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Musician: Cultural exchanges between Iran, India date back centuries

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IFP Editorial Staff
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According to the public relations office of the festival, Manish, who has visited Iran four times, described the festival atmosphere as “excellent.”

He emphasized the importance of such cultural events in fostering understanding and eliminating misconceptions between cultures.

The musical artist pointed out Indian music has been influenced by Persian music, and that many Indian poets have written in Persian, adding Iranian poets like Saib Tabrizi have also lived in India for years.

Manish who is on the Ava-ye Zamin ensemble, led by Iranian musician Vahid Ayrian, featured Indian tabla player Pavann Nayak and vocalist Pavan Naik, and blending Iranian and Indian musical traditions.

The performance was part of the festival’s mission to promote cross-cultural dialogue.

Manish has previously collaborated with Iranian artists, including Rouzbeh Nematollahi. He praised the festival for its international flavor, bringing together artists from diverse backgrounds to showcase their traditions.

Armenian music performed at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall in Fajr Music Festival

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The concert highlighted the cultural and musical ties between Iran and Armenia, drawing an enthusiastic audience.

Tevanyan, reflecting on the shared musical heritage of the two nations, stated, “Armenia and Iran have been neighbors for centuries, and it’s natural for our musical traditions to share similarities.”

“I deeply admire Iranian music, which is profoundly rich and expressive. I particularly enjoy listening to the works of the late singer Mohammad Reza Shajarian and his son, Homayoun Shajarian,” he noted.

Asatourian praised the Fajr Music Festival for its role in promoting cultural exchanges, saying it is “an excellent platform that has been showcasing Iranian and international music for 40 years.”

The 40th Fajr International Music Festival, organized by Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, took place from February 12 to 18, 2024, in Tehran and 21 other provinces.

The festival featured performances by artists from various countries, emphasizing the universal language of music.

Tunisian qanun player praises similarities between Iranian, Tunisian melodies

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IFP Editorial Staff
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She believes that Iranian and Tunisian musical melodies have striking similarities and aims to bridge the two musical traditions through her performances.

With a strong passion for Iranian traditional music, Al-Farsi said she has befriended many Iranian musicians and is familiar with their works, adding she has even performed with them in Europe, which introduced her to the Fajr International Music Festival.

Al-Farsi highlightd her admiration for the qanun playing style of Iranian musician Simin Agharazi and her love for the santur, inspired by Parviz Meshkatian’s works.

She believes that the shared roots between Iranian and Tunisian music create similar emotional tones and melodies, allowing composers from both cultures to create alike tunes.

Al-Farsi also appreciated the global recognition of Iranian musicians such as Kayhan Kalhor, Hossein Alizadeh, and Mohammad Reza Shajarian.

She expressed her gratitude for the warm reception in Iran, adding she is eager to collaborate with Iranian artists during the festival.

Al-Farsi clarified that, while her name often confuses Iranians due to its similarity to Persian names, she is Tunisian.

Iran, Armenia plan joint cultural festivals to strengthen ties

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The announcement came during the 40th Fajr International Music Festival, where H.E. Grigor Hakobyan attended a joint concert featuring Armenian and Iranian musicians.

Speaking to reporters, Hakobyan expressed gratitude to Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance for inviting Armenian artists to perform at the festival.

“Such events provide an excellent opportunity for both countries to better understand each other’s art and culture. They bring our nations closer and strengthen our bonds,” he said.

The concert, performed by Armenian musicians Levon Tevanyan and Armen Asatourian alongside Iranian artists, showcased a fusion of Armenian and Iranian music.

Hakobyan praised the performance, noting the similarities between Armenian and Iranian melodies.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the concert and found many shared elements in our musical traditions. Programs like this are invaluable for promoting our cultures,” he added.

The Armenian envoy emphasized Armenia’s commitment to expanding cultural and artistic ties with Iran, revealing that preparations are underway to implement several cultural cooperation ideas, which will be unveiled soon.

The head of Iran’s Music Office, Ahmad Sadri, also highlighted the musical commonalities between the two countries, particularly the shared use of the duduk, a traditional wind instrument.

President Pezeshkian: Neighbors can take steps towards regional security

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IFP Media Wire
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On Wednesday, during a joint press conference with Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, in Tehran, President Pezeshkian noted that the Islamic Republic of Iran pursues the development of relations in all political, economic, cultural, military, and security fields with neighboring countries and the region.

Pezeshkian, referring to his discussions with the Emir of Qatar in Tehran, added that important decisions were made regarding bilateral issues to develop and deepen relations and open new avenues for cooperation. The Emir of Qatar also stressed the need to create new cooperation opportunities between Tehran and Doha.

President Pezeshkian stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran believes that regional countries can take steps towards maintaining stability and security in the region based on good neighborliness and constructive interaction.

He emphasized that both sides also reiterated their respect for the territorial integrity of Syria and the participation of all Syrians in determining their own destiny.

Pezeshkian also thanked Qatar for its mediating efforts in the release of Palestinian prisoners and noted that during his meeting with the Emir of Qatar, the necessity of adopting coherent measures among Islamic countries to alleviate the suffering of the people of Gaza and stop the crimes of the Zionist regime against the residents of Gaza was emphasized.

He added that all governments and peoples in the region, based on divine and human values, should make every effort to defend the rights of the Palestinian people and Gaza to enjoy a safe life in their historical land.

Famous Iranian dubbing artist Manouchehr Valizadeh dies

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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He had been hospitalized for two weeks in the ICU. Valizadeh began his career in radio
broadcasting in 1958.

He started voice acting at the age of 16.

Throughout his career, Valizadeh did many memorable roles, including the cartoon character Lucky Luke.

He was also known for voicing Michael Schofield in the television series “Prison Break,” as well as
providing the Farsi voice for actors such as Tom Hanks, John Travolta, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Nicolas Cage, Jason Statham, Jim Carrey, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy, Robert Wagner, and Elvis Presley.

Valizadeh considered himself a student of prestigious voice actor late Houshang Latifpour and said about his teacher, “He was one of the first-class dubbing artists… all of us, from dear Manouchehr Esmaeili to myself, were his students and that’s how we got here”.

Iran President officially welcomes Emir of Qatar

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian expert: Accepting FATF improves currency management

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Speaking exclusively to ISNA news agency, Masoud Tavakoli noted that if the enemy wants, it will eventually gain access to Iran’s commercial information and interactions from some point.

Tavakoli added that failure to join the FATF will hurt Iran.

He also spoke about the advantages of joining the FATF. He said sanctions have resulted in many costs for Iran despite that Tehran has managed to bypass them, but the country still faces a barrier called FATF.

Tavakoli underlined that joining the FATF can bring significant benefits for Iran under the current conditions, saying this will facilitate the country’s currency transactions.

“When currency transactions are facilitated, the supply of currency increases, and as a result, the inflow of currency is increased, allowing the policy makers to better manage the market”, Tavakoli said.

He added that those who do not agree with the FATF believe this will tie Iran’s hands in the political, military and other areas.

According to the economic expert, all countries, including China and Russia, have similar conditions to Iran, but there is no other choice.

Tehran University student’s murderers arrested, confess to crime

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The incident occurred last Wednesday, when Khaleghi was fatally stabbed by motorcycle-riding assailants while returning to his dormitory.

Brigadier General Abbasali Mohammadian, Tehran’s police chief, confirmed the arrests, stating that two primary suspects and three accomplices involved in selling stolen goods were detained.

The suspects, identified as Ahmad and Amir, confessed to targeting Khaleghi for robbery. According to their confessions, they stabbed Khaleghi twice in the chest after he resisted their attempt to steal his phone and bag.

Judicial officials revealed that the suspects had committed 30 to 40 robberies over the past two to three months.

Mohammad Shahriari, head of Tehran’s Criminal Court, noted that the suspects concealed their identities and motorcycle license plates, complicating the investigation. However, a breakthrough led to their arrest on this Tuesday.

In a video released by the judiciary, the suspects detailed the crime. Amir, the motorcycle rider, admitted they chose the location for its seclusion, while Ahmad, the assailant, claimed he stabbed Khaleghi after being instructed by Amir.

Khaleghi, a business management student, succumbed to his injuries at hospital. The case has sparked public outrage, with authorities vowing to pursue justice. Investigations are ongoing, and further details will be released as the case progresses.

Iran starts Helium extraction from natural gas

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IFP Media Wire
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On Wednesday, Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), stated during the inauguration and operational launch of the project that helium extraction and purification is a strategic step for the country.

He attributed the project’s success to the efforts of Iranian specialists and added that following this pilot project, Iran will establish its first helium production plant, officially joining the ranks of countries that purify helium from natural gas.

Eslami emphasized that the technical knowledge for this project was developed in collaboration with an Iranian university, with all necessary components and equipment manufactured by the AEOI and supplied through the country’s domestic engineering network.

He further noted that the capacity being created will meet Iran’s annual demand, eliminating the need for helium gas imports, and that Iran will also plan for exports in the future.

Meanwhile, according to the deputy head of the AEOI, the initial and basic design of the project, with a capacity of 22 tons per year, has been completed.

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