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Expulsion of US Forces from Iraq Best Reaction to Soleimani Killing: Zarif

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In a Wednesday meeting in Tehran, Zarif praised the Iraqi government for following up the legal proceedings of the assassination of martyred commanders Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, and expressed the hope that those who ordered and perpetrated these criminal acts would be punished for their criminal and damaging moves through judicial follow-ups.

He also noted that ending the presence of US forces in the region will be the best reaction to this act of terrorism.

The Iranian foreign minister expressed pleasure with the holding of a meeting of the Iran-Iraq Joint Economic Commission, and expressed hope that the agreements reached between the two sides during the recent visit of the Iranian president to Iraq in various bilateral fields including industrial towns, border markets, the travel of businessmen and pilgrims between the two countries, the transit of commodities as well as banking issues and unpaid debts would be dealt with as soon as possible.

Fuad Hussein, in turn, referred to the reciprocal visits of the Iranian and Iraqi delegations, and described it as a sign of the two neighbours’ attention to bilateral relations.

He also reviewed the issues in Iran-Iraq bilateral relations in different fields, and expressed the Iraqi side’s view on those topics.

The Iraqi foreign minister also underlined Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s special attention to the issue of following up and organizing the two countries’ relations.

Europe, US Engaged in Talks on Iran: Official

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Mahmoud Vaezi, the chief of staff of the President’s Office, noted Europe and the US have been engaged in some talks, too.

“In the past few weeks, the European countries have become more active compared to the past and they are having consultations with the Americans,” he said.

“Mr. Borrell, who is the coordinator for the JCPOA, … has become active as well. His deputy has held talks with Mr. Araqchi (Iran’s deputy foreign minister),” he added.

“They have become active and are working. Now that the new US administration has taken shape, it seems more activities are going on,” he said.

However, he stressed that there have been no contacts between Iran and the US.

“Except for whatever is announced publicly, we have had no bilateral contacts with the Americans,” he said.

Rouhani Urges Biden Admin to Abide by UNSC Resolution 2231, Int’l Law

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President Hassan Rouhani said Washington should also comply with international obligations.

“The Americans should know that they have violated UN Security Council Resolution 2231 so far,” he said.

“It’s not a matter of the Iran nuclear deal. I’m telling the Americans that it is Resolution 2231 that is the issue. It is not a matter of Iran. It is a resolution unanimously approved by the UN Security Council,” the president noted.

President Rouhani reiterated if the US respects the law and fulfills its obligations, Iran will fully abide by its commitments, too.

He underlined there is no point saying that Iran should return to the nuclear deal as the country never left it.

The president also said no provision of the nuclear accord will change and no new member will join it, whatsoever.

Rouhani said it is widely believed in the world that the Iran deal can be beneficial for international security, peace and unity.

In 2018, the US unilaterally withdrew from the accord and reinstated sanctions on Iran.

Rouhani said sanctions were an opportunity for Iran as the country had to stand on its own feet and produce many products domestically.

Elsewhere in his remarks, President Rouhani touched upon the coronavirus pandemic in Iran.

In addition to sanctions, he said, the COVID-19 outbreak was yet another problem facing Iran.

However, he said, local firms managed to produce the equipment need to combat the virus.

‘Iran’s High-Tech Firms Sell 120 Trillion Tomans Worth of Products in 12 Months’

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Emad Askarieh
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Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said a change of attitude by universities in the domain of science and technology has contributed positively to the nation’s economy.

“Last year, knowledge-based companies sold 120 trillion tomans’ worth of products. More than forty firms have also become active on the stock exchange,” he said.

“At the moment, 247 innovation centres, 1.400 innovative companies, 144 accelerators, more than 50 [sci-tech] parks, 6,000 start-ups and 5,700 knowledge-based companies have been established in the country,” said the vice president.

He added some one million square metres of space have been added to land used for innovation purposes.

“This space has been set aside to develop technology and innovation ecosystems in the country, which focus on making optimum use of expert and knowledgeable manpower in the country,” he added.

“Nine innovation factories have been established in the country or are becoming operational. From A to Z of all these factories has been bankrolled by the private sector’s investment,” he said.

The official underlined good progress has also been made in the domain of biotechnology.
“Start-up businesses have developed very well … This progress in more evident in the biotechnology sector than in any other,” he explained.

He added some 300,000 thousand direct jobs have been created in the country’s innovation ecosystem.

Peaceful Nuclear Work Aimed at Boosting National Welfare: Iran

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Ali Akbar Salehi

Ali-Akbar Salehi said peaceful atomic work is in line with the objectives of the human community.

“Moving on the path to achieving peaceful nuclear technology and enjoying the accomplishments, advantages and benefits of the nuclear industry are aimed at achieving human goals and creating welfare and comfort at the national level,” said the AEOI chief.

He said among the blessings of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran have been to reach self-sufficiency, boost domestic capabilities and pushing back the frontiers of science and technology.

He said Iran takes pride in having made great progress on different scientific fronts, namely in the domains of quantum technology, laser, radiomedicines, nuclear agriculture, etc.

Salehi added a new chapter has opened in the development of the nation’s peaceful nuclear technology.

Iraq’s Foreign Minister in Tehran for Talks

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During the visit, Hussein is to hold talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

He will also meet with Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

JCPOA Survived Thanks to Iran’s Efforts; Now It’s Other Parties’ Turn

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“We were the ones who stood out for the sake of global and regional peace, and because of our belief that we should achieve peace through dialogue,” Rabiei said in a Tuesday press briefing.

He said it was for the sake of the Iranian people’s resistance and the difficulties they tolerated that the JCPOA was maintained.

“Today it is their [other parties to the deal] duty to return to what they were committed to,” he added.
He also reiterated that Tehran will immediately return to its commitments under the nuclear deal once the US does so.

“I once again express our position here, clearly, that without any delay immediately after the US administration’s return, we’ll return to our commitments in full.”

“This is the Islamic Republic’s current position. In case of any change in our position, the Foreign Minister will definitely announce it. But our today’s position is what I’m announcing today,” he added.

Iran, India Must Boost Mutual Cooperation: Defence Minister

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Brigadier General Amir Hatami said upon arrival in India that Iran and India are two important countries in the region which have enjoyed stable relations over years.

The defence chief noted the two countries have very good cooperation on different fronts given their historical and cultural commonalities as well as their common ground on regional and international issues.

General Hatami said India lies next to the important Indian Ocean, and Iran is located near the strategic Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. Hence, he added, the two sides can further expand their cooperation at bilateral and regional levels.

The Iranian defence minister is on a trip to India to discuss Tehran-New Delhi cooperation.

“This trip comes at the invitation of the Indian defence minister,” he said.”

I’m going to meet him as well as a number of military and political officials,” the top general added.

“In addition to these meetings, I will take part in the first conference of the Indian Ocean Rim countries. I’m going to deliver a lecture there,” he said.

“I will also attend the opening ceremony of an air exhibition held by the Indian Defence Ministry and I will visit the exhibit,” General Hatami added.

Iran Installs New Centrifuges at Natanz, Fordow Nuclear Facilities

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Kazem Gharibabadi said the new types of centrifuges are more efficient than the old ones.

“While expressing my gratitude to diligent Iranian nuclear scientists, I should inform you that two chains of IR2m centrifuges, with 348 centrifuges in each chain, with a capacity almost four times that of the IR1 type, have successfully been installed at Natanz [nuclear plant] and they are working with UF6,” he said.

“Work has also got underway to install two chains of IR6 centrifuges at Fordo,” he added.

“More centrifuges will also be installed soon,” he said.

Gharibabadi also noted that the IAEA can keep doing its verification work about Iran’s nuclear activities.

“The IAEA can still conduct verification activities and the agency will be informed of the planned progress in this regard accordingly,” he said.

Iran’s Defence Minister in India for High-Level Talks

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The top Iranian general, who arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday afternoon, is to sit down with his opposite number as well as military top brass and senior political officials.

General Hatami will also deliver a speech at a conference of defence ministers of the Indian Ocean Rim countries.

Iran’s defence chief will also take part in the opening ceremony of an air equipment exhibition in the city of Bengalur.

The trip is aimed at boosting political, security and defence ties between Iran and India.

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