EU Foreign Policy Chief to Visit Iran for First Time

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February 2, 2020

EU Foreign Policy Chief to Visit Iran for First Time

In comments on Sunday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said Josep Borrell, who has succeeded Federica Mogherini as the chief coordinator and representative of the Common Foreign and Security Policy within the European Union, will travel to Iran on Monday for the first time after taking office.

According to the spokesman, Borrell will hold meetings and consultations with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and other top Iranian officials.

Josep Borrell, Spain’s former foreign minister and ex-Speaker of the European Parliament, replaced Federica Mogherini as the new EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in late 2019.
On January 16, Borrell met with Foreign Minister Zarif for the first time on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue conference in New Delhi.

FM Zarif’s Aide Meets Families of Afghans Killed in Ukraine Plane Crash

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February 2, 2020

FM Zarif's Aide Meets Families of Afghans Killed in Ukraine Plane Crash

During the Friday meetings, the Iranian official expressed the Foreign Ministry’s sympathy and condolences to the survivors of the victims.

He also visited the tombs of three victims who have been buried right next to the martyrs of the war imposed by Saddam Hussein on Iran as well as the Defenders of the Shrine in a holy shrine in Pishva of Varamin, south of Tehran.

Mousavi later attended a commemoration ceremony held for another victim of the plane crash in Varamin’s Firouzabad village.

Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 (PS752) was a scheduled international passenger flight from Tehran to Kiev operated by Ukraine International Airlines (UIA). On 8 January 2020, the Boeing 737-800 operating the route was shot down shortly after take-off from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport. All the 176 passengers and crew were killed.

According to Iranian officials, 146 passengers used an Iranian passport to leave the country, ten used an Afghan passport, five used a Canadian one, four a Swedish one, and two used Ukrainian passports.

The Ukrainian government, however, says there were 82 Iranians, 63 Canadians (mostly Iranian-Canadian dual nationals), 11 Ukrainians, 10 Swedes, 7 Afghans, and 3 Britons on the plane, which was accidentally shot down by Iran’s Air Defence.

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Traditional “Pir shalyar Wedding” ceremony in Uraman historical village west of Iran

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February 2, 2020

Traditional "Pir shalyar Wedding" ceremony in Uraman historical village west of Iran

Mystic Dance in Ancient Iranian Mid-Winter Ceremony

IRGC Strongly Condemns Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’

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Fatemeh Askarieh

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February 2, 2020

Anti-Islamism Expediting Fall of US, Zionism: Iran's IRGC

In a statement, the IRGC said the plan will have no fate other than failing and being thrown into the dustbin of history.

“The diabolical move by the president of the US terrorist regime in unveiling the unfair ‘Deal of the Century’ plan is one of the unprecedented crimes and betrayals in the contemporary history as it seeks to violate the inalienable rights of the oppressed Palestinian nation, disintegrate their territory, legitimize the fabricated Zionist regime [of Israel], guarantee the sovereignty of Israel over occupied territories, disarm Hamas, revoke the [Palestinian] refugees’ right to return and bring a dark array of other things, which are all examples of oppressing Palestinians,” read part of the statement.

The statement said this plan lays bare the “wicked image” of Trump and the hidden realities of the White House more than ever before.

It added the plan also reveals the “terrorist US government rulers’ submission” and their willingness to meet the Israeli regime’s demands.

The statement noted the plans aims to sow discord among Islamic countries and set the stage for more crimes.

The IRGC called on all Islamic countries to stand up to these conspiracies and line up against all supporters of this wicked plan.

Iran to Send Homegrown Satellite into Orbit in Coming Days

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February 2, 2020

Iran to Send Homegrown Satellite into Orbit in Coming Days

Morteza Barari said five teams of Iranian experts and scientists were working on the new satellite day and night to carry out the final pre-launch tests.

Barari, who is also secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council of Virtual Space, said that Zafar has fortunately passed all the tests.

The official finally highlighted the Iranian Space Agency’s determination to design and manufacture new satellites, noting, “Our goal is the country’s development and achievement of social welfare, as we believe that the satellites, as a driver of the country’s development, could result in the evolution of technologies.”

The progress in the satellite manufacturing industry will help the local production thrive and raise the added value of the domestic products, Barari concluded.

Iranian University Launches PhD Program on Satellite Studies

Iranian Minister of Information and Communications Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi had announced earlier that Zafar is going to be sent into the orbit at an altitude of above 500 km before February 11 -the anniversary of victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran Capable of Manufacturing Satellites in 9 Months

He further noted that the country has the technical know-how to manufacture a homegrown satellite in only 9 months.

Speaking to Fars News Agency, Barari said the Iranian technicians have developed the know-how to produce satellites completely inside the country.

“At present, Iran has achieved the capability to design and manufacture a new satellite in nine months by relying on the knowledge of its own scientists,” he added, noting that the advances in the space technology would play a pivotal role in the other sectors and could “revolutionize the economy”.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 1

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani

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February 1, 2020

Iran Newspapers

Abrar:

1- Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Responds to US Sanctions

2- Coronavirus Causes $1.5 Trillion Worth of Damage to World Markets

3- US Blacklisting of Iran Nuclear Chief Not to Impact Development of Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Program: MFA Spokesman

4- UK Officially Leaves EU after 47 Years

5- US Congress Passes Motion to Restrict Trump’s Power to Start War

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Takht-Ravanchi’s Effective Speech: What Exactly Does Swiss Channel Do for Iran

2- Iranian Political Scientist Salehi Blacklisted by US

3- Deal of the Century Condemned

4- World Has Yet to Contain Coronavirus: Iran Ready to Fight

Arman-e Melli:

1- Rouhani: We Should Get Away from Childish Illusions

2- Don’t Play in Trump’s Court: Analyst Slams Attacks on Zarif

3- Coronavirus in UAE; Iran on High Alert

4- Iran Bans Entry of Chinese Tourists

5- JCPOA Ball Once Again in Europe’s Court

* Parliament Working on Plan to Withdraw Iran from NPT

Ebtekar:

1- Coronavirus Nightmare in Iran: Rumours Say Two Chinese Quarantined in Tabriz

2- Conspiracy of Century! A Review of Trump’s Plan for Occupied Territories

Etemad:

1- Corona Hasn’t Arrived in Iran Yet

* Entry of Chinese Tourists Banned Upon Health Minister’s Request

2- Crime of the Century: Analysts, Officials React to Trump’s Peace Plan for Palestine

Ettela’at:

1- Global Condemnations Pour in against American-Zionist Deal of Century Plan

2- Syrian Army Liberates Khan Tuman in Rapid Operation

Hamshahri:

1- Medicine Sanctions Lifted on Trial Basis

$2.5 Million Worth of Medicine Imported to Iran via Money Iran Deposited with Swiss Bank

Kayhan:

1- Why American-Zionist Deal of the Century Plan Is Condemned?

2- Iran Leader’s Aide: Americans Must Leave Region Instead of Seeking Deal of Century

3- Expediency Council Has Final Say on FATF: Iran Leader

Mardom Salari:

1- Iran on High Alert against Coronavirus: Health Minister Urges Ban on Entry of Passengers from China

2- US Sanctions Iran’s Atomic Commander

3- Zarif Doesn’t Mean Negotiation beyond JCPOA Framework: MP

Sazandegi:

1- New Apartheid: Trump’s New Plan Faced with Strong Protests by Palestinian Groups

2-Khan Tuman Liberated: Syrian Army Frees the City after 3.5 Years

Iranian Scientists Produce Medicine for Gastrointestinal Patients

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February 1, 2020

Iranian Scientists Produce Medicine for Gastrointestinal Patients

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common gastrointestinal disease that accounts for approximately 30 to 50 percent of patients referring to gastroenterologists. It affects the colon without any structural defects, and people with this disease suffer from abdominal pain, severe diarrhea and fever, severe intestinal mucus discharge, indigestion, severe bloating, colitis, and degrees of depression.

Due to the complexity of the disease, it does not have a definite cure. The capsule is a slow-release, enteric-coated formulation that can move purposefully throughout the gastrointestinal tract and reach the intestine without metabolizing the stomach. Therefore, this capsule will be of great help in the treatment of IBS.

It is a hard gelatin capsule containing 187 mg peppermint essence. If it is released at once in the gastrointestinal tract, and especially in the stomach, it can cause severe irritation in the stomach and digestive tract, and in people prone to reflux, it will cause a severe reaction.

However, this amount of essence, if released slowly and steadily throughout the digestive tract, uses the calcium antagonism in the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract to prevent the onset of painful intestinal muscle contractions and improves gastrointestinal spasms and colic and symptoms of the disease.

Iraq President Names Allawi as New Prime Minister

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February 1, 2020

Iraq President Names Allawi as New Prime Minister

Allawi would run the country until early elections can be held. He must form a new government within a month.

In a video message, Allawi announced that he has been picked by Salih, but urged protesters to continue their peaceful demonstrations until early elections are held and their demands are met.

Salih’s move to pick Allawi ended more than two months of a political deadlock. The new prime minister was chosen on the day when a deadline set by Iraq’s president for parliament to name a new premier expired.

Iraq has been gripped by four months of anti-government rallies demanding snap elections, a politically independent prime minister and accountability for corruption and protest-related violence.

Faced with pressure from the street and from the Shiite religious leadership, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi resigned in December after just over a year in office.

The new prime minister, Mohammed Tawfiq Allawi, is an Iraqi politician who served as the Minister of Communications from May 2006 until August 2007, and from 2010 to 2012.

Coronavirus: Iran to Send Plane to Evacuate Citizens from China

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February 1, 2020

Coronavirus: Iran to Send Plane to Evacuate Citizens from China — File photo of a Turkish plane sent to China's Wuhan to evacuate people from the heartland of Coronavirus

“Today a direct flight, with a medical team on board and with full medical equipment and masks, will fly to China’s Wuhan in order to expatriate 70 Iranians from the Chinese city,” Namaki said on Saturday.

“These people will remain quarantined for two weeks, and if not affected by coronavirus, they will be free to get back to their families,” he added.

He said no coronavirus case has been reported in Iran so far, and urged people not to be worried at all.

Earlier, Iran’s Roads minister had noted that health ministry teams have been deployed in all land borders, ports and airports, including Imam Khomeini Airport, to monitor and take necessary measures against the deadly coronavirus.

Mohammad Eslami said “all flights are controlled and suspicious cases are investigated.”

“Fortunately, no suspicious case of coronavirus affection has been reported so far, but more intensive monitoring will be carried out.”

He noted the halt of flights from China has been announced to the Chinese government.

The death toll from China’s deadly coronavirus outbreak has risen to over 250.

The central province of Hubei, the centre of the epidemic, is under a virtual quarantine, with roads sealed off and public transport shut down. Elsewhere in China, authorities have placed restrictions on travel and business activity in a bid to contain the spread of the virus.

Officials have confirmed over 1,300 new cases of coronavirus infection, raising the total number to nearly 12,000. Apart from China, there have been dozens of confirmed cases in nearly 30 countries around the world.

Many countries have declared a state of emergency over the outbreak and limited flights from/to China.

The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency on Thursday but did not advise international imposition of travel restrictions.

The virus that broke out in the central Chinese city of Wuhan causes severe acute respiratory infection. There is no specific cure or vaccine for the deadly illness yet.

Iran Starts 10-Day Celebration of 1979 Revolution Anniversary

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February 1, 2020

Iran Starts 10-Day Celebration of 1979 Revolution Anniversary

Nationwide ceremonies kicked off at 9:33 a.m. local time (0603 GMT), marking the exact time when Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, landed in the Iranian capital.

A special public ceremony is also held at the Imam Khomeini mausoleum, with a host of senior state and military officials as well as thousands of people from all walks of life in attendance.

Imam Khomeini’s return to the country ultimately resulted in the overthrow of the shah, Mohammad-Reza Pahlavi.

Despite being contrary to the wishes of Iran’s rulers at the time, the Imam’s return, after a 15-year exile, was made possible due to the sheer abundance of popular support for the revolutionary leader among the masses.

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