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Iran to Stand by Syria until Final Victory against Terrorists: Rouhani

President Hassan Rouhani described Tehran-Damascus relations throughout history as strategic, cordial and brotherly.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always supported Syrian people in recent years when they have been defending their rights and fighting terrorism,” said the president when receiving the credentials of new Syrian Ambassador to Tehran Shafiq Dayoub.

The top Syrian diplomat, in turn, said his government and people would like to preserve all invaluable accomplishments achieved in strategic relations with Iran over the past four decades.

He appreciated Iran’s support and assistance for Syria in difficult times, and thanked Iran for helping Damascus fight terror and restore peace and stability to Syria.

Rouhani Hails Tunisia for Blasting US Sanctions against Iran

President Hassan Rouhani expressed hope Tehran-Tunis relations will expand in all areas.

“Tunisia can be a gateway for Iran to enter countries in Africa, North Africa and Europe,” said President Rouhani while receiving the credentials of new Tunisian Ambassador to Tehran Samir al-Mansour. 

“Relations between Tehran and Tunis have been good and developing following the revolution in Tunisia, and there has been a feeling of proximity between the two countries,” President Rouhani said.

The top Tunisian diplomat, in turn, said his country attaches great importance to the enhancement of ties with Iran, adding his country can serve as a launch pad for Iran to further boost its relations with European and African countries.

All Equipment in School Students’ Research Centres Built Domestically: Iran

Sorena Sattari, the vice president for science and technology, noted thousands of pieces of equipment have been supplied to such research centres.

“Some 9,000 items of equipment have been supplied to [students’] research centres in the past 8 years,” he said in a ceremony to equip dozens of such centres.

“School Students’ research centres had already been equipped in the fields of biotechnology, stem cells and aerospace, but today, we are seeing [them being fitted with] new equipment,” said the vice president.

“A new ecosystem should emerge in the education domain and new changes should take place,” he said.

“Of course, these changes do not happen overnight; rather, the take place through a constant campaign and relentless efforts,” he added.

“The training that school students receive should be in line with the needs of society,” he explained.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15

Newspaper Headlines

Iranian Newspapers

Abrar Newspaper:

1- Biden Administration Starts Interfering in Iran’s Affairs Even Before Taking Office

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Aftab-e Yazd Newspaper:

1- Rouhani Once Again Evades Questions about Price Hikes

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Arman-e Melli Newspaper:

1- Rouhani’s Message to Biden

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Donya-ye Eqtesad Newspaper:

1- Rouhani: Era of Sanctions Over

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Ebtekar Newspaper:

1- From Signals of Negotiation to Reference to 2016 Growth Rate

2- Oil Minister: Iran Needs No One’s Permission for Returning to Market

3- Rays of Hope for Iran Joining Global Financial Network by Adopting FATF Standards

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Etemad Newspaper:

1- Return to Two Years Ago

* Iran Leader Approves Extension of Deadline for Adopting CFT, Palermo Convention Bills

2- Ayatollah Khamenei’s Order Unprecedented: Official

3- Cloud of Ambiguity over Project to Revive JCPOA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Ettela’at Newspaper:

1- Rouhani: We’re Shouldering Burden of Responsibility in Most Difficult Century

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Iran Newspaper:

1- Rouhani: I Won’t Delay Removal of Sanctions Even for One Hour

2- FATF Prerequisite for Any Country’s Economic Progress

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Javan Newspaper:

1- Huge Cyber Infiltration into Heart of US Sanctions

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Kayhan Newspaper:

1- Big Cyber-Attack against US Treasury, 40 Israeli Arms Companies

2- Four European States Cancel Business Forum with Iran

3- Two Iranian Oil Tankers Arrive in Venezuelan Coasts

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Khorasan Newspaper:

1- We Fulfilled All Our Campaign Promises in Past 7 Years: Rouhani

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Mardom Salari Newspaper:

1- Last-Ditch Effort to Adopt FATF Bills

2- MKO Camp in Albania, a Morgue Full of COVID-19 Fatalities

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Shahrvand Newspaper:

1- Rouhani: It’s Haram to Delay Breaking of Sanctions Even for One Second

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15


 

Shargh Newspaper:

1- Conservatives Kill the Time When It Comes to FATF Approval

2- Iran Most Important Rival in Turkey’s Strategy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 15

Iran’s President Urges US to Ditch ‘Wrong’ Policy of Sanctions

Speaking in a Tuesday meeting, President Hassan Rouhani also highlighted Iranians’ resistance against sanctions.

“The Iranian nation’s resistance against the pressure of sanctions and the full-scale economic war launched by the Trump administration against Iran revealed important realities to the world and all ill-wishers of Iran,” he said.

“Trump didn’t get to know the potential and realities about the capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and acted based on his illusions,” he noted.

“The White House’s failure in confrontation with Iran after two and a half years of a full-fledged economic war coupled with the failure of Trump’s international policies is among the reasons behind his defeat in the recent US election,” said President Rouhani.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Condemns US Sanctions on Turkey

In a post on his Twitter account on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Zarif lashed out at the US government for resorting to sanctions against Turkey.

“US addiction to sanctions and contempt for international law at full display again,” Zarif said after US President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday imposed sanctions on Turkey over the purchase of Russian-made S-400 missile system.

“We strongly condemn recent US sanctions against Turkey and stand with its people and government,” the top Iranian diplomat underlined, concluding his post with the hashtag ‘Neighbours First’.

The US argues that Russia’s S-400 surface-to-air missile system is incompatible with NATO technology and a threat to the Euro-Atlantic alliance.

The US had previously kicked Turkey out of its F-35 stealth fighter development and training program over the S-400 purchase.

Foreign Minister Zarif’s expression of support for Turkey came one day after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani reaffirmed Tehran’s close political and economic ties with Ankara, saying he has been assured that the Turkish president had no ill intention in reciting a poem with dual meaning that aroused some resentment in Iran.

Iran Almost Self-Sufficient in Seed Production: Agriculture Minister

Addressing a conference on Monday, Khavazi said the whole agricultural seeds consumed in the country, except the vegetable seeds, are produced by the local experts at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute and the Dryland Farming Research Institute.

“We can proudly announce that we are above 95 percent self-sufficient in producing seeds,” he added.

The minister noted that Iran will become self-sufficient in producing vegetable seeds as well by March 2022 under the patronage of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology, the Headquarters for Executing the Order of Imam Khomeini, and the private sector.

Highlighting the great contribution that the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization makes to the country’s agricultural sector, Khavazi said more than 90 percent of the modern farming methods and new agricultural inputs currently utilized in the Iranian farmlands and orchards have been developed by that research organization.

Despite all problems and the pressure of sanctions, Iran’s economic growth in the agricultural sector has stood at +4 percent, indicating the great potential of the country’s agriculture industry, the minister stated.

Iran Needs No Permission to Return to Oil Market: Minister

Bijan Namdar Zangeneh touched upon sanctions imposed on the country’s oil industry, and said, “If sanctions are lifted and resources are provided for the revival of oil wells whose production has dropped, it will be quite possible to export 2.3 million barrels of crude a day.”

“There is [good] market for Iran’s oil, and prices will not fall,” he noted.

Iran’s Oil Sale to Hit 2.9 Million bpd If Sanctions Lifted: President

The Iranian oil minister was blacklisted by the US Treasury Department last month. In reaction, Namdar Zangeneh said the move was a testimony to Washington’s failure to drive Iranian oil exports down to zero.

“The sanctions on me and my colleagues are a passive reaction to the failure of Washington’s policy of bringing [Iran’s] oil exports to zero,” said the minister back in October.

“The era of unilateralism in the world has ended. Iran’s oil industry will not give up,” he added.

The oil minister also emphasized last month that he had no assets held abroad to be subject to the US sanctions, saying he would sacrifice his life, assets and dignity for Iran.

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the Iranian Ministry of Oil, the National Iranian Oil Company and the National Iranian Tanker Company for alleged financial support for the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iranian oil exports rose sharply in September in defiance of the US sanctions, according to three assessments based on tanker tracking.

Iranian-British National Gets Jail Term on Security Charges

Ahmadi, “who was working in Iran under the guise of being a researcher on social issues, stands accused of gaining ill-gotten wealth through cooperation with, and the implementation of projects run by institutes seeking to topple the government,” Fars News Agency reports.

Kameel, “who sought to bring about social changes in Iran, was accused of working in cahoots with the Hivos institute on issues related to women and children, trying to push the adoption of a motion to increase the marriage age in cooperation with two former woman MPs, being in contact with embassies of European countries to push for raising the marriage age in Iran and promote and support homosexualism in Iran, working with dissident foreign media and sending false reports to the UN human rights rapporteur against Iran,” the report added.

Among other accusations levelled against him is travelling to Israel as a BBC reporter.

Fars News claims numerous posts had gone viral on social media before, suggesting he had assaulted and molested some women’s rights activists and his co-researchers. The current sentence has nothing to do with such “moral corruption” allegations and it was issued with regards to security charges against him.

Israel Assassinated Fakhrizadeh to Trigger Instability, War in Region: President

Speaking to reporters in a press conference on Monday, President Hassan Rouhani said all those involved in the terrorist act wanted to ignite the flames of war in the region.

“The assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was the handiwork of those who wanted to plunge the region into war during the last days of the tenure of Trump’s evil administration. This was their main objective. The main goal that the Israeli regime pursued by assassinating Dr. Fakhrizadeh was to create instability and war during the final days of the Trump administration,” said the president.

He noted Iran will take vengeance upon those involved in the scientist’s assassination in an appropriate time.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran regards martyr Fakhrizadeh as an eminent scientist and reserves the right to avenge his assassination, and will take its revenge at the right place and time. But we will not allow others to determine its place and timing,” he said, highlighting the significance of regional stability to Iran.

President Rouhani then touched upon Iran’s cooperation with other countries to maintain stability in the region, adding this cooperation kept US President Donald Trump form getting any document passed in international circles against Iran.

“Cooperation among major countries is important in order to ensure stability in the region and across the world,” President Rouhani said.

“You know the reason why Trump was not successful [in his efforts] against Iran in international circles was the cooperation and coordination between Iran and other countries, especially between Iran and the 4+1 group. So, Trump failed in any case that he took to the UN Security Council and he failed to get anything approved,” he added.

“Therefore, we still seek to have close relations with all countries, especially countries such as Russia and China. We have had very close and good cooperation with them. We have also had cooperation with the European Union, with our neighbours. We want to have close relations with them all,” he noted.

The president noted cooperation among signatories to the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), can help save the agreement.
He further referred to Iran’s initiative for peace in the region.

“You know, we presented the Hormuz peace initiative for the Persian Gulf region. The plan was brought up at the UN General Assembly last year and was later sent to the heads of all regional states, including the six countries to the south of the Persian Gulf as well as Iraq. This peace plan is still on the table and we are ready to hold more talks on this peace initiative,” he added.