National Coronavirus Headquarters as the two towns are marked “red” by the regulatory body, meaning COVID-19 infections and deaths have reached extremely high levels there.

In the past, the historical bazaar of Naein used to be the town’s main thoroughfare and trade centre which crossed the heart of the ancient quarter of Naein.

The entrance to the market was, in fact, one of the ancient gates to the town known as the Chel-Dokhtaran Gate.

The traditional Naein market was expanded in different eras. Its original structure dates back to the Ilkhanate era and the market saw its boom times during the Safavid dynasty.
The Naein bazaar is an alley with a wooden dome-shaped roof and round skylights in the middle of each dome. The alley is lined with shops on either side. The shops have wooden doors and two floors (with a basement).

Since old times, Naein has been a major trade and commercial centre. It has also been a resting place for passing caravans which travelled all the way from the east to the west and from the north to the south, and which would rest and barter commodities in this town.

Zavareh Traditional Bazaar

Zavareh is a small town located on the southern fringe of Dasht-e Kavir, a desert in central Iran.

Zavareh lies 12 kilometres from the city of Isfahan, the capital of Isfahan province. Zavareh is one of ancient Iranian cities. It dates back to the pre-Islamic era and boasts historical monuments dating back to the Sassanid era, indicating the town is a historical one. The historical market in Zavareh is roofed, too, and goes back to the Zand dynasty and the early Qajar era.

Iranian People Attend ‘Qadr Night’ Rituals Held Outdoors

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In many cities, the Saturday night’s ceremony was held under the rain.

What follows are photos of the people attending these rituals in various parts of Iran:

Coal Miners in Iran’s Golestan Province

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JCPOA Parties Try to ‘Minimise Disagreements’ in Vienna

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In this meeting, the participants reviewed the latest status of consultations among expert-level working groups in the fields of sanctions removal, nuclear issues, and practical arrangements.

It was decided that the delegations return to their capitals following this meeting, and resume the talks next Friday.

Based on an earlier decision by the Joint Commission on expediting the process of negotiations, the talks were held bilaterally or multilaterally in an intensive way this week, and the parties tried to minimise their disagreements over the drafts.

The participants agreed that in the next round of talks, the process should move forward in a faster and more serious way.

In the past few days, the delegations have held expert meetings as well as bilateral and multilateral talks at different levels in order to review the drafts and declare their positions.

Before the Saturday plenary meeting, the Iranian chief negotiator held separate meetings with Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the European External Action Service Enrique Mora and Mikhail Ulyanov, the head of the Russian delegation.

Chief Negotiators from Iran, Russia Hold Talks in Vienna

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The rather lengthy meeting was held on Saturday ahead of a plenary meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

During the discussions between the two top diplomats, both sides once again coordinated their positions and highlighted the need for Tehran and Moscow to maintain their close viewpoints.

In the meeting, the Russian side reiterated Moscow’s support for the JCPOA as well as the necessity of the US lifting its sanctions on Iran.

The JCPOA Joint Commission is to meet in a matter of hours to review the outcome of the discussions of expert groups.

Dar ul-Funun: Iran’s First Modern Centre for Higher Education

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Dar ul-Funun (meaning ‘polytechnic college in Persian) was established in Tehran in 1851 by Amir Kabir, the royal vizier to Nasser al-Din Shah Qajar, the King of Persia, as an institution to teach new sciences and skills.

During his trips overseas before becoming the royal vizier, Amir Kabir visited several countries and always kept asking himself why Iran had submitted to signing disgraceful agreements and had been defeated in wars despite all the brave commanders it had.

He arrived at the conclusion that Iran was way behind modern sciences and military knowledge. Therefore, he came up with the idea of founding Dar ul-Funun to teach Iranians sciences in different areas, namely in the military domain, in order for them to be able to defend the country.

The historical Dar ul-Funun institution was inaugurated on December 27, 1851. In the meantime, a tragic incident happened. Amir Kabir was remove from his post as the royal vizier and, nearly two weeks after the opening of Dar ul-Funun, he was killed in Fin Bathhouse by an assassin sent by Nasser al-Din Shah.

After his murder, the original idea that late Amir Kabir had in mind for Dar ul-Funun failed to materialize. Rather, the institution only admitted students from royal families and the higher classes of society.

The academic year 1984-1985 was the last year that Dar ul-Funun served as a high school.

Afterwards, it was used as a teacher training centre until 1989. Many of those who currently work at education departments and in senior positions across Iran are alumni of Dar ul-Funun.

Many of the instructors working at Dar ul-Funun were from countries such as Austria, Germany and France.

The Dar ul-Funun building is located on Nasser Khosro Street in downtown Tehran. Currently, the building is a museum and is seen as an education and research heritage.

 

 

Kotal Bandoon; A Traditional Ritual to Mourn the Dead

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The rite demonstrates the deceased person’s social values as well as acts of bravery in the past.

During the ritual, riderless horses are decoraded with coloured cloth, with two shotguns and combat gear being hung from their saddles.

The horse is led by several armed men to circle around a cubic-shaped stone structure.

The ritual is coupled with a special song and music played as an elegy.

Different songs are sung for people of different ages and social strata.

Zarif Says Tour of Arab States amid Vienna Talks Shows Iran Highly Values Neighbours

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In the Thursday meeting, the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest.

Foreign Minister Zarif touched upon mutual relations in different areas, and highlighted the need to further upgrade reciprocal ties and actualise the existing potential, especially in economic and trade domains.

He expounded on Iran’s view on the latest regional developments as well as talks with the P4+1 group in Vienna.

Zarif said his tour of the region at a time when Vienna negotiations are underway indicate Iran’s special attention to regional issues and relations with neighbouring countries.

He urged Iran and Kuwait to make efforts to resolve the existing problems and issues and to further promote multilateral cooperation among regional countries.

The Kuwaiti prime minister, in turn, welcomed Zarif’s visit to the Arab country and underscored the necessity of further discussions between the officials of both countries.

He touched upon the existing potential for further enhancement of mutual cooperation and briefed Zarif on Kuwait’s views on regional issues as well as the need for an initiative in regional talks.

He further highlighted the status of the two countries in the region.

The Kuwaiti prime minister expressed content with the continuation of talks in Vienna, expressing hope the negotiations will produce positive results.
Among other topics discussed in the meeting was cooperation on different issues, including fighting the coronavirus pandemic, environmental issues, consular affairs and visa issuance as well as some problems related to Iranian launches in Kuwaiti ports.

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