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Iran Builds Exoskeleton Robot for Disabled People

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Iran Builds Exoskeleton Robot for Disabled People

The Exopad Exoskeleton, developed by the Iranian firm, is a robot for people who are unable to use the lower limbs. This robot helps the user to walk, sit and get up and can be used as a wheelchair replacement.

Mostafa Havaeji, the CEO of the company, says this robot is offered in two versions, namely clinic and personal.

The clinic version comes with a user holder and a special robot control software. In the clinic version, the user utilizes the device under the supervision of a physician or expert.

In the personal version, the robot comes with a cane, rechargeable batteries and an internal control computer, and the user can use it freely indoors and outdoors.

The Exopad is a robot that is able to support the patient’s weight and transfer it to the ground. This robot is worn on the user’s clothes.

“The Exopad uses four powerful electric motors in the pelvic and knee joints that are able to move the patient’s legs with different movement patterns and different speeds. In this way, the user is able to walk with the help of Exopad without the need for much energy. People with paraplegia, as well as those with muscle weakness or impaired mobility in the lower torso, can use the exoskeleton robot,” added Havaeji.

To use the device, the user must have sufficient ability to control his body with the help of his hands. The clinic version of this product can be used in the laboratories of neuroscience, rehabilitation centres, occupational therapy and technical orthopedics. Research centres can also use this tool.

He also mentioned that the need for this product is not yet well known in the world, and Iran has not had any imports in this field. However, the production of this device in Iran has saved almost 50 million dollars a year, according to the CEO.

Exoskeleton technology is one of the most advanced robotic technologies in the world, which has so far been commercialized by only a few companies in the United States and Japan.

Luqaimat; Sweet Dumpling Made in Southern Iran

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Luqaimat; Sweet Dumpling Made in Southern Iran

This dessert is similar to Bamieh or Persian doughnut and can be decorated with various types of chocolate, powdered sugar, etc. It is very popular is the holy month of Ramadan.

Ingredients:

Flour: 3 cups
Corn Starch: 1 tbsp
Sugar: 1 tbsp
Instant Dough Powder: 2 tbsp
Salt: ¼ tsp
Vanilla, Cardamom, Cinnamon: ¼ tsp
Yogurt: 2 Cups
Frying Oil: As much as needed

Directions:

First, pour the flour, cornstarch, sugar, yeast and vanilla powder (or your favorite spice) and a little salt into a large bowl. Stir with an electric mixer or a wooden spoon until well combined. Then add the yogurt and stir on medium speed to mix well with the rest of the ingredients and get a wet sticky dough.

The thickness of the mixture should be something between a thick cake dough and a loose and sticky dough. Be sure to use yogurt that is kept at room temperature. If you use cold yogurt, it will take a long time for the dough to get ready.

Cover the bowl with cellophane and let it rest in a warm place for an hour (or in the refrigerator overnight) until the dough doubles in size.

In a deep frying pan, pour enough oil (5 cm deep) and heat over low temperature until it gets completely hot (175 to 190 degrees Celsius). Prepare the syrup (the syrup can be any sweet juice you like) or any other coating you have in mind.

Pour the dough into the funnel. Bring the tip of the funnel close to the oil. With one hand, press the top of the funnel until about one and a half centimetres of the dough comes out from the tip of the funnel. Then grease your other hand and press on the tip of the funnel to pour the dough into the hot oil.

You can also use a small ice cream scoop. To do this, dip the scoop head in cold oil. Place a small bowl of oil near the pan and dip the scoop’s head in the oil every time. This makes it easy to pour the mixture.

Fry the dough balls, stirring constantly in the oil and moving them, and press them with a hand-held strainer so that they sink into the oil and become uniformly golden. Using the strainer, remove the fried balls from the oil, allowing the excess oil to drip into the pan. Immediately pour the hot bites into a bowl of cold sweet syrup (or date juice) and stir. Then put them in a large strainer to remove excess syrup.

Put the Luqaimats in a large serving dish and garnish with powdered pistachios. The best time to serve is one to three hours after cooking. You can also garnish them with chocolate and powdered sugar.

UN Security Council Weakened by US Support for Israel: Iran Envoy

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UN Security Council Weakened by US Support for Israel: Iran Envoy

Majid Takht-e Ravanchi told a UN Security Council meeting on Palestine on Wednesday that while the occupation of Palestine was the main cause of the Middle East crisis, the Israeli regime is going to open a new chapter in the ongoing repression and crimes by implementing a plan to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian territory.

“Such an expansionist policy will further destabilise and complicate the dire situation in the Middle East, which will have far-reaching consequences for regional and international peace and security,” he added.

He went on to say that the annexation of parts of occupied Palestinian territory would be a gross violation of the fundamental principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

Such a repressive plan is primarily the result of continued and full support of the US for the Israeli regime’s expansionist policies and illegal actions over the past seven decades, reiterated Takht-e Ravanchi.

“The support has continued, despite the blatant violation of the fundamental principles of international law and the disregard for all standards of international conduct and all the principles of humanity and morality. By abusing its position as a permanent member of the Security Council, the United States has fully and systematically protected the Israeli regime and, as a result, made the Council ineffective in countering the regime’s crimes.”

This has led Israel to commit more crimes and savagery with complete immunity, with live examples of continued construction and expansion of settlements, a permanent inhumane siege of the Gaza Strip, and repeated violations of Syrian and Lebanese sovereignty in stark contrast to the UN Charter and international law, said Takht-e Ravanchi.

“These acts have also led to the continued erosion of honesty and trust in the Security Council and the United Nations in general.”

At this moment of international relations, which has moved from a process of regression-based multilateralism to unparalleled power-based unilateralism, the United Nations and its member states have an explicit legal duty and a heavy moral responsibility to act immediately and with full force. The plan to annex parts of the occupied Palestinian territory must be rejected and the Israeli regime has to be held accountable for all the crimes it has committed over the past 72 years, stated Iran’s representative.

He added that this should not be limited to verbal rejection and condemnation. In order to fulfill their legal obligations under international law, all countries must prevent any recognition of these annexations.

Iran Willing to Maintain Economic Ties with Bulgaria Despite COVID-19

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Iran Willing to Maintain Economic Ties with Bulgaria Despite COVID-19

In a meeting with Bulgaria’s new ambassador to Iran on Wednesday, President Rouhani stressed the need to enhance economic relations between Tehran and Sofia and enhance mutual cooperation, particularly by promoting transportation and freight services.

“Iran and Bulgaria should pursue and keep up the bilateral economic relations in full compliance with the health regulations in the current conditions that the coronavirus outbreak has created difficulties and restrictions,” the president stressed.

Highlighting the good relations between Iran and Bulgaria and the positive meetings and consultations between their officials in various arenas, President Rouhani said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran is resolved to broaden relations and cooperation with Bulgaria in all fields.”

The president then hailed the newly appointed Bulgarian ambassador’s fluency in the Persian language, expressing confidence that Nikolina Kuneva’s interest in the Persian culture and literature would contribute to a positive development in Tehran-Sofia ties.

For her part, the incoming ambassador submitted her letter of credence to President Rouhani, and emphasized the necessity of expanding her country’s relations and cooperation with Iran in different fields, as in the cultural, economic and tourism sectors.

“While the coronavirus outbreak has created difficult conditions in the world today, it is highly important to promote relations between the two countries,” she added.

In a message for his Bulgarian counterpart in March sent on the national day of the Balkan nation, President Rouhani had pointed to the age-old ties and common interests between the two countries, hoping that bilateral relations in the political, economic and cultural areas would expand in future.

Iran Calls for Prompt Implementation of Agreements with Pakistan

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Iran Calls for Prompt Implementation of Agreements with Pakistan

President Rouhani said a few months after the outbreak of the coronavirus and with the reopening of part of the borders in accordance with health protocols, it is hoped that the borders will return to the pre-corona situation and with the expansion of border market activities, trade between citizens of the two countries will be further boosted.

He also stressed the importance of developing and deepening bilateral relations in all fields, saying, “I hope the cooperation between the two countries in ensuring the security of the joint borders will continue and expand.”

He made the comments in a meeting with the new Pakistani envoy to Tehran, Rahim Hayat Qureshi, who presented his credentials.

The President also called the ties between Iran and Pakistan sincere and fraternal, saying the two countries have always supported each other in difficult and historical moments.

For his part, the new Pakistani ambassador described Iran as a very important and influential country in the region, saying relations with Iran are of great importance to Pakistan and all officials emphasise the development of these relations.

Rahim Hayat Qureshi added Pakistan will continue to support Iran in international forums and considers Iran’s security as its own security.

He further mentioned the development of trade and economic relations with Iran as one of his priorities, adding that the situation of trade borders between the two countries will soon return to pre-corona time.

Iran Has Much in Common with Nicaragua: President

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Iran Has Much in Common with Nicaragua: President

“Iran has a lot of common stances and commonalities with Nicaragua, as a progressive country in Latin America,” President Rouhani said at a meeting with new ambassador of Nicaragua to Iran, Isaac Lenin Bravo Jaen, held in Tehran on Wednesday.

Pointing to the history of friendly and cordial ties between Tehran and Managua, the president called for efforts to enhance relations in all fields.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to promote relations and cooperation with the Latin American nations, including Nicaragua, in all fields, especially in the economic, cultural and political fields,” President Rouhani added.

The Nicaraguan ambassador then submitted his letter of credence, lauded Iran as a friend and brother of Nicaragua, and pledged that he would do his utmost to promote relations and cooperation with the Islamic Republic during his tenure.

“For the people of Nicaragua, the Islamic Republic of Iran is the symbol of courage and resistance in the face of the US imperialism’s bullying,” Bravo Jaen noted.

Expansion of relations with Latin American nations in all political, economic and cultural fields has been top on the agenda of Iran’s foreign policy in recent years.

In July 2019, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif visited Nicaragua during a tour of Latin America and held several meetings with senior officials of the country, including President Daniel Ortega.

Zarif and Ortega exchanged views about a range of issues, including the illegal US sanctions targeting sovereign nations.

Iran, North Korea Must Stand against US Bullying: Rouhani

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Iran, North Korea Must Stand against US Bullying: Rouhani

President Rouhani on Wednesday stressed that the American officials have always been oppressive against governments and nations such as Iran and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

“We must stand firm against Washington’s bullying,” added Rouhani in a meeting with the new Korean envoy to Tehran who presented his credentials.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Rouhani underlined that the development of sincere ties between Tehran and Pyongyang will benefit both nations and the region.

He also touched upon the friendly ties between the two countries since the Islamic Revolution, expressing hope that the mutual relations would further strengthen by the efforts of the two countries’ officials.

For his part, the new Ambassador of North Korea to Tehran talked about the need to work for the development of bilateral relations, underscoring that combating the US hegemony is a goal shared by the two sides.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Turkey Border

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Iran Condemns US Oil Deal with Syrian Kurdish Group

In a statement on Wednesday, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi expressed regret over the incident and extended sympathy for the victims.

He also condemned the terrorist elements’ movement between the two countries and their attack on the border and military forces which led to the martyrdom of forces in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey.

Mousavi said the clashes broke out near the Iranian-Turkish border between terrorist elements and Turkish military forces.

“According to Turkish media reports, on the evening of Tuesday, July 23, the armed clash took place between elements of terrorist groups and Turkish military forces near the Iranian border. Turkish sources say two border guards were injured and one of them succumbed to his wounds.”

The spokesman for the ministry of foreign affairs added according to the border guards of West Azarbaijan province, as a result of this clash, a mortar shell hit the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which fortunately did not cause any casualties.

“As we have said many times, the fight against terrorism must be a global action, and it is necessary for all countries to be committed to this. As long as the support of some countries for these terrorists continues, we are unfortunately witnessing their crimes,” Mousavi added.

Iranian, Pakistani Diplomats Discuss Afghan Developments

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In a telephone conversation on Wednesday, the adviser to Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs, who is also Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan, and Pakistan’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq Khan discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan and the process of peace talks in that country.

Back in May, the special representatives of Iran and Pakistan for Afghanistan took part in a four-party video conference with their Russian and Chinese peers to talk about the process of peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.

Iran has accelerated diplomatic efforts in recent weeks to help the warring sides in Afghanistan find a negotiated solution to the crisis.

A high-ranking Afghan delegation, led by the caretaker of Foreign Ministry of Afghanistan, paid a visit to Tehran this week for talks on a broad range of political and economic issues.

Speaker, Envoy Urge Iran-China Joint Action against US

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In a Wednesday meeting in Tehran, Qalibaf and Chang called for closer interaction between Tehran and Beijing in various fields, as in confrontation with Washington’s unilateral policies.

Decrying the US’ unilateralism in the contemporary world as a serious threat to international peace and security, the Iranian Parliament speaker stressed the need for regional and international cooperation to deal with the White House’s ill-advised measures.

“Today, the world countries, including Tehran and Beijing, are faced with the US’ arrogant nature and unilateralism and their adverse effects on the rights of nations at the national, regional and international levels,” the top Iranian lawmaker said.

Qalibaf also strongly condemned foreign interference in the internal affairs of China.

“We have repeatedly witnessed the Trump administration’s interference against the sovereignty and independence of countries, including Iran and China, and a series of international issues, such as the environment and destructive weapons,” the Iranian speaker noted.

He finally praised China for its outright opposition to a resolution that the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors has recently adopted on Iran, calling for the expansion of relations between Iran and China in various fields.

In turn, the Chinse ambassador reaffirmed his country’s firm support for Iran’s sovereignty and independence, and expressed opposition to the US’ unilateral sanctions against Tehran.

The Western governments, particularly the US, have been putting pressures on Iran and China for long years on the pretext of human rights issues, but Tehran and Beijing have always stood by each other and have abhorred foreign interference and unilateralism, Chang noted.

The ambassador also expressed China’s unwavering support for the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and the international agreements, saying China is opposed to the US’ bid for the extension of a UN arms embargo on Iran.

China has already rejected a planned push by the United States to extend a UN arms embargo on Iran and has dismissed Washington’s attempt to again become a participant of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal after its unilateral withdrawal from the agreement.

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