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Iran Summons Swiss Envoy over US Support for Rioters

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Iran Appoints Female Ambassador to Denmark

Markus Leitner was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday to receive an official protest note regarding the US’s expression of support for a series of violent riots that hit a number of Iranian cities over the past days.

The Swiss envoy was summoned after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook as well as the White House expressed support for the unrest and riots in Iran, followed protests over the rise in oil price in some Iranian cities.

Earlier, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif slammed the US’ intervention in Iran’s internal affairs, saying that the US government with such coercive economic actions can’t claim that it’s supporting the Iranian nation.

“The regime, that imposes coercive economic actions and bars delivery of food and drugs to the elderly and patients, can never claim that it’s supporting the Iranian nation. Mr. Pompeo should first answer for the announced terrorist actions and crimes against humanity and against the Iranian nation,” he added.

Zarif also warned some European nations against their support for recent violent demonstrations in Iran, saying that “nations that are hiding behind their failure to stand up against the US actions will be responsible for their dangerous acts.”

Top 6 Medical Tourism Destinations in the World

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IFP Media Wire
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Medical tourism is on the pick of its development. According to the Patients Beyond Borders data, approximately 20-24 million people travel overseas to get medical help. On average, each of them waste about $3,400 per one visit.

Among the most popular specialties why people go abroad are:

  • Plastic surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Cardiovascular surgery
  • Orthopedics
  • Oncology
  • Reproductive medicine
  • Weight loss
  • Check-ups/second opinion.

There are 3 main reasons why patient travel abroad for medical assistance — lower prices, accessibility of latest technologies and treatments, absence of queues. So, according to the analysis of Patients Beyond Borders and International Medical Travel Journal, we have composed a ranting of top destinations for medical tourism considering their pros and cons.

Thailand

About 2 mln foreigners go Thailand to receive medical help every year. They choose this country due to affordable prices (20-40% lower than in the USA, Canada, or some European countries), experienced doctors, and modern medical centers (for instance, Bumrungrad International Hospital is one of the most advanced in the world). The greatest number of medical centers are located in Bangkok. Some of them are accredited by JCI that confirms the high quality of medical care.

Thailand attracts patient who want to have medical services in plastic surgery (the most popular specialty), dentistry, check-ups, orthopedics, oncology, etc.

One more advantage of this country is its exotic nature and picturesque views, so the tourists, who do not have some advanced treatment or operations, can combine the medical procedures with vacation.

India

India is among countries with one of the cheapest healthcares. Despite the low prices, the quality of medical assistance remains at the high level. The main patient stream goes from the neighboring countries will less developed medicine — Bangladesh, Pakistan, Myanmar, etc. However, a number of medical tourists from the USA, Canada, Europe also grows mostly because of Indian affordability.

Patients go here to have plastic surgery, and also with fertility, orthopedic, and oncological medical issues. India is also one of the leading destinations for organ transplant (liver, kidney, pancreas).

Mexico

One more top destination for medical tourism is Mexico. If above-mentioned countries attract foreigners with multi-specialized treatment, Mexico is one of the leading countries to have plastic surgery mostly among patients from the USA and Canada. And a number of esthetic procedures performed there is about 1,000,000 every year!

The deal is that esthetic procedures are not covered by insurance, and can significantly flatten the wallet. The same procedures in Mexico cost 1.5-3 times lower than in the USA or Canada, so patients even with travel expenses save much money.

Turkey

 Turkey has all chances to become a medical tourism leader. For the last 10 years, the Turkish government has invested a lot to develop medicine making it affordable but competitive. Hundreds of hospitals have been renovated, the emmawatson-fans.com installed, doctors trained overseas. Nowadays, Turkish healthcare is reaching the level of such countries as the USA, Germany, Israel, etc.

Turkey is visited by international patients from over the world. The reasons are affordable medical care (2-5 times lower than in above-mentioned countries) and high standards of treatment. The most demanded specialties in Turkey are plastic surgery, neurosurgery, oncology, gastroenterology, etc. Just click for more info to see the list of medical centers and choose the best clinic in Turkey.

Germany

220,000+ international patients choose Germany for the treatment every year. In most of the cases, people go to this country to treat severe diseases: all types of cancer; cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, neurosurgical disorders; obesity treatment.

The cost of therapy in Germany is not considered as low. However, it is still more affordable than in the USA, Canada or some European countries as Switzerland, for instance.

The prices for all medical services in Germany are regulated at the state level. They can change depending on the doctor’s experience and complexity of operation.

South Korea

South Korea is often called a world’s capital of plastic surgery — 1,000,000 cosmetic surgeries are carried out annually. Such procedures are so common in the country that people present them to each other as gifts for birthday, for instance. So, local doctors have advanced expertise in this field.

Except plastic surgery, international patients visit South Korea to cope with a wide range of health disorders — from simple operations and check-ups to the treatment of advanced cancer.

Summary

Medical tourism continues blurring the boundaries and opens endless possibilities to have affordable but qualitative healthcare. A patient does not need to wait in queues for receiving treatment of waste much money for the procedure that is much cheaper in the neighboring country.

The tendency for medical tourism allows saving money, starting treatment immediately and having access to the latest therapeutic developments.

Iran Hails ‘Positive Developments’ in Security along Pakistan Border

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He made the remarks in a Tuesday meeting with Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army Qamar Javed Bajwa in Tehran, adding that “we are confident that with the determination in both sides, we can well confront smuggling and smugglers.”

The president stressed the importance of deepening bilateral relations between Iran and Pakistan and said, “Close relations between the Iranian and Pakistani nations is a valuable asset that can be used to further develop relations in different fields of mutual interest”.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has laid the Peace Pipelines to the Pakistani border and we are completely ready to boost cooperation in this regard,” he noted.

Rouhani went on to refer to the recent regional developments, saying, “We believe that in regional issues and relations, all countries must cooperate in establishing peace and security.”

Referring to the current state of affairs in Afghanistan, the President said, “We all know that the solution is the cooperation of all groups and different ethnic groups in determining the future of the country, and it is the people of Afghanistan who can decide without the interference of foreign powers.”

“Without a doubt, the United States’ military presence and base in Afghanistan has boosted up its issues,” he said.

Rouhani also said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan have very good potential and opportunities to develop relations and cooperation.”

Referring to the Pakistani Army Chief’s visit to Tehran, he said, “This means that there are strong relations between the two countries”.

At the same meeting, Chief of Army Staff of the Pakistan Army Qamar Javed Bajwa said, “No country can undermine the good relations between Pakistan and Iran.”

“Pakistan will use all potentials and different methods to further deepen the trade and economic cooperation, and is ready to promote its current cooperation,” he said.

US Claim of Support for Iranian People ‘Shameful Lie’: Zarif

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Mohammad Javad Zarif said Washington claims to be supporting Iranian people while it is ironically keeping food and medicines from reaching Iranians.

“A regime (the US) which, by exercising economic terrorism, keeps food and drugs from reaching ordinary people, including the elderly and patients, can never make the outrageous claim that it supports Iranian people,” said Zarif.

“Mr. Pompeo should first be answerable for the announced acts of terror and crimes against humanity directed at Iranian people,” he added.

“Countries which have failed to show any power and will to stand up to the United States’ economic terrorism, and now are, both on the political front and on the ground, backing chaos and the breach of peace in order to disguise their failure, are accountable for all the consequences of their dangerous provocations,” the top diplomat added.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Zarif noted that people are entitled to express their objections.

“People have the right to lawful protest as recognized in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and [we] needn’t be reminded [of that] and this shouldn’t be hypocritically supported by regimes which have announced that their official objective is to force Iran into meeting their illegitimate and illegal demands through exerting economic pressure, even in the domain of food and drugs,” he said.

US in No Position to Sympathize with Iranian People: Foreign Ministry

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Iran Vows Appropriate Response to US Interception of Mahan Air Flight

Seyyed Abbas Mousavi urged American authorities to care for their own people rather than Iranians.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran does not see the US government as being in a position to sympathize with the Iranian nation and people. If they are so worried, they should be concerned about the tens of millions of hungry people living across the United States, with no home and in absolute poverty,” he said.

He further condemned US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s interventionist remarks about the recent unrest and riots in some Iranian cities.

“The only thing that doesn’t become Mr. Pompeo is to express support for Iranian people,” said Mousavi.

He touched upon the United States and the Israeli regime’s wicked and ill intentions with regards to the Iranian nation.

“They are sympathizing with people who are pressured by the US economic terrorism. The US secretary of states has already announced loud and clear that Iranian people should be starved in order to surrender,” he said.

Mousavi described Iranians as people who are mature enough and have overcome different hurdles and predicaments.

“This nation will pass this phase, too, and will settle its domestic issues itself,” he said.

Iran Denounces Pompeo’s Interventionist Remarks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Vows to Take Action against US Move to End Nuclear Sanctions Waiver

In a Sunday statement, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said Pompeo is, by no means, identifying with Iranian people by making such interventionist comments.

“Glorious Iranian people know well that such hypocritical remarks contain no honest and affectionate sympathy,” he said.

“Actions by a handful of anarchists and vandals supported by people like him (Pompeo) have nothing to do with the demeanour of the majority of wise and insightful Iranian people,” he said.

Mousavi touched upon the US government’s wicked and malicious intentions, especially those of the US secretary of state, about Iranian people.

“Surprisingly enough, he is expressing sympathy with people who are under US economic pressure,” he said.

The spokesman underlined that the US secretary of state has already announced loud and clear that Iranian people should be starved in order to succumb to Washington’s demands.

Iranian Tourism Delegation Due in China, Russia

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Iranian Tourism Delegation Due in China, Russia

That was highlighted in the third meeting of the Tourism Industry Policy-Making Council attended by Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Aliasghar Mounesan and senior authorities of the tourism industry.

In the meeting, the minister stressed the importance of interaction with countries which are potential origins of tourists to Iran. He said it is significant to introduce Iran tourist attractions and potentialities in those countries.

“Presence in tourism exhibitions should be proportionate to the country’s status and dignity.  Efforts should also be made to produce content and prepare brochures and advertising packages to be presented at such exhibits,” he noted.

“Over the past years, Iran had a weak presence at tourism exhibitions, but fortunately, in recent years, we have had an active presence at tourism exhibitions by having a proper space and designing pavilions proportionate to Iran’s status,” the minister said.

He also touched upon upcoming trips to China and Russia by an Iranian delegation. The Iranian team are to attend a ministerial meeting on ancient civilizations in China before leaving for Russia to take part at a tourism exhibition there.

He said the trips are a good opportunity to introduce Iran’s tourist attractions in those countries.

Iran Leader Backs Government’s Gas Price Hike

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IFP Media Wire
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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei

Ayatollah Khamenei said on Sunday while he is not an expert in the field, he still supports the decision which has been made by the three branches of power — namely, executive, legislative and judicial.

“The heads of power branches have sat down and made a decision supported by experts. The decision must be implemented,” the Leader said.

“Yesterday, last night and the night before, there were unfortunately problems in some cities. Some people lost their lives and some centres were destroyed,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.

“There are a few things to keep in mind; first, when something is approved by the heads of state, one must look at it optimistically. In this case, I am not an expert, but I told the gentlemen given that the views of experts about the gasoline issue is mixed – some viewing it necessary and imperative and some others harmful – so I have no judgment myself. But if this is the decision of the heads of the three branches of power, I support it. I said this and I stand by my support,” the Leader said.

“The second point is that some people are definitely worried or upset about this decision; they think it will hurt them or they are unhappy for whatever reason. However, it has to be noted that torching a bank is not what people do, this is what bandits do,” he added.

Ayatollah Khamenei warned that violence orchestrated by certain parties could infiltrate peaceful protests and foment sedition.

“In such incidents, hooligans, spiteful and evil people often enter the field and sometimes some youths, driven by emotion, accompany them and commit seditious acts. Such deeds do not fix anything other than adding insecurity to the problems.”

The Leader described insecurity as “the biggest disaster” for any country and society, saying that is what the enemies want for Iran.

“You see in the past two days, all the centers of evil in the world have been exhorting such acts against us. From the demonically vicious family of the Pahlavi dynasty to the vicious and criminal gang of Monafeqin (hypocrites), they are constantly encouraging hooliganism in cyberspace and elsewhere.”

“No one should help these thugs,” Ayatollah Khamenei said. “No wise and decent man who is interested in his own country and his own comfortable life should help them. They are hoodlums and these acts are not what ordinary people will do.”

“Our dear people, who have fortunately shown their insight in various cases before, should know who are behind these bitter events and how they are. They should know who are orchestrating [such acts as] arson, destruction, feud and insecurity. They should beware of them and distance themselves from them,” the Leader added.

He further urged state officials to do everything possible to ease the impact of the new decision on people, saying it should not lead to further hike in commodity prices. He also called on security officials to diligently deliver on their duty of protecting the country.

Iran’s President Congratulates Sultan Qaboos on Oman National Day

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The full text of Hassan Rouhani’s message follows:

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Your Excellency,

Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman,

Hello and greetings, and may God’s praise be upon you

I wholeheartedly congratulate Your Majesty and Muslim people of your country on the National Day of the Sultanate of Oman.

I hope relations between the two brotherly and friendly countries will further expand in light of rapport, cooperation and collaboration on all fronts.

I ask God Almighty to bestow health and success upon Your Excellency and grant Muslim people of the Sultanate of Oman dignity and prosperity.

Hassan Rouhani, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

3 Most Popular Business Platforms in Iran

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IFP Media Wire
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Most of the popular online business mediums are not functional when it comes to this nation.

So if you wish to conduct or expand your business in Iran, then you have to go through certain apps and business platforms that have a strong foothold in the Iranian market.

Here are three such online platforms that you should definitely consider while doing business in Iran:

  • Cafe Bazaar

Cafe Bazaar is regarded as the local version of Google play in Iran.

It is currently the most popular app storage platform in the country, having more than 36 million smartphone installations as of now.

That’s because the IOS store is completely blocked in Iran.

And, secondly, Google play store is quite difficult to access fully, due to restricted in-app purchases.

Therefore, if you have a plan to launch your mobile app in Iran, its best that you go through cafe bazaar.

Other than this, you should also make sure that you build your app specifically as per the preferences of an android based audience.

Gaming apps are the most successful app category in cafe bazaar currently, and the app is increasingly looking towards increasing their gaming app portfolio.

The Iranian market has a highly diverse customer base ranging from three to forty when it comes to gaming apps.

The app majorly provides games from three international app developers, namely SuperCell, Tab4fun and Elex.

Therefore it can be said that the Iranian market is relatively more lucrative when it comes to gaming apps as compared to other categories.

However, In-app purchases are something that should be careful when it comes to app designing for the Iranian market.

Currently, Iranians consider debit card transactions as the most popular medium of payment when it comes to making in-app purchases.

 Digikala

Digikala is the most popular e-commerce platform in Iran.

It holds a massive 92% of the market share, primarily due to the absence of Amazon and E-bay in Iran.

The e-commerce startup has benefited significantly from the country’s recent digital revolution.

Digikala is also the largest e-commerce platform in the Middle East, having 170000 unique visitors daily.

Although the firm does not publicize its yearly revenues, it is speculated to grow at a rate of 200% every year.

What makes Digikala so profitable for the Iranian market is its deep-rooted customer following, as it receives orders from the most remote villages in the country.

Also, 60% of products sold on Digikala are from foreign brands, which signify a good acceptance rate for foreign products among Iranian customers.

Therefore if you decide to sell your products through Digikala you will majorly benefit from the following:

  • High number of users
  • Same day delivery
  • Easy and free return policy

Telegram

Telegram is the most popular social media platform in Iran.

Although the Iranian government has officially blocked it, the majority of Iranian users manage to use telegram by using VPNs to get around the block.

Iranians spend an average of 60% of their online duration on telegram.

Therefore telegram should be your go-to platform if you are looking to increase the social media presence of your brand.

You can always go for paid posts on popular and relevant telegram channels as a part of your digital marketing strategy for social media.

Include your own telegram channel along with the posts, so that you can drive traffic to your telegram channel as well.

Author’s Bio: Hi There, I am Shaun Williams, a content writer with Goodfirms, a research platform for Blockchain Technology and Bot Development companies, among many others. I enjoy communicating ideas and knowledge creatively and also ensure that the readers never suffer from boredom while reading my posts.

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