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Keeyow Lake; A Popular Resort in Heart of Khorramabad

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Keeyow Lake; A Popular Resort in Heart of Khorramabad 4

The lake is not a mere tourist attraction: it is deeply associated with the history, culture and vitality of Khorramabad. The lake’s bond to this land is comparable to that of Karun and Ahwaz; and Zayandeh Rud and Isfahan.

Keeyow means clear, deep, indigo water in Luri dialect. The spectacular lake is 7 hectares wide and 3-7 metres deep.

It is particularly important as it creates a good promenade for Khorramabad residents and tourists, and also hosts a number of aquatic animals, as well as native and migratory birds, each year.

The water of Keeyow Lake originates from the springs in Makhmal Kuh, a nearby mountain. It enters the lake through limestone springs on its floor.

The lake used to be filled with water in late winter, and dry out during summer. However, based on a plan by the municipality of Khorramabad to persevere its beauty all along the year, the water is now directed to the lake from the permanent source of Golestan below the Castle of Shapur Khast within the city.

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Shapur Khast Castle

History of Promenade Construction

Keeyow Lake is located on a historic hill formerly known as Kalate Keeyow near a namesake village. The hill contained a famous spring titled Sarab-e Keeyow which offered fresh water to the region’s residents.

In early 1970s, it was decided to create a lake in the area in order to build a recreational centre for citizens.

Recreational facilities of Keeyow Lake include boating, bird watching, a small amusement park and a stunning walking path. It is a suitable place to hold competitions in fields such as swimming, athletics and cycling.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

Iranian Newspapers

Abrar Newspaper:

1- US Expands Iran Sanctions by Banning Sale of Several Metals
2- Ukraine: We Seek to Receive Maximum Compensation from IranA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Afkar Newspaper:

1- Senior MP Rules Out Drone, Missile Attack on Natanz Facility
2- Health Ministry Allowed to Hire 10,000 New PersonnelA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Aftab-e Yazd Newspaper:

1- Rouhani: We’re Moving Past Peak of Coronavirus Outbreak
2- Definite Cure for Sanctions Is Relying on Domestic Capacities, Not Backing Off against US: LeaderA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Arman-e Melli Newspaper:

1- Iran Leader: Imam Hussein Mourners Must Obey Decisions of National Coronavirus Headquarters
2- S Korea Waiting to See Who Will Win US Nov. Elections
3- Hospitals of Qom and Tehran Have No More Beds for New PatientsA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Ebtekar Newspaper:

1- Iranian Delegation in Ukraine to Discuss Plane Crash
* Canada Urges Iran to Disclose All Information of Black BoxA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Etemad Newspaper:

1- 11 Hours of Talks Fail to Resolve All Ambiguities
* First Round of Iran-Ukraine Talks over Downing of Passenger Plane Ends
2- Sanctions Will Fail: Iran LeaderA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Ettela’at Newspaper:

1- US: Maximum Pressure against Iran Failed to Change Regime’s Behaviour
2- Trump Says Nov. Elections Must Be Postponed
3- Rouhani: Protecting People’s Lives Top Priority of Gov’tA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Jomhouri Eslami Newspaper:

1- Rouhani Inaugurates Five Major Projects of Industry MinistryA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Kayhan Newspaper:

1- Leader Outlines Roadmap for Countering US Sanctions
2- US Enters Biggest Economic Recession in 90 YearsA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Mardom Salari Newspaper:

1- Controversy over Main Voting in US: Trump Says Elections Must Be Postponed
2- Ukraine Demands Maximum Compensation from Iran over Plane DowningA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Sazandegi Newspaper:

1- Iran Leader: There’ll Be Disaster If Enough Care Not Taken Regarding COVID-19
2- In Attempt to Buy Time, Trump Calls for Postponement of Nov. ElectionsA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Shargh Newspaper:

1- Iran Leader: Enemy Seeks to Make People Disturbed
2- Analyst Warns about Danger of Sinicization of Iranian EconomyA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 1

Iranian, Azeri Presidents Discuss Boosting All-Out Ties

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian, Azeri Presidents Discuss Boosting All-Out Ties

In a phone call on Friday, President Hassan Rouhani of Iran told Ilham Aliyev that Tehran and Baku have enjoyed good, cordial and growing relations in recent years on the back of efforts by both countries’ officials.

“All-out promotion of relations with the Azerbaijan Republic is of significance to us, and I hope we will soon see mutual agreements in different sectors implemented, especial the two countries getting linked via the Rasht-Astara railroad,” said Rouhani.

President Rouhani also touched upon Iran’s success in fighting coronavirus, saying, “We are ready to share with the Azerbaijan Republic our experience in fighting coronavirus and to work closely with the country in that regard,” he noted.

President Rouhani said officials of both countries can hold consultations via videoconference amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Azeri president, in turn, said he is confident that the two countries will work together closely to further boost mutual ties.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Tally Nears 17,000

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran's COVID-19 Death Tally Nears 17,000

In a press briefing on Saturday, Sima-Sadat Lari confirmed 2,548 new cases of COVID-19 infection, raising the total number of infections to 306,752.

The spokeswoman said 265,830 patients have so far recovered from COVID-19, but 4,011 are still in critical conditions of the disease.

She added that so far 2,482,553 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country.
She said the high-risk “red” zones include Tehran, Mazandaran, Fars, East Azarbaijan, Isfahan, Ardabil, Khorasan Razavi, North Khorasan, Alborz, Semnan, Lorestan, Golestan, Kerman, Hormozgan, and Ilam provinces.

Iran, India to Sign Preferential Trade Agreement Pact

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran, India to Sign Preferential Trade Agreement Pact

The sixth round of talks to sign a preferential trade agreement between Tehran and New Delhi to facilitate mutual trade will be held in the presence of economic and political experts of both countries.

That was announced in a meeting between the head of the Iran Trade Promotion Organization and Indian Ambassador to Tehran Gaddam Dharmendra.

In the meeting, the Iranian side underscored the importance of strengthening reciprocal trade ties and the need for preferential trade talks between the two countries to continue. He expressed Iran’s readiness to immediately make arrangements for the sixth round of preferential trade negotiations between Iran and India via videoconference.

The top Indian ambassador, in turn, touched upon the seventieth anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic ties between the two countries, and said New Delhi remains committed to promoting relations with Iran.

Although Iran-India talks on the signing of a mutual preferential trade pact began more than a decade ago, and despite the fact that five rounds of talks have been held on that so far, this agreement has not been signed yet.

COVID-19 Restrictions to Remain in Force until Vaccine Available: Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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COVID-19 Restrictions to Remain in Force until Vaccine Available: Iran

President Hassan Rouhani said the directives issued by the National Coronavirus Headquarters are binding on everybody.

“Strict measures should remain in effect until an appropriate vaccine is made available,” he said in a meeting of the National Headquarters of Fight against.

The president thanked people for cooperating with the National Coronavirus Headquarters in implementing health protocols.

“Figures show around 10 provinces in the country which were in a tough situation in previous weeks have now passed the peak of the disease and will, God Willing, reach a point of stability and calm in the coming days on the back of abidance by health directives,” President Rouhani said.

He then touched upon the upcoming month of Muharram when mourning ceremonies are normally held each year.

“Regulations have also been approved for the month of Muharram and mourning ceremonies, which will be finalized, approved and communicated by next week” he added.

The president said anyone who does not comply with health protocols should be punished.

“The way to tackle this disease is to do tests and identify infected people, and we should get to know who carries and can transmit the virus, so that they can be isolated from society after being spotted,” he said.

“Our second duty is to identify and separate from society all individuals who were in contact with infected people,” he said.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the president stressed the need to increase the number of hospital beds, provide the necessary equipment and recruit more medical personnel to help fight the disease.

Iran Congratulates Switzerland on National Day, Calls for Enhanced Ties

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Congratulates Switzerland on National Day, Calls for Enhanced Ties

In his message to Simonetta Sommaruga, the head of the Federal Council of the Swiss Confederation, Rouhani “wholeheartedly congratulated her as well as the government and people of that country on Swiss National Day.”

“On the threshold of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Swiss Confederation, I believe friendly and age-old relations between the two countries will further expand by tapping into the diverse potentialities for cooperation within the framework of a roadmap for ties,” he added.

He also asked God Almighty to bestow success and health upon his Swiss counterpart, and prosperity upon the Swiss government and people.

The Swiss National Day is the national holiday of Switzerland, set on 1 August. Although the founding of the Swiss Confederacy was first celebrated on this date in 1891 and annually since 1899, it has only been an official holiday since 1994

Tehran Says Resolved to Broaden Its ‘Comprehensive’ Ties with Baghdad

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Tehran Says Resolved to Broaden Its 'Comprehensive' Ties with Baghdad

In a Friday phone conversation with Iraqi President Barham Salih, President Hassan Rouhani congratulated him and the Iraqi government and people on Eid al-Adha, describing it as a manifestation of the unity of world’s Muslims.

“Fortunately, throughout history, a deep bond between the two peoples has been established, which become more transparent on these occasions, and I hope that with the containment of coronavirus, the people and officials of the two countries will be able to visit more.”

The President described the Iraqi Prime Minister’s recent visit to Iran as positive and an opportunity to discuss issues of mutual interest, and expressed hope that the decisions and agreements between the two countries’ officials would be implemented as soon as possible and that economic relations and trade exchanges between the two countries would be enhanced.

Rouhani emphasised, “The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to develop comprehensive relations with Iraq and is ready to cooperate and transfer its experiences to the country in fighting coronavirus”.

At the same phone conversation, Iraqi President Barham Salih congratulated the Iranian government and people on the Eid al-Adha, and said, “The manifestation of this great feast is the unity of Muslims and I hope in the current world conditions and the outbreak of coronavirus, unity and cooperation among all countries in the region will develop more than before.”

Appreciating Iran’s support and assistance to Iraq in the fight against coronavirus, the Iraqi President described the Iraqi Prime Minister’s visit to Iran as positive and stressed the need for cooperation and joint efforts to develop relations and implement agreements between the two countries.

He added, “Comprehensive development of relations and cooperation with Iran is an inviolable principle in Iraqi foreign policy.”

Rouhani, Erdogan Discuss Enhanced Cooperation in Face of US Sanctions

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian, Turkish Presidents Discuss Enhancement of Trade Ties

Speaking in a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday, President Hassan Rouhani congratulated the Turkish government and people on Eid al-Adha and expressed hope that the two countries would continue to work together in fight against the coronavirus.

The President further expressed hope that with the efforts and cooperation of all countries in the region, we will see stability and peace throughout the West Asia.

“Today the United States is imposing oppressive sanctions against the Iranian nation. In this situation, friendly and neighbouring countries such as Iran and Turkey should further develop their relations and cooperation,” he added.

In turn, Erdogan offered congratulations on the Eid al-Adha and expressed hope that it would bring blessings for the people of the two countries and for all Muslims around the world.

Praising the successful efforts of the Iranian government and people in the fight against coronavirus, the President of Turkey stressed the need to develop cooperation and exchange experiences in this regard.

Referring to the need to develop trade and economic relations between Iran and Turkey and accelerate trade exchanges in accordance with health protocols, he expressed hope that a meeting of the Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation between the two countries would be held in the near future.

Civil War May Erupt in US If Trump Loses Nov. Elections: Analyst

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Civil War May Erupt in US If Trump Loses Nov. Elections: Analyst

Amirali Abolfat’h said such developments are likely to happen if US President Donald Trump loses the upcoming presidential ballot.

“Now, it is not only the issue of the US presidential election which is important; rather, domestic security in the United States is a serious matter, too. Even many political observers believe there is a serious chance of civil war erupting in the US. So, Trump’s losing the election trigger unexpected events,” said the analyst in an interview with Iranian news website Entekhab.

“Apparently, the Democrats have put ‘voting by mail’ on their agenda due to the coronavirus outbreak and the fact that many voters won’t risk their lives taking part in the election; however, many Republicans, and Donald Trump himself, are concerned that the election could be marred by fraud and irregularities. They argue that votes could be lost when sent to the post office, or the votes may not be delivered on time, or that ballot papers could be marred by irregularities,” he said.

“Apparently, Trump is concerned that voter turnout in pro-Democrat states will be high, but fewer voters will go to the polls in Republican states where election is not held via mail, which could see him lost the ballot,” the analyst said.

“At this juncture, the key point is not only Donald Trump’s defeat in the presidential election; rather, Republicans’ major concern and fear is that in parallel with Trump’s defeat in the election, the Democrats may secure a majority in the Senate. It would be a major disaster for Republicans if Democrats gain control of both Congress and the White House,” said the analyst.

“Republicans know well that if such a scenario happens, many of the plans and programs approved by Trump’s conservative administration will be taken off the agenda,” he noted.

“At this juncture, the American society has become deeply polarized and we can describe the future conditions as a powder keg,” he said.

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