Football Fans in Iran Pour into Streets to Celebrate Persepolis ACL Win

October 4, 2020

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In the Saturday match, penalty shoot-outs decided the winner of the single-match semi-final game between the Iranian and Saudi sides in Qatar’s capital, Doha.

The Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, empty of spectators in line with health protocols related to the coronavirus, hosted the two teams under a clear autumn sky.

After a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes, the game went into the shoot-outs. In the penalties, all the takers came out content except for Al-Nassr’s central back Maicon, whose ball was blocked by Persepolis’s Hamed Lak. Ali Shojaei netted home the last penalty for Persepolis.

Iran’s representative finished the semi-finals penalty marathon 5-3.

Persepolis will now wait for the winner of the games in East Asia.

The final is scheduled to be held on December 19.

Sports Minister Masoud Soltanifar also praised Persepolis for making the Iranian nation happy by defeating Asian football powers.

“At the time of unfair and cruel sanctions against the great nation of Iran, the valuable champions of Iran shined in AFC Champions League and made people happy by advancing to the final match,” he said in a message.

Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi also, on his Twitter page, congratulated Persepolis for advancing to the Asian Champions League.

Mahmoud Vaezi, the chief of staff of the President’s Office, expressed congratulations to the team on his Instagram page.

“I congratulate our dear people on the proud victory of our country’s representatives in the match against Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr team and their advancing to the finals of the AFC Champions League,” he said.

He added the victory was secured on the back of relentless efforts by Iranian players and is seen as a national triumph.

Meanwhile Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei also congratulated Persepolis on their victory.

“Today, Persepolis zealously won against a team that had set foot in the field backed by a huge sum of dollars and psychological warfare,” he said in a tweet.

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Trump Administration Set Fire to Negotiating Room: Iran’s Zarif

IFP Editorial Staff

October 4, 2020

Trump Administration Set Fire to Negotiating Room — An image of US President Donald Trump which appeared on the cover of German magazine Spiegel published on June 6, 2020

In an interview with the Iranian daily Kar Va Kargar, Mohammad Javad Zarif has weighed in on a whole range of issues. The highlights of Zarif’s comments follow.

US Withdrawal from JCPOA

The JCPOA (the abbreviation which refers to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) was signed in a climate of mistrust. The reason why the JCPOA has numerous provisions with various details and why general statements are completely avoided is the existence of this very mistrust between the two sides. … Over the past three and a half years, there has been no important international agreement that Mr. Trump has not withdrawn from, without any good reason and logic, including his pullout from the Paris Climate Agreement, UNESCO, NAFTA, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and the JCPOA.

Even after the recent global scandal of the US failure to take the JCPOA to the UN Security Council, some believed Trump would withdraw from the UN and the Security Council, too.

We drew up mechanisms for the settlement of differences … so precisely that no one, namely the US and Mr. Trump, would not be able to withdraw from the deal without suffering harrowing global problems.

US Losing Economic Benefits of JCPOA

We set two conditions in the JCPOA for US companies’ trade with Iran: First, selling Boeing aircraft to Iran, and Boeing’s taking orders from Iran for 88 airplanes; second, involvement in trade deals with Iran by non-American firms which were authorized agents of US companies in Iran.

After the delivery of those 88 aircraft, we were preparing orders for another 200 airplanes, but who prevented this major trade deal? Can the Americans present one single document that suggests it was Iran that prevented it? Trump revoked the trade deal by withdrawing from the JCPOA and reimposing sanctions on Iran with regards to the sale and purchase of airplanes, making many Boeing staff lose their jobs.

Mr. Trump betrayed not only the benefits of the JCPOA, but, above all, the interests of American people.

Trump: A Liar

Trump lies [when he says he is committed to safeguarding the interests of American people]. … What is important to him is his personal interests. Today, all American people have come to realize that except for his own interests, Mr. Trump does not care at all for their interests and even for the interests of the Republican Party. Moreover, a group of people are surrounding him that only think of preserving Israel’s interests. The most renowned analysts in the US says when Trump says “Let’s make American great again!” he means “Let’s make Donald Trump great again!”

US Economic Terrorism against Iran

Mr. Trump’s [economic] pressure is definitely a reality. Sanctions are definitely a tangible objective phenomenon. I, for one, not only admit that the current situation is a [economic] war, but I would say that it is something beyond that and amounts to US economic terrorism against the Iranian nation. … The question is, who started this war? Did we start it or Mr. Trump? Was it Iran that set fire to the negotiating room or the US? We still have not left the negotiating table. … When Mr. Trump threatens to wage a war or to increase sanctions and, at the same time, calls for talks, it is logical that no one in the whole world would accept that. Trump withdrew from the JCPOA because John Bolton had promised him to topple the Islamic Republic in three months’ time. They made every effort, but failed [to achieve their goals}, so they are lying when they say they seek negotiations. … We should not forget that the one who rudely left the negotiating room was Trump. So, Iran always remains in the negotiating room, and if the US creates the conditions for returning to the negotiating room that it has left, we and the other five signatories to the JCPOA will be in the room.

I Have Expressed My Views Frankly, Bravely

As Iran’s foreign minister, I have two main duties: First, to implement policies adopted in the country in the foreign policy domain, and second, to monitor international developments, especially the part which is somehow related to Iran. Then, I am to analyze that information to be presented to the government or, as you put it, to be presented to the Supreme National Security Council. At the end of the day, every one should implement the policy that is adopted, for the sake of the Iranian nations’ interests. As for the first duty, I am responsible for implementing policies, whether or not I agree with them. …, As for the second responsibility, in which I should present analyses, … I have [always] expressed my views straightforwardly and bravely. … Yes, I had already given the necessary warnings about possible domestic chaos and the behavior of some institutions that could lead to those incidents.

Iran’s Nature in Photos: Raghaz Canyon

IFP Editorial Staff

October 4, 2020

Raghaz canyon or Raghaz valley is located in Hassanabad region of Fasarood district, 30 km northwest of the city of Darab in Fars province, southern Iran.

The pleasant sound of waterfalls, the picturesque descents and ascents, swimming among the clear ponds and seeing beautiful salmons create fascinating, memorable moments for those visiting the canyon.

The large walls of Raghaz sometimes come together along the way, evoking a cave; other times they split apart and create a wonderful view. Its water originates from a spring in the heart of forest; and flows for five kilometres towards the southern valley before returning to the earth.

There are 64 waterfalls and 100 natural ponds between the source of Raghaz and the southern valley. The last waterfall, where the canyon reaches a dead-end, is 35m high.

The ponds of Raghaz are between 6 and 20 metres deep and up to 100 metres long. They have high walls that allow a small part of the sky to be visible.

While each waterfall or reservoir is beautiful in its own way, only 14 of them have been noticed by the general public and climbers.

What follows are ILNA’s photos of Raghaz canyon:

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COVID-19 Makes Learning Even More Difficult for Exceptional Students

IFP Editorial Staff

October 4, 2020

COVID-19 Makes Learning Even More Difficult for Exceptional Students

Students with special learning needs are having a more difficult time these days, as virtual education is not quite possible for those kids who can’t hear or see.

What follows are Mizan News Agency‘s photos of these brilliant kids who have to attend school in person:

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Iran FM Meets with New Emir in Trip to Kuwait

IFP Editorial Staff

October 4, 2020

Iran FM Meets with New Emir in Trip to Kuwait 2

During the visit, Foreign Minister Zarif held meetings with Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, the new emir of Kuwait, and Foreign Minister Dr Ahmad Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

In the Sunday meetings, the Iranian top diplomat expressed Iran’s sympathy and condolences over the loss.

He also offered congratulations on the new emir’s appointment, and underlined the Islamic Republic’s support for the Arab country.

Iranians Outraged by AFC’s ‘Unfair’ Ban against Persepolis Striker

Reza Khaasteh

October 3, 2020

Iranians Outraged by AFC’s ‘Unfair’ Ban against Persepolis Striker

The Iranian player has been banned from all football events and fined $10,000 over his special goal celebration after the recent ACL match against Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan, where he was named the man of the match after scoring two goals, helping the Iranian side advance to the semi-finals.

However, Iranian football fans and Persepolis officials say the ban – announced by the AFC a few hours before the semi-final match against the Saudi club Al-Nassr – is unfair as Alkasir had used it a lot of times in domestic league.

Alkasir says his goal celebration, which the AFC considers to be “racist’, is in memory of his nephew who has small eyes.

Some Iranian football fans believe the decision has been taken under the influence of Saudi lobby groups, as Alkasir was the Iranian side’s top goal scorer and many had pinned their hopes on him for the Saturday match against Al-Nassr. Outraged by the decision, they have started sharing a video of Alkasir’s similar goal celebrations in domestic matches.

In a statement, Persepolis club slammed the AFC for taking the “hasty” decision without “careful consideration”.

“It was a very illogical and unfair decision to ban Alkasir a few hours before the semi-final match,” the statement said.

Persepolis says it has provided the AFC with the explanation one day before the announcement of the ban, but to no avail.

It said it will continue to pursue the issue and appeal the decision, but it won’t influence the team’s resolve to defeat the Saudi rival.

Iranian lawmaker Ahmad Naderi has also tweeted that the AFC should immediately revoke its decision and “not fuel the same old speculation that it’s bribed by Saudis.” He also vowed that Iran’s Parliament will seriously and immediately pursue the issue.

Iran Says Won’t Tolerate Collateral Damage from Karabakh Fighting

IFP Editorial Staff

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.

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