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Iran, UN Exchange Views on Syria Political Process in Sochi

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In the Tuesday meeting, the two sides held extensive talks on the Syria political process while stressing the necessity for continued work of the country’s Constitutional Committee.

Khaji pointed to the results of his recent trip to Damascus and his talks with Syrian officials including President Bashar al-Assad, and underlined Iran’s support for the process of the political settlement of the Syria crisis and the continued work of the country’s Constitutional Committee.

He also noted that the Islamic Republic will continue to support the mission of the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy on Syria.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will continue to support the mission of the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy for Syria, as it has done so in the past,” he added.

Pedersen, in turn, appreciated Tehran’s support for him in carrying out his mission, and underlined the necessity for trust-building among Syrian sides and international players.
He also highlighted the need for adopting a comprehensive approach to the settlement of the Syria crisis.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss Syria Peace in Sochi

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The Iranian delegation headed by Ali-Asghar Khaji, the Iranian foreign minister’s senior assistant in special political affairs, which has travelled to the Russian city of Sochi to attend the 15th International Meeting on Syria within the Astana Format, held talks with the Russian delegation headed by Alexander Lavrentiev, the Russian president’s special envoy for Syria.

During the Tuesday meeting, the two sides held extensive negotiations on the latest situation of Syria, including the on-the-ground developments as well as the political settlement of the crisis within the framework of the Syrian Constitutional Committee.

Khaji elaborated on the results of his recent visit to Damascus, and highlighted the necessity of fighting terrorism in Syria and helping the progress of the country’s political trend within the framework of the Constitutional Committee.

The Russian diplomat, in turn, underlined the need for further coordination between Tehran and Moscow on the settlement of the Syria crisis.

Nice Words Not Enough; US Must Take Action This Time: Iran’s Leader

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“We have said much about the JCPOA and stated the Islamic Republic’s policies. Words are uttered and promises are made. But today I would like to say just one thing: we have heard enough nice words and promises, which were later violated,” Ayatollah Khamenei said in a speech on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021.

“There is no point in paying lip service and making promises. This time [Iran] only [accepts] action,” the Leader stressed, addressing the new US administration.

“If we see the other side is taking action, we will do the same,” the Leader noted, echoing the country’s earlier stance that the US must first lift all anti-Iran sanctions before Tehran returns to compliance with the JCPOA.

“This time the Islamic Republic will not be convinced by words and promises as in the previous time,” Ayatollah Khamenei said, referring to the 2015 negotiations which led to the multilateral accord.

Standoff over JCPOA Must Be Resolved Diplomatically: Iranian Spokesman

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Speaking in a Tuesday press conference, Rabiei said the current row over the JCPOA should be settled diplomatically. “Basically, we believe the solution to the existing standoff over the JCPOA should be a diplomatic one.”

“If Donald Trump’s method had been effective in forcing the other side (Iran) into submission, it would have worked,” he noted.

“So, we expect other signatories to the JCPOA to be well aware of the dire consequences of the perpetuation of the current stalemate with regards to the implementation of the deal, and to behave responsibly to remove that stalemate,” Rabiei said.
He said the Supreme Leader’s message was clear to everyone and is, in fact, the message of the whole Iranian nation.

“I believe the message of the Supreme Leader [of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei] was clear enough. The message is if they lift all sanctions, we will live up to all our obligations under the JCPOA. This is definitely and clearly the position of the Iranian society and nation,” he said.

Rabiei said Iran will move forward with the implementation of the Parliament’s legislation aimed at getting the sanctions lifted.

“Although we have some considerations on the effectiveness of the Parliament’s legislation called Strategic Action to Lift Sanctions and Safeguard the Iranian Nation’s Rights, the government will implement the law to the letter, and any other necessary measure … will be taken in accordance with major decisions adopted about the JCPOA at the Supreme National Security Council while taking all national interests into consideration and the government will follow up on that,” he said.

“Unlike the United States, Iran has always remained committed to the principle of acting responsibly to make good on its obligations within a balanced framework. However, the United States’ failure to discharge its responsibilities left us with no other option, but to resort to the rights stipulated in Clause 36 of the JCPOA. The United States continued its unacceptable behaviour in fulfilling its commitments,” he said.

Ball Is Now in US Court, Iran’s Rouhani Tells Swiss President

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Speaking in a Tuesday phone call with President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin, President Rouhani said, “Now the ball is in America’s court, and whenever it effectively lifts illegal sanctions, everything will get back on track.”

He said resolving problems through threats, pressure and coercion against the Iranian people has certainly failed.

“The US’ policy of maximum pressure has completely failed with the resistance of the Iranian people, and it is only through methods based on rationality and mutual respect that problems can be overcome,” he added.

President Rouhani further hailed good relations between Tehran and Bern and described them as historical and deep.

“It is necessary to develop and deepen these good relations more than before and within the framework of the joint cooperation roadmap, considering the high capacities in both countries. Tehran-Bern relations can be promoted to an appropriate level,” he added.

“Fortunately, Iran-Switzerland relations are in a good state thanks to a roadmap drawn for relations in various political, cultural and economic fields, such as transportation, health, medicine, agriculture and science and technology, even during the tough US sanctions,” he said.

“We are seeking to further facilitate the activities of important Swiss companies that have continued to operate in Iran despite sanctions,” Rouhani added.

He also called for the necessary measures to be taken effectively for the Swiss financial channel and the implementation of those joint agreements that have been suspended due to the policies of the previous US administration, and a step towards the use of capacities.

Rouhani also described the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative as a step to encourage collective security in the region and welcomed any constructive and operational initiative by countries such as Switzerland.

“Undoubtedly, in an insecure environment, everyone in the region and in Europe will be harmed, and Iran is ready to take confidence-building measures if the other countries in the region show the necessary will,” he added.

Referring to the sad situation of the Yemeni people, the President called for an immediate ceasefire, the sending of aid, the prevention of arms transfers to some countries in the region, and finally the start of Yemeni-Yemeni talks as the final solution to return peace to the country.

In turn, the President of the Swiss Confederation congratulated the government and people of Iran on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution and said, “Bern is willing to develop relations with Iran in areas of mutual interest and will make every effort in this regard.”

He expressed satisfaction with the activities of Swiss companies in Iran despite the US sanctions, and referred to the Swiss financial channel and its role, saying Switzerland is committed to transferring Iranian assets in some countries to this channel.

The Swiss president also described the current situation in the international field as another opportunity for all parties to return to fulfil their obligations, and said that Switzerland was ready to make efforts in this direction.

Parmelin also stressed the importance of returning security to Yemen and strengthening regional cooperation, saying that Iran, given its effective role in the region, could help restore peace to Yemen with the help of other parties, including the European Union.

Iran Reports Over 8,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a press briefing on Tuesday, Sima-Sadat Lari said the virus has killed 89 patients since Monday noon, raising the overall death toll to 59,117.

So far, Lari added, 1,310,821 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari said 3,696 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.

The spokeswoman noted that 10,161,499 COVID-19 She said currently nine cities are in the “red” zone, 39 cities are in the “orange” zone, 228 are in the “yellow” zone, and 172 are in the “blue” zone in terms of coronavirus outbreak.

According to Lari, the “red” cities are all in Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran, and include Abadan, Ahvaz, Mahshahr, Dezful, Dasht-e Azadegan, Shadgan, Shushtar, Karoun, and Hoveyzeh.

Iran Denies Any Involvement in Erbil Attack, Urges Prosecution of Perpetrators

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“Iran not only strongly rejects these rumours, but also flatly condemns suspicious attempts to attribute the attack to Iran,” Khatibzadeh noted on Tuesday.

“Iran regards Iraq’s stability and security as a key issue for the region and neighbouring countries, and dismisses any move that would disrupt tranquility and order in this country,” he added.

He described such actions as “suspicious,” calling on the Iraqi government to issue the necessary orders to deal with those behind such moves.

At least three rockets landed in the city of Erbil on Monday night, killing a civilian contractor and wounding several others including an American service member, according to a US-led coalition spokesman.

Col. Wayne Marotto, a spokesman for the US-led coalition in Iraq, said “there was one civilian contractor killed, five civilian contractors injured and one US service member injured” in the Monday night “indirect fire”.

Former Iraqi prime minister and senior Kurdish official Hoshyar Zebari said “five Katyusha rockets” hit the city of Erbil and some diplomatic facilities and residential areas.

The airport was reportedly shut down and flights were halted for safety issues.

A newly-established militant group which calls itself “Saraya Awliya al-Dam” has claimed responsibility for the rocket attack.

Iran Not to Halt Its Cooperation with IAEA: Spokesman

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IFP Editorial Staff
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“Since the sanctions have not been lifted so far, the government and the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) are obliged to suspend the voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol,” Rabiei said on Tuesday, stressing that the country will no longer allow inspections beyond the IAEA Safeguards.

Speaking in his weekly press conference, which was held via videoconference, Rabiei said Iran can immediately stop the voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol once the deadline set by the Iranian Parliament for the removal of sanctions passes.

“Iran is a member of the Safeguards, and based on its commitments, the majority of inspections – namely the ones that do not fall within the framework of the Additional Protocol – will remain in place,” Rabiei noted.

“Therefore, halting the voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol does not mean halting cooperation with the IAEA. This cooperation will continue, and the Islamic Republic of Iran has in a letter informed the IAEA of all these issues in advance,” he added.

He said the move is clearly not what Iran would really want to do, and is just a result of the US’ procrastination in lifting the sanctions and fulfilling its commitments under UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

Rabiei said the Islamic Republic still considers the 2015 nuclear deal as a valid accord and the best one possible, and is prepared to immediately return to its commitments once the US and other parties do the same.

“We hope the three European countries and the US would use the short remaining time, and not make it more complicated to achieve a diplomatic solution to this unnecessary disagreement,” he added.

Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drills North of Indian Ocean

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The maneuvers involve naval and air units of the Navy of the Iranian Army as well as the Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

A Russian frigate, bunkering vessel and helicopter are also taking part.
The military exercises are aimed at honing the skills of both countries’ naval troops in ensuring maritime security.

The drills come to boost security for international maritime trade and increase capabilities to tackle piracy and terrorism at sea.

Among other objectives is to exchange experience on naval aid and rescue operations.
The exercises are carried out across an area spanning 17-thousand square kilometres.

Pointless to Say Iran Should Return to JCPOA as It Never Left: Envoy

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Takht-Ravanchi

Majid Takht-Ravanchi expressed surprise over Washington asking Iran to rejoin the nuclear deal.

“How is Iran, which is already a signatory to the JCPOA, expected to take the first step?” he asked rhetorically in an interview with the Persian service of Euronews.

He reiterated that Iran scaled down its commitments under the JCPOA based on Article 36 of the very same agreement.

“In accordance with Article 36, when a signatory to the JCPOA commits a gross violation, Iran is authorized to stop fulfilling its commitments, in whole or in part, and we chose the second option,” he said.

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