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Oil Ministry Embezzler Arrested before Fleeing Iran: Report

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The Oil Ministry official has been arrested on Wednesday morning before escaping from the country.

A report by Tasnim claims he was the chief financial officer of the ministry, and had withdrawn $25 million from the Oil Ministry’s account and had wired the money to the account of a foreign currency exchange dealer.

Being mindful of their crime, the administrative official and the dealer had plans to transfer the large sum to a foreign country.

Both culprits have been taken into custody and the bank account used for the embezzlement has been blocked.

Later on Wednesday night, the Oil Ministry dismissed the report, saying there is no such position as “chief financial officer” at the oil ministry.

Iran Urges Pakistani Push for Release of Hostages

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a meeting with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior Ijaz Ahmed Shah on Wednesday, Hossein Zolfaqari called on the Islamabad government to pursue efforts to secure the release of the three Iranians held hostage by the so-called Jaish-ul-Adl terrorist group, based in Pakistan.

The notorious Jaish-ul-Adl terrorists infiltrated into Iran from the Pakistani side of the border on October 15, 2018, and took hostage 14 Iranian border guards, local Basij forces, and IRGC members. All but three of them have been repatriated.

In the meeting with the Pakistani minister, Zolfaqari also stressed the need to accelerate the process of fencing the common border under a previous agreement.

The Iranian official then pointed to the ample opportunities for cooperation between the two neighbours, saying Tehran and Islamabad can work on the development of border markets, enhancement of trade ties, the security issues, and the problem of illegal migration.

He also highlighted the benefits of border markets, saying they would positively impact the livelihood of residents of border areas.

Iran’s policy in the post-sanctions era has been to expand relations with the peaceful neighbours, Zolfaqari added, noting that Iraq, Turkey and the Republic of Azerbaijan have expressed readiness to work with Iran regardless of the sanctions.

Iran’s Judiciary Chief: Several Judges Disbarred

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The top Iranian judge said on Wednesday that he has dismissed a number of judges from their post in the recent months.

Raeisi noted that he has attended a couple of Supreme Court sessions that were hearing cases on the competence of the judges to stay abreast of the developments in person.

He also noted that the Judiciary might not go public on every case of punishment, but it definitely takes firm action.

Raeisi said his predecessor, Ayatollah Amoli Larijani, was also sensitive about corruption in the Judiciary, IRNA reported.

In a letter released on Saturday, Hojatoleslam Raeisi highlighted the role of public opinion in improving the efficiency of bureaucratic systems given an easier public access to the means of communication and the virtual space.

He has called on the public to make comments on the Judiciary’s performance and provide feedback on the legal processes for building a “popular, revolutionary and anti-corruption Judiciary.”

Purchase of Iran’s Oil Not Guaranteed by Europe: Minister

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IFP Editorial Staff
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New Sanctions Result of US Failure to Zero Out Iran's Oil Exports

Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Zanganeh said the European governments argue that the main customers of Iranian oil are the European non-governmental firms, not them themselves.

“According to the Europeans, these firms have economic exchanges with the US. This means that their governments are not in a position to guarantee the purchase of Iran’s oil,” he added.

Touching on the Peace Pipeline project, the minister said Iran has announced the conclusion of an MoU with Gazprom more than two years ago, and the onus is on the Russian company to convince India and Pakistan to get involved in the project. “But so far, this has not been achieved.”

Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline, also known as the Peace pipeline, is a 2,775-kilometre pipeline designed to deliver natural gas from Iran to Pakistan. It is still under construction.

Zanganeh also dismissed as baseless the reports alleging that he has branded the oil customers spies.

“I never said that our customers are spy. I only said that some of those coming to us to purchase oil seek to gain information about our oil sales, as we are fully aware of their intentions,” he said.

The minister also pointed to a recent visit to Iran by Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his meeting with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, saying the Leader’s stances expressed in the meeting with Abe were wise and strong.

Asked about Iran’s basic strategy to deal with the sanctions, Zanganeh described the increased export of oil and non-oil goods as the best way to overcome the sanctions, adding, “So far, we have been seeking to implement the same strategy.”

‘Only 4 People Have Access to List of Candidates for Iran’s Leadership’

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Mohsen Heidari said the three-member special committee has already devised a list of the possible candidates for the leadership post.
“The committee looks for people who are qualified enough for the leadership post,” he was quoted as saying in a report by IRNA.

According to Heidari, these people and their stances as well as behaviors are monitored closely by the committee.

“Even the chairperson of the Assembly of Experts is not briefed on the list. The only exception is the Leader himself,” he noted.

Earlier, Mohsen Araki, another member of the Assembly of Experts, said a special committee has been charged with providing a list of the whole qualified candidates for the leadership post.

“The list is completely confidential, and given the previous unsuccessful experience of publicly announcing the name of the successor of Iran’s leader during the tenure of late Imam Khomeini -the Founder of the Islamic Republic- this time we have decided to keep the list confidential; Apart from the three members of the committee, the only person allowed to see the list is the Leader of the Islamic Revolution,” Fars news agency quoted him as saying.

The Assembly of Experts is a deliberative body empowered to designate or dismiss the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. The Assembly consists of 88 Mujtahids that are elected from lists of thoroughly vetted candidates by direct public vote for eight-year terms.

Iran to Facilitate Foreign Tourists’ Visit upon President’s Order

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Ali Rabiei said on Wednesday that based on the decree, the passports of foreign tourists will not be stamped upon their arrival in any of the country’s airports.

Rabiei, who was speaking on the sidelines of the government’s weekly session, underlined that “as the United States may put pressure and impose sanctions on these people according to the economic terrorist plans it pursues, the president ordered that the tourists’ visits are not registered in their passports.”

The government spokesman said this could bring more tourists to Iran, and people can travel to Iran without any fear. Rabiei underlined that the arrangements would soon be made at all airports.

In recent months, Iranian officials have increased efforts to boost the tourism sector to increase foreign currency revenues and create jobs.

The decline in the national currency’s value last year has meant that travelling to and shopping in Iran has become even cheaper for foreign nationals.

Iran Nuclear Deal Joint Commission to Meet in Vienna on June 28

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Iran’s Visa Issuance Rules Designed to Speed up Travel Procedure: Spokesman

Mousavi said officials from Iran, Germany, Britain, France, Russia and China are expected to take part in the meeting.

According to the spokesman, under the term of the JCPOA, the regular meetings of the Joint Commission should be held on a seasonal basis.

The earlier meeting of the Joint Commission was held in March.

The Joint Commission is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the nuclear deal.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

Abrar:
1- Pompeo, Italy Deputy FM Hold Talks on Iran
2- Macron: We Have Until July 8 to Discuss Maintaining Iran Deal
3- Sputnik: Taliban Delegation Has Arrived in Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

 

Aftab-e Yazd:
1- Rouhani: Iran Should Be Linked to World in an Inseparable Way
2- Cairo Creates Communication Channel with Iran: New Arab

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

 

Arman-e Emrooz:
1- Rouhani: Iranian Nation to Win Battle of Willpowers
2- Bolton, Trump Two Sides of Same Coin

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

 

Ebtekar:
1- Iran Hunts US Spies Using Cyberspace
* Details of First Global Blow to CIA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

 

Etemad:
1- Iran Shows Off Its Power by Hunting US Spies
* Iran’s Intelligence Ministry Dismantles CIA Network in Iran
2- Yahoo News: Intelligence Scandal, Biggest Defeat for US after 9/11

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

 

Ettela’at:
1- Rouhani: Iranian Nation to Win Battle of Wills
2- Iran Opens Region’s Biggest Pharmaceutical Township
3- Russia, China, Japan Concerned about US’ Provocative Moves in Persian Gulf
4- Iran’s Four Solutions to Counter US’ Security Threats

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

 

Iran:
1- Withdrawing from JCPOA, Europe’s Inaction Hindering Settlement of Problems
2- UK to Pay Heavy Damages to Iranian Bank

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

 

Kayhan:
1- Mursi Latest Victim of Trusting US
2- N Korea: We’ll Never Abandon Our Atomic Weapons
3- Rouhani: Iran’s Development to Continue Despite Enemy Plots

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

 

Mardom Salari:
1- Iran’s Heavy Blow to US Spy Network: Intelligence Ministry
2- Mursi Buried in Silence
* Muslim Brotherhood Says Mursi’s Death Pre-Planned Murder
3- Without Photoshop, Without Manipulation: A Report from Reactor They Said Its Heart Filled with Cement

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

 

Sazandegi:
1- Brothers Mourning Brother’s Death
* Mursi, First Elected President of Egypt, Dies during Trial

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

 

Shargh:
1- Anti-US Gathering in Russia: Top Security Conference Held in Russia
2- Iran to Implement Second Phase on July 8: France, Germany Worried

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 19

Kerman Desert; Land of Unknown Wonders

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Wetland in Kerman Desert

Rivers, springs and natural watersheds have created permanent and seasonal lakes in different parts of Kerman Desert. They are habitats for various species of plants and animals, and a symbol of life in difficult conditions.

Torshab Lake

The lake is recovered when the rainfall and precipitation is good. At such times, the lake turns into a habitat for birds and aquatic animals. However, it dries in the warm seasons and the size of the lake varies depending on the amount of precipitation. The average depth of the lake is about 50 centimetres and the water of this lake is salty and unusable. The flora around the lake is mainly common reed.

Kerman Desert; Land of Unknown Wonders

Hamoun Wetland

Hamoon Jazmourian wetland is located in the southernmost point of province, on the border between Kerman and Sistan and Baluchestan. It is one of the most important lakes of the province whose size varies according to the downpours and the amount of water entering it. Because of good flora surrounding it, the lake is a very rich source for livestock to graze. It also provides the desert travellers with a spectacular view.

Kerman Desert; Land of Unknown Wonders

Makhrage Lake

This salt lake appears in Kerman desert’s seasonal ecosystem every year in the middle of November during the first seasonal rainfall. It is accessible until August, and then, due to the interruption of the water inlet and the high temperature of the air, the lake water evaporates.

Kerman Desert; Land of Unknown Wonders

Chah Darya Underground Lake

The underground Chah Darya (Sea-well) lake is a wonderful place in the heart of Rafsanjan desert. The natural phenomenon is home to millions of litres of water in the heart of the desert, and is among the few Iranian underground lakes.

Kerman Desert; Land of Unknown WondersSirjan Salt Lake

The stunning salt lake of Sirjan known as “Kafe Namak” is a lovely place in the heart of desert.  A muddy wetland in rainy days, the lake turns into a large salt pan after a while, where different groups start extracting salt. Due to the salinity of the Sirjan Lake, there is not much vegetation and animal in it, but on the margins agricultural and cropping activities are in progress.

Kerman Desert; Land of Unknown Wonders

Turkish FM to Visit Iran’s Isfahan Thursday

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The central Iranian city of Isfahan will host the Turkish official and his entourage, Mousavi said on Wednesday.

Mousavi added that talks and consultations between the foreign ministers of the two countries will take place in Isfahan on Friday, and then a document of political collaborations between the Iranian and Turkish ministries of foreign affairs will be signed by the two sides.

“The most important bilateral issues, including the implementation of previous agreements between the two countries in the economic field, as well as the latest developments in the region and the world will be among the most important matters that Mohammad Javad Zarif and Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu would discuss,” stated Mousavi.

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