Iran’s History in Photos: Castle of Lions

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July 27, 2020

Shir Qaleh, also known as the Castle of Sheikh Cheshmeh-Sar, is situated near a namesake valley in Shahmirzad, a tourist resort 20 km north of Semnan.

One needs to climb a mountain to reach the castle, which has an irregular design because of the steep slopes that lead to the valley.

The rocks of the mountain and a nearby river have been used in the construction of Shir Qaleh, originally built in the pre-Islamic era along with the Sarou Castles in Semnan. According to archaeological studies, its infrastructure dates back to the Parthian and Sassanid periods.

The castle has been reconstructed during the Nizari Ismaili period, and turned into an important refuge in Qumis province. It was put in use again by the Bavand dynasty rulers, most probably Shah Ghazi Rustam, the Bavandid king of Tabarestan.

The main walls of the castle have remained in the western and northern parts, while the eastern and southern parts are half-destroyed. The castle’s inner land is totally buried under the ground.

Shir Qaleh has been registered in the list of Iran’s National Heritage sites in 2001.
What follows are IRNA’s photos of the Castle of Lions:

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Over 255,000 Patients Recover from COVID-19 in Iran

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July 27, 2020

Iran Confirms over 3,500 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

In a press briefing on Monday, Sima-Sadat Lari said the novel coronavirus has claimed the lives of 212 people in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 15,912.

She confirmed 2,434 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus, raising the total number of cases to 293,606. Out of the new cases, 1,436 have been admitted to the hospital.

3,819 patients are also in critical conditions because of more severe infection, she added.
Lari noted that 2,353,532 COVID-19 tests have been taken across the country.

As in previous days, she said, Mazandaran, Fars, East Azarbaijan, West Azarbaijan, Khorasan Razavi, Alborz, Khuzestan, Lorestan, Golestan, Kerman, Zanjan, and Ilam provinces are considered as “red zones”.

Tehran, Isfahan, Bushehr, Hormozgan, Qazvin, Markazi, North Khorasan, Hamadan, South Khorasan, Semnan, Sistan and Baluchestan, Ardabil, and Kohgiliyeh and Buyer-Ahmad provinces are also in “orange” state, the spokeswoman stated.

Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower to Peak on Tuesday

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July 27, 2020

Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower to Peak on Tuesday

If you’ve always dreamed of seeing a shooting star, you’ll be happy to hear that you’ll have the perfect opportunity this week.

While the official peak is on Tuesday night, the Delta Aquarids will be visible until late August.
NASA explained, “The Delta Aquariids are active beginning in mid-July and are visible until late-August. These faint meteors are difficult to spot, and if there is a moon you will not be able to view them.”

“If the moon is not present, your best chance to see the Delta Aquariids is when meteor rates rise during the shower’s peak at the end of July.”

The Delta Aquarids meteors originate from comet 96P/Machholz.

NASA said, “When comets come around the sun, the dust they emit gradually spreads into a dusty trail around their orbits.

“Every year the Earth passes through these debris trails, which allows the bits to collide with our atmosphere where they disintegrate to create fiery and colourful streaks in the sky.”

Ahead of the peak on Tuesday night, NASA has also given its top tips to see the shooting stars from the UK.

Iran to Make US Regret Harassing Its Airliner: Spokesman

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July 27, 2020

Iran to Make US Regret Harassing Its Airliner

Addressing a press conference in Tehran Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi called the Thursday incident over the Syrian airspace a very dangerous “terrorist and hostile” act that contradicted all legal and international laws, adding the Islamic Republic will respond to it in due course.

“The Americans try all sorts of banditry,” Mousavi said, noting that the incident showed the US has begun resorting to “air piracy after maritime piracy” – an apparent reference to the American harassment of Iranian vessels in the Persian Gulf.

The incident saw the warplanes flying precariously close to Mahan Air’s Flight 1152 that had taken off from Tehran and was heading to Beirut.

Syria’s civil aviation authority located its airspace over the al-Tanf region as the place where the incident had happened.

The Central Command that directs US forces in Western Asia confirmed later that a single F-15 aircraft had made a “visual inspection” of the Iranian airliner over the US military base in al-Tanf.

The airliner’s pilot was forced to swiftly lower the altitude to avoid a collision with the American warplanes. The sudden swerve resulted in injuries to some of the passengers, who hit their heads against the plane’s ceiling. The flight, nevertheless, landed safely in the Lebanese capital, and all the passengers left the aircraft.

“The Iranian Foreign Ministry will definitely take all necessary measures, together with the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Judiciary, and Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization, to make the Americans regret this episode,” Mousavi said.

The Islamic Republic’s mission to the United Nations has already begun taking some action, the spokesman said. Once the final report on the incident is out, Tehran will start taking other legal and diplomatic measures, including filing complaints and pursuing the matter, he added.

Extension of arms embargo ‘far-fetched’

Mousavi then addressed the United States’ efforts to have the UN Security Council extend an arms embargo on Iran that is expected to expire under a 2015 nuclear deal between the Islamic Republic and world countries.

Under the nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the embargo on sales of conventional weapons to Iran will expire in October.

In May 2018, US President Donald Trump unilaterally pulled his country out of the JCPOA, thus taking away all of Washington’s rights as a signatory.

To try and rationalize its bid to prolong the embargo, the US claims it is still “named” as a JCPOA partner in the UNSC Resolution 2231 that endorsed the nuclear accord after it was concluded.

“We consider it to be kind of far-fetched for the US to be able to reach this goal,” Mousavi said, citing the Islamic Republic’s recent consultations with its allies concerning the matter.

“We do not think it is likely that various countries would bow down to the US bullying and illegitimate request,” he added.

The spokesman hoped that Washington would abandon its “futile” efforts, saying Tehran will be taking due countermeasures to avail itself of its legal and natural rights under the JCPOA.

FM Zarif’s visit to Moscow

Mousavi also addressed a Tuesday trip to Moscow by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that featured talks with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, and President Vladimir Putin.

Tehran and Moscow, he said, “needed to consult anew about their common interests and concerns and measures taken by certain countries”.

The trip’s agenda, he added, featured the US campaign to renew the arms embargo as well as the need for the renewal of the comprehensive Russo-Iranian cooperation agreement that is due to expire next March.

Mousavi said the Iranian foreign minister discussed the extension of the agreement and inclusion of some reforms in the renewed version.

‘Hook talks too much’

The spokesman, meanwhile, pointed to recent remarks by Trump’s point man on Iran Brian Hook, who has claimed that the US president was on the Iranian people’s side.

Speaking in a video message on Saturday, Hook also cited a Persian-language tweet by Trump during last year’s foreign-backed riots in the Islamic Republic, in which the US president had similarly alleged support for Iranians.

“Mr. Hook talks too much,” Mousavi said, calling his allegations “unfounded, baseless, and absurd.”

“How can the US president be standing by the Iranian people’s side? He is standing against the people of Iran” through the most draconian sanctions imposed on a country ever, he added.

Mousavi also cited Washington‘s refusal to allow the sale of medicine to Iran and its assassination of Iran’s top anti-terror commander, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani in Iraq this January.

4 Things to Consider When Choosing Professional Movers

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July 27, 2020

4 Things to Consider When Choosing Professional Movers

Fortunately, you don’t have to do all of these alone because you can now hire contractors who offer moving packing services. These professionals can complete moving-related tasks on your behalf, allowing you to save time and energy during the process.

For you to end up hiring the best professional movers, make sure to consider the following when choosing:

1. Get Recommendations

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to search far to determine how professional movers operate – you can usually get this information from your friends or family who have hired professional movers in the past.

If you don’t have any idea how much to tip movers or where you’re going to start looking for them, get recommendations from your own social circle. Friends and family who moved in the past have likely hired professional movers to help them out. Ask about their experience with a particular mover and determine if this mover provided quality moving services. The experience of your friends and family can help you set your expectations and prevent you from wasting your money from inexperienced movers.

2. Do Initial Screening

After getting names of at least professional movers, get their contact information and reach out to each of them. You should give them a call and inquire about the list of their services and how much each will cost. The information you can gather from this process will give you a better idea on which movers offer affordable rates.

Aside from asking about their services and rates, conducting initial screening with the professional movers you shortlisted can also help you determine their level of customer service. Simply talking to them on the phone will enable you to assess whether they are professional and respectful to their customers.

If you want to test a professional mover’s customer service, inquire as many questions as you can about their service and assess how they provide answers to your questions. Does the mover provide answers as soon as possible? Or do they merely dismiss your questions and change the topic? If it’s the latter, it’s best if you start scouting for other options.

3. Ask About License and Insurance

A lot of people move regularly, which is why it’s common to find several moving companies today. Regardless if you’re relocating to a small town or busy city, expect that you’ll have several moving companies to choose from. However, keep in mind that not all of these are legitimate. Some people would pose themselves as professional movers but will only steal money from you and not provide any service.

For you to steer away from this direction, don’t forget to ask about a mover’s license and insurance. These documents should be a requirement when hiring a professional mover as these speak volumes about the legitimacy and credibility of the movers. Securing a license and insurance also means that the mover has complied with the documents and other requirements set by the state, and that the state has allowed them to operate.

4. Require A Written Contract

To avoid paying additional costs and experience undue stress when moving, it’s also important to require a written contract from the professional mover. This document will help both parties understand each of their responsibilities, and if there are fines or penalties when one of the parties fail to meet these responsibilities.

Choose Carefully

There are countless professional movers operating in the world today, making it hard for anyone to choose one. This is especially true if you don’t have any experience working with them in the past. Use this article as your guide so you can easily narrow down your options and hire professional movers that can meet your expectations.

How is Your Love Life in Year of Metal Ox 2021

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July 27, 2020

How is Your Love Life in Year of Metal Ox 2021

RAT

This year you will succeed in connecting more easily with your emotional side. You will be able to show your feelings to others with ease. This will raise your chances of starting new love and friendship relationships.

OX

Your love life will go through quick changes, something that you are not used to. But these changes are not necessary bad.

You’ll have the energy to keep up with them. It is very important to let your sincerity prevail over your relationships with others, as you did until now.
You will have more passion in your life at the end of the year. Discussions about having children might appear during this year for the long term couples.

TIGER

2021 will be a year full of changes in your love life. It’s up to you if these changes will be good or bad.

If you are single, you have big chances of finding your better half, and if you are already involved in a relationship, you and your partner will take an important step, bringing your relationship to a new level.

Also, if you don’t find yourself in your current relationship, a breakup is not excluded. If you are single, finding new relaxing hobbies and activities might also lead to meeting very interesting people.

RABBIT

No major changes for the first part of 2021 in your love life. During the second part of the Metal Ox year you will face some major changes in your love life.

Your love and friendship relationships will get more complicated than usually. You will work harder to maintain a normal life as a couple.

For the rabbit natives that are not happy with the relationship they have with their partner, this might be the year you will go through a breakup.

Those who are single must find the courage to show their true face to other people and to be honest with themselves. This is the only way they have a chance of finding true love.

DRAGON

The year of the Metal Ox will be a completely unpredictable year for the natives of Dragon. This year, you will be more open to communication, which will be of great help in your love life.

If you are single, your new social attitude and approach will bring more friends and more love opportunities. If you are in a serious relationship, this predisposition will improve your relationship with your partner.

The year of the Metal Ox might bring forth an old love, a partner you might still have feeling for. There are big chances of fixing broken connections.

SNAKE

In the Metal Ox year, your own natural charisma, big as it is already, will be enhanced. You are like a magnet for other people, managing to attract attention and admiration with no effort.

Therefore, you have big chances of finding your better half in 2021. Also, if you are in a stable relationship, the year of the Ox will bring more passion into your life.

HORSE

The year of the Ox will not bring too many changes in your love life. The direction you followed in 2020 in your love life will be maintained during 2021.

The passion from your sexual life will continue and this year might a good one for having a child. The Horse natives that are single have little chances of finding their true love during this year.

GOAT

The Ox year will bring many changes in your love life. The love flame between you and a co-worker, a collaborator or a business partner might ignite this year. During 2021, your love life seems to be closely tied to your professional life.

You have chances of finding your better half only if you take advantage of the opportunities coming your way.

Don’t be afraid to follow your desires, to do what you feel and show the others that you are not a person afraid of taking the first step. For the natives involved in stable relationships, year 2021 might be a good year for marriage or for having a baby.

MONKEY

You are going to have a stable year in your love affairs. That doesn’t mean your year will be boring. In 2021 you need to learn how to listen.

This way, you will have the capacity to understand much better your life partner and to improve your relationship.

If you are single, learn to express your emotions, to show your enthusiasm and to lay aside the attitude of a cold and careless person.

ROOSTER

2021 is your year and you will definitely be able to tell. It’s an excellent opportunity for you with all the starts aligning in your favor in the Ox year.

You need to express your feelings and let your emotions free, so your relationship can go to another level.

For the natives that are involved in happy relationships, the following year might bring the wedding plans. Also, the natives looking for their true love have big chances of finding it in 2021.

DOG

The year of the Ox will finally bring you more stability in your love life. If 2020 was a year when you had troubles keeping your emotions under control, in 2021 things will be much normal and you will be able to enjoy a more peaceful life.

The key to solve some of the problems that are frequently emerging in your love relationship is communication.

Don’t be afraid to tell the person you love how you feel and what you desire, but do it in a delicate manner. The natives that didn’t yet find their better half should spend more time with their friends, in this way the chances of meeting interesting people will increase.

PIG

From a sentimental perspective, the year of the Ox will be a very important year for you.
You will need to carefully examine your own emotions, feelings and desires in order to discover in what direction you are going and how exactly you want your life to look like.

This will be a good opportunity for you and your partner to discuss the changes you need to make in your relationship.

If you are single, be more open with the people around you and learn to communicate more efficiently.

Skeleton of Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran

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July 27, 2020

Skeleton of Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran 3

The discovery was made during operations underway to salvage the ancient artifacts at the site.

“Although skeleton experts have not yet determined the gender of this skeleton, it probably belongs to a woman; so, we may call it a ‘Parthian woman’,” says Alireza Jafari Zand, the head of the archaeology team working at the ancient hill.

He said a clay pot was also found next to the skeleton.

Ancient Stone Well Discovered in Isfahan Hills

The lead archaeologist gave assurances that other dead bodies must have been buried near the discovered skeleton as well.

Evidence found during archaeological excavation at the hill strengthens the possibility of the existence of a Parthian cemetery in one of the most ancient spots in Isfahan city.

The new find is of great significance not only for Isfahan, but also for central Iran.

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Iran’s Exports to Eurasia Rise by 63%

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July 27, 2020

A senior official made the comment while expounding on figures related to trade between the Islamic Republic and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

“From the time the agreement went into effect till June 19, 2020, Iran’s overall exports to Eurasia amounted to $ 681 million, up 17% year on year,” said Hamid Zadboom, the deputy Iranian minister of industry, mine and trade.

He added Iran’s overall imports also hovered around $ 1.7 billion in the same period, registering a 13-percent rise compared to the similar period in 2019.

He said mutual trade between Iran and the EAEU currently stands at more than $ 2.4 billion, yp 14 percent year on year.

Iran’s Steel Output Up 10% in 1st Half of 2020

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July 27, 2020

Iran’s Steel Output Up 10% in 1st Half of 2020

The country’s steel production rose 10.2% to touch roughly 14 million tonnes in the first half of the year 2020.

Meanwhile, global production of steel dropped in the same period.

According to a report by the World Steel Association, 64 member states turned out more than 783 million tonnes of raw steel from January to the end of February, 2020, down 6% year on year.

Iran’s production crossed the 2.4 million-tonne mark in June, up 5.2% over the similar period in 2019. In a case study for a given month, average global steel production fell by 6% while it grew by 3% in Asia.

Meanwhile, steel production in Japan, South Korea, North America and Europe dropped sharply.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 26

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July 26, 2020

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

Iranian Newspapers

Abrar Newspaper:

1- Over 12,000 Army Personnel Helping with Coronavirus Containment: Official

Aftab-e Yazd Newspaper:

1- Middle East and Iraq, More Insecure Than Ever for Americans!
* Analyst Discusses Future of US Presence in Iraq

Arman-e Melli Newspaper:

1- Iran Has No Problem with Iraq’s Ties with Saudi

Ebtekar Newspaper:

1- Rouhani: We Didn’t See Any Big Crisis Despite Sanctions, Coronavirus!
* Muharram Mourning Ceremonies Must Be Held Either in Red or White Zones
2- Trump: I Usually Regret My Tweets
3- Saudi Cousins’ Conflict over Throne
* What Role US Plays in Saudi Power Struggle?

Etemad Newspaper:

1- Concerns about University Entrance Exam at Time of Coronavirus
2- Absence of Women Causes Weakness of Soft Policies
* Analyst Talks about Weak Presence of Women in Iran, Afghanistan Politics

Ettela’at Newspaper:

1- Rouhani: Iranian Nation’s Resistance against Bullies Inspired by Ashura Culture
2- Iran, Russia, Syria, Iraq to Convene in Baghdad for Eradication of Terrorism

Javan Newspaper:

1- Iranian Medicine for Coronavirus to Hit Shelves
2- US Invasion of Chinese Territory!
* Ping-pong Diplomacy Leads to War of Consulates
3- UN Keeps Deadly Silent

Kayhan Newspaper:

1- Yemen Hospitals on Verge of Blackout: Al Saud’s Sword on Throats of 1,000 Kids
2- Biden’s Condition for Return to JCPOA Is What Trump Wants
3- Iran Won’t Leave Any Hostile Move Unanswered: Foreign Ministry
4- US Harassment of Iranian Airliner Must Be Legally Pursued

Khorasan Newspaper:

1- Return of Five COVID-19 Restrictions
2- Invasion of Consulate on Charge of Espionage: Washington-Beijing Diplomatic Tension Escalates

Mardom Salari Newspaper:

1- US and Invalid Criteria
2- Bin Salman Terrified of Saudi King’s Health Condition
3- 100 Days Until Defeat of US President: Everyone Waiting for Electoral Votes

Shahrvand Newspaper:

1- Iran on Path of Building Coalition with Russia, China

Shargh Newspaper:

1- Susan, the Mysterious Assistant in US State Department
* How Pompeo’s Wife Influences His Decisions
2- Iran’s Regional Allies Protest US Harassment of Airliner

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