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Iran Summons Turkish Envoy over President Erdogan’s Comments

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday that ambassador of Turkey to Tehran has been summoned over the “interventionist and unacceptable” remarks that Turkish President Erdogan has made during his visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The Iranian Foreign Minister’s assistant and director general of Eurasia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Turkey’s ambassador to Tehran on Friday, December 11, 2020, to voice Iran’s strong protest against the Turkish president’s comments, Khatibzadeh added.

The envoy has been reminded that the Islamic Republic of Iran demands an immediate explanation from the Turkish government for the issue, the spokesman noted.

The Turkish ambassador has been also notified that “the era of territorial claims and warmongering and expansionist empires” has ended long ago, Khatibzadeh added.

“It was made clear to the Turkish ambassador that the Islamic Republic of Iran would not allow anybody to meddle in issues about its territorial integrity, and as its (Iran’s) glorious history testifies, it would not cede even an inch when it comes to its national security,” the spokesman underlined.

His comments came after Turkish President Erdogan provoked controversy when he recited lines from a folk song that promises a reunion of Azeri-speaking people from Iran and Azerbaijan Republic, who are now separated by the Aras border river.

The Turkish leader made the comments at a speech to the “Victory Parade” in Baku on Thursday.

Zarif Chides Erdogan for Secessionist Remarks about Azerbaijan

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US in No Position to Set Conditions for Rejoining JCPOA: Iran

“President Erdogan was not informed that what he ill-recited in Baku refers to the forcible separation of areas north of Aras from Iranian motherland,” Zarif tweeted Friday.

“Didn’t he realize that he was undermining the sovereignty of the Republic of Azerbaijan?” he asked rhetorically.

“NO ONE can talk about OUR beloved Azerbaijan,” he added.

In a speech to the “Victory Parade” in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan Republic, Erdogan recited a famous poem which promises a reunion of Azeri-speaking people from Iran and Azerbaijan Republic, who are now separated by the border river.

Iran Congratulates Iraq on Anniversary of Victory over ISIS

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In a statement released on Friday, Saeed Khatibzadeh hailed the victory as a result of the firm resolve and integrated fortitude of the Iraqi government and nation as well as all military and security forces of Iraq, and said the triumph over inclusive terrorism has been inspired by the Iraqi religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

Highlighting Iran’s support for Iraq in the fight against ISIS terrorism, the spokesperson said, “The Iranian government and nation have always stood by the Iraqi government and nation and will spare no effort to contribute to Iraq’s solidarity, security, stability, establishment, development, and prosperity.”

He also lauded the sacrifices that Iranian and Iraqi martyrs made in the holy fight against terrorism, saying, “The collaboration and rapport between the two governments culminated in the assassination of martyr Qassem Soleimani and martyr Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, known as the commanders of the fight against terrorism and extremism.”

“Although the military force of Daesh (ISIS) has been defeated, the Takfiri, anti-human, and terrorist thoughts and the overt and covert regional and extra-regional supports for that (ISIS) continue, and it is necessary for the international community to be vigilant in the face of the ideological spread and resurgence of that current,” Khatibzadeh added.

In November 2017, Iraqi military forces captured the border town of Rawa, the last remaining town under ISIS control, marking the collapse of the terror group’s self-proclaimed caliphate.

Late Iranian commander Major General Qassem Soleimani announced on November 21, 2017, that the self-proclaimed caliphate of Daesh terrorist group had formally collapsed in Islamic territories after recapture of its last stronghold in Syria’s Albu Kamal.

In early January 2020, a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport assassinated Lt. General Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the second-in-command of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) anti-terror group, along with several others.

Iranian Health Ministry’s Updates on COVID-19 – December 10

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Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Cases at All-Time High Again

In a press briefing on Thursday, Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima-Sadat Lari reported 10,403 new cases of COVID-19 infection, raising the total number of cases to 1,083,023.

So far, Lari added, 778,160 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari said 5,768 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.

The spokeswoman noted that 6,568,742 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country so far.
She said currently 34 cities are in the “red zone”, 260 in the “orange zone”, and 154 in the “yellow zone” in terms of coronavirus outbreak.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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Iranian Newspapers

Aftab-e Yazd Newspaper:

1- Corona Plot against Kurdistan Region!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

Donya-ye Eqtesad Newspaper:

1- Threat and Opportunity of Sinophobia

2- Foreign Affairs: Is US’ Decline Definite?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

Ebtekar Newspaper:

1- President Rouhani’s Last Promise: Is It Possible to Reduce US Dollar Rate Back to IRR 110,000?

2- Zarif’s Analysis of Nuclear Talks: Leader Ordered Beginning of Talks in Oman

3- Will Vaccine Eradicate Coronavirus?

4- JCPOA and Complexities of Equation Changes

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Etemad Newspaper:

1- Defending the Republic: Rouhani Defends JCPOA and Budget Bill

2- COVID-19 Vaccine to Be Imported to Iran in Two-Three Months

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Ettela’at Newspaper:

1- Iran First VP: We’ll Import COVID-19 Vaccine in Earliest Time Possible

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Hamshahri Newspaper:

1- Return to Oil Market with JCPOA Fuel

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Javan Newspaper:

1- ‘Rouhani’s Dollar’ Rate in 2021 Will Be Just IRR 110,000!

2- IRGC to Buy Furniture for Houses Damaged by Flood in Southern Iran

3- Senior Cleric Ayatollah Yazdi Passes Away

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Jomhouri Eslami Newspaper:

1- Rouhani: We Must Have United Voice in Foreign Policy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Kayhan Newspaper:

1- Rouhani: Let People Be Happy!

* Mr President! It’s No Good Time for Kidding

2- Leader: Ayatollah Yazdi Firmly Believed in Principles of Revolution

3- US and Allies Provide Billions of Dollars’ Worth of Weapons to ISIS: Conflict Armament Research

4- Amir-Abdollahian: Some of Those Behind Fakhrizadeh Assassination Identified, Arrested

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Mardom Salari Newspaper:

1- Free Water and Gas for 30% of Iranians as of Next Month

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Shahrvand Newspaper:

1- How Do Afghan Women Exercise?

2- Rouhani Slams Lawmakers: You Should Prioritize People and Country, Not 2021 Elections

3- Special COVID-19 Vaccination Tour: Health Tourism or Opportunism?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

 

Shargh Newspaper:

1- De-Escalation in Karabakh, Consultation in Tehran

2- Top Iranian Cleric Mohammad Yazdi Dies at 89

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 10

Iran Congratulates Afghanistan on National Art Week

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In his message, Mansour Gholami said Afghanistan definitely has a bright future given the Afghan youth who are hungry for knowledge.

He said despite the enemies’ invasion of Afghanistan, this country has maintained its brotherly relations with the Iranian nation.

He noted the enemies cannot separate the two nation with “walls” as people of both countries are connected through affection and brotherhood.

The minister reiterated that the Iranian nation will stand by their Afghan brothers in the domain of science and knowledge.

Iran, Afghanistan Open Major Cross-Border Railway

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Present at the ceremony were Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani, who attended the event via videoconference due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The two presidents described the project as an important and significant one which would help revive both countries’ economic and boost mutual cooperation.

The Iranian president said the project will hopefully bring prosperity to both nations, which share a common history and culture.

He said the railway will further strengthen bonds between the two peoples who already enjoy a good relationship.

President Rouhani described the event as an unforgettable day for both nations.

The Afghan president, in turn, said the railway project was the result of tireless efforts by both countries aimed boosting regional links and economic welfare.

He said the inauguration of the project despite the restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic shows the firm determination of both countries.

He also noted the landmark project will definitely give fresh impetus to economic cooperation between the two sides.

Iran, Afghanistan Open Major Cross-Border Railway

Iran to Procure Coronavirus Vaccines despite Cruel US Sanctions: VP

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US Lying that No Restrictions Put on Food, Drug Import: Iran
US Lying that No Restrictions Put on Food, Drug Import: Iran

Es’haq Jahangiri underlined one of the key priorities of the country at this juncture is to procure vaccine from internationally recognized companies.

“Despite the United States’ pressure and cruel sanctions, the government has utilized all potential and resources available to meet people’s needs and will spare no effort in that regard,” said the top official.

He appreciated the ongoing efforts and sacrifices made by doctors and medical personnel since the outbreak of COVID-19, expressing hope the vaccine needed by the country will be procured and made available to people in the shortest possible time and with the coordination of the health ministry.

The first vice president instructed the Central Bank of Iran, the Budget and Plan Organization and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to adopt the necessary measures, in coordination with the health ministry, to provide the required financial resources and hold the necessary consultations to provide the coronavirus vaccine.

He also touched upon the potential of domestic companies and scientists to produce medication and vaccine.

“The pharmaceutical industry in Iran is one of the most successful industrial fields which can not only meet domestic needs, but can also bring in a considerable amounts of revenue,” he added.

3 More Iranian Firms to Begin COVID-19 Vaccine Human Test in Weeks

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Iran Unable to Buy COVID-19 Vaccine Due to US Sanctions: Tehran

Secretary of Biotechnology Development Headquarters of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science and Technology said on Wednesday that three more knowledge-based companies will be granted permission in the next Iranian month (to begin on December 21) for the human trial of vaccine for COVID-19.

After passing the human tests, the Iranian vaccines can enter the industrial production phase to supply the domestic demand, Mostafa Qanei added.

He said the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has sponsored projects carried out by the local knowledge-based companies on the development of seven types of coronavirus vaccine.

Development of another Iranian vaccine, which has recently received approval for human tests, is financed by the Barakat Foundation, affiliated with the Headquarters for Executing the Order of Imam Khomeini, he added.

Qanei finally noted that the Iranian vaccine that is undergoing clinical trials at present is similar to the Chinese-made vaccine, Sinovac.

Iran to Present Four Intangible Heritage Cases to Be Registered on UNESCO’s List

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Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Mohammad Hassan Talebian said the meeting will be held online.

“Based on a decision by UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage Committee, the session will be held online due to the coronavirus outbreak,” he said.

He noted the four cases for international registration that his ministry is to present to the virtual meeting include the miniature art, visiting the Saint Thaddeus Church, the art of making and playing the Persian musical instrument of Oud and the Persian Mehregan festival which used to be celebrated to honour friendship, affection and love.

“Given the limited quota of UNESCO, these four cases have been jointly drawn up with neighbouring countries, so that the potential of the shared quota with other countries can be utilized for international registration of the nation’s intangible heritage,” he said.

The deputy minister said the committee assessing the proposed cases for international registration has, in its draft decision, agreed to register the miniature art and visiting the Saint Thaddeus Church on the world heritage list, and suggested the two cases of the Persian musical instrument of Oud and the Persian Mehregan festival be referred to the next meeting of UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage Committee.

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