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Iran’s Nature in Photos: Darband Rashi Cave

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Darband Rashi is indeed an ancient site including a large cave named “Kavilgar”, with an approximate length of 60 metres; and a smaller cave of about 30 metres named “Darband B” (Jokavileh). The mouth of both caves is located in the southern part of the site.

It is the only known Iranian cave with ancient remains belonging to the Lower Paleolithic.

What follows are Tasnim News Agency’s photos of Darband Rashi Cave, which is registered in the list of Iranian national monuments:

5 Iranian COVID-19 Vaccines on WHO’s List of Vaccine Candidates

5 Iranian COVID-19 Vaccines on WHO’s List of Vaccines Candidates

The news was announced in a tweet by Kianoush Jahapour, the spokesman for the Iranian Food and Drugs Organization.

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

Iranian researchers have been trying hard to develop a vaccine for the deadly virus since its outbreak.

They have made major breakthroughs in that regard and introduced several vaccines for coronavirus

The Islamic Republic is trying to develop its own vaccine as the US sanctions are expected to impede the country’s purchase of the vaccine already developed by American and German companiea, according to Health Ministry spokesman.

Spokesman Rejects NY Times’ Report on Killing of Al-Qaeda Element in Iran

Iran Condemns Canada’s Human Rights Resolution

Asked by reporters about the reports released by Israeli sources and a recent story by the New York Times which claims that an official of the al-Qaeda terrorist group has been assassinated in Iran, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly denied any presence of the terrorist group’s members in Iran.

Khatibzadeh also advised the American media not to be entrapped by the Hollywood-style scenarios fabricated by the US and the Zionist regime’s officials.

The al-Qaeda terrorist group is a result of the wrong policies adopted by the US and its allies in the region, he noted, adding, “In order to shirk responsibility for the criminal activities of that group (al-Qaeda) and the other terrorist groups in the region, Washington and Tel Aviv try every now and then to draw a link between Iran and such groups through falsification and the leakage of fabricated information to the media.”

“Although the US has not refrained from levelling any false accusation against the Islamic Republic of Iran in the past, such approach has become a permanent modus operandi at the current US administration, as the White House has attempted to make advances in implementing its Iranophobia plot by repeating such allegations,” the spokesman added.

“Such accusations are undoubtedly part of the full-fledged economic, intelligence and psychological war against the Iranian people, and the media should not act as a tribune for spreading the White House’s purposeful lies about Iran,” the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson concluded.

His comments came after the New York Times reported on Friday that al-Qaeda’s second-in-command, accused of helping to mastermind the 1998 bombings of two US embassies in Africa, has been killed in Iran in August by Israeli operatives acting at the behest of the US.

The US newspaper claimed that Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah, who went by the nom de guerre Abu Muhammad al-Masri, was shot dead by two men on a motorcycle in Tehran more than three months ago.

Karabakh Truce Deal Not to Change Iran-Armenia Transit Routes: Official

Karabakh Truce Deal Not to Change Iran-Armenia Transit Routes

Seyed Abbas Araqchi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs, says some forged maps are unfortunately going viral on the Internet.

“Unfortunately, wrong and misleading information coupled with fabricated maps are being spread in cyberspace. There have been claims such as the cutting off of Iran’s border with Armenia, the creation of a corridor inside Aremenia or even inside Iran, the change of the region’s geopolitics, etc., which are not basically true and have been made with specific political and propaganda objectives,” he said.

Araqchi then touched upon the main map of the agreement.

“As it can be seen in this map, the claim that a geographical strip is to be created next to Iran’s border with Armenia is totally groundless,” said Araqchi, the Iranian president’s special envoy who presented Iran’s Nagorno-Karabakh peace initiative.

“What is mentioned in the Karabakh ceasefire agreement is to create a road corridor, or let’s say a transit route, inside the Armenian territory which would extend from Nakhchivan toward the Azerbaijan Republic’s mainland and whose security will be guaranteed by Russia, and whose exact course is not yet clear,” he noted.

“This is not a new idea and was proposed long ago, and even if the plan is implemented, there will be so many ifs and buts. However, it will cause no change in Iran’s transit routes toward Armenia or the Azerbaijan Republic,” he said.

“Still, our consultations are going on with all sides. Just Wednesday afternoon, I had a lengthy discussion with the Russian ambassador to Tehran in this regard,” he added.

461 More Iranians Die of COVID-19: Ministry

In her press briefing on Friday, Sima-Sadat Lari reported 11,737 new cases of COVID-19 infection, raising the total number of cases to 738,322.

So far, she added, 546,642 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari said 5,630 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.
The spokeswoman noted that 5,424,479 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country so far.

She said the high-risk “red” zones include Tehran, Qom, Mazandaran, East Azarbaijan, Isfahan, Yazd, Ardabil, Khorasan Razavi, Khuzestan, Hamadan, West Azarbaijan, Bushehr, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Alborz, Lorestan, Markazi, Ilam, South Khorasan, Kermanshah, North Khorasan, Semnan, Gilan, Zanjan, Qazvin, Kurdistan, and Kerman provinces.

The “orange” and “yellow” zones also include Golestan, Hormozgan, Fars, and Sistan-and-Baluchestan provinces, she added.

Is Trumpism Over?

Most countries in the world, including a large part of the Americans people, are very delighted with Trump leaving, and it’s really a happy event, because during four years of his presidency, in addition to being dishonest, he mishandled all the legal standards inside the government as well as violated international norms and became an unpredictable leader.

His words, behaviours, and approaches helped the speedy decline of US credibility in the world, which had relatively improved before he took office and during his predecessor’s eight-year term.

Apparently, now the world must take a sigh of relief. Joseph Biden, who has been active and effective on the US politics for more than four decades, apparently won’t pursue Trump and will be probably more realistic, and now therefore everyone should be relatively relax and optimistic.

Four years ago, in articles, this author, explicitly pointing to Donald Trump’s psychological problems, asked if he might be capable and have the capacity and competence leading the world’s largest military and economic power.

Concurrently American psychologists and sociologists working on Trump’s mental health concluded he is a “narcissistic”. While every employee has to go through various stages, including psychological testing, before being hired, people who take over such sensitive positions, where existence of the mankind is at stake, should preferably go under those tests too. According to psychologists, “guns should not be given to persons suffering severe mental impulses”.

Analysing in one of my article, based on the book, “Political Psychology in International Relations”, by professor of University California, Dr. Rose McDermott (translated five years ago into Farsi by this author and published digitally on the website of the Age of Diplomacy), the author suggested that Donald Trump’s instance would be an interesting case for the psychological research of American leaders and presidents.

There have been cases tantamount to Trump’s, though much milder, which Dr. McDermott analysed – in detail, in another book, “Leaders, Decision Makings and Illness” – the psychological problems of some presidents of the United States during the past decades.

But Trump will leave the White House in 10 weeks, and in final weeks the President is dubbed “lame duck”, because he does not have enough time to take substantial actions. However, given Trump’s particular mental conditions and his narcissism as well as illusions, it is likely that he may take some adventurous actions with dangerous consequences.

Although it is very unlikely, this possibility should be given consideration. In the meantime, it is necessary to pay attention to another important point. It is true that Trump lost this election, but it should be noted that out of the 160 million American voters, 70 million voted for him. This is an important yet dangerous sign.

It means that Trump or Trumpism mentality in the US potentially does exist. And it reflects that half of American society continues and may be more in favour of Donald Trump’s way of working and his illusions.

Now the American society is actually divided into two parts, and this can potentially cause sociological and political problems in America as well as other countries, and basically the international community, international organizations, and eventually the international system as a whole.

* Article by Abdolreza Ghofrani, a former senior diplomat and international analyst

Political Crisis in the United Sates

This is not new and has not been unexpected by someone with Trump’s personality. This has been pretty unprecedented in the two centuries ever since the establishment of the States; hence it may cost not only the credibility of the country but having consequential for international society.

Apart from psychological reasons, being conducive to such immature behaviour on the part of the leader of the world’s greatest political and military power, this will put the structure and legitimacy of the United States governance in limbo and for sure, shakes the democracy in the country. The United State has always boasted of its democracy and encouraged other nations to follow suit. Now anyone may call into question this model of democracy.

Of course, such a mindset is not limited to Trump himself or the Republican Party (with which all members of that party may not necessarily agree). The world is now witnessing the fact that 70 million Americans -regardless of their political or economic motives – agree with Trump. Therefore, Americans can no longer consider their country as the cradle of democracy, and it appears that this political phenomenon in that country was nominal.

Therefore, it is worth noting that people like Trump are not few in the United States and have authoritarian tendencies, and in order to achieve their goal, they may follow Machiavelli, who justifies the goal of the device. Undoubtedly, such a mindset can be very

Dangerous in a country with the greatest economic-military power. Another development last week was the dismissal of the US Secretary of Defence in the final weeks of Trump’s administration. However, it is said that the Secretary of Defence had previously intended to resign due to disagreements with the president

This is unique in the history of the United States, because the reason for this action alone cannot be just disagreement, especially as the secretary of defence and the president themselves know well that they do not work together few more weeks and cannot make fundamental and strategic decisions at this point. This has caused experts and analysts to look at this issue with concern, because the change of the Minister of Defence also has an implied meaning. Since President Trump may suddenly decide to take military and adventurous action to create a made-up crisis and, of course, show off. Former United States President Richard Nixon was said to have a keen interest in attracting the attention of others, and sometimes to satisfy this desire, he did take took strange and dangerous measures.

An example was Nixon decision at a time when his desire for attracting attention of others   was strongly reinforced and then he ordered the bombing of Cambodia in 1973, in where thousands of innocent people were killed whereas the agreement for the end of a decade of the Vietnam War had already been signed, but ironically the bombing of Cambodia continued.

Although the severity of Nixon’s psychological problem was far less than incumbent US president, given Trump’s character to make the same disastrous decision, which is not improbable, will be catastrophic. Though this probability is slim we hope never come true.

After the bombing of Cambodia, an American psychologist said that the world was so lucky that Nixon’s problem did not reinforce when he put his finger on the button of the nuclear bomb and make a hell. Ultimately, Trump will inevitably have to leave the office, but much better if he does it on right time and let remaining credibility of the United States be intact.

* Article by Abdolreza Ghofrani, a former senior diplomat and international analyst

Pricing Your SEO: Tips to Follow When You Work with a White Label Agency

When you become an SEO reseller, you’ll gain a lot of freedom. Not only will you be able to devote more time to the efforts you really care about, but you’ll also have the flexibility to take on more clients — and to make more money.

One of the great things about becoming a reseller is that you’ll gain access to SEO services at a wholesale price. That allows you to save money from the start, but it also lets you mark up the price of these services to your own clients. Ultimately, this can allow your business to grow exponentially.

However, you’ll still need to price those SEO services correctly in order to prosper. There isn’t one standard rate for SEO services, particularly because service packages come with different deliverables and perks based on the provider. Even among white label agencies, you’ll see quite a bit of variation in terms of cost.

This can make it difficult to determine how much you should be charging your clients for these services. If you charge too little, you’ll miss out on a major opportunity and undervalue what you can offer. But if you charge too much, clients might be scared off and work with a competitor who can offer a lower price.

Finding that “sweet spot” is a must, but how do you determine pricing for your outsourced SEO services? These tips should point you in the right direction.

Scope Out the Competition

Establishing the right pricing strategy for your SEO depends on conducting a competitive analysis first. You need to take a closer look at your competitors and what they’re charging for SEO services. This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to offer the lowest-priced SEO, however. Their pricing can give you a general idea of what to expect, but it may not tell the whole story. You’ll also need to consider what’s included in their packages and how your services will differentiate you in the marketplace.

Once you really understand what they’re offering (and what they aren’t), you can figure out how you’ll fill the gap and how you can justify a certain percentage of markup without undervaluing or overpricing.

Zero in on Value

In some cases, the deliverables that you value might differ from the ones your customer values. You might understand that long-form content is critical for websites, but your client may value other marketing aspects a bit more right now. This will largely depend on your client’s experience with SEO and their individual marketing goals.

Even if your idea of value doesn’t totally align, you can use this information to inform your pricing structure. Whether you’re focusing on new leads or you have current customers to question, you’ll want to figure out exactly what they value most. Whether or not those ideas reflect current SEO trends, those are the deliverables your clients will be willing to pay the most for.

That said, illustrating the value of a specific deliverable for your customer — even if they aren’t yet on board — will make all the difference. If you really show how certain products and strategies can allow them to achieve their end goals, they’ll be a lot more willing to shift their marketing budget around to accommodate your recommendations. Rather than trying to convince them to make a purchase with a slick sales pitch, personalize your approach and help them understand the cause and effect of SEO for their business. When a customer can identify the value of a service, they’ll usually be able to justify the price.

Know When to Listen

Customer feedback is incredibly valuable. Getting to know where your customers are coming from — and what they’re willing to pay for — is essential when determining your SEO pricing. If you’re able to get a response from current or prospective customers (whether it be positive or negative), you’re gaining knowledge that you might not otherwise have.

On the other hand, that doesn’t mean you should always bend to every whim of your customer. There will always be clients who will try to negotiate for a lower price, despite whatever breaks you’ve given them in the past. That doesn’t mean you should leave your rates open for negotiation at any time or that you lower your price just because someone asks for a discount.

If you know your target customer is operating with a relatively limited marketing budget, you’ll want to listen to the feedback they provide if your prices aren’t close to feasible. Your prices should be in line with the kind of clients you’re trying to attract. What’s more, your prospective clients will be more likely to work with a digital marketing specialist who listens to their concerns and even adjusts their tactics accordingly.

But lowering your price just to please a client who’s looking for a deal isn’t a solid plan for your business. You’ll end up undercutting your profits in the long term and will have a harder time justifying price increases along the way. Setting boundaries with clients — and knowing when to say “no” to an opportunity or to a request — can allow your business to thrive. So while feedback is absolutely essential, one client’s opinion isn’t everything. Trust in the research you’ve done and learn how to differentiate between a legitimate cost concern and a customer who wants to nickel and dime you.

With these pricing tips in mind, you’ll be in a better position to create a profitable business and ensure your customers’ needs are being met. Of course, working with a white label SEO company makes all of that possible. If you’re looking for ways to allow your business to grow while reducing the time you spend on deliverables, this can be the solution you’ve been looking for.

5 Signs She Is Cheating on Me

When you spend so much time with an individual, you start to learn a lot about one another, but eventually, you will be able to tell if your partner is acting differently towards you, or cheating on you.

these actions are cruel and become consistent, then you may start to wonder if your girlfriend is spending her time with another man. The thought of someone we love cheating on us is something that many people are afraid of when they get in a relationship, and the image of someone you love giving their attention to another man is humiliating and hurtful. If you’re worried about your relationship and think your girlfriend is being unfaithful, here are 5 signs that she is cheating on you. 

She is Acting Secretive 

When people cheat on their partner, they will start to act withdrawn and secretive. If your girlfriend has found another man, she may start going out more and hanging out with people you have never heard of. She will lie or refuse to tell you where she is going, or she will disappear for long periods of time without letting you know where or who she is with. Your girlfriend may use excuses, like she had to work late or she had to be somewhere to support a friend. If you are unsure about the answers or responses that she is giving you, then it is your right to try and find evidence to back up what she told you. If she starts to act funny about you seeing her phone, then this should raise many red flags. 

She Pays Less Attention to You

If your girlfriend has another love interest, then there is a high chance that she will stop paying as much attention to you. This could be in the form of spending less quality time with you, being late for or forgetting date nights, and/or she stops listening to you as much. She may neglect the home you share, your needs, and could even forget very important events, such as dinners with your family or your anniversary. When you do spend time together, she may pay more attention to her phone than you. If she has another man to care and worry about, then she could be more insensitive towards your problems, or she will not address them or acknowledge them at all. 

She Starts Unnecessary Arguments

Another sign that your girlfriend is cheating on you is that she keeps looking for reasons to complain or fight and starts unnecessary arguments. If she isn’t acting jealous, then she may be nagging you constantly. The criticisms that she makes can come in a number of different forms and the reason she is doing this is because she isn’t happy with you. The relationship is no longer fulfilling her the way that it used to, so now she has no patience towards your faults. When someone isn’t happy in the relationship, then they will start to look elsewhere. Many people who are cheating on their partner will become more controlling and insecure, which will cause tension in your relationship. 

She Won’t Get Serious 

This point will require you to look back to the past. Some women will want to take a relationship slowly and are not interested in buying a house with their partner, getting married, having kids, etc. However, if you have talked about this in a serious way in the past and now, she is acting differently towards both of your goals or doesn’t want to talk about it at all, then this means that she has lost interest in your relationship and may be planning a life with someone else. The lack of commitment and change in her intentions will be seen in more than just a conversation, especially if she is trying to de-escalate the relationship by distancing herself from any commitments you have made as a couple. 

Stops Showing Affection

One of the biggest signs that your girlfriend is no longer interested in you is the lack of affection. If your girlfriend doesn’t want to get close or intimate with you, or she gets uncomfortable when you do get close to each other, then this is a sign that she has lost enthusiasm and is no longer interested in being close to you. If you are deep enough into the relationship to say ‘I love you,’ the way that your partner responds or acts towards those words can show a lot. For example, she may avoid saying the words completely by ignoring your effort or changing the subject. If she says it quietly and doesn’t make any effort, whether she is cheating or not, there is a problem in your relationship

You should never jump to conclusions or accuse your partner without solid evidence. This will only cause arguments and make your relationship harder. If you don’t know if your girlfriend is cheating, then you should confront her in a calm manner, be completely honest with her, and get some answers. 

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

Sima Sadat Lari said Iran is trying to make advance payments to purchase the COVAX coronavirus vaccine, but has been unable to do so, so far, due to the United States’ sanctions and problems with foreign currency transfer.

Elsewhere in her remarks, she said there are numerous claims about coronavirus vaccines produced across the world so far, but the World Health Organization can approve the degree of their effectiveness and immunization only after some time has passed.

She said news that coronavirus vaccines have been produced should not give us ease of mind and make us look at the pandemic as an ordinary issue because the extent of the immunity it builds up and the effectiveness of the vaccines are not clear yet.

“The most important questions about the coronavirus vaccines are, how effective the vaccine is and for what groups it is more effective,” she said.

“Deaths caused by the COVID-19 infection are more prevalent among the elderly and patients with underlying health conditions,” she noted.

She said the world has a population of roughly 8 billion people, and if each person needs two doses of the vaccine, some 16 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be needed.

“It is not clear how long it will take to produce this amount of the vaccine,” said the spokeswoman.

“The flu vaccine develops 60-70% immunity, at best. As for the coronavirus, we still don’t know how much immunity it will develop,” she noted.
“So, the best action to take in order to tackle coronavirus is physical distancing and using masks,” the spokeswoman noted.

“Of course, we should note that physical distancing is necessary, but not enough, and masks must be used, too,” she added.

“Even ventilation is very important,” Sadat Lari said.