Iran Says Won’t Tolerate Collateral Damage from Karabakh Fighting

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October 3, 2020

Iran Says Won’t Tolerate Collateral Damage from Karabakh Fighting — A mortar shell fired by the warring sides engaged in conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh region has hit a village in Khoda-Afrin County in northwest of Iran, injuring a six-year-old child.

Asked by journalists on Saturday about the reports of violation of Iran’s soil amid the ongoing clashes between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Armenia, Khatibzadeh said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran is monitoring the movements at our country’s border areas seriously and with great sensitivity.”

The spokesperson underlined that any violation of the Iranian soil by any warring side in the region would be “intolerable”, adding, “We seriously warn all sides to take the necessary precautions in this regard.”

The Iranian spokesman further reiterated the necessity of respecting the Republic of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity, observing the principle of protecting civilians, halting the clashes, and starting serious and scheduled negotiations.

Khatibzadeh finally expressed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to help achieve those objectives.

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 the Republic of Azerbaijan have hit border rural areas in the Iranian province.

According to reports, one of the mortar shells that hit a village in Khoda-Afrin County has injured a six-year-old child.

Tabriz: The City of Culinary Delights

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October 3, 2020

Almost half of most mouth-watering sweets and confectionary sold on markets across Iran are produced at chocolate factories in Tabriz, making Iran one of the Middle East’s leading countries as far as chocolate production is concerned.

Tabrizi People’s Delicious Table

We may call Tabriz the city of delectables, with a whole range of tastes from salty and sweet to sour, including different types of confectionary, fruit leather, broth, meatballs, etc. Bread has a special status on Tabrizis’ table and is one its essential items.

Foods in this region are much influenced by the Caucasus geographical area and have features of the cuisine of Russia, the Azerbaijan Republic, etc.

There is a strong feeling of unity and love for family in Tabriz, which brings family members together for all household activities, especially at mealtimes.

If you walk through Tabriz, you cannot miss trolleys whose owners sell baked potatoes and eggs rather than boiled beetroot and fava beans which are much more common across other Iranian cities. The potatoes and eggs are popular, too, and, in fact, are a signature of Tabriz.

Different types of tasty confectionary are made in Tabriz. Nuts and dried fruit are also an integral part of Tabriz.

The following are the most famous foods of Tabriz:

Tabrizi Meatballs

Undoubtedly, large and delicious meatballs are the most well-known food of Tabriz. Its ingredients include lentils, minced beef, onions, eggs, leeks and coriander and rice. Ingredients such as different types of plums, raspberries, fried onions, baked eggs, almond, walnut, and sometimes a whole chicken are inserted inside the meatballs. The meatballs are cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes and saffron.

Bonab Kebab

In most parts of Iran, kebabs are served with rice as well. However, the Bonab kebab is always served with bread in Tabriz. The ingredients of this very special kebab include fresh lamb, onions chopped into very small pieces, salt and pepper. After the mix is ready, they leave it the fridge for up to two hours before barbecuing it.

Dizi Sangi

To make this delectable food, they use lamb, fat, peas, split peas, onions and spices. Dizi Sangi is usually cooked in stone dishes. It is served with different types of pickles, fresh bread, doogh (yoghurt drink) and raw onions.

Leek Cutlet

This food is made with ingredients such as leek, eggs, spices, walnuts and raspberries. In order to make this tasty cutlet, which is very similar to the herbs cutlet, they mix those ingredients, form the mix into the shapes they want and fry it.

Green Beans Cutlet

This food served with soup is an integral part of Tabrizi people’s table and is served in most parties.

The basic ingredients of green beans cutlet include potatoes, minced beef, chopped green beans, garlic, onions, carrots, eggs, walnuts and raspberries. There are two recipes to make this food: Some people mix the ingredients and fry them, and some chop and fry potatoes before adding them to the other ingredients.

Carrot-Prune Stew

This delicious stew contains lamb or chicken as well as carrots, prunes, tomato paste, a little lime juice, fried onions, saffron and other spices.

Milk Rice

This food contains more milk than water; hence, it is called milk-rice. The ingredients include rice, saffron, rosewater, chicken, milk, sultanas, almond shreds and pistachio shreds. To make this food, boil rice with water, rosewater, saffron and salt. After the rice is cooked, it is served with flavoured chicken and sultanas. Almond and pistachio shreds are used as garnish.

Stuffed Grape Leaves

The ingredients of this delicious food include grape leaves, split peas, rice, bulgur, herbs (dill, leek, savory), oil and minced meat. Vinegar, sugar and slat are boiled together and poured on the food as spice.

Roasted Pluck

Roasted Pluck is inspired by Russian foods. Its ingredients include a minced mix of lungs and intestines of sheep. First, they fry onions and the lungs; then they add spices and chopped tomatoes.

Tabrizi Leek Broth

This is a very nutritious food rich in calcium made with ingredients such leek, rice, potatoes, tomatoes, eggs, oil and tomato paste. It is served with bread, vegetables and pickles.

Doimaj

Doimaj is a light, inexpensive food which is easy to make. It is made with dried bread, walnuts, local cheese, doogh and herbs. First, they pour doogh on the dried bread to make it soft. Then they put the other ingredients on it before giving it an oval or round shape and serving it.

In addition to the foods mentioned above, different types of broth are cooked in Tabriz, including lentil broth and yoghurt broth.

Mantelpieces Hold Secret to Beauty of Ancient Iranian Architecture

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October 3, 2020

Mantelpieces Hold Secret to Beauty of Ancient Iranian Architecture 5

Old houses in Tehran, especially, mansions and aristocrats’ homes, boasted mantelpieces which were built between two rooms separated with a wall measuring at least one-metre thick, so that the fireplace could be used on either side.

Two types of mantelpieces were built into walls inside old homes, one carved into the wall and the other protruding from the wall. The mantelpieces were also used as decoration which added to the beauty of the architecture of the houses.

The mantelpieces would spread throughout the room the heat coming from the fire.

The heat was in conformity with the constructions materials used in the house. Sometimes a log used as firewood could keep an area of 200-300 sqm warm for hours without posing any danger to members of the household. The wall around the mantelpiece would be decorated with stucco to make the architecture inside the room all the more pleasant and enjoyable.

The following are Honar Online’s images of mantelpieces in old homes, which are an integral part of the fabulous ancient Iranian architecture.

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Iran Starts Fining Those Who Violate COVID-19 Health Protocols

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October 3, 2020

Iran Starts Fining Those Who Violate COVID-19 Health Protocols

President Hassan Rouhani said “prevention” is the only way to counter COVID-19 and cut off its chain of transmission.

“We have no other option, but to levy fines on offenders,” he said at a meeting of the National Coronavirus Headquarters on Saturday.

“It is necessary to intensify care and monitoring to combat coronavirus,” he said.

Rouhani said punishments have been envisaged for all civil servants and other businesses that do not abide by health protocols.

He noted employees who do not abide by health directives could be fined or temporarily suspended, and businesses that do not comply could also be ordered to close for a specific period of time.

He added anyone giving services to customers who do not observe health protocols will also be punished.

President Rouhani urged all citizens to seriously respect health protocols.

“Under the current circumstances, we should all join hands to ensure people’s health and livelihood as well,” he added.

Rouhani said the measures to contain the novel virus will be implemented in a stricter way in the capital city of Tehran.

The president once again thanked all medical personnel who have been actively involved in treating coronavirus patients and containing the spread of the disease.

Skeleton of Another Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran

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October 3, 2020

Skeleton of Another Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran

The remains of the girl were found on an archaeological hill in the city of Isfahan.

“Traces of a platform, large jar and the spine of a horse indicate the architecture of a tomb designed after the Mehr traditions,” said Alireza Jafari-Zand, the head of the archaeology team working at the ancient site.

Archaeologists have found remarkable finds at the hill over the past two months during operations to save the ancients site.

The newly-discovered remains of a 13-year-old girl suggests the site is, in fact, a cemetery dating back to the Parthian Empire. The finds shed light on a hitherto unknown era in history.

“The tomb indicates it had been designed. Next to the body of the 13-year-old girl was a platform on which lay the remains of a broken large jar as well as part of the spine of a horse,” said the lead archaeologist.

He said the archaeologists are moving forward with their excavations in an area between the new find and the location of an earlier discovery to see what other relics could be found.

He added the team are almost sure that a large Parthian cemetery lies at the site.
The skeleton of another Parthian woman had earlier been unearthed from the same cemetery in July.

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Why Gamers Are Still Playing Old School Runescape in 2020

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October 3, 2020

Why Gamers Are Still Playing Old School Runescape in 2020

The game became an instant hit among online gaming enthusiasts. Mostly because of the fact that most of them were eager to try out any brand-new game releases during those times.

But with its unique game modes and the ability for players to forge their own paths, more and more people became attracted to play Old School RuneScape.

With numerous quests, tasks, and missions to choose from, the interest for playing OSRS has only grown year after year. You have the option to compete against fellow players on certain quests and minigames, and even stake your stash of Old School RuneScape gold to increase your gold reserve.

Some players say that the secret behind Old School RuneScape’s success is the continuous updates that it regularly gets to keep the interest high.

Based on the recent data gathered, the game has about 100,000 players in different parts of the world playing it at any given moment.

So what makes OSRS popular even after all those years?

1. The Old-School Combat Style

The competition among players is intense and this makes it attractive to those who are always seeking for challenges when they play online games. RuneScape items and OSRS GP can be lost by losing in battle, some might even lose their valuable OSRS items because of thieves.

Yes, you can steal things from fellow players, for your own enjoyment or to make more money, as long as you won’t get yourself caught.

This is another part of the game that makes it unique and exciting to play.

2. Exciting and Unique Quests

For those players who find in-game storyline boring, OSRS should be of interest to them. Instead of having a specific plot, this game offers various quests or short stories that you can participate in. The game’s developer also added some humor to it that engages its players.

3. The Game Updates

Unlike other online games that faded in the limelight, Old School RuneScape has been basking on it because of how often it gets updated to improve the gameplay and sometimes cater to its players’ requests and preferences.

OSRS is on top of the list for those online games that are updated regularly and Jagex knows the importance of keeping their players interested. They do this by adding more tasks, missions, and even launch contests and giveaways from time to time.

Some people might say the game is a little bit outdated compared to modern games today, but Old School RuneScape is still considered one of the best MMORPGs today.

You might feel weird playing it for the first time, but trust me, it’s not as easy as it looks like.

Despite being difficult for some beginners, OSRS is still an addictive and oddly satisfying game to play. A good example is when Jagex launched a mobile version in 2018. The RuneScape mobile game became an instant hit getting 5 million downloads in its first year.

You can even say that the game has been tried and tested both in PC and mobile devices, and it performed well on both, and it should continue to do so in the coming years.

How to Dress to Go Out to a Night Club?

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October 3, 2020

Skirt set, pants, dress, chic or rather classic style? Make-up, do I do more discreet or do I make up for the evening? Should I put my heels on or not? But if my feet hurt, I’m not going to be well… In short, everything is fine! This is the breakdown.

But what’s the perfect outfit for a nightclub? How to be glamorous and elegant without doing too much? Here are some tips!

What is the best outfit for going to a nightclub?

To go out clubbing, you need to choose a dress that will highlight your curves without overdoing it. Do not choose it too short, it will embarrass you and can quickly seem vulgar. The same goes for dresses that are too close to the body.

Dare to use colors or opt for the traditional little black dress. But that won’t necessarily set you apart from others.

Know that the short dress is the perfect outfit to go out to a nightclub!

Some tips for choosing the right fit for your dress

– Choose a fitted dress type skater cut
– If your dress is not fitted, you can belt it to mark the size

– The tight two piece short set is okay
– If you want it tight then don’t take it too short but rather knee length for a chic look
– Opt for wallet dresses, these are often light dresses and perfect for not getting too hot in a nightclub
– Choose the rather short one because a long dress would make it difficult for you to dance
– If you show off your legs then go for a high neck or a stylish shape
– If you bet everything on your neckline then do not take it too short but rather knee length

What if we dared to use colors?

Why stay on a traditional black dress? If you want to stand out from the crowd, try choosing a colorful dress. Obviously, there’s no point in choosing fuchsia pink, but why not go for a patterned dress or a monochrome red dress, for example.

The combination for an elegant and comfortable look

If you don’t feel like pulling out the little dress to go dancing, a great option is to go with a halter neck or lace back jumpsuit.

Monochrome, black, red or whatever shade you like. Show it off with beautiful accessories: bracelets, necklaces, earrings and an elegant clutch.

The jumpsuit is the perfect alternative to the little dress to stay chic and elegant without showing off your legs!

The playsuit: practical, light and stylish

In summer, the playsuit is just as suitable as the little short dress. Handy because you no longer have to worry about the dress fluttering on the track. Depending on your tastes, you can choose it strapless, open back, low-cut or even draped. There is a very large selection of playsuits in the shops. Pair it with heels or wedges and you are sure to have a modern and chic look.

Dare to use glitter to shine on the track!

You may have noticed, this year glitter is everywhere! In total dress look, with a pretty top that will brighten up your outfit or simply on the feet to shine brightly, there are several ways to incorporate sequins into your look.

Which pants to choose to go to a night club?

Sometimes you want to put on your favorite jeans to go to a nightclub. But is it a good idea to put jeans in a nightclub? We would like to tell you that yes, but very often the material may keep you warm and it can quickly become uncomfortable.

Instead, we prefer flowing pants with a high cut, for example, or simply basic straight black pants with a pretty backless top or neckline.

If you want to highlight your outfit with pants, we recommend a lace top combined with an opaque colored bra.

How to dress in a night club when you’re curvy?

When you are curvy, you sometimes wonder how to show off to go out to a nightclub. Above all, you have to think about choosing the right materials. The best option is a fluid material close to the body but not tight.

Finally, just show up!

Israel Crying Wolf about Proliferation, Zarif Tells UNGA Meeting

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October 2, 2020

Israel Crying Wolf about Proliferation, Zarif Tells UNGA Meeting

The Iranian foreign minister said the “outlaw regime” that has openly threatened others with nuclear annihilation is crying wolf about proliferation.

He made the remarks in a virtual speech to the UN General Assembly’s High-level Plenary Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons.

What follows is the full text of Foreign Minister Zarif’s Friday speech:
Mr. President,
75 years after the US dropped atomic bombs on innocent civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki—the first and only use of such horrific weapons—this meeting provides a unique opportunity to mobilize the world to liberate humanity from the nuclear nightmare.

25 years after the NPT Review and Extension Conference called for reduced reliance on nuclear weapons and the ICJ ordered good faith efforts towards nuclear disarmament, the US is developing new nuclear weapons and recklessly lowering the threshold of their deployment. It has further caused immense damage to the NPT by unlawfully withdrawing from the INF and the JCPOA.

Additionally, the world’s lone perpetrator of a nuclear attack extends blind support to the sole possessor of nuclear arsenal in our region: an outlaw regime that has openly threatened others with nuclear annihilation, all while crying wolf about proliferation.

The international community must compel Israel—which has aggression in its very DNA—to promptly accede to the NPT and destroy its nuclear arsenal. And given its six decades of deception and clandestine development of nuclear weapons, it must be compelled to submit to the most intrusive inspection regime that law-abiding members of the NPT observe.

We also call on the General Assembly to declare as a binding norm of international law that a nuclear war cannot be won—and must never be fought. This should be followed by a long-overdue, concrete program for time-bound nuclear disarmament and provision of security assurances to non-nuclear-weapon states in the interim.
Dear Friends,

Last year, $72.9 billion was spent on nuclear weapons—half of it by the US alone. This is higher than the GDP of most countries. Just imagine if the billions wasted on instruments of global annihilation were allocated to help fund the fight against COVID-19.

Enough is enough.

Thank you.

Iranian, Russian Foreign Ministers Discuss Karabakh Developments

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October 2, 2020

Rouhani Urges Baku Not to Let Terrorists Take Advantage of Karabakh Conflict — An image grab taken from a video made available on the official website of the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry on Sept. 28, 2020, allegedly shows Azeri artillery strike toward the positions of Armenian separatists in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

The two top diplomats conferred on the ongoing conflict between Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan over the disputed region in a telephone conversation on Friday evening.

Dozens have been reported killed as Azerbaijan and Armenia continue fighting in the South Caucasus breakaway region of Karabakh.

Six days after a decades-long territorial dispute prompted the heaviest fighting between Azerbaijan’s military and Armenian-backed forces in years, Baku says it will keep fighting until Armenian forces “fully” withdraw from the region.

The region, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, has been under Armenian control since the early 1990s.

On Friday, the Armenian-backed forces reported 54 more military casualties, bringing the death toll to 158, according to Russia’s Interfax news agency.

They said that the fighting was going on all along the front-line after “a relatively calmer night.”

Armenia’s defense ministry said Karabakh air defense systems had shot down an Azeri warplane and two drones, an online government platform reported.

An Armenian official said Azerbaijani forces on Friday struck Khankendi, the main city in Karabakh which Armenians call Stepanakert, wounding “many” people.

“There are many wounded among civilian population, civilian infrastructure is damaged,” Armenian defense ministry spokesman Artsrun Hovhannisyan said on Facebook without providing further details.

The separatist government in Khankendi said Azerbaijani forces destroyed a bridge linking Armenia to Karabakh.

Armenian separatists seized Karabakh in a move supported by Yerevan after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1992.

Some 30,000 people were killed in the conflict that ensued, which ended with a fragile ceasefire in 1994, with about 20 percent of Azerbaijani territory remaining under the control of Armenian forces.

The latest clashes follow a flare-up along the two counties’ border in July, which claimed the lives of 17 soldiers from both sides. In April 2016, some 110 people were killed in the most serious fighting in years.

Sarakhieh Village; The Venice of Iran

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October 2, 2020

Sarakhieh is located in the south of Darkhoveyn-Shadegan road in Khuzestan province, south-western Iran.

It lies in the waters of Shadegan International Wetland, the largest series of ponds in Iran with an area of 400,000 hectares, registered globally as an important natural source in the region and the world.

Attractions of Sarakhieh

Boat Riding

The most important attraction of Sarakhieh is boating in Shadegan Wetland: you can take wooden boats called “Balam” in local language to explore the village and see the houses and the people.

In the middle of water some pavilions are built for tourists to relax and take local food and bread.

Boating in the pond, you can also visit two other small villages around Sarakhieh, called Hadbeh and Khorousieh (Khorousi).

Fishing

Fishing is an important occupation among the villagers. If you are a fan of this pastime, you can experience it in Sarakhieh.

A variety of fish such as binni, Mesopotamian himri, porgy fish, and farmed fish live in Shadegan Wetland.

Animal Watching

Buffalos are among prominent species of the region; and a special attraction of Sarakhieh is watching them in herds.

Other well-known species include wild boar, jungle cat, river otter and Iranian wolf. The bottlenose dolphins live in Shadegan Wetland, too.

Bird Watching

Migrating birds that come to the pond provide an opportunity for bird watching. You can see flamingos, herons, storks, wild geese and ducks in Shadegan Wetland, which is the only birthplace and habitat of Korkori ducks in the world.

Sights of the Village

You can buy a variety of local products, including fresh fish, in the local market of Sarakhieh.

The Wildlife Museum presents the animal species of Shadegan Wetland and provides information about migratory birds and their migration time.

The mosque of Sarakhieh is interesting for its very simple appearance with no dome or minarets. Made of local materials, the mosque’s walls are covered by reeds.

What follows are Karnaval website’s photos of Sarakhieh village, the Venice of Iran:

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