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Iran Condemns US Interference in Bolivia’s Internal Affairs

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Once Again Denies Torturing Afghan Migrants at Border

In a statement on Tuesday, Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said that any forced change of government which is outside legal frameworks, especially through foreign interference, is condemned and unacceptable.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that any change should reflect the people’s will through the ballot box and within the framework of the law,” he added.

He also expressed hope that the Bolivian people and political groups could reach a peaceful solution to the current situation without resorting to violence, chaos, and conflict, using their country’s political and legal capacities.

Bolivia’s former president Evo Morales departed for Mexico Monday after accepting an offer of political asylum in the wake of what many call as a coup against him by the country’s military and opposition.

Morales resigned as president following military intervention amid mass protests sparked by allegations of irregularities during last month’s election.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

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

Abrar:
1- Turkey Starts Extraditing ISIS Prisoners
2- DM: All Missiles Iran Has Enjoy Pinpoint Accuracy
3- Assad: Iran, Russia, China Are Top Priorities in Syria Reconstruction

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Aftab-e Yazd:
1- Oil Minister: Don’t Ignore Iran’s Oil Reserves
2- Rouhani: We’ll Achieve Great Goals by Remaining in JCPOA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Ebtekar:
1- Cold War of Extremists against Rouhani
2- Araqchi: Iran, Saudi Must Be Able to Resolve All Their Differences with Peace

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Etemad:
1- End of Morales
2- Rouhani: Our Interests to Be Met by Remaining in JCPOA
2- IAEA Confirms Iran’s Enrichment at Fordow Site

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Ettela’at:
1- Rouhani: Financial Aid to Be Paid to 18 Million Families as of Next Month

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Iran:
1- The Newly-Discovered Oilfield as Big as Tehran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Javan:
1- Europe’s ‘Major Concern’ over Change of Iran’s Nuclear Doctrine
2- US-Orchestrated Coup in Bolivia
3- Syria War Was World War at Small Scale

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Kayhan:
1- Ansarullah: Entire Israel within Our Range
2- Morales Resigns to Prevent Killing of People
3- Trump: Iraq Society Corrupt, We Take Their Oil!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Khorasan:
1- American Game of Removing Morales
2- Rouhani: Arms Embargo against Iran to Be Lifted Next Year If JCPOA Saved

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Resalat:
1- The Hopeful Iran
* Life Expectancy in Iran Increased by 22 Years Since 1979 Revolution

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Sazandegi:
1- Fate of Populist
* With End of Army’s Support for Morales, Another Populist Leader Removed from Power in Latin America

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Setareh Sobh:
1- Bolivian People Celebrate Removal of Morales from Power
2- Namavaran Oil Field, Second Largest Oil Reserve Discovered in Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

 

Shargh:
1- $320 Billion Worth of Untapped Wealth Discovered in Southern Iran
2- Discovering Oil Field Not Enough [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 12

Azarakhsh; A Fire Temple in Heart of Mountain

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IFP Editorial Staff
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This unique cross-shaped monument, entirely caved from mountain in an area of 300 m2, is located 5km from Darab city in Fars province, southern Iran, on the slopes of Pahna mountain.

Azarakhsh Fire Temple is said to have been constructed around the third century BCE. The monument was initially an Aryan Mithraic temple; then turned to a fire temple called Azarakhsh (which literally means lightning) in Sassanid area. It then became a mosque during Seljuk dynasty.

In 1254 CE, under the reign of Hulagu Khan, the ruler of Fars ordered the construction of an altar facing the Qibla on the left side of the monument which was considered a mosque afterwards.

At the top of altar is written in Thuluth calligraphy: “This altar was built in the year 652 AH at the behest of King Atabak Abu al-Muzaffar Abu Bakr Atabak.”

The monument is known as the Stone Mosque these days.

What follows are IRNA’s photos of Azarakhsh Fire Temple:

Iran Ready for Talks with Anyone If Its Interests Met: Rouhani

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IFP Editorial Staff
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“Some think if we talk to the world, our hands would lose their power. No! … Those who say we shouldn’t interact with the world seem to be unaware of what their words mean,” Rouhani said in a ceremony in Kerman on Tuesday.

“If we don’t interact, it means we get isolated. Our enemies want us to be isolated; why should we? We would talk to the entire world. We would sit at any negotiating table if the talks are necessary for our national interests. We’d do it proudly,” he said.

He also pointed to the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, and highlighted the benefits it has had for the country despite the re-imposition of US sanctions.

“Today the CEO of this plant told me the inauguration of the project was made possible with the 2015 nuclear deal. Many of the prerequisites of the plant could not be imported to the country, but it was made possible with the JCPOA.”

“Those who cannot get this reality must understand it well. It’s not just this plant; yesterday I received the same report in Yazd. They said they have managed to import important parts thanks to the JCPOA,” he went on to say.

“All the accomplishments we had in South Pars Gas Field within a few years – where we opened 11 phases – were because of the JCPOA,” the president said.

Zarif Addresses Astana Club, Meets Kazakh Leader in Nur-Sultan

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Zarif Addresses Astana Club, Meets Kazakh Leader in Nur-Sultan

During the Tuesday meeting, Zarif and Nazarbayev discussed bilateral relations and the most important regional and international issues.

Earlier in the day, Zarif addressed the Astana Club’s meeting as the keynote speaker with a speech focused on the “prerequisites of a secure and stable region”.

Zarif Addresses Astana Club, Meets Kazakh Leader in Nur-Sultan -After his meeting with Nazarbayev, Zarif also attended the disarmament and non-proliferation panel of the Astana Club, and delivered a speech on the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Young Man Dedicates Himself to Taking Care of Handicapped Dog

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Young Man Dedicates Himself to Taking Care of Handicapped Dog (18)

Saeed, a 30-year-old man from Kermanshah in western Iran, has adopted Brown. The dog was hit by a car in a highway in Tehran four years ago, but was saved with the help of animal supporters. However, it was disabled after the amputation of its leg.

As a stray dog, Brown had a hard time before being adopted by Saeed and taken to Kermanshah. As he lives in an apartment, Saeed has to keep Brown in his friend’s villa. He has accepted the hard conditions of caring for a disabled dog: he feeds Brown twice a day and cleans its cage.

The dog, on the other hand, relies on Saeed and doesn’t allow others to approach the cage, nor it accepts being fed by them.

What follows are IRNA’s photos of Brown’s life:

Your Guide to Tax Returns on Cryptocurrency

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IFP Media Wire
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When you make a transaction using a cryptocurrency on a blockchain network, the transaction is verified by nodes in the network that generate a cryptographical key to validate the transaction. Once a transaction is unanimously authenticated by all the nodes in a network it is added to a block, this block is added to a chain of transactions that are immutably linked to one another through strong cryptography. The blockchain shows the entire transaction history related to that currency.

Legality of cryptocurrencies in India

Over the past few years, India has been increasingly using technology like blockchain to fuel transactions. The RBI has noticed these developments and has reacted quite favorably to the adoption of these technologies. While India is moving towards a digital or cashless economy, cryptocurrencies still remain outliers.

Your Guide to Tax Returns on CryptocurrencyIn 2013 the RBI took notice of the increasing use of cryptocurrencies in India and cautioned holders, traders, and users against the use of such virtual currencies. Other regulators like Enforcement Directorate and the Income Tax Department were swift to take action and shut down businesses associated with cryptocurrency. In light of these developments, most entities dealing with cryptocurrencies stopped business operations from 2017 onwards. The RBI also prohibited entities regulated by it to transact in cryptocurrency. Even though the RBI has taken quite a firm stance against cryptocurrencies in India, it has supported the use of blockchain technology and distributed ledger technology in India and has also supported the development of a national digital currency, this is evidenced in the two reports from the RBI in 2017 and 2019.

After the budget speech in 2018, the government created an Inter-ministerial Council which included the RBI to examine

  • The status of cryptocurrencies in India and globally.
  • The existing regulatory structures in place for cryptocurrencies globally.
  • How to tackle issues related to consumer protection and money laundering.

Taxes on cryptocurrencies

Presently, in India, there is a total ban on holding, selling, dealing in, mining, generating, issuing, transferring, using or disposing of cryptocurrency. So information on cryptocurrency taxes is purely speculative. There are three main instances that can produce a taxable income from cryptocurrency transactions:

  • Transfer of cryptocurrency to fiat currency
  • Crypto-mining
  • Receiving payment in cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency exchanged for fiat currency

When a cryptocurrency is exchanged for a fiat currency, the price differential between the buying price of the cryptocurrency and selling price will be considered taxable income. The duration for which the cryptocurrency is held will determine the head under which it will be taxed.

Cryptocurrency held longer than 36 months are considered long-term capital assets, and therefore, any income arising from the sale of these assets will be taxed at a flat rate of 20% under the head Long-Term Capital Gains. Income arising from the sale of cryptocurrencies held for periods of less than 36 months or traded regularly will be considered a business income and will be taxed according to the appropriate tax slab.

Crypto-Mining

Even though crypto-mining is a capital intensive activity that consumes a lot of electricity and requires expensive hardware. The cryptocurrency generated as a result of mining is self-generated, and therefore, the cost of acquisition cannot be determined.

Your Guide to Tax Returns on CryptocurrencyEven though Section 55 of the Income Tax Act, 1961 dictates the calculation required to be performed in case of self-generating assets, it does not include crypto-mining. Therefore, it is not clear how crypto-mining will be taxed under future regulations.

Receiving payment in cryptocurrencies

Many businesses use cryptocurrencies as a means to receive payments. Any payments received by a business for goods or services through cryptocurrencies will be considered a business income and will be taxed appropriately. Tax in such a case will be levied under the head of Profits or Gains from a business.

Cryptocurrencies could be the future of currency, and even though it is not clear as to how they will be taxed, it is a good idea to keep up to date with the latest developments when it comes to these digital assets.

Crypto-Tax Calculators

There are a number of platforms that have been designed to make crypto-tax calculation super easy and quick. Let’s take a look at 3 such platforms.

ZenLedger

ZenLedger is an easy-to-use crypto-tax calculation software that is freely available online. This power tool can help you create tax reports in seconds and auto-fill tax forms. The ergonomic design of the interface makes this app a favorite among crypto-traders and investors alike.

TokenTax

TokenTax was rated as the best platform for filing of cryptocurrency taxes by Forbes. This platform has partnered with all major crypto-exchanges allowing you to upload all your transaction information in seconds. Once all the transaction information is fed into this platform it will generate all the relevant tax forms.

BearTax

BearTax is considered one of the simplest crypto-tax software on the market. The platform is integrated with 25 exchanges that will allow you to import all your crypto-transactions within seconds. The software does not carry any charge for crypto-tax calculations, but there is a charge associated with the downloading of tax documents.

Iranian, Turkish Scientists Win Prestigious Mustafa Prize

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian, Turkish Scientists Win Prestigious Mustafa Prize

Participants from more than 30 Muslim countries took part in the event and five Iranian and Turkish scientists managed to win the award.

A Turkish and an Iranian scholar jointly won the prize in biology and medical sciences field. Three others were also introduced as the prominent scholars of the Muslim world.

The prize is to introduce the potential of Muslims in the field of future technologies in order to advance Muslim countries.

Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran; Alireza Marandi, head of the Academy of Medical Sciences; and some Iranian lawmakers attended the ceremony which was held in Vahdat Hall on November 11.

The ceremony featured leading Muslim scholars and presented their influential works in science and technology.

“Science and technology interactions are solid links that have nothing to do with governments and political events in the world,” said Sorena Sattari at the closing ceremony.

For a brief review of Iran’s achievements in various fields of science and technology, check the book “Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review – 2019”

“The more we increase these scientific interactions, the more boosted the relationship between nations, youth and governments will be,” he added.

He went on to say that one of the goals of the Mustafa Prize is to increase women’s participation.

“Awards such as the Mustafa Prize will help show the Muslim community’s hidden scientific and technological capabilities to the world,” underlined an organizer.

The Sixth Technology Experience Exchange Summit was also held on the sidelines of the event with the participation of 80 leading scientists from 27 universities and research centres.

The Fourth Meeting of Muslim Investors with Muslim scientists was another event aimed at commercialising the products and efforts of scholars. 40 knowledge-based companies from 12 countries attended this section this year.

The 2019 edition was held in the fields of “information and communications”, “biology and medical sciences”, and “nanotechnology”.

Zarif to EU: Show Me Just One JCPOA Commitment You’ve Upheld!

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Zarif to EU Show Me Just One JCPOA Commitment You’ve Upheld!

“To my EU/E3 Colleagues 1. ‘Fully upheld commitments under JCPOA’ YOU? Really? Just show ONE that you’ve upheld in the last 18 months,” Zarif said in a tweet on Tuesday.

“2. Iran triggered – and exhausted – dispute resolution mechanism while you were procrastinating. We’re now using Paragraph 36 remedies. Look at my 6/11/18 letter,” he went on to say.

His harsh reaction came after the three European countries and the European Union said they were “extremely concerned” by Iran’s decision to restart nuclear activities at one of its key sites.

“The Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom and the High Representative of the European Union are extremely concerned by the latest announcements that Iran is restarting uranium enrichment activities at the Fordow facility, as confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in its November 11 report,” they said in a joint statement, AFP reported.

“We urge Iran to reverse all measures inconsistent with the JCPOA,” it added.

The three countries warned Tehran they might trigger a dispute settlement mechanism prescribed by the deal. Under the terms agreed in 2015, the move would start a 30-day deadline for the signatories to resolve the problem. If the issue remains unsolved, it could be directed to the UN Security Council and eventually trigger the “snapback” of sanctions lifted under the deal.

“We affirm our readiness to consider all mechanisms in the (nuclear deal) including the dispute resolution mechanism, to resolve the issues,” the European states said.

Iran’s First Woman Airport Chief Talks of Her Job’s Ups & Downs

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran’s First Woman Airport Manager Talks of Her Job’s Ups & Downs (3)

Before being appointed as the Abadan Airport Manager, Sohrabi was an employee full of hopes and motivations, and of course, a passion for proving women’s competencies in their careers.

She is now not only the first female airport manager in Iran, but as she herself puts it, the first female executive in the Mideast.

Here are excerpts of Sohrabi’s remarks in a recent interview with Shahrvand newspaper:

I started my job at the airport in 2004. I had different responsibilities. For example, I was data manager for a while and also in charge of IT and education centre. I was the head of the General Department for six years and then became the Deputy Director General of the Ahwaz Airport.

Iran’s First Woman Airport Chief Talks of Her Job’s Ups & DownsFrom my early days in this job, I found out that the chart is completely patriarchal. In the organisation, all managers were men, and we had no such thing as female executives. It became a question to me why women were not in managerial positions. That motivated me to move purposefully. I continued my education and at the same time did my duties. I really wanted to take up the post someday. I wanted to prove that women can work hard. I progressed step by step. During my time as a deputy, I slept about 3 to 4 hours a day, while the chores were also part of my personal life. As much as I could, I tried to accomplish the mission of women.

Of course there were many obstacles. Many gentlemen still believe that women should not be appointed as airport managers, because they are not capable of managing the crisis. I think it’s still too early to respond to those who are opposed to women’s managerial posts. Time will tell everything. However, I hope we will never see a crisis in the country.

Since my appointment to this post, people’s feedback has been great. After I was selected as the manager of Abadan Airport, the men of Khuzestan Arab tribes came to the airport to congratulate me. It was really interesting to me. It’s been two months and people are still coming to see me and congratulate me.

Of course my work is very sensitive and full of crises, and some believe that women are not suitable for crisis management but it is not true. For example, a few days ago, there was an accident where we had to transport 70 injured people from Abadan Airport to Shiraz Airport. I was on the runway for eight hours to get all the injured and their companions on board. The situation was very terrible, but I didn’t even let one of their companions get stranded. Up until the last moment when the plane was ready to fly I was with the injured and tried to calm them down. This is not the job of the airport manager, but every manager has his or her own approach, and ultimately the type of management and capabilities are important.

I think you have to have emotional intelligence and you can’t be an ordinary person. You have to be ready to take risks as well; something which is partly intrinsic. I love risk taking and excitement. So I went after it and gave it a try.

The airport is not an ordinary place and in such circumstances my appointment was a risk. So this is a remarkable event in Iran and the Middle East. So far, we haven’t had a female manager in any airport in the Middle East. I believe in trusting the youths. My plan for the future is to educate young executives and support them.

Iran’s First Woman Airport Chief Talks of Her Job’s Ups & Downs

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