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Iran Signs Arms Export Contracts with Several Countries: DM

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In remarks on Wednesday, the Iranian defence minister said contracts have been signed with a number of countries to export arms.

He noted that negotiations are also underway for the purchase of arms from various countries.

“Iran’s arms cooperation with some countries has been pursued very well in the period that Americans made attempts and imposed arms sanctions on us, and after the termination of embargo,” Brigadier General Hatami noted.

The minister was referring to the termination of the UN arms restrictions on Iran in October, five years after adoption day of the JCPOA in accordance with UNSC Resolution 2231.

In comments after the termination of the UN arms embargo, Hatami said the sales of Iranian weapons would outstrip the imports.

Iranian Minister Hails Inclusion of Art of Miniature in UNESCO List

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a message on Thursday, Ali Asghar Mounesan has lauded the recent move by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to add the art of miniature to the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

In the message, the minister said the art of miniature in Iran has thousands years of history as Iranian has had a “deep relationship” with miniature and miniaturists.

The art of miniature has displayed the images of bliss, miseries, and various states of the Iranian society throughout history, Mounesan added.

Miniature Art Registered on UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

The miniature artists have been always revered by the Iranian people, the minister added.

The art of miniature was the 15th Iranian cultural element inscribed on UNESCO Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

The miniature is a type of two-dimensional artwork that involves the design and creation of small paintings on books, papier-mâché, rugs, textiles, walls, ceramics and other items using raw materials such as gold, silver and various organic substances.

Historically, the miniature was exemplified by book painting in which the text was supported visually, but the element has evolved and can also be observed in architecture and as an adornment in public spaces.

The patterns of the miniature represent beliefs, worldviews and lifestyles in a pictorial fashion and also gained a new character through the Islamic influence, according to UNESCO’s website.

Miniature Art Registered on UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The international registration came after the multinational case on the miniature art received the approval of judges at the 15t meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on December 16, 2020. 

Iran, Turkey, the Azerbaijan Republic and Uzbekistan had jointly presented the case to the committee. 

Deputy Head of the Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization Mohammad-Hassan Talebian said on the sidelines of the virtual meeting that the international registration of the miniature art is of significance. 

“The registration of a specific art for a country highlights the status of the predecessors of the people of that country and will trigger a kind of emotional reaction to cultural and arts heritage,” he noted. 

“The registration of the miniature art can not only upgrade the status of the region amid the global cultural diversity, but also boost the power of imagination and the establishment of a unique art in the public’s awareness in society, and can also serve as a driving force in the domain of research on global culture in the context of art,” he added.

The art of miniature was the 15th Iranian cultural element inscribed on UNESCO Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage. 

The miniature is a type of two-dimensional artwork that involves the design and creation of small paintings on books, papier-mâché, rugs, textiles, walls, ceramics and other items using raw materials such as gold, silver and various organic substances.

Historically, the miniature was exemplified by book painting in which the text was supported visually, but the element has evolved and can also be observed in architecture and as an adornment in public spaces. 

The patterns of the miniature represent beliefs, worldviews and lifestyles in a pictorial fashion and also gained a new character through the Islamic influence, according to UNESCO’s website.

Iran Raps Any Move against Maritime Security after Jeddah Tanker Blast

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Asked about the recent explosion and fire in an oil tanker in the Red Sea, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Wednesday, “The Islamic Republic of Iran rejects any provocation and destructive action harming maritime security and safety and the freedom of international trade.”

He also reaffirmed the Islamic Republic of Iran’s constant stance on maintaining regional stability and security, expressing hope that the countries in the region would step up efforts to strengthen cooperation to ensure maritime security, fight against pirates, and combat the trade of illicit materials in order to achieve sustainable regional security.

His comments came after an explosion struck a Singapore-flagged oil tanker off Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jeddah on the Red Sea on Monday morning.

Saudi authorities said the fuel transport ship was attacked by an explosive-laden boat. No casualties or injuries has been reported among the 22 sailors on board.

The blast comes after a number of security incidents concerning Saudi oil infrastructure.

On November 25, an explosion damaged a Greek-managed tanker while at berth in the Saudi port of Shuqaiq. Riyadh blamed Yemeni forces for the mine attack. The Houthis forces, who are fighting a Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen, did not comment on the incident.

Houthis, however, did claim a missile attack that had struck a Saudi Aramco oil company distribution station in Jeddah on November 23.

JCPOA Parties to Hold Informal Ministerial Meeting on December 21

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Secretary-General of the European External Action Service Helga-Maria Schmid, the coordinator of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), has released a statement after the latest meeting of the commission on Wednesday.

What follows is the text of the statement issued by the chair of the December 16 meeting of the Joint Commission of the JCPOA:

“A meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) took place virtually on Wednesday, 16 December. Under the terms of the JCPOA, the Joint Commission is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the agreement. The Joint Commission was chaired, on behalf of EU High Representative Josep Borrell, by the EEAS Secretary General Helga-Maria Schmid and was attended by representatives of China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and Iran at the level of Political Directors/Deputy Foreign Ministers.

Participants discussed ongoing work to preserve the JCPOA and how to ensure the full and effective implementation of the agreement by all sides in light of existing challenges. Participants also agreed to hold an informal Ministerial meeting of JCPOA participants on 21 December in virtual format.”

Iranian, Portuguese Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In the phone call, they discussed issues relating to bilateral relations between Tehran and Lisbon, as well as the cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Europe during the period that Portugal assumes the rotating presidency of the European Union.

The Iranian and Portuguese foreign ministers also expressed their views about human rights and the fight against terrorism.

JCPOA Joint Commission Holds Online Meeting

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Participants in the webinar discussed the latest developments surrounding the JCPOA.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi was leading the Iranian delegation in the online meeting.

Addressing the videoconference, Araqchi pointed to a series of media comments from Europe over the past days, stressing that the three European governments – the UK, France and Germany – which proclaim to be committed to democracy and its principles should not accordingly expect the Iranian government to disregard the principles of democracy and to refrain from implementing a law ratified by the Iranian Parliament.

“The administration of the Islamic Republic of Iran is committed and obligated to carry out the measures ratified by the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament) after legal procedures,” Araqchi underlined.

The Iranian deputy foreign minister also protested the recent stances adopted by the three European governments, adding, “The three European governments condemned the legal punishment against a convict instead of condemning the brutal assassination of a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist.”

“The European parties always call on Iran alone to exercise self-restraint in the face of all illegal and hostile activities, be it the US sanctions, act of sabotage in Natanz, or the assassination of its nuclear scientists,” he said.

“Iran cannot afford to pay the whole costs of implementation of the JCPOA and the unlawful behaviour of others, and the other parties must also pay a price for saving the JCPOA,” Araqchi noted.

On the speculations about the US’ return to the JCPOA, Araqchi said, “We consider actions rather than words and speculation. Iran has always expressed its stances clearly, and is ready to resume honouring its JCPOA commitments, which have been suspended in accordance with the Articles 26 and 36 of the JCPOA, after the US’ return to its JCPOA commitments and restoration of the situation to what is was in January 2017.”

Daily Rise in Iran’s COVID-19 Fatalities Down to Lowest in Two Months

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Over 500,000 Iranian Patients Recover from COVID-19: Ministry

In her press briefing on Wednesday, Sima-Sadat Lari said the new deaths increase the overall death toll to 52,883.

Lari also reported 7,603 new cases of COVID-19 infection, raising the total number of cases to 1,131,077.

So far, she added, 844,430 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari said 5,678 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.
The spokeswoman noted that 6,846,781 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country so far.

She said currently 12 cities are in the “red zone”, 288 in the “orange zone”, and 148 in the “yellow zone” in terms of coronavirus outbreak.

The “red zones” include Zarrindasht in Fars province, Baft in Kerman province, Gomishan in Golestan province, Astara, Bandar Anzali, Rudsar and Talesh in Gilan province, and Amol, Behshahr, Ramsar, Galugah, and Neka in Mazandaran province.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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Iranian Newspapers

Iranian Newspapers

Aftab-e Yazd Newspaper:

1- Iran Leader Conditionally Agrees National Development Fund’s Share of Oil Revenues Be Reduced

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Arman-e Melli Newspaper:

1- New Mediator: Qatar Replacing Oman in Improving Iran-US Ties

* Should We Expect Biden’s Qatar-Mediated JCPOA?

2- Rouhani: Budget Developed with Look at Domestic Capabilities Not US Election Results

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Donya-ye Eqtesad Newspaper:

1- Tehran Stock Exchange Indices Fall in Different Way

2- Trump Will Have to Leave Office as Biden’s Victory Confirmed

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Ebtekar Newspaper:

1- End of Mr Populist’s Illusion

* Biden Officially Named 46th US President

2- Zarif Condemns US Unilateral Bans against Turkey

3- US Stonewalling Iran’s Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccine

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Etemad Newspaper:

1- The Parliament’s Favourite President

* Lawmakers Discuss Bill to ‘Revise’ Presidential Election Law

2- Collapse of Trumpists’ Dream

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Ettela’at Newspaper:

1- Qatar, Oman Opposed to US Call for Normalization with Israel

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Iran Newspaper:

1- End of Trump

2- Relative Success of Municipality in Coronavirus Test

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Javan Newspaper:

1- Iran Becomes World’s Fourth Producer of Remdesivir

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Kayhan Newspaper:

1- Real Biden or the Imaginary One: Which One Has Gov’t Pinned Its Hopes on?

2- US Can’t Ensure Saudi’s Security; If Riyadh Wants, We Can Do It for Them

3- Biden Officially Elected US President; Trump: It’s Intolerable!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Mardom Salari Newspaper:

1- Dark Fate Awaiting Trump

2- Trump Team Bargaining with Biden Team on JCPOA

3- US Sanctions on Turkey Criticized

4- DM: Iran’s Missile Issue Turned into Thorn in Enemies’ Sides

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Shahrvand Newspaper:

1- Coronavirus, Blood Type, Good Genes

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Shargh Newspaper:

1- Biden: Negotiation with Iran Will Be Tough

2- Rouhani: Those Who Impose Sanctions Must Make This Approach History

3- Trump’s Loyal Attorney General Parts Company with Him

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

Iranian, Swedish Foreign Ministers Hold Phone Talks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In the phone call, the two sides conferred on the latest international developments, regional issues, JCPOA-related issues, and bilateral relations between Tehran and Stockholm.

Zarif and Linde also underlined cooperation and consultation on establishment of peace and security, and the necessity of delivering humanitarian aid to Yemen and Afghanistan.

The Iranian and Swedish foreign ministers also discussed consular relations, which may include the case of Iranian-Swedish citizen, Ahmadreza Djalali, who has been sentenced to death in Iran on charge of espionage.

There are speculations that Iran might be interested in exchanging Djalali with another Iranian national jailed in other countries, like diplomat Asadollah Assadi who has been detained by Belgium since 2018 on charges of being linked to a bomb attack plot in the French capital of Paris.

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