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Iran Saves $7b Through Reliance on Domestic Firms

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Saves $7b Through Reliance on Domestic Firms

On the sidelines of a joint exhibition held by the Headquarters, Mohammad said that the security of investment is very important for the private sector and the producers must be assured about receiving infrastructure services to them.

Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarter is an Iranian engineering firm controlled by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC). It is the IRGC’s major engineering arm and one of Iran’s largest contractors in industrial and development projects.

Khatam al-Anbiya was created during the 1980–88 Iran–Iraq War to help rebuild the country, and has diversified over the years into companies dealing with mechanical engineering, energy, mining and defence.

Iran’s Leader Hails High Voter Turnout Despite Foreign Propaganda Campaigns

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Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

Ayatollah Khamenei said foreign propaganda outlets had started spreading propaganda against the elections months ago, which heated up in the run-up to the vote.

“In the last two days [before the elections,] they spared no effort to discourage people from taking part in the election under the pretext of a disease and a virus (coronavirus),” Ayatollah Khamenei noted in an address to his students at the beginning of a theology class on Sunday.

He said enmity towards the Iranian people is not limited to economic, cultural and religious domains.

“They are even opposed to Iranians’ elections because they wouldn’t like to see voter turnout in the name of religion and the revolution become fixed as a reality,” the Leader noted.

He said the holding of elections in the Islamic Establishment of Iran refutes enemies’ claims that religion is opposed to freedom and democracy.

“Elections in the Islamic Republic if Iran show that religion is the full manifestation of an all-out democracy, and the holding of 37 elections over 41 years [since 1979 Revolution] shows the Islamic Establishment pays due regard to democracy,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.

He urged all to identify the enemy and remain vigilant against it.

Doors to Dialogue with Europe Still Open: Rouhani

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President Hassan Rouhan-Stef Blok

“We believe that the nuclear deal served the interests of the region and the world and the US move [to pull out of the deal] harms all [nations] and even the American people,” the Iranian president said in a meeting with Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok in Tehran on Saturday.

“Over the past 21 months since the US exit from the JCPOA (the nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), the European Union has unfortunately failed to take effective steps in line with mutual relations and the fulfillment of its commitments under the JCPOA,” he added.

Pointing to the US’ “illegal, unilateral and cruel” sanctions against the Iranian nation, which also include medicine and food, Rouhani said, “It is expected that the world’s free nations vociferously condemn these unlawful sanctions.”

Elsewhere in the meeting, the Iranian president pointed to centuries of “good and cordial” relations between Tehran and Amsterdam and said, “We are keen to expand political and economic relations with the Netherlands.”

He added that Iran’s foreign policy is based on “constructive interaction” with countries, in particular enhanced relations with the EU.

Rouhani also emphasized that the US presence and policies in the region are the root causes of regional insecurity and said, “If the US stops its terrorist measures and uncalled-for interference, our region will be naturally safe.”

In turn, the Dutch foreign minister said his country would make efforts to preserve the JCPOA and stressed the importance of continuing dialogue as a means of solving problems.
Blok added that Amsterdam has openly and privately told the Americans that their move to withdraw from the JCPOA, which is an international agreement, was not the right thing to do.

He also called for the promotion of relations between the two countries in all fields, particularly in the economic sector, and expressed hope that the Netherlands would be able to play a more dynamic role in the implementation of a non-dollar direct payment channel — officially called the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX).

Reformists Put on Compulsory Leave by Guardian Council: Iranian Daily

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Reformists Put on Compulsory Leave by Guardian Council Iranian Daily
The late moderate politician Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (front row) praying with Imam Khomeini's moderate grandson Hassan Khomeini (1st left), moderate President Hassan Rouhani (2nd left), reformist leader and ex-president Seyyed Mohammad Khatami (3d right), moderate politician Nateq Nouri (2nd right), and reformist first vice-president, Es'haq Jahangiri (1st right)

In an article published on Saturday, February 22, the Etemad daily hailed the turnout in the Friday’s nationwide parliamentary election, saying the presence of voters at the polling stations indicated that people have not broken with the ballot boxes.

Describing the pendulum of power between different political groups as an indicator of democracy in a society, the article said, “However, one cannot ignore the Guardian Council’s role in depriving the reformists of the opportunity to compete, which made them lose the competition and the election ahead of the voting.”

“In fact, the Guardian Council’s supervision during this round caused the reformists to be practically deprived of prominent figures. Although a few number of the incumbent lawmakers were finally qualified after a process, the chance of competition, particularly in the provincial cities, was slight or basically there was no chance,” it added.

“Thus, although we must accept that a rotation and turn of power is necessary for the balance of power, the Guardian Council’s role in putting the reformists on compulsory leave in this round in undeniable,” the report noted.

The article, however, has praised the people of Iran for participating in the elections in spite of all economic problems and woes or their criticism of the Parliament, the administration and the other decision-making bodies.

“It seems that people now believe in the strategy that turning back on the ballot box and breaking with it would go nowhere. However, one cannot ignore the fact that a forced decrease in the number of reformists in the elections, which resulted in protests from many figures affiliated with that current, has definitely had a significant impact on the number of votes. If the reformists were free to present a list, we would certainly witness a higher turnout, but unfortunately the Guardian Council damaged a democratic phenomenon like the elections with such kind of supervision,” it added.

The article has also proposed the idea that the Guardian Council should learn from the experience of holding 11 rounds of parliamentary elections and should make some revisions to the period of time for the vetting process and examining the qualification of candidates.

“The fact that the qualification of tens of thousands of candidates is examined within a short time span is making the job of the Guardian Council difficult in practice and may also lead to some disruption to that process,” said the article.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 22

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
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Iran Newspaper Headlines

Iran Newspapers

Abrar Newspaper:

1- Iran Blacklisted by FATF

2- Kremlin Says Iran, Russia, Turkey Will Meet on Syria

3- Austria FM to Convey Europe’s Message to Iran in Tehran Visit

4- Defence Ministry Delivers 8 Overhauled Jet Fighters to Iran Army

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 22

 

Aftab-e Yazd Newspaper:

1- Iran Leader: Election Day Is Day of Restoring Nation’s Civil Rights

2- Iran-Turkey Ties after Idlib Developments

3- Pentagon Official: We Should Prepare for War against China

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 22

 

Arman-e Melli Newspaper:

1- Iran Leader: Election Guarantees Country’s National Interests

2- Result of Expediency Council’s Inaction: Iran Returned to FATF Blacklist

3- Iran Elections, First after Return of Sanctions, Widely Covered by Int’l Media

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 22

 

Ebtekar Newspaper:

1- Iran in FATF Blacklist: Global Anti-Money Laundering Body Adds Iran to Its Blacklist

2- Turkey Threatens Moscow, Damascus amid Heightened Tensions in Idlib

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 22

 

Etemad Newspaper:

1- Sowing Seeds of Hatred and Harvesting Terror

* Terror Operation in Germany, Britain Kill Several Muslims

2- Celebration of Elections: Leader, President, Other Officials Cast Their Ballots

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 22

 

Ettela’at Newspaper:

1- People’s Glorious Turnout: Leader Hopes Elections Would Provide Iran Nation with God’s Blessing

2- Gov’t Mobilizes All Its Facilities to Fight Coronavirus: VP

3- Russia’s Attack on Turkish Army in Idlib Kills, Wounds 7 Soldiers

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 22

 

Kayhan Newspaper:

1- Ansarullah’s Major Attack on Sensitive Oil Facilities of Saudi as Pompeo Visits Riyadh

2- Fake News, Rumours Spread by Losers about Coronavirus

3- Erdogan Tastes First Blow from Assad in Idlib

4- Health Minister: Corona Less Dangerous than Flu

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 22

 

Shargh Newspaper:

1- Iran Leader: Whoever Interested in National Interests Votes in Elections

2- Rouhani: We Hope the Best Are Chosen

3- US Sanctions Member of Iran’s Guardian Council

4- Russia Thinking of Trump’s Re-Election

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 22

Iran, Netherlands Discuss Mideast Developments in Tehran

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Iran, Netherlands Discuss Mideast Developments in Tehran

The first round of talks between the foreign ministers of Iran and the Netherlands is currently underway in Tehran.

The Netherlands Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stef Blok, who has travelled to Tehran at the head of a delegation, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Saturday.

Referring to the good and traditional relations between the two countries, the two sides called for the expansion of bilateral ties.

The second round of talks followed a private exchange of views and the two sides talked about the most important bilateral, regional and international issues.

The JCPOA, the INSTEX, the assassination of General Qassem Soleimani, the current situation in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria, as well as the crash of the Ukrainian aircraft were the most important topics of discussion.

Iran Hopes for Expansion of Ties with Brunei

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Hopes for Expansion of Ties with Brunei

President Rouhani on Saturday sent a message to Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah and warmly congratulated Negara Brunei Darussalam’s National Day.

The Iranian president also expressed hope that the friendly relations between Tehran and Bandar Seri Begawan would further grow and serve the interests of the two nations in light of their common Islamic, cultural and political bonds.

President Rouhani also wished the Brunei’s sultan and people health, success and prosperity.

Coronavirus in Iran: Death Toll Rises to 5

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Coronavirus in Iran Death Tolls Rises to 5

The rise in the fatality figure was announced by the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education on Saturday.

“Unfortunately, five of our fellow countrymen have, so far, lost their lives because of infection with this virus,” said Kianoush Jahanpour, the head of the Public Relations Office of the ministry.

He said at least 785 out of thousands of people with flu-like symptoms referring to hospitals and clinics have been placed under special medical care for further examination.

He said ten new cases of the coronavirus infection have been confirmed since Friday noon, bringing to 28 the number of those definitively diagnosed with the disease in the country so far.

“The infection of these 28 people with the disease is definite and final,” he said.

The official said the majority of the confirmed cases have lived in the central city of Qom, visited the city or had some contacts with it. That includes eight of the 10 new cases, Jahanpour said.

The two others have also been hospitalized in Tehran.

China to Cooperate with Iran in Fighting COVID-19 Epidemic

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IFP Media Wire
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China to Cooperate with Iran in Fighting COVID-19 Epidemic

China closely follows the COVID-19 situation in Iran.  The spokesman of Foreign Affairs Ministry of China has expressed condolences over the passing of the Iranian patients.

As Ambassador of China to Iran, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Iranian government and people. In this fight against the virus, China and Iran have been standing firmly together.

Since the outbreak of China, the Iranian government and people have provided precious support and assistance to China at the first time. We remember and cherish this friendship.

The epidemic in Iran has also affected the hearts of the Chinese people, and we have the same feeling with Iranian people.  “if you give me peaches and I will return you with fine drinks.”  China will maitain close communication and coordination with Iran, strengthen cooperation in epidemic prevention, and strive to overcome the epidemic as soon as possible,  to safeguard the health of our two peoples and global public health security.

2 Iranian Border Guards Killed in Gunfight with Terrorists

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IFP Editorial Staff
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2 Iranian Border Guards Killed in Gunfight with Terrorists

The incident happened after Iranian border guards learned that some 20 armed terrorists had advanced towards the Iranian border to strike military units stationed there.

Iranian forces confronted with members of the terrorist grouping with heavy gunfire near the city of Jakigur in Sistan and Baluchestan province.

The terrorists suffered casualties and fled back into Pakistan.

However, two Iranian border guards, Sergeant Major Ahmad Rahmanifard, and Private Ahmad Tavakoli, were gunned down in the firefight.

The border guard chief of Police Force has left for the area heading a delegation to look into the incident.

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