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Iran Urges Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Yemen

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Iran's Foreign Ministry

As part of Iran’s consultations about Yemen, Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister in special political affairs, held a telephone conversation on Monday with Mohammed Abdul-Salam, the spokesperson for Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement and the chief negotiator of the National Salvation Government.

In the conversation, the two sides discussed the latest political and on-the-ground developments in Yemen, cited the threats posed by the outbreak of the coronavirus in Yemen and the acute shortage of the supplies for tackling the disease due to the continued military aggression by the foreign forces and the cruel blockade imposed on the country, and stressed the need to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aids and medicines to the people of Yemen.

Iran Prepared for Worst-Case Scenario for Venezuela-Bound Tankers: Spokesman

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Says It’s Time for US Gov’t to Set Aside Obstinacy

Speaking to reporters at a weekly press conference on Monday, Ali Rabiei reminded the US of the heavy costs it will have to pay and the harsh reaction that it will receive from Iran in case of taking action against the oil tankers that are shipping gasoline to Venezuela within the framework of legal trade transactions.

“No country is obligated to obey the arbitrary and unilateral American sanctions against the other countries. We are also committed to doing our normal trade exchanges with Venezuela. The oil tankers carrying gasoline have been freighted after receiving an order from the Venezuelan government. This is based upon the free will of countries in the customary international exchanges,” he explained.

“We want to make sure that these commercial consignments will be fully secure from the US government’s maritime banditry, which has taken place in the past,” the spokesman added.

“We expect the international community to show a high sensitivity and proper reaction to such precedent for the freedom in maritime trade routes, and to show reaction to protecting the freedom of travels,” Rabiei noted.

“This is a new obstruction and precedent from the US regime that has reached –we have no choice but to use these phrases- unparalleled rudeness in trampling on the legal regulations and laws,” the Iranian spokesperson stated.

“Our Foreign Minister has given the necessary warnings, and this issue has been also discussed in the administration. Moreover, this topic has been mooted in the Supreme National Security Council,” added Rabiei.

“We hope that the US would not make such mistake. However, we will consider all possibilities in any case. We are prepared for the worst possible thing, although it is too early to comment about Iran’s reaction to such possible American banditry or say what we will do. But if such mistake is made, we’ll definitely reserve all options, and will show the proportional reaction for protecting the freedom of seafaring and increasing the costs of law-breaking unprecedentedly,” the Iranian administration’s spokesperson warned.

Pointing to the history of trade interaction between Tehran and Caracas, Rabiei said the other countries have no right to comment about the trade exchanges between Iran and Venezuela.

“All of these (exchanges) are within the framework of the activities that have been permitted by the international law and also the framework of healthy trade ties,” he concluded.

Reports of a shipment of Iranian fuel to Venezuela in the face of US sanctions against the two allies have infuriated the United States, with one official threatening to take “measures” against the “unwelcome” development.

On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, warning the US about sending troops to the Caribbean Sea with the aim of interfering with the transfer of Iran’s fuel to Venezuela.

Iran Arrests Human Trafficking Ringleader in Malaysia

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Arrests Human Trafficking Ringleader in Malaysia

The ringleader of the human trafficking network, operating under the alias Alex, has been recruiting Iranian girls for three years and transported them to foreign countries, where they were being sold into prostitution.

The network’s criminal activities have been kept under Iranian Police surveillance for the whole three years. Following a complicated intelligence operation and after coordination with the Interpol, the Iranian Police arrested the ringleader, Alex, in Malaysia and extradited him to Iran.

Apart from the human trafficking network’ organizer, all other members of the ring have been also captured by the Iranian Police inside and outside the country in an intelligence operation and will be brought to justice.

Human trafficking, also known as modern slavery, involves transporting someone into a situation of exploitation. This can include forced labor, marriage, prostitution, or organ removal.

Women and girls represent more than 70 percent of detected trafficking victims, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in its 2018 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons.

Iran, Russia, China, Pakistan Discuss Afghanistan Developments

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran, Russia, China, Pakistan Discuss Afghanistan Developments

In the four-party video conference on Monday, May 18, 2020, the Iranian, Pakistani, Chinese and Russian special representatives for Afghanistan talked about the current conditions and the process of peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.

Participants in the online meeting issued a joint communiqué reflecting the results of the negotiations, the full text of which follows:

The special representatives of the four countries for Afghanistan affairs:

  1. Affirm their respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial unity of Afghanistan and for the decision of that country’s people on determining the course of the future developments;
  2. Welcome the agreement between the leaders of the two main political factions and hope that the major upheaval would expedite the launch of intra-Afghan negotiations;
  3. Support the process of peace and reconciliation under the ownership and guidance of Afghanistan, and believe that inclusive intra-Afghan negotiations will be the only way for national reconciliation and an immediate end to the prolonged disputes;
  4. Call on all ethnic groups and parties in Afghanistan, including the Taliban, to seize the opportunities to act to set the stage for the immediate start of intra-Afghan negotiations;
  5. Support Afghanistan in achieving comprehensive and sustainable peace in the near future [reservation taken by the Islamic Republic of Iran: with respect to the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the basic rights of women and the ethnic and religious groups];
  6. Are closely monitoring the consequences of the developments that result in the withdrawal of foreign forces from Afghanistan, and also call on the foreign forces to withdraw in an orderly and responsible manner, in such a way that the situation in Afghanistan would experience a trouble-free transition;
  7. Support the release of the prisoners and captives that are held by all warring sides;
  8. Hope that the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2513 (2020) could be implemented and observed;
  9. Support the United Nations Secretary-General’s initiative for a global ceasefire, and call for the declaration of an inclusive ceasefire at the same time across Afghanistan on the basis of an agreement among the parties engaged in the conflict;
  10. Express concern about the serious threat of terrorism prevailing in Afghanistan, encourage all parties in Afghanistan to adopt serious measures against al-Qaeda, ISIS, the East Timor movement, the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, and the other terrorist organizations that run operations against the regional countries, and to fully eradicate the production and trafficking of opiates in that country;
  11. Reaffirm support for Afghanistan in tackling the impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak, and welcome the continuation of humanitarian aids from the international community for Afghanistan;
  12. Emphasize that the process of peace and reconciliation is expected to pave the way for the return and resettlement of the Afghan refugees, and call on the international community to support a scheduled return along with respect and keeping the dignity of Afghan refugees;
  13. Agree to maintain their contacts on the issue of Afghanistan and to cooperate in advancing peace, national reconciliation and reconstruction of Afghanistan.

The communiqué was issued on May 18, 2020, in Tehran, Islamabad, Beijing and Moscow in the Persian, English, Chinese and Russian languages.

Female Iranian Calligrapher Writes Out Entire Quran with Gold Ink

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Female Iranian Calligrapher Writes Out Entire Quran with Gold Ink

Maryam Kazemi Savadkouhi says she is the only female calligrapher who has inscribed the holy book of Muslims with gold ink.

Speaking to Honar Online news agency, Kazemi said she had worked about a year round the clock to prepare this version of the holy book.

“It is a valuable work of art that should be preserved. Except for the binding, which was carried out by Ali Behdani, the entire job has been accomplished by me,” she noted.

“I felt I need an everlasting work of art in my career. Therefore, I came to the conclusion that I have to inscribe something which gives me peace of mind. The inscription of the Holy Quran was of great importance to me and I think I will see its divine impacts on my life,” she added.

Quran Written with Golden Ink in IranThe work has been written with gold ink and all the verses are inscribed with gold leaf glue. Each page measures 50×70 centimetres painted with saffron. It also has a very unique cover, which is painted with images of flowers and birds at the beginning and the end.

Kazemi added that she chose the naskh style of calligraphy because it is quite familiar for Quran reciters.

“For writing this work, I used the samples of Professor Ahmad Neirizi. There are 12 lines in each page, but there is no translation. As is customary for inscribing Quran, I used a metal pen to make all its pages uniform from the beginning to the end. I used a special paper on which there is a beautiful gilding, and then a gold leaf is engraved on them.”

Maryam Kazemi Savadkoohi is an experienced artist in the field of calligraphy. She has been creating calligraphy for the past 30 years and has also held several solo exhibitions of classical calligraphy and painting.

The tradition of inscribing Quran, especially by Muslim women, has existed since the beginning of Islam, and by reviewing the history, one is confronted with some of the most famous women who were inscribing religious texts. Inscribing Quran by women began with Khadijah al-Kubra (SA) and Fatemeh Zahra (SA). It continued in the middle centuries of Islamic history with Umm Salama up to the present day.

Female Iranian Calligrapher Writes Out Entire Quran with Gold Ink 3There are many female calligraphers and inscribers in the Iranian history. In different historical periods, Iranian women have inscribed Quran, some of which have become more enduring. Among them are Zumard Malak, daughter of Sultan Mahmoud, and Ziaʾ al-Saltaneh, daughter of Fat’h Ali Shah.

However, none of these female calligraphers wrote out the entire Holy Quran. For the first time in the 1970s, Fariba Maqsoudi, inscribed the entire Quran in Nastaliq script in three years. In 1997, she received a plaque of appreciation from the President and a letter of appreciation from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution at the International Exhibition of Memorisation and Recitation of the Holy Quran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

Iranian Newspapers

Abrar Newspaper:

1- Ghani, Abdullah Sign Political Agreement
2- Zarif: Iran Supports Continued Alignment between All Afghan Groups

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Afkar Newspaper:

1- JCPOA Implemented Only by Iran: Senior Lawmaker
2- Iranian Naval Forces from Army, IRGC Foil Enemy Threats

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Aftab-e Yazd Newspaper:

1- Representatives of Student Associations Hold Virtual Meeting with Iran’s Leader
2- In Syria’s Future, Iran and Russia Are Rivals, Not Enemies: Analyst

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Arman-e Melli Newspaper:

1- ‘White’ (Low-Risk) Cities to Be Painted Red with Eid al-Fitr Tables
2- Iran Warns US, Summons Swiss Envoy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Donya-ye Eqtesad Newspaper:

1- Gov’t Spokesman: Iran Defends Gasoline Deal with Venezuela
2- Big Deal in Afghanistan

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Ebtekar Newspaper:

1- Suspicious Death of Chinese Ambassador in Israel
2- Coronavirus Will Remain with Us for Next Year
* Why COVID-19 Infections Increase, While Deaths Decrease?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Etemad Newspaper:

1- Iran Leader: Don’t Stop Pursuing Your Causes, Demanding Accountability

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Ettela’at Newspaper:

1- E-Government to Be Fully Launched by March 2021

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Iran Newspaper:

1- Obama and His Legacies Keeping Trump from Reaching His Goals
2- 1,500 Villages Join Iran’s National Information Network

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Javan Newspaper:

1- Ayatollah Khamenei: Americans Will Be Expelled from Iraq, Syria

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Kayhan Newspaper:

1- Fifth Iranian Tanker en Route to Venezuela
2- Pentagon: US Would Lose Any War with China in Pacific Ocean

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Shahrvand Newspaper:

1- Iran Leader’s Speech Only Program on Agenda of Quds Day This Year
2- Coronavirus Will Remain Until 2022
* Health Ministry’s Figures Show Infections Rising in 8 Provinces
3- Bundesliga Resumed amid COVID-19 Pandemic

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

Shargh Newspaper:

1- Damavand Continues to Shake: Earthquakes in Southern Alborz Mountain Not Stopped [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 18

‘US Responsible for Any Foolish Act against Iran’s Venezuela-Bound Tankers’

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IFP Media Wire
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US Responsible for Any Foolish Act against Iran's Venezuela-Bound Tankers

“The US itself will have to suffer the repercussions that arise out of any unthinking measure [that it could take] against the Iranian vessels,” ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi told reporters during a press briefing in Tehran on Monday.

“Should the Americans take any measure against our vessels’ free and legal movement around, they would face our decisive response,” he warned.

If Washington “does not like a country, this does not give it any grounds to prevent legal trade among countries, [take them under] sanctions, and cause trouble for them,” the official noted.

The Islamic Republic, he said, has delivered a clear caution against any potential American mischief through the Swiss Embassy in Tehran that represents Washington’s interests, the Iranian mission to the United Nations, and also a letter by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Meanwhile speaking to Press TV, an Iranian military official echoed a similar warning, noting that Iran reserved the right to respond duly to and retaliate any action to target its oil tankers sailing through international waters towards Venezuela.

“International waters should remain safe either for all oil tankers or none,” the military official spoke on the condition of anonymity.

Vessel tracking data have reportedly suggested that an Iranian tanker that had loaded fuel at Bandar Abbas port in southern Iran at the end of March, sailed through the Suez Canal and entered the Atlantic on Wednesday.

An unnamed official with the US administration that has brought both Iran and Venezuela under sanctions, however, told Reuters on Thursday that the shipment was “unwelcome,” claiming “we’re looking at measures that can be taken.”

Mousavi called the threat “shameless” and said America under President Donald Trump was disrupting the world order, ignoring the standing norms, and waging anarchy.

Iranian vessels are bound for Venezuela carrying fuel shipments, Mousavi said, noting that the undertaking faces no legal prohibitions. The development is completely legitimate as opposed to maritime piracy “which is [something that is] mastered by the US.”

Last July, the UK seized an Iran-operated supertanker with US instructions, attacking the vessel in the Strait of Gibraltar. Gibraltar’s government, however, released the vessel in August notwithstanding the US bans.

Iran not counting much on Europe

The official also said Europe had already taken too long to duly cooperate with Iran despite the sanctions that the US returned in 2018 after illegally leaving a historic nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

“We are still critical of the Europeans’ inaction and cannot count on them much. We, ourselves, have to take matters further,” he said, but noted that Tehran would still engage in interactions with them.

Iran’s Syria presence

The spokesperson separately addressed the issue of the US and Israel’s unease with Iran’s military advisory presence in Syria.

The Iranian activities “are none of the US and the Zionist regime [of Israel]’s business,” he said, adding that Tehran would keep providing Damascus with the advisory support as long as it was required to.

Regional dialog

Mousavi also addressed the issue of regional relations and reports that Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s has expressed willingness to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Tehran and Riyadh have been without diplomatic relations since 2016.

He said the countries of the region “will not find any better friend than Iran,” noting that Tehran is always open to direct or mediated dialog towards alleviation of any misunderstandings with regional states.

Leader’s address on Quds Day

Mousavi also announced that Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will be addressing “millions across the world” on this year’s Quds Day.

The last Friday of every Ramadan has been called so by the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, when millions-strong rallies are held worldwide to denounce Israel’s daily aggression against Palestinians.

Iran Reaffirms Support for Iraq, Urges Boost to Bilateral Trade

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Reaffirms Support for Iraq, Urges Boost to Bilateral Trade

In a telephone conversation with President of Iraq Barham Salih on Monday, President Rouhani gave an assurance that Iran’s principled policy entails the enhancement of cooperation and relations with Iraq in all fields.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will stand by the Iraqi government and nation like the past, and calls for the protection of Iraq’s sovereignty and non-interference from the foreign powers in the fate of this country’s (Iraq’s) nation and government,” the Iranian president underscored.

He further stressed the need for the expansion of economic cooperation between Iran and Iraq, saying, “We must try to restore the trade exchanges between the two countries to the previous course in full conformity with the health instructions along the entire common borders.”

President Rouhani also expressed hope that the joint plans by the two neighbours would raise the level of bilateral economic ties.

Congratulating his Iraqi counterpart in advance on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, President Rouhani expressed satisfaction with the fact that the political processes in Iraq have yielded positive results, all Iraqi groups and tribes have joined hands, and the new Iraqi government has been formed after being approved by the Parliament.

“Political stability in Iraq is important for the region, and this process will be surely a prelude to restoration of Iraq’s prominent role in the region,” the Iranian president noted.

The region is currently struggling with a host of problems, such as the plummeting oil prices, the coronavirus pandemic, the security challenges, and, above all, the American interference in the internal affairs of the countries, President Rouhani noted, adding, “The promotion of relations and cooperation between the friendly governments and nations in all fields could help overcome the problems.”

For his part, the Iraqi president tendered congratulations on Eid al-Fitr at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, hailed the suitable level of ties between Baghdad and Tehran, and stressed the need for the officials of the two countries to push for the expansion of relations in various fields.

Highlighting the significance of political relations between the two neighbours, President Salih said, “Stability and security in Iraq requires cooperation from the friendly and neighboring states, particularly the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

Pointing to the political efforts and activities for bringing various Iraqi groups, parties and tribes together to elect a new prime minister, the president emphasized, “Ensuring Iraq’s sovereignty and supremacy is an undeniable necessity that must be recognized in making decisions about the future of this country.”

“The foreign powers must not interfere in deciding the fate of this country,” the Iraqi president underlined.

Deploring the “destructive acts of interference” from the outsiders in the region, President Salih noted, “The Middle East region cannot withstand new crises, so that the interference from the aliens in the region must end immediately.”

Iraq’s new prime minister took office on May 6 after the Iraqi parliament approved a new government following nearly six months of political wrangling.

The Iranian administration has already pledged unwavering support for the new Iraqi government.

Iran’s COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 7,000

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Reports over 2,350 New Cases of COVID-19 Infection

In his Monday press briefing, Kianoush Jahanpour confirmed 2,294 new cases of COVID-19 infection, raising the total number of cases to 122,492.

He said 95,661 patients have so far recovered from the disease, and been discharged from hospitals across the country.

2,712 patients are also in severe conditions of the disease, he added. So far, Jahanpour noted, 701,640 COVID-19 tests have been taken in Iran.

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Iranian Lawmakers Endorse Anti-Israel Motion ahead of Quds Day

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Iranian Lawmakers Endorse Anti-Israel Motion ahead of Quds Day

According to the motion, which was unanimously endorsed by the Parliament in a Monday session, companies affiliated with Israel will be banned from participating in any international exhibition, conference, congress, and seminar held in Iran.

The use of any Israeli-made hardware and any software platform belonging to Israel will be prohibited in Iran.

No Iranian company will be allowed to offer services to these platforms. Any violation will result in prison term and other punishments, the motion said.

Any intelligence cooperation with or spy activity in favour of Tel Aviv will be regarded as “Corruption on Earth” and will be punished in severest form (death penalty).

It is also illegal for Iranian officials to hold any political cooperation, deal, interaction or exchange of information with official or non-official figures and bodies affiliated with Israel. Any violation of this ban will result in imprisonment and permanent removal from official positions.

The motion also bans any direct or indirect intentional assistance for Israel – in security, military, political, cultural, media, and economic fields – which helps reinforce or recognize the Zionist regime.

Any transit of goods produced by companies affiliated with Israel through the Islamic Republic of Iran is illegal. Any Zionist living in the occupied territories will also be banned from entering Iran. Any violation of this article will result in imprisonment and deportation.

Meanwhile, the Iranian Foreign Ministry is obliged to lay the groundwork for the creation of the Islamic Republic’s Virtual Embassy in Palestine within six months, and submit the results for approval to the cabinet.

In so doing, the Ministry was required to conduct consultations with the countries that it saw fit, the motion said.

The Ministry was also asked to pursue Iran’s initiative for “realization of nationwide referendum in Palestine” — a plan that the Islamic Republic has devised with emancipation of the territories from Israeli occupation in mind.

Iran’s Attorney General was, meanwhile, tasked to work in cooperation with the Ministry and other relevant domestic and foreign bodies towards prosecution of Israeli officials at competent tribunals for their “atrocities”.

The government was also required to try preventing the prospect of any normalization with Tel Aviv on the regional scale and among the world’s Muslim countries, and outline the “Zionism worse than Apartheid” mindset across various international organizations.

The Islamic Republic’s cultural bodies, including the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance and the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), were assigned the task of engaging in extensive cultural activity aimed at “exposing the Zionist regime’s nature and atrocities.”

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