Iran’s President Calls for Closer Ties with Kyrgyzstan

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August 31, 2020

Iran's President Calls for Closer Ties with Kyrgyzstan

In a Monday message to the President of Kyrgyzstan Sooronbay Jeenbekov, Rouhani expressed hope that the relations between the two countries would further develop in all economic, political and cultural fields considering the historical and cultural common grounds between the two countries.

“The redoubled efforts of the officials of the two countries to identify and eliminate possible obstacles and problems and to make the most of the existing capacities can be a great step in development of relations and providing more welfare for our nations,” he noted.
He finally wished health and success for his Kyrgyz counterpart, and prosperity and felicity for the people of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan.

The Independence Day of Kyrgyzstan is the main state holiday in Kyrgyzstan. It is celebrated in Kyrgyzstan annually on August 31, the anniversary of its declaration of independence in 1991.

On August 31, 1991, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan adopted a law on the “Declaration on State Independence of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan”. Because of this, the Kyrgyz Republic was declared an independent state. Kyrgyzstan officially adhered to the principles of international law, and cooperation between peoples.

Iranians Professional Footballers in Europe

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August 31, 2020

Iranians Professional Footballers in Europe

Europe is widely and publicly known as the holy land of football; this is due to the achievements of the top five European Leagues. The Spanish La Liga, the English Premier League, the French Ligue 1, the German Bundesliga and the Italian Serie A are the five best leagues currently reigning in Europe.

Players that seek to make their mark usually move to Europe to establish their might, but that’s only if they have the ability to do so. European football leagues naturally welcome players from anywhere in the world providing they have enough talent.

In this article, we will be talking about the Iranian footballer currently taking on the stage of European football. Iranian players have a history with European leagues as four Iranians have appeared in the English Premier League over the years and several others have also played in other European leagues.

Although Iranian football fans might feel reluctant to say goodbye to their country’s brightest talent, taking their football career to Europe will give Iran national team an edge over other countries following the experience and the changes the players will have undergone there.

Sam Ghoddos – French Ligue 2

Sam Ghoddos, who can be deployed as a midfielder and also a winger, plays for Ligue 2 side Amiens SC. He began his football career in Swedish club Limhamn Bunkeflo back in 2011 before signing for Ostersund in 2016 spending three campaigns with the Swedish club.

He signed for French club Amiens in the summer of 2018 for €3.8 million becoming the first Iranian to ever play in the Ligue 1. He bagged four goals in 27 league matches for the club in his first campaign but unfortunately, he was unable to rescue the team from relegation as they currently play in the French Ligue 2, his predictions for scoring was also relatively due to his football activities on the pitch.

Sadegh Moharrami – Croatian First Football League

Playing as a prolific right-back, Sadegh Moharrami began his football career in the Persian Pro League with Malavan in 2013 before being sold to Persepolis in 2016, where he lifted the Iranian league twice and the Iranian Super Cup. In the summer of 2018, he was eventually sold to Croatia to join Dinamo Zagreb. Relying on his defensive and attacking skill, he spent two seasons with the club helping them lift the Croatian First Football League in 2018/19 and 2019/20 campaign.

He currently plays for Lokomotiva, a prolific club in the Croatian football league.

Amir Abedzadeh – Primeira Liga

Being an Iranian football fan, you all should remember the name Ahmad Reza Abedzadeh, the Iranian legendary goalkeeper. Well, Amir Abedzadeh is the son of that legendary figure and he also plays the goalkeeping position.

The 27-year-old, who has won three caps for the Iran national team, currently plies his trade with Portuguese club Maritimo in the Primeira Liga. He joined the Portuguese club during the winter transfer window back in 2017. Before that, he played for Persepolis, Ran Ahan.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh – English Premier League

Alireza, who began his professional football career with Damash Gilan, currently plays as an attacking midfielder for English club Brighton & Hove Albion following his move from Eredivisie club AZ Alkmaar during the summer transfer window back in 2018 for £17 million fees.

In his first season with the English club, the 27-year-old player, who can be deployed as a winger, helped the club battle against relegation in the 2018/19 campaign. For the 2019/20 campaign, the Iranian was not able to make much impact on the team as he mostly on the sidelines due to injuries for the season.

President Rouhani Invites Malaysian King to Visit Iran

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August 31, 2020

President Rouhani Invites Malaysian King to Visit Iran

n a Monday letter to Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin al-Mustafa Billah Shah, Rouhani congratulated the Malaysian king, nation and government on the country’s national day, which marks the independence of Malaysia from the British rule in 1957.

Praising the Malaysian government and nation for their stances and efforts, and highlighting the two countries’ common standpoint concerning confrontation with the crises that have come to afflict the Muslim world, including Palestine’s continued occupation and the Palestinians’ ongoing suffering, President Rouhani said dialogue and constructive interaction among Islamic governments is the only way out of the problems facing the Muslim world.

Accordingly, Rouhani added, the monarch was welcome in the Islamic Republic for talks and consultation on the Muslim world’s predicaments and the Islamic Republic’s proposals aimed at bringing about peace and security.

The Iranian president said the Malaysian king’s potential visit would also feature further development of ties with the “friendly and brotherly” country of Malaysia.

“I hope that under the aegis of the existing political will, the countries will witness further solidarity between the two nations and development of their mutual relations in all political, economic, cultural, and international areas,” he added in the letter.

Rouhani finally wished health and success for the king and prosperity for the Malaysian nation.

Similar to Iran, Malaysia famously and resolutely avoids recognizing Israel in protest at Tel Aviv’s apartheid policies targeting the Palestinians. The Malaysian passport bears a blunt reminder of Kuala Lumpur’s stance on the matter by forbidding the document from being applied for entry into the occupied territories.

Malaysia’s Independence Day commemorates the Malayan Declaration of Independence of 31 August 1957, and is defined in Article 160 of the Constitution of Malaysia. The day is marked by official and unofficial ceremonies and observances.

Zarif Raps US Resort to ‘Law of Jungle’, Urges Americans to Wake Up

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August 31, 2020

Iran Says Ready for Swap Deal with US on Prisoners with Dual Nationality

“‘All options on the table’ has long been a staple of US foreign policy,” Zarif tweeted on Sunday night.

“It simply means the law of the jungle: disregard for a fundamental principle of int’l law: Non-Use of Force,” he added.

“Now, the Trump regime is using the same threat against Americans. A wake-up call? God willing.”

He made the remarks in reaction to statements by acting US Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf who told ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday that “all options continue to be on the table” to end violent protests in Portland, Oregon, including sending in federal law enforcement assistance.

Zarif’s tweet also contains an innuendo to the fact that American officials have frequently used the sentence in an implicit threat of military force against Iran.

Portland has been the scene of angry protests against police injustice and racial discrimination since May, when George Floyd, a black American, was killed by a white police officer in Minnesota.

Tensions in the city intensified in July after the Trump administration deployed federal agents to crack down on the protests.

Rouhani Praises Mourners for Observing Health Protocols in Muharram Processions

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August 30, 2020

Rouhani Praises Mourners for Observing Health Protocols in Muharram Processions

President Rouhani on Sunday expressed satisfaction with the strict observance of health protocols during the days of Muharram, especially on the nights of Tasu’a and Ashura, as reported by Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and Health Minister Saeed Namaki, the heads of the security and health committees of the National Task Force for Fighting Coronavirus.

In a conversation with the two ministers, President Rouhani referred to people’s pious and responsible behaviour in holding their glorious mourning ceremonies while adhering to strict health protocols, and said the behaviour has its roots in the rich religious culture of the people and their commitment to humanitarian issues and altruism.

“In the lunar months of Muharram and Safar, they should continue to follow the health instructions in the same strict way so that no one contracts coronavirus by participating in the mourning rituals of Imam Hussein (AS).”

The President also responded to the concerns of the Ministers of Health and the Interior about the new wave of summer trips during the recent holidays, saying, “Those who have travelled during the recent holidays should not allow their non-compliance with protocols to cause a new escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak, and negatively affect the hard work of the medical staff.”

Rouhani stated, “Those who have travelled should strictly follow the health instructions and social distancing and avoid being in crowded places, to prevent damaging the success that has been achieved in controlling the second wave of coronavirus.”

He further pointed to the news of the development of the coronavirus vaccine in some countries, and ordered the necessary measures to purchase the vaccine as soon as possible and to carry out the usual experimental and diagnostic steps in order to start effective measures in this field in the country as soon as possible.

“Considering the spread of the second wave of the outbreak of COVID-19, the Ministry of Health should take necessary measures to prevent burnout and exhaustion of the country’s medical staff and, if necessary, take action to train new staff and replace them more quickly.”

Rouhani emphasised that, of course, the most important point in this regard is that people strictly follow the health protocols to prevent more trouble and as a result, fatigue and exhaustion for the country’s healthcare staff and defenders, who have been at the forefront of fighting the disease for more than six months.

Torch-Carrying Muharram Tradition Observed in Qom

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August 30, 2020

Torch-Carrying Muharram Tradition Observed in Qom

What follows are photos of the ritual retrieved from the Young Journalists’ Club (YJC):

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Iran Reports Lowest One-Day COVID-19 Fatalities in Two Months

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August 30, 2020

Iran Reports Lowest One-Day COVID-19 Fatalities in Two Months

In a press briefing on Sunday, Sima-Sadat Lari said the new fatalities increase the overall death toll to 21,462. The new cases also raise the total number of infections to 373,570.
So far, she noted, 321,421 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital.

Lari said 3,759 patients are also in critical conditions caused by more severe infection.
The spokeswoman noted that 3,207,269 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, Khorasan Razavi, North Khorasan, Semnan, Gilan, Zanjan, Qazvin, and Kerman provinces.

The “orange” zones also include Lorestan, Ardabil, Golestan, Markazi, Alborz, Hormozgan, Ilam, Fars, Bushehr, West Azarbaijan, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Kermanshah, South Khorasan, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, and Khuzestan provinces, she added.

Ashura Mourning Ceremony in Iran’s Semnan

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August 30, 2020

Ashura Mourning Ceremony in Iran’s Semnan

6 Special Gifts for Your Special Someone

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August 30, 2020

Just take a moment to take a long, deep breath and then follow the thought-lines laid out below. Irrespective of the present status of your relationship, these ideas should be of immense help. Try to pick a gift that is funny in case you don’t want it to be wildly romantic.

1. Something Your Special Someone Needs

This one is the type of idea that never fails and has good chances of being appreciated. If it’s a moment to celebrate, especially during the holidays, finding something they had been looking for quite some time now is a surefire option. In case your budget does not let you be lavish, try to find something they need while being practical-minded.

2. Something That They are Particularly Fond Of

Finding the right kind of food or drink or smoke item that your loved one is particularly fond of can be challenging. But if you can do it right, this can make up for the perfect gift. If your special someone has some particular dish or set of dishes that they especially like, then a gift card lets them gorge on the same. Suppose you are looking for someone who takes his smoking seriously or something similar. In that case, it is a great idea to buy them cigars or a bottle of alcohol or beverage. In case you opt to give them a gift card, then don’t forget to accompany them to the restaurant for a nice dinner or lunch or snacks. Another great idea is to cook the dish that your loved one particularly likes. You can even make it a grand surprise by asking their friends or relatives the recipes they are especially fond of.

3. Items Themed Around Topics They Endear

We are all, in some ways, fans. It may be a cult movie or a mainstream music artist or even a fiction piece highly regarded by fans and critics, but we all are fans of something. So, according to your age and the likings of your special someone, you can buy them items themed around particular fandoms. For this purpose, online e-commerce resources are a great option. You will not only find items themed around several topics but will find a wide variety of such things as well. The favorite places to hit for such items are Etsy, Amazon, and Hot Topic. It would be delightful if the two of you shared a liking for the topic.

4. Prove Them with an Experience or Event

There is little that can equal the experience you have lived. Memories are one of the most precious things about life. It is lovely to share some unforgettable memories with your special someone. If you two are still boyfriends or girlfriends and the special someone says no to gifts, then a pass for a couple to an activity or event is a great idea. It will be nice if both of you enjoy the action. It will serve to cement your relationship, too, besides spending some quality time together.

5. Get a Personalized Gift

With the modern advancement of technology and personalized gifts item providers’ profusion, it is easy to make your partner feel special. It can be expensive, like a necklace or watch with customized messages or something more commonplace like a t-shirt but still personalized.

6. A Game That You Can Play Together

If that special someone likes board games or video games, then you have a surefire gift idea right there. Make sure that they don’t already have the game and go ahead and play with them! Another good idea is to buy them a game that you two used to play together with or without other people.

There are a wide variety and purposes of gifts and gifting. It would serve as the topic of an individual blog post by itself. You should also know that relationships like boyfriends or girlfriends are the hardest ones to buy something for the significant other. Consider the above pointers and try to develop a personalized list of gift ideas for your significant other. If your special someone likes you in all probability, they would appreciate all the love you convey through your gift.

Ashura Marked in Iran amid Strict COVID-19 Measures

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August 30, 2020

Ashura Marked in Iran amid Strict COVID-19 Measures

Shiite mourners annually take part in processions held in mosques and streets with different traditions to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s grandson Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in Karbala.

However, this year’s Muharram ceremonies are different from the past as large gatherings have been banned due to the coronavirus pandemic and people have been advised to take part in outdoor events while observing social distancing rules.

The mourning ceremonies of Muharram reach their peak on the 9th day of the month, or Tasu’a, when Imam Hussein’s brother Abbas was martyred, and the 10th day, or Ashura, when Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions were martyred.

Around 680 AD, Imam Hussein (PBUH) along with his 72 followers was massacred in the battle of Karbala in Iraq by the forces of the tyrant ruler of the time, Yazid, the second Umayyad caliph.

Muharram ceremonies symbolize the eternal and unwavering stance of truth against falsehood and humanity’s struggle against tyranny, the cause for which Imam Hussein (PBUH) was martyred.

Shiite rituals and observances on Ashura consist primarily of public expressions of mourning and grief such as beating one’s chest as well as beating one’s back with light chains to remind the mourners of the pain and suffering of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his followers on that day.

Iranian people across the country traditionally cook and distribute charity food among their neighbours, family and the poor, but this year the tradition has been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic.

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