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Crocodile Bites Off Kid’s Arm in Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Havva Raeisi is expected to make a recovery after being bitten by the big mugger crocodile and having to keep her neck away from the reptile’s jaws.

The 10-year-old girl was standing on the bank of ‘Bahoo-Kalat’ river with her sisters on July 19 when she was attacked by the crocodile, which her cousin claims was approximately six meters long.

Having lost her right arm from the scapula in the attack, Havva is receiving treatment at the hospital and remembers enough to speak about the trauma.

Crocodile Bites Off Kid’s Arm in Iran“I was washing clothes beside the river. Suddenly I realized that a number of people were holding and dragging my legs. I thought they were kidding. I asked them why they were pulling my legs and asked them to let me do my job. Then I took a look at the water surface in the middle of my words and suddenly saw the crocodile that had opened up its big mouth and was attacking me. It was trying to bite my neck and drag me into the river. If it had caught (my neck), I would have been dead for sure,” the little girl says with a hoarse voice on the hospital bed.

Havva recounts how she threw herself down and jerked her neck toward the ground to avoid the animal’s jaws, saying the crocodile bit her arm instead.

Crocodile Bites Off Kid’s Arm in Iran
Iranian Farmer Doing Best to Save Crocodiles from Extinction

When the little girl screamed for help, her sisters and Ali, her cousin, rushed to squeeze her body and threw stones at the crocodile. They freed Havva from the hungry reptile’s jaws, but she suffered such deep lacerations and puncture wounds that lost her right arm.

Ali, 14, says the lack of fresh water has forced villagers in the area to go to nearby rivers for collecting water or washing their dishes and clothes.

“The mugger crocodile was pretty powerful, but I don’t know what happened that the animal suddenly let Havva’s arm go and left. Her arm was seriously wounded and was bleeding. I informed her family and we took her immediately to the hospital,” said Ali, who says the reptile was six meters long.

Crocodile encounters are not out of the ordinary in the rivers of Sistan and Baluchestan.

The mugger crocodile, also called broad-snouted crocodile, is native to freshwater habitats in southeast Iran. The prehistoric reptile is called ‘Gando’ in Persian.

Evidence Gives Rise to Suspicion of Israel’s Role in Amano Death: Report

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The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Chief Yukio Amano

The report quoted informed sources as saying that based on solid evidence, the IAEA chief has been slain by Tel Aviv.

“Amano had died several days ago but the US and Israel sought to keep the news of his death,” Tasnim quoted the informed sources.

The sources went on to say that the US administration and Israeli regime had begun exerting pressure on Amano for a while to level unfounded accusations against Iran’s nuclear program.

“The US and Israel insistently urged Amano to violate the repeated reports by the IAEA confirming Iran’s full commitment to its pledges under the JCPOA and falsely claim that Iran has violated the nuclear deal,” the sources added.

According to the report, the pressures were part of a larger plan to force Iran to sit for talks with the US administration over its nuclear talks.

The Japanese diplomat, Yukiya Amano played a central role in verifying Iran’s compliance with the Iran nuclear deal as the IAEA head. According to the Vienna-based organization, Amano died on Monday at 72.

Exclusive: In Leaked Audio, Unfaithful MKO Leader Calls US Presidents ‘Criminal’

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Mehdi Abrishamchi, a founding member of the anti-Iran terror group, made the remarks in a secret intra-organizational meeting, whose contents have been leaked by an MKO member.

After carrying out a chain of terrorist attacks in Iran, Abrishamchi fled the country along with a number of his comrades, including his wife Maryam Qajar-Azodanlu. However, he was later forced to divorce his wife at the request of then MKO leader Masoud Rajavi, who later married Maryam. Abrishamchi even surprised observers by attending their wedding ceremony.

Mehdi Abrishamchi, A top leader of the Muhajedhin-e Khalq Organization (MKO)
Mehdi Abrishamchi, A top leader of the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO)

The leaked audio of Abrishamchi’s speech at a gathering of the most trusted members of the Rajavi cult indicates his deep dissatisfaction with the regional approach adopted by many of US presidents, from Bill Clinton to George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

One of the reasons for his dissatisfaction is the US’ invasion of Iraq, which resulted in the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, and according to Abrishamchi, the growth of Iran’s influence in the Arab country.

He also blasts Bill Clinton for designating the MKO as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, arguing that committing acts of terrorism inside Iran is their “right”.

Without referring to the US support for the terrorist cult, the senior MKO member lashes out at the US presidents with a humiliating tone, and does not even exclude Donald Trump, whose administration has become known as a staunch supporter of the MKO.

In his remarks, he does not point to his organization’s friendly relations with Trump’s national security advisor John Bolton, his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, and a number of other notorious US hawks who earlier delivered speeches at the MKO gatherings.

Even in one of his MKO speeches, Bolton promised they would celebrate their victory in Tehran in 2019.

Despite the explicit support of senior Trump administration officials for the MKO at their gatherings, Abrishamchi says he does not pin any hope on Trump, and just wishes the US president would not harm them.

The MKO group, known in Iran as the Monafiqeen (‘the hypocrites’), are known to be divided in their political, social, and organizational behaviours.

What follows is the leaked audio of Abrishamchi’s remarks:

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

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IFP Editorial Staff
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

Dey 19:
1- 17 CIA Spies Nabbed by Iran Intelligence
2- Palestine Issues Will End to the Benefit of People, Muslim World: Leader

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Abrar:
1- Bolton Cliams Interferes in Venezuela Affairs
2- IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano Dies

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Afkar:
1- Trump Responsible for “Hormuz Syndrome”: El Pais

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Aftab-e Yazd:
1- Will Iran Run Toll Pay Stations in Persian Gulf?
• Details of a Challenging Draft Law in Parliament
2- The White House Angry with Zarif’s Visit to Latin America

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Donyay-e Eqtesad:
1- Iraqi FM in Tehran
• What are goals of Adel Abdul-Mahdi’s Visit to Tehran?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Ebtekar:
1- We Do Not Negotiate with Terrorists: Zarif at NAM Meeting
2- Time Challenge in Iran-US Case

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Etemad:
1- White House & CIA
• Details of CIA Spying in Iran
2- Washington’s Ally, JCPOA Backer
• IAEA Secretary General Dies

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

Ettela’at:
1- The US Economic Terrorist; We Won’t Talk to Terrorists
2- Yemen’s Ansarullah Targets Saudi Bases with 7 Ballistic Missiles

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Javan:
1- No Option for UK to Deal with Iran
• London to Take Care of Its Tankers Itself: Pompeo
• No Clear Any Sanctions Remained to Impose on Iran: UK Chancellor

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Jomhouri Eslami:
1- Seyyed Hassan Nasrullah’s Wish to Say Prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Certainly Possible: Iran Leader
2- Trump to be Blamed for Creation of Tension in Persian Gulf: German Authority
3- Soon We will Hear Drinking Wine is Halal in Saudi Arabia: Saudi Prince

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Kayhan:
1- Season of Arresting Spies
• 17 CIA Agents Nabbed by Iran Intelligence Ministry
2- Instead of Stones Palestinians in Possession of Guided Missiles: Iran Leader
3- We Do Not Follow Trump’s Strategy Regarding Iran: German Foreign Minister

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Setareh Sobh:
1- Palestine; A Reason for West’s Enmity with Iran: Leader

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

 

Sharq:
1- Iranian President Meets with Iraqi PM in Tehran
2- We Are Not after Tensions with Iran: UK Foreign Secretary

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 23

Iran Bans Bitcoin Miners from Using Power during Peak Hours

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IFP Editorial Staff
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That was announced by the Iranian minister of economy and a senior lawmaker while commenting on the mechanism of producing digital currency in Iran.

“Following requests by people, economic players and members of parliament for transparency on the production of digital currency and Bitcoins, … the Parliament’s Economic Commission decided to hold a meeting to made the necessary decisions on the issue,” said Elias Hazrati, the chairman of the commission.

He said there is no law on digital currency in the country.

“The [Parliament’s] Economic Commission felt that adopting the necessary decisions on digital currency might be delayed; so, today it invited the minister of finance and economic affairs, minister of industry, mines and trade, and minister of energy, as well as officials of the Central Bank, Passive Defense Organization, and Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to attend a meeting to elaborate on the advantages and drawbacks of using digital currency and its legal processes,” the MP said.

He underlined the government has recognized digital currency as an industry.

“The government has devised a plan which would decrease the disadvantages of digital currency and increase its benefits. It also gives the guarantee that people will easily be able to receive the necessary permits in this domain from the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade,” the parliamentarian noted.

He said decisions have been made to offer electricity for the production of digital currency at a reasonable price.

“It has also been decided that the government work out a mechanism for peak hours of electricity consumption, so that people will not face problems. So, relevant institutions will provide producers of digital currency with three-phased timers which switch off during peak hours of power consumption,” he said.

Meanwhile, Iranian Minister of Economy and Financial Affairs Farhad Dejpasand said the government recognizes digital currency. However, he said it is forbidden to use electricity to produce digital currency during peak hours.

He added the price of electricity used to produce digital currency will be determined based on the average price of electricity which is exported.

Iran Congratulates Johnson as New UK PM, Says Not after Confrontation

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IFP Editorial Staff
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“I congratulate my former counterpart, Boris Johnson on becoming UK PM,” Zarif tweeted on Tuesday, shortly after the UK’s Conservative Party elected Johnson as its new leader and the future premier of the UK.

Zarif pointed to the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker during the tenure of former UK Prime Minister Theresa May, and described it as “piracy, pure and simple”.

“Iran does not seek confrontation. But we have 1500 miles of Persian Gulf coastline. These are our waters & we will protect them,” he added.

 

Earlier on Monday, Zarif issued a stern caution against any attempts at starting a conflict with the country, which is not seeking one, stressing that the Islamic Republic’s recent seizure of a British-flagged tanker did not come as an act of “retaliation.”

“It’s important for everybody to realize, it’s important for Boris Johnson to understand, that Iran does not seek confrontation,” he said during a visit to Nicaragua.

“Iran wants to have normal relations based on mutual respect,” he added.\

The top diplomat made the remarks after Britain issued Iran a volley of threatening messages in response to its Friday seizure of the UK-flagged. Stena Impero was captured and an investigation initiated after the tanker collided with an Iranian fishing boat in the Persian Gulf and refused to respond to its distress call.

British officials have minced no words in accusing Tehran of taking the measure in retaliation to British marines’ capture of an Iranian-operated supertanker in the Strait of Gibraltar on July 4. Iran says it only acted against Stena Impero after it flouted maritime regulations.

Zarif also described the UK’s seizure of the supertanker carrying Iran’s oil as “piracy” and “violation of international law” by British and Gibraltar authorities.

The British naval forces captured the vessel Grace 1 on the accusation that it was carrying Iranian oil to Syria in violation of the EU’s unilateral sanctions on the Arab country. Tehran has denied that the supertanker was bound for Syria.

 

 

Iran FM in Bolivia for High-Level Talks

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Upon arrival at the airport, Zarif was welcomed by Bolivia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Carmen Almendras.

During his stay, the Iranian foreign minister will meet with Bolivia’s President Evo Morales and Foreign Minister Diego Pary as well as other senior officials.

Zarif will pursue issues related to bilateral ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Plurinational State of Bolivia, and hold talks on the latest regional and international developments.

The Iranian foreign minister earlier visited Nicaragua and Venezuela after a visit to the United States, where he attended an annual meeting of the United Nations.

Iranian Drones Monitoring All US Vessels in Persian Gulf: Commander

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Commander of the Army’s naval division, Vice Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, said Iranian drones keep monitoring American ships as long as they are plying across the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

He said the monitoring is done in full compliance with international regulations.

The admiral noted drones provide up-to-date images of US vessels on a daily basis. The top commander further said Iran is in possession of long-range and intercontinental unmanned aerial vehicles, which will be used if need be.

Iranian Drones Monitoring All US Vessels in Persian Gulf: Commander
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He underlined that security in the region should be ensured by regional countries, and that the presence of foreign troops in the region will only fuel insecurity there.

The commander said the presence of US troops in the Persian Gulf region, which is around 32,000 kilometres away from their country, is pointless.

He said the US only aims to threaten powerful regional countries in order to prevent the formation of regional alliances.

He also noted that selling weapons to regional countries and stockpiling arms in the region will only waste the resources of regional nations.

The top commander stressed to need for collective cooperation among regional countries in order to ensure collective security.

Neshat Jahandari Becomes Second Woman Airline Pilot of Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Photo of Neshat Jahandari and her husband

Jahandari is 29 years old. For the past four years, she has been working as a co-pilot for the Zagros Airlines. She has flown for 3,000 hours till now.

She began to work with the Zagros Airlines in the field of flight safety and the review of Flight Data Monitoring. About three and a half years later, the company needed a pilot; she passed the test and was accepted with merit.

Neshat Jahandari Becomes Second Woman Airline Pilot of IranAt the age of 17, she began her pilot training classes, and at the same time studied at the University. She received her degree in Aviation Flight Engineering Technology.

Due to her interest in this field, after receiving her licence, she received all the flight-related documents for the airliners, such as the Commercial Pilot License and the Instrument Rating. Finally, her dream came true and she became a pilot.

Although, there is no legal prohibition for women in the aviation field, entering into the profession has not been so easy for a woman.

“When I entered the pilot school, many were surprised and said this is a male profession and is not suitable for me,” she says.

“This strange behaviour could be a hindrance to me, but I believed in it and I was doing my job. I believe that everyone who does his/her best in every field, will certainly enjoy its result. In today’s world, as we have male professional chefs, we also have successful female mechanics engineers. Success has nothing to do with gender. Of course, it’s natural to be surprised to see a female pilot,” she noted.

Iran Has Long Protected Maritime Security in Region: Rouhani

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IFP Media Wire
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Rouhani made the remarks during a meeting with a ranking Iraqi delegation headed by Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi in Tehran on Monday, IRNA reported.

“Over the course of history, Iran has been and will continue to be the most principal preserver of security and shipping freedom in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman,” the Iranian chief executive said.

The Islamic Republic, he added, would never act as the party to start any warfare or tension with other countries.

The Iraqi premier, meanwhile, pointed to existence of some plots aimed increasing regional tensions.

The comments came following multiple shipping incidents in the regional waters, which saw multiple explosions on board many vessels.

The United States and some of its Western and regional allies have been uselessly trying to blame the Islamic Republic for the incidents, saying Tehran has been trying to retaliate for Washington’s efforts at preventing Iranian oil sales throughout the world.

The US has been trying to reduce Iran’s oil revenues to “zero” after leaving a nuclear accord with the Islamic Republic and others and returning the sanctions that the agreement had lifted.

Iran has roundly rejected any part in the incidents, reminding the significance of regional maritime security to international trade.

It has insisted that it would sell its crude despite the American bans, but has invariably spurned using violence towards the purpose.

Abdul-Mahdi then asserted, “Iraq has never played and will never play any role in enforcement of sanctions against Iran.” Baghdad’s insistence on keeping up its trade with Tehran despite the US’s sanctions has forced Washington to issue it several waivers.

Bilateral ties

Rouhani hailed implementation over the recent years of “effective steps” in expansion of the countries’ relations, noting, “This trend will surely continue.”

Enhancement of the countries’ cooperation and relations “will definitely have a [positive] effect in expansion and enhancement of stability and security in the region,” he added, and laid emphasis on the importance of dialog in resolution of regional predicaments.

Abdul-Mahdi, for his part, called the feeling of fraternity and amity between the countries “reciprocal.” He also reminded that the countries’ security was integrated and that both had to invest in efforts aimed at guarding their shared border.

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