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Political Solution Only Way Out of Yemen Crisis: Iran

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Zarif made the comments in a Sunday meeting with the spokesman for Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement Mohammed Abdul-Salam in Tehran.

Zarif expressed regret over the killing of Yemeni oppressed people and five years of siege on the impoverished country and called for an immediate end to the war and the blockade of the Arab state.

Referring to political solution as the only way out of the Yemen crisis, Zarif stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always supported Yemeni-Yemeni talks and the full implementation of the Stockholm Agreements.

Zarif also expressed regret over Yemen’s dire humanitarian situation, emphsising that Iran is ready to send humanitarian aid to the country.

For his part, Abdul-Salam conveyed the thanks of the leader of Houthi Ansarullah movement Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi for Zarif’s message of condolence on the martyrdom of Ibrahim Badreddin al-Houthi, a brother of Ansarullah leader, and the support of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the people of Yemen.

He also gave a report on the latest field and political developments in Yemen and the prospect of a political solution as well as the latest humanitarian situation in the Arab country.

Estimates show that the Saudi-led war has claimed the lives of over 60,000 Yemenis since January 2016.

The years-long military aggression has also taken a heavy toll on Yemen’s infrastructure, destroying hospitals, schools, and factories. The United Nations has warned that more than 24 million Yemenis are in dire need of humanitarian aid, including 10 million suffering from extreme levels of hunger.

Iran Congratulates Muslim States on Eid al-Adha

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Hassan Rouhani - President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Rouhani offered his congratulations to the leaders and people of Muslim states in separate messages on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

In the messages, Rouhani expressed the hope that the leaders of Muslim countries and Islamic thinkers will use the blessings of the day to boost their unity in order to counter the unilateralist moves of the hegemonic powers as well as terrorism in the world.

According to the Iranian president, such unity can further promote peace and stability in the region and the world and strengthen justice and brotherhood among Muslim nations.

Earlier in the day, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif also offered congratulations to all Muslims on the happy occasion of Eid al-Adha.

“Eid is a time for unity. We again call on Muslims to prioritize self-respect in pursuit of our rights,” he said.

“If we don’t, outcome will be further attacks on our dignity—such as the proposed Humiliation of the Century,” Zarif noted, referring to the so-called US peace plan for the Middle East, called by the US administration “the Deal of the Century”.

Eid al-Adha or the Feast of the Sacrifice is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year (the other being Eid al-Fitr), and considered the holier of the two.

It honours the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. Before Abraham could sacrifice his son, God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.

In commemoration of this, an animal is sacrificed and divided into three parts: one third of the share is given to the poor and needy; another third is given to relatives, friends and neighbours; and the remaining third is retained by the family.

In the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. In the international (Gregorian) calendar, the dates vary from year to year drifting approximately 11 days earlier each year.

US Bid to Build Maritime Coalition ‘Dangerous’: Rouhani

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Speaking in a telephone conversation with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Rouhani said Washington’s plan to create the naval coalition to patrol the Persian Gulf will make the problems in the region more complicated and dangerous.

He said Iran attaches great importance to maintaining and enhancing the security of the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman.

Rouhani further added that Tehran has done its best to maintain the security and development of the region.

The Iranian president called Tehran-Doha relations friendly and developing, and emphasised that the ties between the two friendly countries should be further developed and strengthened in all fields, including political, economic and cultural ones.

During the phone call, Rouhani also congratulated the Qatari government and nation on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

For his part, Qatar’s emir congratulated yjr Iranian government and nation on Eid al-Adha and said de-escalating tensions is in favour of everyone. He said the security of the Persian Gulf should be ensured by regional countries.

He also stressed that Doha welcomes the expansion of relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran in all fields.

‘Zarif’s Voice to Be Heard Louder If Banned from Social Media’

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Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Abbas Mousavi pointed to the possibility of blocking the Iranian foreign minister’s social media accounts, especially on Twitter, where he has been a vociferous proclaimer and defender of Iran’s policies and positions on various international developments, noting that such a move “would cause his voice to be heard more loudly at international organizations.”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, “Zarif has verily been targeted with fury and rancor of those who are afraid of Iran’s voice being heard … and this is the reason why they have decided to block his access to US-based social media platforms.”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman’s remarks came after Mark Dubowitz, the CEO of the hawkish think-tank Foundation for Defense of Democracies whose ideas are believed to underlie many of Trump’s policies, took to his Twitter page on August 8, claiming that “Zarif should be immediately expelled for legal reasons … for using a platform like Twitter.”

Alluding to fallacious allegations by American authorities to be advocates of the freedom of speech and information, Mousavi said, “It will not surprise us if they take such a measure. However, Zarif’s voice in his capacity as the head of the Iranian diplomatic apparatus will definitely be heard by the entire world.”

‘No US talks until economic terrorism stopped’

Elsewhere in his remarks, Mousavi referred to his American counterpart’s recent remarks that US President Donald Trump is still waiting for a call from Iranian officials, noting, “They have been expecting the Islamic Republic to do this for a long time, but this is a futile expectation.”

“As long as America has not stopped its economic terrorism and exerting pressure [on the Iranian nation], the Islamic Republic will enter into no talks [with the United States],” the Iranian diplomat said.

Pointing to the fact that no one with common sense would ever engage in talks under such circumstances, Mousavi said, “The Islamic Republic has a powerful government and nation and will try to give powerful voice to its positions, while Americans have proved time and again that they lack honesty.”

The spokesman said confusion in the US foreign policy is indicative of the fact that they are not honest when declaring their positions and this is why the Islamic Republic does not care much about what they say.

In a report back in May, the CNN said the White House had contacted Swiss authorities to share a telephone number with Iran in hopes that Tehran would contact Trump.

Citing an unknown source, the broadcaster said, however, that Iran was “highly unlikely” to demand the number from Swiss authorities.

The development came a year after Trump pulled the US out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), claiming that it was a bad deal.

Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the international deal and unleashed the “toughest ever” sanctions against Tehran in defiance of global criticism, notably targeting the Iranian energy sector.

In April, the White House terminated sanctions waivers for major buyers of crude from the Islamic Republic in an attempt to bring Iran’s oil exports to “zero.”

Washington has also been building up its military presence in the Middle East under the pretext of ‘Iranian threats.’

In May, Washington announced a highly provocative plan to dispatch military reinforcements to the Middle East, citing an unspecified Iranian threat.

Later, however, Trump toned down his highly belligerent rhetoric against Iran and repeated, on several occasions, an offer of talks to Tehran.

Iran VP Vows to Support Pioneering Knowledge-Based Companies

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Over 5,300 Iranian Knowledge-Based Firms Opened in 6 Years: VP

He made the comments in a meeting in which most knowledge-based companies in the health sector gathered to pave the way for exchange of ideas and policymaking while discussing their needs and concerns.

Sattari said the knowledge-based companies are the strong arm of the economy that contribute to the sustainable development of the country, stressing that “these companies are the driving force behind the economy and can create a significant part of the jobs for university graduates.”

According to him, pioneering knowledge-based companies, with their high capability, can build hundreds of startups on the path to knowledge production. These companies are important as they boost marketing and sales in domestic and foreign markets.

He also stressed that the government needs to have a special support program for these companies and boost the production of these companies by relying on the export market. “The Health and Innovation Fund is cooperating with the vice presidency in this regard and I hope it will produce good results,” said Iranian VP.

“Because of Iran’s oil-based economy, the country’s general culture is import-based, and oil revenues have promoted and supported imports without efforts to localise the production. This culture needs to be reformed. Hopefully, with the transformation that knowledge-based businesses are introducing, all sectors of the country are distancing from imports.”

Despite all the burdensome rules and the laws, which are not mainly for supporting domestic producers, major developments in the field of health have been established with the help of knowledge-based companies, underlined Sattari.

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”

In another part of the meeting, Saeed Nemaki, Minister of Health and Medical Education said today, there is nothing in heath sector that knowledge-based companies cannot solve.

“The ground has been prepared for knowledge-based businesses with the supports of the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology to open a new horizon to the country’s health system. Before the revolution, we had multinational companies that ran the country’s pharmaceutical industry, but today, with the help of Iranian knowledge-based companies, the country’s health care system provides 97% of the country’s pharmaceutical needs,” reiterated Namaki.

Iranian health minister also touched upon the priority of using domestic production in the health system of the country saying that the production of medicines and health items, and new approaches to service delivery require new approaches such as electronic health system that improves our interaction.

Muslim Unity Key to Ending Israeli Tyranny against Palestine: Zarif

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In a tweet on Sunday, Zarif posted a photo of the Israeli forces’ latest assault on Palestinian worshippers in the al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday morning, which coincides with the Muslims’ holiest day of Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice).

“The same terrorists are hoping to impose Humiliation of the Century on Palestinians,” Zarif said, referring to the US’ so-called peace plan for the Middle East, which Donald Trump’s administration calls “Deal of the Century”.

“We Muslims have power to end this tyranny, but only if we united,” the Iranian top diplomat added.

His comments came after the Israeli police clashed with Palestinian Muslim worshippers in the al-Aqsa Mosque compound on the start of Eid al-Adha festivities.

Violence erupted on Sunday morning after Israeli policemen fired stun grenades and tear gas at the Palestinians who had finished their Eid prayers.

The Palestinian Red Crescent said that at least 14 worshipers had been injured in the clashes inside the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, which lies in the Old City of Jerusalem al-Quds.

Lebanese TV channel al-Manar reported that Grand Mufti of Jerusalem al-Quds Sheikh Muhammad Hussein was among those injured.

Earlier, Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei had noted that the “deal of the century” is a crime against humanity, urging “everyone” to help defeat it.

“The ploy of the ‘deal of the century’ which is being plotted by the oppressive America and its treasonous cohorts is a crime against human society, and not just the Palestinian nation,” the Leader said Saturday in his annual Hajj message.

“We are inviting everyone to actively participate in defeating the enemy’s ploy and deception and believe that with the power and strength from God, this and all other ploys of the imperialist front is doomed to failure vis-a-vis the efforts and faith of the resistance front,” he added.

The “deal of the century”, a backchannel plan to allegedly reach a peace settlement between Israel and the Palestinians, is reported to recognize Israeli occupation of Palestine in exchange for economic incentives. The plan has widely been rejected by the Palestinians.

Saudi Arabia Seriously after Negotiating with Iran: Report

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Riyadh Left Alone by Arab Allies in Anti-Iran Campaign: Analyst  

The newspaper, in an op-ed by senior expert Kamal Khalaf, says this is not the only gateway to look at other cases that are no less important than water safety and maritime security. The Yemen case is at the forefront of issues that will be raised during the Iran-Saudi negotiations.

“It is clear that Saudi Arabia is preparing proper grounds for stopping the war on Yemen and seems to have been able to convey a message to Tehran via a secret channel that the end of the war should be in a way that Riyadh would not be shown as a failed party. This is the main request of Riyadh, and considers it a crucial issue for negotiating with Tehran. Apparently, the changes the UAE has made to its role in Yemen are also affecting the Saudi position, and it is reported that the discrepancy these days between Saudi Arabia and the UAE is due to the UAE’s new stance on Iran and the war in Yemen,” he is quoted as saying by Rai al-Youm.

Khalaf goes on to say what reinforces this view is the devastating battles in Aden between the UAE-backed transitional council and the Saudi-backed Mansur Hadi forces.

“While the Emirati officials are questioning the legitimacy and competence of Mansour Hadi, the Dubai police chief, Dhahi Khalfan, in his Twitter account, has directed harsh criticism at Hadi, stating that a real commander cannot, from inside the hotel room, won the victory. But in the meantime, we need to consider the depth of the relationship between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, as well as the close personal relationship between Bin Zayed and Bin Salman, to say with certainty that Abu Dhabi is, above all, an indirect communication channel between Riyadh and Tehran and its entire move are coordinated with Riyadh.”

However, one can play a better role in this regard, and there is no one better than Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has a close relationship with Bin Salman and Iranian politicians. For this reason, if the right channel is chosen to convey the message between Riyadh and Tehran, Russia is the best option, underlines Khalaf.

Riyadh has always been one step behind Abu Dhabi in changing policies and dealing with crises and different cases, and this was clearly seen in the UAE’s move to resume diplomatic relations with Damascus, while Saudi Arabia initially hesitated. According to our assessments, Riyadh’s hesitation will end soon, and the Saudis will take a major step toward establishing ties with Damascus and negotiating with Iran, concludes Khalaf.

 

 

 

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

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

19 Dey:

1- Iran Leader to Hajj Pilgrims: Deal of Century Doomed to Failure

2- Zarif: US Worried about Its Defeat in Diplomacy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

 

Abrar:

1- France: No Need for US Permission to Ease Tensions with Iran

2- US Asks South Korea to Send Warship to Persian Gulf Coalition

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Press Managers, Professionals Support Zarif’s Anti-Sanction Stances

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

 

Ebtekar:

1- Reality of Detente in Tehran-Riyadh Ties

2- UAE Captures Aden

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

 

Etemad:

1- Iran Leader’s Message to Hajj Pilgrims: Denounce Killing of Innocent People, Warmongering

2- Afghan Presidential Candidate: Taliban, US Seek Short-Term Peace

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

 

Ettela’at:

1- Iran Leader: Warmongering of US, Its Allies in Region Condemned by Hajj Pilgrims

2- Hamas Rejects Saudi Officials’ Call for Cutting Ties with Iran

3- Zarif: US Worried about Public Opinion, Defeat in Diplomacy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Iran Leader: Great Achievement of Hajj Is Accumulation of Powers to Counter Common Enemy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

 

Kayhan:

1- Secret behind Mass Deployment of Hindus to Kashmir

* Is India Seeking to Change Religious Structure?

2- Iran Exporting $8 Billion Worth of Products to Iraq Annually

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

 

Shargh:

1- US Allows ATR to Sell Plane Parts to Iran

2- Political Factions’ Passive Stances over Election

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 11

Buffalos Beat Summer Heat by Bathing in Steel Lagoon

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IFP Editorial Staff
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These animals take refuge in this wetland from the overwhelming heat, sultry weather and the vermin. They graze beside the lagoon and plunge in its deeper parts to bathe and soak their bodies in the mud.

What follows are Mehr News Agency’s photos of the buffalos and cattle in Steel wetland:

Downing of US Spy Drone Proof of Iran’s Advanced Defensive Capability

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Yakup Aslan, the only representative of a private Turkish television in Iran, has written in an article that “Iran has proven it can answer a direct military threat, even from a global power like the US.”

“The same can be said for the UK, whose international immunity provided by world authorities was unable to prevent its oil tanker from being detained by Iran, again showcasing the Islamic Republic’s determination and ability to take effective defensive action,” he adds.

What follows is the full text of his article published on the United World website:

The “Global Hawk” Myth Collapses

Iranian media reported that the “Global Hawk” drone was destroyed after it crossed into Iranian airspace near the Koh Mobarak region in the south. Sources say the spy drone can fly 8200 nautical miles at an altitude of 16 kilometres in a single flight.

The report published by the US Navy Central Command regarding the incident said the surveillance plane was shot down by an Iranian Land-to-Air missile in international waters near the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides accuse one another of acting without provocation.

The IRGC claims that the drone took off from an American airbase in the Persian Gulf around midnight in violation of air traffic rules, and then flew to Chabahar in stealth mode through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the report, at around 04.05 am, the plane invaded Iranian airspace and was shot down by IRGC’s anti-air defences.

 

Tehran’s Military Capability

The downing of the advanced American drone showed the world the power of Iran’s military and its defence capabilities. The Iranian Army has continued to gain combat experience and self-sustainability despite the Western embargo of the country’s military industries. According to Fars news agency, Iran’s military development is best indicated by its missile systems.

The American drone was destroyed by the “Sevvom Khordad” missile defence system, which was designed and built in Iran. It was developed in 2014 and has been improved with radars that can detect up to 4 targets at once. The system can also target cruise missiles, fighter jets and bombardment planes at a range of 50 km and 25 km altitude. The system is now being upgraded to reach 200 km range.

With this move, Tehran sent a clear message to the White House: any invasions of Iran’s sovereignty will be answered, and any American attack will be met with resistance.

Trump’s Confusion

With the US in a state of confusion and horror as a result of its UAV being shot down, President Trump said that Iran had made a “huge mistake” and that the whole world would be watching what happens next. Trump then seemed to backtrack on his hostile rhetoric, indicating that the drone may have been destroyed by “mistake,” and claiming to have called off a counter-attack at the last minute in favour of negotiation

Whatever Trump claims his reasons were for not retaliating, he was, in reality, unable to do so because of Iran’s military power and missile arsenal. For its part, Iran has been rather transparent and released its intelligence reports on the relevant incidents to the international media.

Worried about the possibility of yet another devastating and expensive war in the middle east, President Trump has been forced to accept the situation in partial-silence… nonetheless, tensions remain high, and what will happen next is still unclear. One thing that is certain, however, is that Iran struck a heavy blow, and has forced Washington to second guess its aggressive posturing.

Us Tries to Save Face with Fake Victories

Washington was unable to offer any real military resistance to Iran after it shot down the UAV, so it attempted to negotiate a pretend victory. Sources suggest that the US sent a message to Tehran via Qatar demanding that the Islamic Republic help them maintain their prestige by selecting two targets to be ‘shot down’ by the USA. Tehran reportedly refused to comply with this spectacle and responded that any aggressive action by the US would be answered in turn.

The Trump administration was forced to turn to their only weapon, political and economic sanctions, all while demanding unconditional negotiations. The US Treasury Department also added Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif to the sanctions list.

The United Kingdom

After an Iranian tanker carrying oil to Syria was seized by the UK in the Strait of Gibraltar, Iran answered by detaining a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf. These tit-for-tat actions have come to characterize the political tension in the Persian Gulf. There has been some indication that the seizure of the Iranian tanker by the British was actually planned by the US, in particular by Trump’s National Security Advisor John Bolton. The UK’s actions have led to what some are calling “the largest political crisis” since the Second Imperialist Partition War. With the crisis reaching its climax just after Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation, and given the country’s about-face on the JCPOA, these recent actions have led many to believe the UK is essentially serving as a puppet to advance US interests.

The UK and the US governments have called the seizure of Iran’s tanker “legal and legitimized” whereas the Iranian response is labelled “illegal and illegitimate.” As faulting Iran for every geopolitical problem has become the order of the day, “international law” seems to now be showing its true face.

International Coalition against Iran

Holding Iran’s tanker is obviously an effort to exert pressure, but, more importantly, Foreign minister Jeremy Hunt’s statement indicated that there is also a larger program in play. Hunt stated that Iran’s actions amounted to “state piracy” and suggested that a European “naval security force” be assembled. He also indicated that this force could include the US Navy and other nations in the Persian Gulf.

After Theresa May resigned from her post, the UK’s former Foreign Minister, Boris Johnson took her place. Trump was quick to congratulate the new prime minister, a politician likely to follow his lead when it comes to foreign policy issues.

Doing Israel’s Biding

Johnson and Trump are alike in many ways, but perhaps most prominently in their love of Israel and Zionism. Johnson previously worked in a Kibbutz in Israel, the first British Prime Minister to do so. During a visit to Israel in 2015, Johnson said that “the stupidest thing to do on earth, is to boycott Israel.”

Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh was the first Iranian politician to attempt to take back Iran’s oil supply from the British, who had been controlling it since the 19th century. While Mosaddegh’s effort was prevented by a coup staged by the US and UK, the British have since lost their monopoly on Iranian oil. Over time, the British lost their position as imperial overlord of the Middle East, ending up a glorified lackey of the US. As imperialist pressure on Iran increases, the UK seems once again ready to resume that role.

Nonetheless, London seemed caught off guard by Tehran’s swift and decisive retaliation, and quickly sent negotiators to try to strike a deal. Ayatollah Mohammad Mohammadi Golpayegani, head of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s office, noted that “the country that once appointed ministers and MP’s in Iran has come to a point where they are sending negotiators to ask us to free their oil tanker.”

Who Is the Real Puppet?

Unable to any serious damage to Iran, the US and the UK are turning to Israel. The Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Iran during a recent visit to an Israeli air base stocked with western supplied F-35 fighter jets: “Iran needs to remember that these planes can reach targets anywhere in the Middle East, including Iran and Syria.”

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