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Top Iranian Cleric Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi Dies at 89

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Born on July 2, 1931, Ayatollah Yazdi served in several top positions in the Iranian government following the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

He served as a member of Parliament, the Assembly of Experts and the Guardian Council for decades.

He was also the Judiciary chief from 1989 to 1999.

Ayatollah Yazdi along with four other members of the Guardian Council was put on the US Treasury’s list of sanctioned officials on February 20, 2020 on charges that he prevented free elections in Iran.

He passed away on December 9, 2020 due to ill health.

Iran to Sell 2.3 Barrels per Day of Oil Next Year: President

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IFP Editorial Staff
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President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday Iran will produce 2.3 million barrels of crude in the year ending March 2022 and will sell it.

“The world should clearly get the message that the conditions of the production and sale of Iran’s oil will be totally different next year than those of two years ago,” said the president.
He said those who cashed in on the sanctions for personal gain may not be happy with this message, “but this is a ray of hope for our nation in the next year.”

Elsewhere in his remarks, the president touched upon the national spending package for the next Persian year beginning March, 2021.

“The next year’s budget pays due regard to people’s livelihoods and low-income families,” he said.

Based on the next year’s budget, he added, families will not have to pay for utilities if their consumption rate remains within the limit announced.

Iran Arrests Some of Those behind Fakhrizadeh Assassination: Official

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the special aide to Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, said masterminds and perpetrators of the terrorist act will not escape justice.

In an interview with the Iranian Arabic-language Al-Alam News Network, the official noted,
“As for the masterminds and perpetrators of the assassination, there is evidence suggesting Zionists were involved in the incident. But were Zionists able to do it alone and without the cooperation of, for example, the US intelligence service or another service? Definitely not,” said the official.

He said in the previous cases of the assassination of Iranian scientists, it later came to light that the Israeli regime was involved in their killings.
“Such evidence still exists and it is clear to our security services, and in the not-too-distant future you will see Iran take firm action and give a firm response to those ordering the assassination,” he noted.

The official also touched upon the passage of the Strategic Action to Lift Sanctions Act in parliament following the assassination of Fakhrizadeh.

He said MPs had been discussing the legislation since months ago, and that the slaying of the Iranian scientist “only expedited the process.”

“This law is not only the Iranian parliament’s reaction to the assassination, but it is also a response to the breach of commitments by the European countries [which are signatories to the Iran nuclear deal],” he noted.

Iran Not to Accept Any New Negotiator in Possible Nuclear Talks: Ex-Diplomat

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“Due to the United States’ withdrawal from the JCPOA and the ‘maximum pressure’ campaign which came about with the cooperation of Washington’s Arab allies, the developments pertaining to Iran were in line with the demands of these countries,” he said.

Iran Not to Accept Any New Negotiator in Possible Nuclear Talks: Ex-Diplomat“Naturally, with Biden taking power, the tables may be turned and the JCPOA may be revived. So, this concern makes Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia offer to joint talks which they believe might start soon,” he added.

“This proposal, on the one hand, indicates the beginning of fresh talks while they are not involved in this diplomatic development, and on the other, shows they are impeding the process,” he said in an interview with Iran Newspaper.

“Iran will definitely not be prepared to accept this proposal, and even if talks get underway without any ifs and buts from the US and without any preconditions, the presence of another regional country in the talks will create challenges in the process of the negotiations,” added the former Iranian diplomat.

“In addition to Arab states, other countries such as Japan, too, would like to be engaged in possible talks with Iran, but such inclination will not necessarily reinforce the negotiations,” he added.

Health Ministry’s Updates on COVID-19 – December 8

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

In a press briefing on Tuesday, Sima-Sadat Lari said the virus has also killed 323 patients since Monday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 50,917.

She said so far 754,224 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari went on to say that 5,780 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.

The spokeswoman noted that 6,477,718 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country so far.

She said currently 64 cities are in the “red zone”, 278 in the “orange zone”, and 106 in the “yellow zone” in terms of coronavirus outbreak.

 

COVID-19 Vaccine Production, Purchase from Abroad on Agenda: Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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President Rouhani chaired a meeting of the specialized committees of the Coronavirus Battle National Headquarters on Tuesday.

After hearing a report about the positive results of the extensive screening of people with COVID-19 rapid test kits, a rise in the domestic production of diagnostic test kits, and the development of a homegrown vaccine for the coronavirus, President Rouhani said the Coronavirus Battle National Headquarters has focused on two main priorities in dealing with the pandemic.

The first priority is to enforce the health protocols, carry out schemes for screening of people, and implement smart social distancing plans as the most reliable methods, the president noted, pointing to the positive results of the recent restrictions in curbing a new wave of coronavirus infections.

The second priority is to supply the COVID-19 vaccine, President Rouhani stated, adding, “Preparations and arrangements have been made for the production of vaccine with reliance on the capabilities of the domestic scientists and expert centers, as acquiring and purchasing it (vaccine) from abroad is also on the agenda.”

The president then lashed out at the US for obstructing the delivery of basic needs, including the coronavirus vaccine, to Iranian people.

The world will not forget the illegal, anti-human and shameful activities of the outgoing US administration, the president added.

“We will overcome this obstacle in the same way that we managed to tackle the economic war,” President Rouhani underlined, assuring the Iranian people that all administrative organizations are working to supply a reliable and certified vaccine.

Participants in the meeting agreed on a plan to immediately obtain a vaccine approved by the World Health Organization (WHO), distribute it by identifying priority populations, and double efforts to produce the vaccine inside the country.

In comments on Monday, Governor of the Central Bank of Iran said Tehran has tried to purchase COVID-19 vaccine from other countries, but the US sanctions have prevented financial transactions for the sale.

Abdolnasser Hemmati said while the purchases of the coronavirus vaccine should be made officially through the WHO, Iran has faced obstacles in every single way that it has tried to make payments and transfer currency for the purchase of vaccine “because of the US government’s inhumane sanctions and the need for permission from OFAC”, the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury Department.

Biden Knows What to Do to Win Iran’s Trust: Spokesman

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Speaking in his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Ali Rabiei said any talk of fresh negotiations is out of the question as long as the United States has not re-entered the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

He said Washington should begin to respect its commitments under the nuclear agreement.

“Until the US has not returned to the point where it stopped honouring its obligations, there is no way studying the possibility of fresh talks,” he said.

“[What Iran expects is] Returning to the conditions on May 18, 2018, the same day that the United States stopped fulfilling its commitments,” he said.

“We expect the US to, unconditionally and at the same speed that Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal, reverse all the destructive trends that it has gone through,” he added.

“In simple terms, that was the time when those sitting at the table left it and prevented global peace from taking hold in different areas, especially in our region,” Rabiei explained.

“The next US administration knows well what it should do to win Iran’s trust and what harmful actions it should avoid, actions that could harm diplomacy,” he noted.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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Iranian Newspapers

Aftab-e Yazd Newspaper:

1- US Prevents Transfer of Forex for Iran’s Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccine

2- 2021 Elections in Iran and Two Different Perspectives [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Arman-e Melli Newspaper:

1- Tehran’s Last Chance to Save Qatar for Itself

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Donya-ye Eqtesad Newspaper:

1- Flood Crisis in Nine Provinces

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Ebtekar Newspaper:

1- Khuzestan, the Endless Crisis

* Heavy Flooding, Snow and Blizzard Cause Accidents in Iran

2- Zarif to Syrian FM: Vigilance, Consultation between Iran, Syria More Necessary than Ever

3- Latest News from Purchasing COVID-19 Vaccine

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Etemad Newspaper:

1- Conservatives Line Up to Run for Presidency

* Zarghami Expresses Readiness; Mohsen Rezaei Called on to Run

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Ettela’at Newspaper:

1- Iran Not to Negotiate over Its National Security: Foreign Ministry

2- Syrian FM Meets Zarif, Velayati in Tehran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Iran Newspaper:

1- Iran Will Definitely Opt for Path of Negotiation: Spokesman on JCPOA Fate

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Javan Newspaper:

1- West Doesn’t Let Iran Buy COVID-19 Vaccine: CBI Chief

2- Europe to Rouhani: Don’t Implement What Parliament Passed!

3- Iran Ranks First Globally in Growth of Scientific Quality, Impact

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Kayhan Newspaper:

1- Iran to Avenge Fakhrizadeh’s Assassination Sooner than What Some Think

2- Iran Government Shouldn’t Implement Parliament’s Bill!

3- Dubai Turns into Haven for Israel’s Drug Smugglers, Criminals

4- Some Trying to Embellish US’ Inhumane Move to Sanction Iran: Top Banker

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Khorasan Newspaper:

1- US’ Coronavirus Crime against Iran

2- Victims of Long-Anticipated Floods!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Mardom Salari Newspaper:

1- Europe’s Reaction to Development of Iran’s Nuclear Activities

2- Former MP: Cessation of Implementing Additional Protocol Not to Secure Iran’s National Interests

3- Please Don’t Monopolize COVID-19 Vaccine!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Shahrvand Newspaper:

1- 1,000 Billion Tomans Allocated to Purchase of COVID-19 Vaccine

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

 

Shargh Newspaper:

1- All the Details of Parliament’s Nuclear Bill

2- US Sanctions Prevent Iran from Buying COVID-19 Vaccine

3- Middle East Worried about Iran’s Reaction

4- What Western Analysts Think about Killing of Iranian Scientist

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 8

Assassins of Fakhrizadeh Should Be Awaiting Iran’s Response: IRGC Chief

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran to Hit Anyone Involved in Gen. Soleimani’s Assassination: IRGC Chief

Major General Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said the country will not leave the act of terror unanswered.

“Our enemies should be awaiting our reactions and responses in the manner that we determine,” he said.

“The Iranian nation should know this and should have no worries,” he added on Tuesday.

The top general said the Iranian nation will continue the path of martyr Fakhrizadeh with more determination.

Nuclear and defence scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was assassinated on Nov. 27, 2020 in a terrorist attack in a town east of the capital Tehran.

Iran Rejects Idea of Involving Other Countries in Nuclear Talks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Says US Change of Tack to Benefit Region, World

“From our point of view, negotiations on the JCPOA have basically ended,” Ali Rabiei told reporters on Tuesday.

Rabiei touched upon Japan’s offer to be present in talks over the nuclear agreement, saying no new talks are on the agenda in that regard.

“We embrace Japan, as an important country and a friend of ours, playing a more active role in our continent. But the JCPOA is not an issue which can be re-negotiated; so, no new negotiator can be taken on board in this regard,” he said.

“From our standpoint, talks on the JCPOA have come to an end, and no new talks are scheduled to take place on that. Accordingly, there is no need to restructure the talks, either,” said the spokesman.

He then urged all signatories to the JCPOA to make good on their commitments under the deal.
“The only remaining issue today is for all sides to return to the commitments under the nuclear deal as agreed, and this is not a complicated issue,” he said.

“First, all signatories should begin to respect all the obligations that they reneged on. Iran has remained committed to its obligations and has maintained its commitments for months,” he said.
“Moreover, Iran has acted under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

The other parties should make good on their commitments. We don’t favour any new negotiations that would, once again, bring us to the point where we are now,” said Rabiei.

He then urged all regional countries to work towards promoting peace, security and stability in the region.

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