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Iran Has No Reason to Develop Nuclear Weapon: Leader

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Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Iran’s position in that regard is firm and definitive.

“Although we could have taken a step in that path, we announced the use of this weapon (nuclear arms) religiously forbidden as instructed by the respected religion of Islam,” said the Leader in a meeting with elite and top scientific figures on Wednesday.

“So, there is no reason for us to spend money on the production and stockpiling of weapons whose use is absolutely forbidden,” Ayatollah Khamenei added.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the Leader said the very important and beneficial “nuclear science,” when coupled with certain countries’ thirst for power, led to the development of nuclear bombs and turned into a major threat to the world and humanity.

Ayatollah Khamenei also said imitating the culture of Western universities will kill scientific innovations.

“Imitating others will destroy innovation and real scientific dynamism as well,” he noted.

Ayatollah Khamenei noted that Iran’s scientific progress has even won the praise of the enemies.

Among the achievements of the country on the scientific front, he said, have been the enhancement of national defence might, control and treatment of diseases, promotion of technical-engineering services, accomplishments in the field of biotechnology and progress in peaceful nuclear technology.

He said the progress that Iranian universities have made over the past forty years is mind-boggling compared to that before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Zarif Raps US Sanctions on Central Bank as War Crime

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Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif addresses the International Conference of Global Economy and Sanctions held on Oct. 9, 2019 in Al-Zahra University of Tehran / Photo by IRNA

Mohammad Javad Zarif said the new ban amounts to a food and drug sanction on Iran.

He said the CBI has, so far, been sanctioned as Specially Designated National (SDN). However, he added, the title has changed to Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT), which means the bank cannot buy food and medicines from now on.

“It means the CBI, as the economic lever and tool of foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is not allowed to buy food and drugs for Iranian people,” said the top diplomat.

Meanwhile, Zarif touched upon recent remarks by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who had said, “If you (Iran) want your people to eat, you have to change your policy.”

Zarif noted all these developments show Washington’s move is tantamount to economic terrorism.

Despite what the US officials claim, the US-made medications are hard to obtain reportedly due to banking sanctions that hamper money transactions which causes some Western companies to refuse to sell the necessary drugs and medical equipment to Iran.

Tensions have been running high between Tehran and Washington since last year, when Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and unleashed the “toughest ever” sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Urges Turkey to Reconsider Decision to Invade Syria

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“The Turkish government has concerns about its southern borders, and it is their right that their concerns are addressed. However, we believe the right path and method must be chosen for that purpose,” Rouhani said.

“During the trilateral meeting of Iran, Russia, and Turkey, we clearly announced the only solution to establish security in northern borders of Syria and southern Turkey is the presence of the Syrian army,” the president told a cabinet session on Wednesday.

“We should prepare all the grounds for the presence of the Syrian army in these regions. Other countries should also help. The Americans must leave the region, and the Kurds stand by the Syrian army in this region, which is indeed their own country,” he added.

Rouhani said the path Turkey is treading today and the agreements reached behind the scenes do not serve the region’s interests.

“We want the friendly and brotherly country of Turkey and its government to show more patience and care in such affairs, and reconsider the path they have chosen,” he noted.

“We believe the path currently chosen is not an appropriate and good way for the region, because today we are in a condition where calm is a necessity for the region, and the displaced Syrians must return home as soon as possible,” Rouhani noted.

The president said the main issue today is not northern Syria and Eastern Euphrates. “Rather, the top problem in the region is Idlib, where all the terrorists have gathered.”

“We hope that regional countries contribute to [solving] the problem, and the Turkish government be more careful in this region so that we would not encounter any further problem in the region,” he added.

Turkey started its military incursion into northern Syria on Monday night, after the US in a major shift in its policy gave the green light to Ankara to launch the operation against Washington’s long-time Kurdish allies in northern Syria.

In a phone conversation on Monday, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu assured his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif that Ankara’s military operation in northern Syria is a temporary one.

Zarif, in turn, expressed Iran’s opposition to Turkey’s military action, and said the Adana Agreement is the best approach for Syria and Turkey to address their concerns.

Later on Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the country is closely monitoring the worrying reports about the possibility of Turkish military forces entering the Syrian territories.

“The Iranian Foreign Ministry believes such a move, in case of occurrence, would not only fail to address Turkey’s security concerns, but also will inflict heavy material and humanitarian damages,” it said in a statement.

“Accordingly, the Islamic Republic of Iran is opposed to any possible military operation,” it added.

Iran Prepared for Talks If Saudis Stop Killing Civilians: Zarif

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Zarif made the remarks in an interview with ICANA on Tuesday in reaction to a report by The New York Times quoting officials of Iraq and Pakistan as saying that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had asked the leaders of those two countries in recent weeks to speak with their Iranian counterparts about de-escalation.

“Under the circumstances that the Saudis have developed an interest in talking with Iran, if they pursue regional issues at the negotiating table, not by killing people, they will certainly have the Islamic Republic along with them,” Zarif said.

The top diplomat was referring to the massacre of civilians during the Saudi-led military campaign against Yemen, which meant to reinstall a former Riyadh-friendly regime in the impoverished state.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs [of Iran] is always ready to cooperate with our neighbors for the security of the region and we have officially announced this position,” the top Iranian diplomat added.

He noted that in line with such a policy, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani presented the United Nations General Assembly with the country’s new regional peace initiative, dubbed Hormuz Peace Endeavor (HOPE).

In an address to the 74th session of the General Assembly on September 25, Rouhani said as a steward of maritime security in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, Iran invites all countries that are affected by developments in the strategic region to join HOPE.

He said that the “coalition of hope” aims to promote peace, stability, progress and prosperity of littoral states and help achieve mutual understanding and establish peaceful and friendly relations among them.

“This initiative entails different sectors such as cooperation in providing collective energy security, freedom of navigation and free flow of oil and other [energy] resources from and to the countries off the Strait of Hormuz and beyond that,” the Iranian president added.

The spokesman for President Rouhani’s administration late last month confirmed reports that Saudi leaders have been sending messages to Iran’s president through a head of state, though refraining to give any details on the nature of those messages.

“Yes, this is true that they have sent messages to Mr. Rouhani through a head of state,” Ali Rabiei said, adding, “We must see signs of it [Saudi’s goodwill] without any ambiguity, and the first sign of it is to stop the aggression against Yemen and put an end to the massacre of Yemenis.”

Saudi Arabia and a number of its regional allies launched a devastating campaign against Yemen in March 2015, with the goal of bringing the government of Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi back to power and crushing Ansarullah.

The US-based Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), a nonprofit conflict-research organization, estimates that the war has claimed more than 91,000 lives over the past four and a half years.

The war has also taken a heavy toll on the country’s infrastructure, destroying hospitals, schools, and factories. The UN says over 24 million Yemenis are in dire need of humanitarian aid, including 10 million suffering from extreme levels of hunger.

Iran Rejects Use of Force against Countries on Pretext of Fighting Terror

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Iranian envoy to the United Nations Ali Nasimfar said acts of terror are condemned no matter where and by whom they are committed, and no matter who the victims are.

“The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) flatly dismisses and denounces terrorism, in any shape and [using] any tool, as a criminal act,” said Nasimfar speaking at the UN on behalf of NAM member states.

“NAM underlines once again that acts of terror are a gross violation of international law, including international humanitarian laws and human rights, especially the right to live, and keep people from fully enjoying their rights and basic freedoms,” added the Iranian envoy.

“Such acts jeopardize territorial integrity and stability of countries as well as national, regional and international security,” he noted.

Nasimfar said efforts to destabilize legitimate governments or the ruling constitution as well as political unity among governments will affect the stability of nations along with the foundation of societies.

“Such moves have destructive consequences for economic and social development and will destroy the physical and economic infrastructure of countries,” he added.

“NAM reiterates its respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty as well as political independence of all countries in accordance with the UN Charter,” he said.

He noted that terrorism should not be equated with the legitimate fight of people under oppression or foreign occupation to determine their fate and secure national freedom.

He said brutal treatment of people under foreign occupation must also be condemned as the worst form of terrorism.

Iran’s envoy also stressed the need to condemn the use of state power to suppress and brutalize people fighting against foreign occupation to secure their inalienable rights.

He said terrorism is a phenomenon which is not associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group, and added these features must not be used to justify acts of terror or violate the privacy of people under the pretext of combating terrorism.

“Being well aware of the necessity of adopting prompt and effective measures to tackle international terrorism, NAM calls on all countries to live up to their obligations with regards to fighting terror under international law and international humanitarian regulations in accordance with the UN Charter and under the aegis of this world body,” he said.

Iran Securing Modern Defence Achievements Despite Sanctions: IRGC

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IRGC Chief-Commander Major General Hossein Salami touched upon cutting-edge technologies that Iran enjoys in the defence domain, saying the IRGC has so much potential that it can unveil a “modern achievement” every day.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran is up-to-date when it comes to state-of-the-art technologies,” said the top general.

He said the IRGC draws on the potential of “faithful and revolutionary” youth in securing national defense capability.

The US sanctions have, ironically enough, further enhanced the IRGC’s capability to achieve more accomplishments, he added.

Iranian military technicians have in recent years made great headways in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, making the armed forces self-sufficient in the arms sphere.

Tehran has always assured other nations that its military might poses no threat to regional countries, saying that the Islamic Republic’s defense doctrine is entirely based on deterrence.

Vigilant Iraqis Not to Let Opportunists Cash in on Unrest: Zarif

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Anti-government protesters set fires and close a street during a demonstration in Baghdad on Oct. 3, 2019 / Photo by AP

Mohammad Javad Zarif noted that the vigilance of Iraqi citizens will prevent others from cashing in on their “legitimate problems,” which have also been recognized by the Iraqi government.

“We believe that Iraqi people are the owners of this country and their rights should be respected,” Zarif told ICANA on Wednesday.

Zarif’s comments came on the heels of the recent unrest in Iraq.

Iraqi officials say there are “malicious hands” behind the killing of both protesters and security forces during the recent spate of unrest in Baghdad and some other cities.

Interior Ministry spokesman Saad Maan confirmed that 104 people had been killed, including eight security officers, and more than 6,000 wounded in the protests.

Maan said the ministry was working with other government institutions to find out who was behind the killings. According to medical sources, the majority of protesters killed were struck by bullets.

The protests began last week, with demonstrators calling for better living conditions. The rallies soon turned into riots as some protesters started vandalizing public property and attempted to enter the Green Zone in the capital Baghdad — which houses government offices and foreign diplomatic missions.

On Saturday night, armed elements and violent rioters attempted to take over local TV stations in Baghdad after the government removed a days-long curfew.

Maan said protesters burned 51 public buildings and eight political party headquarters, but Iraqi security forces did not confront them.

According to the spokesman, most of those killed last Friday had been shot in the head or heart, a sign that skilled snipers had committed the killings.

‘Iran’s Scientific Progress Accelerated by Leader’s Assistance’

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Speaking at a Tuesday exhibition of knowledge-based products also attended by the Leader, Sattari gave a report on the approaches and plans of the vice presidency for transition from oil-based to knowledge-based economy.

The vice-president also referred to plans to create innovation zones alongside universities and scientific centres saying that the Islamic Republic is the largest innovation ecosystem in West Asia.

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”

He noted that more than 4,500 knowledge-based companies with a net income of $8 billion have provided employment opportunities for about 300,000 people.

Sattari called the development of advanced medicines a successful example of trust in the country’s young motivated people, and said that as a result of the promotion of this ecosystem, the brain drain in the pharmaceutical sector has almost stopped.

“Any medication that goes into this cycle, up to two years later, is commercially available on the market,” concluded Sattari.

Iranian, Portuguese Diplomats Meet in Tehran

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Da Costa Pereira is in Tehran to attend the second round of political consultations between Iranian and Portuguese foreign policy director generals.

At the Tuesday meeting, the two parties discussed bilateral, regional and international issues.

Referring to 500 years of relations between Tehran and Lisbon, Araqchi expressed satisfaction with the cultural and academic interactions between the two countries and described it as an opportunity to deepen social and popular relations.

Describing the present situation as “sensitive”, Araqchi emphasised the need to operate serious mechanisms to strengthen bilateral ties.

Expressing Tehran’s expectation of European sides to confront unilateralism, he criticised European policies to preserve the JCPOA at no cost.

He stressed that the current tense situation in the Persian Gulf region is affected by US interventionist policies, and that the priority of the Islamic Republic of Iran is to achieve security, stability and economic prosperity for the entire region.

For his part, Da Costa Pereira expressed his country’s interest in boosting bilateral relations with Iran, saying that Europe is really seeking to maintain the nuclear deal, and Portugal moves in line with the EU policies in this regard.

Russian Orientalists Praise Impact of Iranian Films on World Cinema

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The remarks were made during the visit of the Russian orientalists to the Cinema Museum of Iran.

One of these scientists, who is a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, said the development of Iranian cinema is one of the most important events of the 20th century.

These researchers believe that any orientalist doing research in Middle East must know about this part of the country’s cultural heritage.

“From this angle, the Cinema Museum of Iran has done its best and has been well-organised in terms of displaying cinematic works as well as the location of the halls, since passing through these halls can give a complete picture of the Iranian cinema from scratch.”

A linguistics expert said she enjoyed visiting the Cinema Museum, adding “As a Russian citizen, I am pleased with the combined Russian and Iranian compositions of the 21th century at the Cinema Museum. I was surprised to see the nominations in Russian, and hopefully in the future we will see new and joint works carried out by Iran and Russia at the Iranian Cinema Museum.”

Another member of this team maintained he was interested in the Iranian culture and art in the past, and today he has become more familiar with the Iranian cinema.

“The Iranian cinema has a huge impact on world cinema, including on the Russian cinema, and the Iranian films are widely screened in Russia. Today, we had a closer look at Iranian culture and became familiar with the issues that Iran is dealing with. Iranian films usually deal with social issues that are prevailing around the world.”

Shokouh Sadat Hosseini, Director of International Scientific Cooperation of Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies of Iran, who accompanied the Russian delegation during the visit, referred to the museum’s atmosphere saying that by visiting the Qajar-era monument, the audience can envisage cinema from its beginning till the contemporary era.

Also on the sidelines, a workshop was held on “Genre and Style in Iranian Cinema” for three hours by Parviz Jahed.

The event was co-organised by the Cinema Museum of Iran, Farabi Cinema Foundation and the Institute for Humanities and Cultural Studies of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

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