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Iran Unveils Bio-Printer Capable of Making Artificial Bones

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The technology of 3D printing has been localised in Iran since many years ago and now a more advanced version of this tool known as bio-printer is being developed to be used in medicine.

Iranian company Sizan Pardazash Kavir has recently managed to 3D print an artificial bone for the first time in Iran using a combination of polymer and ceramics, its CEO said.

In this method, a 3D bio-printer made by the company formed a part of a complete human bone that can be transplanted to the patient.

Javad Nikoukar Noushabadi says this bio-printer is designed using the existing knowledge, but due to the sensitivity of the technology owners, their experience could not be used.

In fact, the companies working in the field of advanced medical engineering are very careful to keep this technology confidential, he added.

“So it took a long time in the research and development unit of the company to build a printer with this capability. We have asked several medical centres of the country to use this product, and the capacity has been created for export to the regional countries. Fortunately, as the technology is high-tech, markets for this are expanding quickly,” he underlined.

3D printers are widely used in medical science and the field of stem cells. In some patients, wounds can sometimes occur for a variety of reasons, such as injuries, which the body cannot repair or needs help to repair that injured organ. Using materials such as stem cells or other things, 3D printers can print the injured parts.

As the name suggests, 3D printers, inspired by paper printing, perform the same process in a variety of three-dimensional forms.

3D printers comprise a set of processes in which materials are bonded in a controlled manner to form a 3D object.

The industry evolved at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2004 and found a lot of use in the aerospace, automotive, industrial, architectural, etc. industries. In 3D printing, the system is capable of reproducing a complete molecular structure or a large building using a variety of materials, including liquids and powders.

Three-dimensional printing can provide a precise prototype of any design. It can also design a car body with micro-millimetre accuracy.

DM Says Iran Not Involved in Saudi Refinery Attacks

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Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting in Tehran on Wednesday, Hatami rejected reports that Iran may have been behind Saturday’s attacks on Saudi company Aramco’s oil processing facilities.

“It is crystal clear. A clash has occurred between two countries. One side of the clash are the Yemenis, who have announced explicitly that they have done the job,” the minister said.

He added that the logic behind the Yemeni drone strike is quite clear, because the Yemenis have been suffering from harsh military attacks by the Saudi-led coalition for years and have been in critical condition under a blockade imposed by the Saudis.

“In military terms, the Yemenis had carried out a similar operation around two years ago, and had attacked an airport in the United Arab Emirates and fired a missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers,” the Iranian general said.

The Yemeni forces on Saturday launched drone attacks on two plants at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s oil industry, including the world’s biggest petroleum processing facility.

The US has accused Iran of involvement in the attack, alleging that a number of cruise missiles have been fired from Iran at the Saudi targets. Iran vehemently denies the claim.

Since March 2015, Saudi Arabia and some of its Arab allies have been carrying out deadly airstrikes against the Houthi Ansarullah movement in an attempt to restore power to fugitive former president Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi, a close ally of Riyadh.

Official UN figures say that more than 15,000 people have been killed in Yemen since the Saudi-led bombing campaign began.

The Saudi war has impacted over seven million children in Yemen who now face a serious threat of famine, according to UNICEF figures. Over 6,000 children have either been killed or sustained serious injuries since 2015, UN children’s agency said. The humanitarian situation in the country has also been exacerbated by outbreaks of cholera, polio, and measles.

“Steve’s House” Hosting Photo Enthusiasts in Kashan

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Founded by Hossein Farmani, an internationally renowned photographer, Steve’s house is a Qajar building that took about 10 months to repair. The house is built like a garden, with seven rooms and a pool house. Five rooms and the pool house are dedicated to displaying photographs. 240 photos, printed on fine art papers abroad, are displayed in three different sizes. The photos date back to 1980 and the latest ones are taken in 2012.

Next to the showroom, there is a library and a media room. Most of McCurry’s books could be seen in the library, and there are a number of photography and art books. Use of the entire space, library and media room is completely free of charge for all who come to Steve’s house.

“Steve’s House” Hosting Photo Enthusiasts in KashanFarmani is a photographer and collector who has gained international reputation for many years in various fields of art. He owns several galleries and is the founder of several world photography awards such as the Lucie Awards, IPA and PX3. He has studied photography in the United States. For a while he founded Vue magazine and then launched another magazine called Fotofoli. Ten years of work for one of the world’s largest publishers, Rizzoli, is also part of his career.

The founder of Lucie Awards has told Honaronline that “I set up a gallery in Los Angeles that is still going on. Its name is House of Lucie. I used to work in Los Angeles for a while, and then with a few of my friends, we started the Hollywood Awards Festival, which was the second-largest film festival in the US after the Oscars, picking the best films of the year. I told myself to do the same with photography. Until then, this had never happened in photography. In this way, Lucy Awards got underway. In 2003, the first Lucy Awards festival was held. The Lucy Awards festival is held every year at the Carnegie Hall in New York City. So far, Reza Daqati has won the award from Iran. We also hold four other photography festivals in Moscow, Paris, Tokyo and Budapest.”

Now, after years of working abroad, Farmani has returned to Iran and set up Steve’s House in Kashan.  About the way he set up this gallery in Kashan he says, “In fact I do not know Iran very well.  However, after 35 years, I had two 5-6 day trips to various cities of Iran. During these trips, my international friends accompanied me. Their love and interest in Iran made me pay more attention to Iran and especially Kashan. I was thinking of running a place to show photos in Kashan, and I was going to do it for my friend Steve McCurry. Steve is one of the world’s most well-known news photographers whose image of an Afghan girl is very famous. We found an old house in Kashan and after renovating it and creating a blend of modern and classic atmosphere it was turned it into a museum. We called it Steve’s House.”

Farmani says the house has not been officially opened yet. “Private opening ceremony of the house took place on June 13, 2019, but unfortunately he has not been able to come to Iran because of his visa problem. So we postponed the official opening of the place till he arrives in Kashan. Since the opening day, Steve’s House has been warmly welcomed by the people. On average 10 to 15 foreign tourists visit Steve’s House each day.”

He went on to add that some projects have already run at Steve’s house and young photographers come on a weekly basis to hold a series of meetings. “But the plan ahead for us is to give children of Hasht Cheshmeh region a short photography lesson. As Afghan immigrants live in this neighbourhood as well, I would like to offer them financial and spiritual support. I have high hopes for Kashan and I wish by bringing important people there, we could develop a better relationship between photographers and artists around the world. Of course, today there is a good opportunity for Iranian artists, and many galleries around the world are interested in showing Iranian artists’ works in their galleries.”

Iran after De-Escalation, but Will Strongly Respond to Aggression

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“Iran’s strategic policy is to reduce tensions, avoid any conflict and resolve regional crises through dialogue,” Shamkhani said on Wednesday.

“However, the country is fully prepared to monitor any intention or attempt to attack the Islamic Republic or its interests and will surprise aggressors most severely through a crushing and comprehensive response to possible evil actions,” he added.

The remarks came after Saudi Arabia said it would show evidence on Wednesday linking Tehran to an attack on its oil industry that Washington believes originated from Iran.

Iran denies any involvement.

The Yemeni forces on Saturday launched drone attacks on two plants at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s oil industry, including the world’s biggest petroleum processing facility.

The US has accused Iran of involvement in the attack, alleging that a number of cruise missiles have been fired from Iran at the Saudi targets. Iran vehemently denies the claim.

Since March 2015, Saudi Arabia and some of its Arab allies have been carrying out deadly airstrikes against the Houthi Ansarullah movement in an attempt to restore power to fugitive former president Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi, a close ally of Riyadh.

Official UN figures say that more than 15,000 people have been killed in Yemen since the Saudi-led bombing campaign began.

The Saudi war has impacted over seven million children in Yemen who now face a serious threat of famine, according to UNICEF figures. Over 6,000 children have either been killed or sustained serious injuries since 2015, UN children’s agency said. The humanitarian situation in the country has also been exacerbated by outbreaks of cholera, polio, and measles.

US Threat to Leave UPU to Weaken Integrity of Int’l System: Iran

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Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi made the comment in a meeting with UPU Secretary General Bishar Abdirahman Hussein.

The meeting was held on the fringes of a conference of communications ministers of the Regional Commonwealth in the field of Communications (RCC).

The Iranian minister said this likely move by Washington would undermine the rule of law at the international level, “and we regard it as a potential threat against the integrity of the international system.”

He called for the UPU’s unflinching support for member states’ right to send and receive mail. The Iranian minister also touched upon obstructive tactics exercised by certain countries under false pretexts, and urged the union and member states to reform this trend by backing Iran’s proposed resolution.

The UPU chief, in turn, touched upon the upcoming extraordinary meeting of the union and Washington’s threat to pullout of the UPU. He called for Iran’s strong presence at the event and the country’s backing for the union.

He appreciated the Iranian communications minister’s continued support for the UPU, and said he will support Iran’s proposed resolution which provides for free circulation of mail across the postal territory.

Arba’een Can Pave Way for Creation of New Islamic Civilization: Leader

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The Leader made the remarks in an address to a group of Iraqi Shiite Muslims in Tehran.

He further thanked Iraqi Mookeb* directors for their hospitality and friendly behaviour toward pilgrims travelling to holy shrines.

“From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of the Iranian nation, I thank all of you Mookeb directors, who show utmost generosity and friendship during the days in the lead-up to Arba’een, and I than the great Iraqi nation and government officials, who ensure security and set the stage for this great movement [of mourning pilgrims], as well as Iraqi religious figures and scholars,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.

The Leader said today’s world, which is beset by tyranny and corruption, is in dire need of understanding and freedom seeking.

He said at a time when the enemies of Islam are using all tools and resources to counter the Muslim community, Arba’een rallies could be a sign of final victory of good against evil.

Arba’een, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, comes 40 days after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shiite Imam.

Each year, a huge crowd of Shiites flock to the Iraqi city of Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) is located, to perform mourning rites.

 

* IFP Note: Mookebs are locations where pilgrims travelling, usually on foot, to holy shrines can rest, eat and get other services for free.

US Yet to Issue Iran President Visa to Visit New York

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Hassan Rouhani - President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

The US government still has not issued visas to members of the Iranian delegation – including President Rouhani – while an Iranian preparatory team should have already travelled to New York to make arrangements for Iranian officials’ trip.

As Washington has not issued visas yet, the Iranian team has not been able to leave for New York so far, and Iran is studying whether or not such a trip should take place.

The US has not even issued visas to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

“My trip is not final yet,” Zarif told reporters on Wednesday.

Asked whether or not Zarif will accompany the president in his trip to New York, the foreign minister replied, “Let’s see what happens. The trip is not final yet, and we haven’t received our visas, yet.”

Every year, President Rouhani travels to New York to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly.

Over the past 6 years, the president has travelled to New York accompanied by a political delegation. Zarif always accompanied the president during his trips.

Nevertheless, visas have not yet been issued to the president, foreign minister and other members of the Iranian delegation, despite the US president’s repeated calls for a meeting with Rouhani.

Iran Tells US It Had No Role in Saudi Drone Attacks

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In the message, Tehran has rejected recent claims by US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about Iran’s role in the attacks.

It has also warned that any move by the US against Iran will receive the country’s immediate reaction, and the response won’t be limited to the source of the move.

Attacks by 10 Yemeni drones on Saudi Arabia’s key oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais have shut down about 50 percent of the kingdom’s crude and gas production, cutting the state oil giant’s crude oil supply by around 5.7 million barrels per day.

An informed Saudi source says the damages inflicted on the Aramco oil facilities in the recent attacks are so massive that it is not clear when the country’s oil output can return to normal.

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said Tuesday Riyadh does not yet know who were behind the highly disruptive attacks, which sent crude prices skyrocketing.

The remarks come as the United States has tried to build its case that Iran was behind the attacks. Iran has denied being behind the assaults, which knocked out half of Saudi Arabia’s oil production.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday once again rejected the US’ accusations as baseless and groundless, saying the US’ “maximum pressure” policy has turned into “maximum accusations”.

Saudis Must See Aramco Attack as ‘Warning’: Iran President

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“Yemenis have not targeted a hospital, a school, or a grocery market [as Saudis did]; why are you so upset?” Rouhani told a Wednesday cabinet session.

“They have attacked an industrial center to warn you! Learn from this warning,” he added, referring to the recent drone attacks which paralyzed Saudi Arabia’s oil industry, halving its daily oil output.

Attacks by 10 Yemeni drones on Saudi Arabia’s key oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais have shut down about 50 percent of the kingdom’s crude and gas production, cutting the state oil giant’s crude oil supply by around 5.7 million barrels per day.

An informed Saudi source says the damages inflicted on the Aramco oil facilities in the recent attacks are so massive that it is not clear when the country’s oil output can return to normal.

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said Tuesday Riyadh does not yet know who were behind the highly disruptive attacks, which sent crude prices skyrocketing.

The remarks come as the United States has tried to build its case that Iran was behind the attacks. Iran has denied being behind the assaults, which knocked out half of Saudi Arabia’s oil production.

In his Wednesday remarks, Rouhani once again rejected the US’ accusations as baseless and groundless, saying the US’ “maximum pressure” policy has turned into “maximum accusations”.

President Rouhani said Washington’s “maximum pressure” policy is coming to an end.

“Of course, this pressure has created hardship for people, but this maximum pressure has reached its apex and is poised to drop,” he noted.

He said the Americans cannot achieve their objectives through the “maximum pressure” approach.

“I’m telling US officials that talks under maximum pressure is impossible, and if you are honestly after talks, all pressure on Iran should stop,” he noted.

President Rouhani also touched upon the Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

“Iran still remains committed to its obligations under the JCPOA and International Atomic Energy Agency agents are still present at Iran’s nuclear centers and keep monitoring [Iran’s activities],” he said.

President further referred to Iran’s policy of boosting relations with neighbouring countries.

“As the Islamic Republic of Iran has friendly, brotherly and cordial relations with all of its neighbours in the north, east and west, it seeks to have cordial ties with its southern neighbours as well,” President Rouhani noted.

He said Iran has never wanted conflict in the region, urging all to work towards establishing peace and security in the region.

The president further said there are two opposing fronts in the region now.

“On the one hand, some regional countries are trying to establish peace and security and combat unrest and terrorists’ movements; on the other, in another corner of the region we are seeing warmongering and efforts to fuel the flames [of unrest],” he said.

He then referred to the fifth summit of Iran, Russia and Turkey as part of the trend of Astana talks aimed at securing a ceasefire in Syria. The president said the negotiations are aimed at establishing peace and security in Syria, helping Syrian refugees return to their homeland and fighting the remnants of terror groups in the region.

‘Saudi Arabia, UAE First Opponents of Military Attack on Iran’

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Mostafa Danandeh has written in a piece that the United States is awaiting Saudi’s comment on the attack on the Aramco oil refinery. The US and Saudis have accused Iran, saying the attacks could only be performed by the Islamic Republic, and Yemenis have no such power to attack Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities many miles away.

“Some international observers and analysts believe that the United States is waiting for the green light of Saudi Arabia and of course its money to attack Iran. They say an attack on Iran will happen sooner or later.”

According to Danandeh, the most significant parties which are against any attack on Iran are the Arab states of Persian Gulf, especially Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. If a fire breaks out in Tehran, it would certainly spread to the whole Middle East.

The recent attack on Saudi Arabia showed how fragile the defence system of the kingdom is. Saudi Arabia, despite purchasing advanced equipment from the US, has yet to find out the source of the attack on its oil facilities and is still seeking to find those behind it.

One should not forget that 50% of Saudi Arabia’s oil industry has been paralysed by drone strikes. Let alone the country wants to go to war. The situation in the UAE is no better than in Saudi Arabia. The Arab country is heavily dependent on world trade and is seeking peace in the region. So Abu Dhabi does not welcome the flames of war in the Middle East. The war in the Middle East means the closure of oil trade and exports, which means the beginning of an economic crisis and of course a security crisis in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf.

On the other hand, on the eve of the US presidential election, Donald Trump does not want to go to war and lower his chances of winning the vote. It seems the US president views the negotiation and agreement with Iran and North Korea as the key to success in the upcoming presidential election. “I would certainly like to avoid war with Iran,” he said in his latest speech.

It should also be noted that Trump and his advisers did not press the military attack button after their drone was destroyed in the Iranian sky and preferred not to wage a war. Now, it is unclear why some people think the United States is ready to go to war with Iran for the sake of another country.

“The least the United States would do in the face of a recent attack on Saudi oil facilities is to sell missile systems to Arab countries. An example is the purchase of a missile system from the United States by Bahrain. In this way, Washington makes a lot of money and will not spend a penny.  Of course, in the world of politics, we have to wait for strange decisions every moment, but the evidence suggests that there will be no war in the Middle East at present,” concludes Danandeh.

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