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Iran’s IRGC Using RQ-170 Drones to Seed Clouds

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Iran’s IRGC Using RQ-170 Drones to Seed Clouds

The move comes to tackle drought in parts of the country.

Over the past couple of years, the IRGC’s Aerospace Division has been using a new method to seed clouds by using drones.

The seeding materials used in the operation have also been produced by IRGC experts.

The advantage of drones over manned aircraft is that drones have higher maneuverability, cost less to operate and are more flexible during operations.

The IRGC’s drone units have conducted several cloud seeding operations in several parts of the country over the past years.

In 2015, Iran downed a US RQ-170 Sentinel stealth aircraft with minimal damage. The drone was flying over the Iranian city of Kashmar, near the Afghan border, when it was brought down, and was later reverse-engineered. Iran’s IRGC Using RQ-170 Drones to Seed Clouds 2

Known to be able to hack into enemy drones, Iran currently possesses the biggest collection of captured or downed American and Israeli drones, including the US’ MQ1, MQ9, Shadow, ScanEagle, and RQ-170 as well as the Israeli regime’s Hermes.

Seeding clouds is a new technology which is only several decades old. Over this rather short period, the technology has come under spotlight in many countries.

Different methods are used to seed clouds, namely using aircraft, hot-air balloons and land-based generators.

Using planes to seed clouds has its own advantages and drawbacks. When airplanes are used, it is possible to determine the exact place where seeding materials are to be sprayed, hence improving the precision of the seeding operation. However, the disadvantage is the limited duration of flight among clouds which create thunder and lightning, posing a threat to those on the plane.

Iran to Prosecute 45 Americans over Their Role in Medical Sanctions

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Iran to Prosecute 45 Americans over Their Role in Medical Sanctions

During a Monday visit to a hospital in Tehran for the patients suffering from rare diseases, head of the Iranian Judiciary’s High Council for Human Rights, Ali Baqeri Kani, said the council has compiled a list of 45 American natural and legal persons who have had a role in the cruel US sanctions against the people of Iran.

The list, made in cooperation with the Iranian Intelligence Ministry, has been submitted to the Prosecutor General of Tehran for judicial action, he added.

The 45 American people in the list are going to be prosecuted in accordance with the Article 5 of the Iranian Act on countering the US violation of human rights and terrorist activities and the Article 8 of the law on retaliatory action against the US designation of the IRGC as a terrorist organization, he noted.

Baqeri Kani finally lashed out at the US government for turning the policy of maximum pressure on Iran into the policy of maximum hostility towards the Iranian nation, and deplored the European states’ obedience to Washington’s criminal actions in imposing medical and pharmaceutical sanctions on people of Iran.

In a recent interview with RT, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed the US for impeding the Islamic Republic’s ability to fight the coronavirus, explaining that US sanctions have prevented the purchase of critical medical supplies.

Washington’s efforts to stop Tehran from exporting oil have limited the government’s ability to respond to the global health crisis and provide relief to the Iranian people, Zarif said.

Iran Warns Baku, Yerevan over Border Insecurity Caused by Karabakh Conflict

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Iran Warns Baku, Yerevan over Border Insecurity Caused by Karabakh Conflict

Asked by reporters about the situation along Iran’s northwestern border after a recent flare-up of fighting between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said on Monday, “We have advised and warned the neighbouring states that we would by no means tolerate insecurity, interference, or any other measure damaging the security of our people in those regions.”

The minister also expressed hope that Azerbaijan and Armenia would observe the international law that entails respect for the national sovereignty and rights of all states.

Rahmani Fazli then hoped that the country’s border areas would not experience any insecurity with the warring sides proceeding with caution and Iran monitoring the border zones strongly and thoroughly.

The interior minister said a number of mortar shells fired during the Nagorno-Karabakh fighting have fallen in Iran, saying Tehran will give the warring sides a stronger warning if such incidents recur.

On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to be careful not to violate Iran’s border amid the outbreak of the new round of fighting.

His comments came after officials in Iran’s northwestern province of East Azarbaijan reported that mortar shells fired by the warring sides in the latest round of fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan have hit border rural areas in the province.

According to reports, one of the mortars has fallen in a village in Khoda-Afrin county, injuring a 6-year-old child.

Iranian President Inaugurates Thousands of National Projects

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Iranian President Inaugurates Thousands of National Projects

In an online event on Monday, President Rouhani ordered the opening of thousands of new projects in the 27th week of inauguration of national projects across the country.

In the videoconference, the president inaugurated 6,750 construction projects, 26,512 plans for rural and nomadic employment, and 282 housing projects in villages in various provinces.

The new projects, unveiled on the eve of the national Day of Village and Nomads, have been funded with an investment of 13,122 billion tomans and have provided employment for 86,894 people.

The new projects have been carried out by the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, Education Ministry, Oil Ministry (gas supply projects), Energy Ministry (power transfer projects), Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, Interior Ministry, Health Ministry, Ministry of Culture, the Islamic Revolution Housing Foundation, Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation, the Construction Basij Organization, Executive Headquarters of Imam’s Directive, and Omid Entrepreneurship Fund.

Iran’s Daily COVID-19 Infections, Deaths Hit All-Time High: Ministry

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The figure announced by Sima-Sadat Lari in her Monday press conference increases the total number of COVID-19 infections in Iran to 475,674.

She also said the virus has killed 235 patients since Sunday noon, increasing the overall death toll to 27,192. The number of new deaths equals the all-time high record of July 29.

So far, she added, 392,293 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari said 4,167 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.

The spokeswoman noted that 4,115,445 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, and Kerman provinces.

The “orange” zones also include Golestan, Hormozgan, Kurdistan, and Fars provinces, she added.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 18

Iranian Newspapers

Afkar Newspaper:

1- Deputy Health Minister: Iran in War Conditions

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Aftab-e Yazd Newspaper:

1- Changing Iran’s Capital City Not Feasible: City Council Chairman

2- Strange Model of Shutting Down Tehran

3- Iran’s Currency Recovers Some of Its Value: Central Bank’s Resolve or Result of Political Developments?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Ebtekar Newspaper:

1- US Elections Under Shadow of Doubt, Ambiguity

* Situation Getting More Complicated in US

2- Azeri President Claims His Country Has Made Gains in Karabakh

3- Civilians Falling Victim in Caucasus War

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Etemad Newspaper:

1- Take Coronavirus Seriously

2- Region on Verge of Full-Scale War

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Ettela’at Newspaper:

1- Zarif, New Emir of Kuwait Hold Talks

2- Berlin: US Has No Right to Return Iran Sanctions

3- Iraq PM: Some Trying to Disrupt Our Good Ties with Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Iran Newspaper:

1- Celebrities, Cultural, Social, Sports Figures Beg People to Wear Mask

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Javan Newspaper:

1- Central Bank Governor: US Dollars Coming

2- More Dangerous Than Ever for the World

* Trump Still Insist on Governing US Despite Health Problems

* Concerns Grow over His Ability to Control US Strategic, Nuclear Power

3- Missile War in Karabakh

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Jomhouri Eslami Newspaper:

1- Health Minister: Hospitals, Medical Staff Running Out of Power

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Kayhan Newspaper:

1- Karabakh Conflict Gets More Complicated: Mutual Missile Attacks on Cities

2- Iranian Team, with Iranian Head Coach, Successful in Heart of Persian Gulf

3- White House: Trump’s Fine; Media: Trump in Dire Conditions

4- Iran Embassy in Baku Condemns Attacks on Civilian Targets

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Khorasan Newspaper:

1- War of Cities Begin in Caucasus

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Mardom Salari Newspaper:

1- Return of $8 Billion to Iran’s Economy

2- Ifs and Buts of Trump’s Health

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Shargh Newspaper:

1- Coronavirus Breaks Fatalities Record in Tehran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 5

Iran Says Saudi, Israel Have No Right to Comment on Nuclear Commitment

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Iran Says Saudi, Israel Have No Right to Comment on Nuclear Commitment

Addressing a press conference on Monday, the Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed the Saudi concerns about an alleged Iranian violation of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Saudi Arabia and the Zionist regime are probably the last ones to have any right to make comments on the subjects relating to nuclear commitment, Khatibzadeh added.

Pointing to Saudi Arabia and Israel’s serious opposition to the settlement of disputes over Iran’s nuclear program, the spokesman said, “They have not hidden and would not hide such opposition. Such comments are much more ridiculous than being worth response.”

“On Saudi Arabia, I should say that Saudi Arabia is bound by the NPT to honor its commitments. We are carefully examining the relevant developments and news, and warn Riyadh to be careful to honor its international commitments and allow the international and legal paths to be carefully pursued about Saudi Arabia’s activities that are sometimes hidden and covert,” he stated.

“We have also told the international community and institutions, as they are in the right path to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for its obligations,” the spokesperson concluded.

In August, Iran’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna called on the IAEA to clarify Saudi Arabia’s “covert” nuclear activities.

The comments came after American intelligence agencies said they had spotted an undeclared nuclear site near Saudi Arabia’s capital city of Riyadh, scrutinizing attempts by the kingdom to process uranium and move toward the development of atomic bombs.

Qeisarieh Complex: Fabulous Gateway to Isfahan

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Qeisarieh Complex

The Qeisarieh complex of Isfahan includes an exquisite gateway in the Shahi Bazaar, the Naqqareh-Khaneh edifice, the Royal Mint, the Royal Caravanserai, and a bazaar where a museum gallery and a café have opened recently.

The historical site of Qeisarieh Gate is situated in the north of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, across from the Imam Mosque (known as Shah Mosque before 1979 revolution). The portal was built during the reign of King Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty by an architect named Master Ali Akbar Isfahani. The naming of the gate is etymologically connected to a historical construction in Kayseri, located in Anatolia, which is now Turkey.

The Qeisarieh Gate is decorated with brickwork and paintings. The portal was known as the most important and biggest gateway to the Safavid-built part of Isfahan. The gate was a link connecting the new district of Isfahan to the old town built during the Seljuq dynasty through the Grand Qeisarieh Bazaar.

The Qeisarieh complex now includes the gateway, the Naqqareh-Khaneh edifice, the Royal Mint and the Royal Caravanserai that attract tourists from around the world.

Café Qeisarieh
Café Qeisarieh

The Qeisarieh Bazaar is currently known as a major center for the handicrafts made in Isfahan. The bazaar was one of the largest and busiest markets during the Safavid era. The covered bazaar of Isfahan stretches for kilometers and involves various sections selling various commodities.

The Grand Bazaar of Isfahan, which includes the Qeisarieh Bazaar, had several gates, including the Qeisarieh Gate in the northern wing of Naqsh-e Jahan Square.

The Qeisarieh Gate has been registered on the List of National Cultural Heritage in January 1932.

The Qeisarieh Museum Gallery of Isfahan has been also opened by the private sector in the complex, turning into a place to display and sell the works of art from contemporary artists.

Vintage Car Exhibition Held in Iran’s Yazd

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The vintage car exhibition was held in the Iranian city of Yazd on the occasion of National Tourism Week.

Iran Prepares Detailed Plan to End Karabakh Fighting: Spokesman

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Iran Prepares Detailed Plan to End Karabakh Fighting

Speaking at a weekly press conference on Monday, the Foreign Ministry spokesman reiterated that Iran is ready to use all of its good offices to end the fighting between Baku and Yerevan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

“We once again stress the need to respect Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and the withdrawal of forces from the occupied cities, and underline that the military clashes must stop as soon as possible in order to start inclusive political talks, which should be time-bound, between the two sides,” he noted, adding that Iran has prepared a plan with details within the framework of those purposes.

He also said the Iranian initiative will be pursued in consultation with the Republic of Azerbaijan, Armenia, the regional governments, and the neighboring countries.

“I’d like to say once again that the Islamic Republic of Iran is monitoring the incident and the war that is underway near the northwestern border with sensitivity, carefully and closely, and is addressing it in constant contact with all parties,” the spokesman said.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has made it clear for all sides since the first day that there is no military solution to the decades-old conflict,” Khatibzadeh underlined.

“We hope the both sides would refrain from continuing war and violence, considering their historical responsibility, would carefully observe the main rights about non-aggression against civilians, and would also bear in mind that the Islamic Republic of Iran cannot tolerate clashes at its borders, specifically a violation of its territory,” he added.

“We have made it clear for our friends at both capitals that they must pay the necessary attention and be careful, as this is absolutely a red line for the Islamic Republic of Iran that its frontier is not violated, even unintentionally,” the Iranian diplomat warned.

Azerbaijan and Armenia have exchanged heavy rocket and artillery fire, with each side accusing the other of targeting civilian areas as the fighting over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh intensified.

Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry said on Sunday one civilian was killed and four wounded in an Armenian rocket attack on its second city of Ganja, and Baku threatened to retaliate by destroying military targets inside Armenia.

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