Iran’s Sabre team came fifth in the International Fencing Federation (FIE) World Cup on Sunday in Poland.
Given their 32 points in the event and the defeat of Asian rivals, they booked the place as the first Asian team at the Tokyo Olympics.
This is the first time that the Iranian fencing team advance to the Olympic Games.
The Iranian team was represented at the World Cup by Mojtaba Abedini, Ali Pakdaman, Mohammad Rahbari and Mohammad Fotouhi.
In a decree on Monday, Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami assigned the Defence Industries Organization, a subsidiary of his ministry, to immediately begin the production of disinfectant fluid necessary for containing the new respiratory disease.
According to the ministerial decree, the Defence Industries Organization must start producing the detergent used for disinfecting the hands and face as early as Tuesday morning.
The military factory has been ordered to produce 20,000 liters of disinfectant fluid every day and supply it to the general public.
The new production line is expected to satisfy the country’s demand for disinfectant liquid amid the outbreak of coronavirus.
Meanwhile, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has also expressed readiness to assist the Iranian health officials in the efforts to contain the coronavirus epidemic.
In a telephone conversation with Health Minister Saeed Namaki on Monday, IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami said his forces are prepared for help in the fight against COVID-19.
The Iranian Health Ministry announced on Monday that the total number of Iranians definitely diagnosed with the coronavirus has risen to 61, twelve of whom have died so far.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reassured the people that his administration would do its utmost to contain coronavirus in the shortest time and with least number of casualties, saying all resources have been mobilized to protect the health of people.
In a telephone conversation on Monday evening, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu discussed the latest developments about the outbreak of coronavirus in the region.
The two top diplomats also weighed plans to combat the disease and stressed the necessity of maintaining and strengthening mutual interaction in compliance with the medical and preventive standards.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi gave more details of the next meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission, due to be held in Vienna.
“The meeting that is going to be held on Wednesday, February 26, will be a regular and periodic session of the JCPOA Joint Commission that will be convened at the level of deputy (foreign) ministers and political directors,” he explained.
The spokesperson also emphasized that the upcoming session will have no connection with the JCPOA’s dispute resolution mechanism, and will be only a regular meeting of the Joint Commission that is held quarterly.
In addition to its unique taste and its many properties, this stew is a very healthy option for your family. High fiber plants such as cauliflower are very useful for the body and especially for the digestive system. Cauliflower can be used in a variety of ways, both in the form of cooked foods and raw.
Considering the many benefits of this delicious plant, we will try to introduce you to the method of preparing a delicious, low-calorie stew.
Ingredients:
Onion: A large one
Cauliflower: A small one
Verjuice: 1 tbsp
Liquid oil: As much as needed
Meat: 300 grams
Tomato paste: 2 tbsps
Salt, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon: As much as needed
Directions:
To prepare the cauliflower stew, first chop the onion. Let the oil heat slightly, then add the chopped onion and sauté. Once the onions are soft, add some turmeric and continue to sauté. In the next step, chop the meat and add to the pot.
Sauté the meat and onions till they change colour. Next, add the tomato paste, along with some cinnamon and black pepper, and re-fry the ingredients until the tomato paste becomes crispy. Then add a few glasses of boiled water and put the cap. Gently heat the stew to cook slowly.
Next, you need to prepare the cauliflower. Cut it into the desired pieces. Do not chop into very small pieces because it will crush quickly and ruin the appearance of the stew. Pour a little oil in a pan and sauté the cauliflower.
After the meat is fully cooked, add the cauliflower to the stew with some salt and pepper and allow the stew to slightly cook.
If you want to make your dish a little sour, you can also use a tablespoon of lemon powder.
Another important thing about this stew is that after you add the cauliflower, the stew should not stay on the heat for a long time because the delicate texture of the cauliflower may crumble.
When the stew is ready serve it with bread or rice.
Speaking at a Monday session of the cabinet of ministers, President Rouhani expressed his solidarity with all Iranians, particularly with the residents of the cities in which a number of people have died of coronavirus.
Highlighting the administration’s extensive efforts to eradicate COVID-19 from Iran, the president said, “We give an assurance that we’d do our utmost to ensure the health of people. Accordingly, we immediately set up the headquarters to prevent and combat (coronavirus) and have mobilized all of our resources.”
The president also emphasized that all administrative organizations, the Armed Forces and the public institutions will do whatever is necessary to protect public health.
“Our purpose is to control the disease in the shortest time with the minimum casualties,” he added.
The president finally noted that the Health Ministry is in charge of supervising the fight against coronavirus, stressing that the arbitrary actions by the other organizations or individuals will not be tolerated by any means.
The Iranian Health Ministry announced on Monday that the total number of Iranians definitely diagnosed with the coronavirus has risen to 61, twelve of whom have died so far.
A spokesman for the Health Ministry said the new cases of infection include 8 people in Qom, 3 in Tehran, 2 in Rasht, 1 in Hamadan, 2 in Arak, and 2 in Isfahan.
In an interview with ILNA on Monday, vice president of the Iranian Union of Importers of Medical Equipment said the anti-Iran sanctions and the FATF blacklist have obstructed the import of coronavirus testing kits.
While several foreign companies are ready to ship the COVID-19 diagnostic test kits to Iran, the union is unable to transfer any money, because the sellers insist that the payments should be made only via banks, Ramin Fallah added.
“However, there are ways to bypass (the sanctions), but it takes time,” he noted.
He also explained that the most important medical apparatus in containing the novel coronavirus are the intensive care unit (ICU) equipment, since the most common symptom of the disease is respiratory problem.
Another vital gear for curing the coronavirus is medical ventilator, an adequate number of which is available in the country, he added.
Fallah also noted that he will be travelling to Turkey tomorrow for the purchase of 2 million respiratory masks in cash, saying the shipment will be delivered to Iran by the weekend.
The Iranian Health Ministry said on Monday that the total number of Iranians definitely diagnosed with the coronavirus has risen to 61, twelve of whom have died so far.
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Laft is a small, beautiful village in Iran’s Qeshm Island. This coastal village, which is located in the northwest of Qeshm and east of Hara Forests, was registered as a national site in 2006.
Hara Forests, traditional dhow building workshops, and Tala water wells are among the attractions of Laft Village.
Green tropical trees, long palms and wind-catchers in different kinds and sizes have given special beauty to this village. Thanks to its architectural attractions, Laft is one of Iran’s top ten villages.
What follows are photos of Laft, port of wind-catcher in Iran’s Qeshm Island:
A spokesman for the Health Ministry said on Monday that 18 new cases of coronavirus infection were confirmed in the country during the past 24 hours, and that increased the total number of confirmed cases to 61.
Kianoush Jahanpour said the new cases include 8 people in Qom, 3 in Tehran, 2 in Rasht, 1 in Hamadan, 2 in Arak, and 2 in Isfahan
Four of the 18 new cases have died, increasing the death toll to 12, he added.
He had earlier noted that three people have fortunately shown improvements and are recovering. That includes a 39-year-old woman who was discharged from Firouzgar Hospital in Tehran after three days of treatment.
Earlier, the Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade made new rules to regulate the production of the necessary supplies for combatting the novel coronavirus epidemic in the country.
The Iranian headquarters for combatting coronavirus held a session in the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade on Sunday evening, attended by Industry Minister Reza Rahmani.
According to the decisions made in the meeting, domestic factories producing hygienic and medical products have been obligated to continue the manufacturing process round the clock.
Moreover, the Health Ministry has guaranteed to purchase all of the respiratory masks produced by the local factories.
All grocery stores, bakeries and restaurants across Iran have been ordered to comply with the instructions provided by the Health Ministry.
The health minister has asked people to observe the hygienic regulations, wash hands carefully, refrain from shaking hands and kissing, and avoid crowded places.
The minister also urged the people not to travel to Qom, the city where the first cases of coronavirus were reported in Iran.
Iran has formed a national mobilization plan dubbed “We Will Beat Corona” and has established headquarters across the country.
The health authorities say all public places and means of public transportation are being disinfected on a daily basis amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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