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Iran FM Calls for Designation of US CENTCOM as Terror Group

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IFP Editorial Staff
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US forces in Iraq
US forces in Iraq. (AFP)

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has designated the US forces in West Asia known as CENTCOM as a terrorist organisation in a reciprocal move.

The designation came after a letter by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in which he called on the SNSC Chief President Hassan Rouhani to add the US CENTCOM to Iran’s list of terror groups.

FM Zarif called for the designation given the overt and covert support of US military forces in the region for terrorist groups and their direct involvement in terrorist activities, the Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on Monday.

The foreign minister raised the issue based on the “Law to Counter Human Rights Violations and Adventurous and Terrorist Acts of the US in the Region” earlier ratified by the Iranian parliament, the statement added.

The move came after the United States designated Iran’s IRGC as a foreign terrorist organisation.

Critics have warned that the move could open US military and intelligence officials to similar actions by unfriendly governments. The United States has already blacklisted dozens of entities and people for affiliations with the IRGC, but not the organisation as a whole.

US Designates Iran’s IRGC as Foreign Terrorist Group

US Designates Iran’s IRGC as Foreign Terrorist Group

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IFP Editorial Staff
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IRG Commanders in Flood-Iran - Copy
IRGC forces were marshalled to help the crisis-hit people of Iran during the recent flooding

In a statement on Monday, Trump accused the IRGC of financing and promoting terrorism. He also labelled Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism.

US Designates Iran’s IRGC as Foreign Terrorist Group“This action will significantly expand the scope and scale of our maximum pressure on the Iranian regime,” reads a statement by the White House.

Trump also claimed that this action sends a clear message to Tehran that its “support for terrorism” has serious consequences.

In response, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent a letter to the country’s Supreme National Security Council and the Head of this council President Hassan Rouhani, advising the Council to designate US forces in West Asia known as CENTCOM as a terrorist organization from the viewpoint of Iran.

Earlier, the IRGC warned that the US military will no longer have calm in West Asia if it designates the elite force as a terror entity. The Iranian parliament has also prepared a motion against the decision.

The IRGC has provided advisory support to Syria and Iraq in their battle against ISIS terrorists. It is also actively cooperating in construction, infrastructure and relief projects.

Iran’s Supreme Security Council Designates US CENTCOM as Terror Group

 

Iran, Turkmenistan Celebrate Nowruz near Common Border

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The international event was attended by officials from the two countries including Turkmen Minister of Culture and Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organisation Ali Asghar Mounesan.

During the ceremony, Mounesan said Nowruz is a transnational celebration, and the ancient heritage of people who believed in the resurrection of man and nature, who adored light, truth and peace, and blamed darkness, lie and war.

“Throughout history, borders are displaced and geographic and political divisions take a new form, but the culture of nations is not bound to these political borders,” added Mounesan.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has registered Nowruz on the World Heritage List, and March 21 is known as the International Day of Nowruz. Today, more than 300 million people of different nationalities from about 30 countries celebrate Nowruz as the culmination of nature’s revival, he added.

The Iranian vice president said “today, we are on our common border with Turkmenistan to say that the borders we share are our culture.”

This common culture binds our hearts together from Iran to India, and from Turkmenistan to Albania, underlined Mounesan.

What follows are photos of the ceremony retrieved from Mizan News Agency and ISNA:

Iran Agrees to Baghdad’s Mediation between Tehran, Riyadh: Source

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IFP Editorial Staff
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While Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi was on a trip to Iran, an informed Iraqi source claimed Tehran had asked the premier to help improve relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Abdul Mahdi arrived in Tehran on his first trip to Iran as Prime Minister on April 6, 2019 and sat down with senior Iranian authorities, reported fararu webstie.

High on the agenda of the talks was the promotion of mutual economic cooperation. Still, certain Iraqi sources said there were discussions on Baghdad acting as an intermediary between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

After Abdul Mahdi’s arrival in Tehran, an Iraqi political source announced that the premier would present a solution to bring the viewpoints of Tehran and Riyadh closer together.

According to the same source, Abdul Mahdi’s trip to Iran was seemingly aimed at boosting mutual ties and discussing mechanisms to implement the agreements and memoranda of understanding already signed by the two countries, said the same source. However, the source added, the prime minister would also put forward a solution to ease tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

On day two of Abdul Mahdi’s trip to Iran on April 7, 2019, another Iraqi source privy to the details of the premier’s trip said in an interview with baghdadtoday.com that Iran had asked the Iraqi prime minister to rectify Iranian-Saudi relations through a three-way meeting attended by Iran, Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

Abdul Mahdi is to travel to Saudi Arabia in the coming days. According to Iraqi sources, the state of Baghdad’s mediation between Tehran and Riyadh will be clarified after the prime minister’s trip to Riyadh.

Iran Strongly Condemns Saudi Air Raid on Yemeni School

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a Monday statement, Qassemi offered sympathy to the survivors of the inhumane attack.

He also expressed deep regret over the international community’s continued silence and indifference over the aggressors’ crimes.

“The countries that created a humanitarian disaster in Yemen by providing arms support for the invaders are complicit in these crimes, and must be held accountable for their support,” Qassemi noted.

He also urged the United Nations and the countries that have influence on the Yemen crisis to boost their efforts to immediately stop the aggressors’ attacks, and adopt measures to protect civilians, especially women and children.

More than a dozen civilians, most of them schoolchildren, were killed in the latest round of airstrikes by Saudi warplanes on a school in Yemen’s west-central province of Sana’a.

Youssef al-Hazzari, a spokesman for the Yemeni Ministry of Public Health and Population, said at least 13 people lost their lives and 92 others sustained injuries after Saudi warplanes launched aerial assaults against an area in the Sa’wan district of Sana’a on Sunday evening. He said most of the victims were schoolchildren.

Hazzari also condemned the incident as a war crime, saying, “On the World Health Day, April 7, which carries the slogan ‘Health for All’, the Saudi-led coalition of aggression marked the event in its well-known manner.”

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

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

The top story in all papers today was the reaction of top Iranian officials to rumours of Washington’s bid to label the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organization.

The visit of Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to Tehran, and the reports of his mission to mediate between Tehran and Riyadh also received great coverage.

Several papers also covered the negative impact of US sanctions on the delivery of international humanitarian aid to the flood-hit people of Iran.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- US Troops Same as ISIS

2- Iran Blames US Government for Destructive Consequences of Floods

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Iraq to Mediate between Iran, Saudi

2- Rouhani: US Dollar Rate Would Be IRR 60,000 If Sanctions Removed

3- Possible Designation of IRGC as Terror Group Will Be Dangerous Decision [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Donya-ye Eqtesad:

1- New Institution Formed to Control Forex Market

2- Stock Exchange Market to Thrive Once Again

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Ebtekar:

1- Rouhani: Flood Was Voice of Nature Which Said ‘Don’t Oppress Me’

2- IRGC Chief Warns US Troops in West Asia: US Won’t See Calm Anymore

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Etemad:

1- General Soleimani Visits Flood-Hit Areas without Bodyguards

2- Rouhani Highlights Key Role of Dams Constructed by Rafsanjani in Controlling Recent Floods

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Ettela’at:

1- Rouhani: Giving Licence for Riverside Construction Is Doing Business with People’s Lives

2- Iran Warns US against Consequences of Blacklisting IRGC

3- Top General: Iran, Iraq to Expand Air Defence Cooperation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Farhikhtegan:

1- Former Italian Envoy to Iraq: US Knows Gen. Soleimani Prevented Fall of Baghdad to ISIS

2- IRGC, Army, Popular Forces Mobilized against Flood in Khuzestan

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- People of Khuzestan Worried about Karkheh, Dez Dams

2- Iran Expecting 45 Days of Heavy Rainfall!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Iran:

1- Iran’s Chief Banker: Enemy Plotting to Disturb Iran’s Forex Market

2- Iran Parliament, IRGC Chief Vow to Reciprocate US’ Blacklisting of IRGC

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Javan:

1- Number of Those Selling Foreign Currencies 10 Times More than Buyers

2- Temporary Accommodation for 150,000 Flood-Hit People of Khuzestan

3- IRGC Chief: No More Calm for US Troops If They Do Stupid Move

4- Iraq Doesn’t Want to Be Part of US Sanctions on Iran: PM

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Rouhani: Tehran Must Be Surrounded by Forests; Excessive Development Must Stop

2- Iran, Iraq Sign Preliminary Deal to Develop Two Joint Oilfields

3- Zarif Warns about Consequences of US’ Possible Move against IRGC

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Kayhan:

1- Iran’s Exports to Iraq 10 Times More than Exports to Europe

* US Sanctions Foiled

2- Pope: Kids in Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan Massacred with American, European Arms

3- 255 MPs Support IRGC against New US Plot

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Khorasan:

1- Iran Worried about Khuzestan

2- Government, Parliament, IRGC Give Strong Response to Trump’s Propaganda Show

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Sazandegi:

1- IRGC, Army Standing by Flood-Hit People

2- US’ Double-Standard Behaviour towards Iran, Saudi Arabia

* Riyadh Government to Have Its First Nuclear Power Plant in One Year

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- New Forex Policies Coming: Iran Chief Banker

2- Iran, Iraq to Develop Economic, Trade Relations

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Shahrvand:

1- Int’l Aid Blocked by Sanctions

2- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Concerned about Sending Aid to Iran

3- Donation Channel Opened by German Red Cross Only Way to Send Money to Iran’s Flood-Hit People

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Shargh:

1- Iraqi Guest Tasked with Mediating between Iran, Saudi

2- Subway, Dams of Khuzestan All Built with Efforts of Rafsanjani

3- Politicization of Flood to Deepen Crisis: Reformist Figure

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

 

Sobh-e Now:

1- Face to Face with America

* Iranian Military, Political Officials Threaten US Army Won’t Have Security Anymore

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 8

Pakistani PM Offers Assistance to Iran after Deadly Floods

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a Tweet on Sunday, Imran Khan wrote that his prayers are with the Iranian people. He also expressed Pakistan’s readiness to provide any humanitarian assistance required.

Iran moved on Saturday to evacuate more towns and villages threatened by floods after continued rain in the southwest of the country as the nationwide toll from the flooding reached 70.

About 1,900 cities and villages have been affected by floods after exceptionally heavy rains since March 19.

Several countries and international humanitarian bodies have so far started dispatching their aid cargos to the crisis-hit areas of Iran.

International Aid Pouring in for Flood-Hit People of Iran

A high representative of the European Union Commission said the commission is set to donate €1.2 million for the flood-hit people.

Germany’s ambassador to Iran said on his Twitter account that a charter flight carrying humanitarian aid has landed in Tehran. The aid from Germany includes 40 rescue boats as well as other safety equipment.

The French embassy in Tehran said given the severity of the recent floods in Iran, France is determined to contribute to efforts to cope with the disaster by delivering rescue equipment to the Iranian Red Crescent Society in the coming days.

In a post on its twitter account, the embassy said the equipment includes 114 water pump, 300 cooking tools and 5,000 blankets.

Switzerland Foreign Ministry also said the country will dispatch two water purifiers to flood-hit areas in Iran. Each one of the purifiers enjoys the capacity to purify water for at least five thousand people.

Goddess of Salt; Splendid Attraction of Hormuz Island

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The jewel of geology of the Persian Gulf is located on a salt dome. The crystals of salt stone are scattered in most parts of the island.

The southern swathe of Hormuz Island is covered with huge salt crystals. Among the main tourist attractions of the island, one can refer to the unsmooth surface of the earth caused by erosion over time. This has created some unique scenes.

The Goddess of Salt is one of these attractions. It is composed of a salt mountain with colourful textures, beautifully cut by nature over time.

Underneath the mountain, a stream is flowing against an orange backdrop. The stream’s nice sound creates a pleasant feeling amid the heavy silence of the island.

People in Northern Iran Celebrate Nowruz with the Dead

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In this ritual, all the people of this village, even those who have emigrated, come to the local cemetery with flowers, sweets, and food.

Villagers believe holding this ritual leads to prosperity in their lives. Local sources say the ceremony has been held in the village since almost 100 years ago.

Here come photos of this ceremony retrieved from IRNA:

Enemies Plotting to Disrupt Iran’s Forex Market, Chief Banker Warns

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IFP Media Wire
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Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Hemmati said the previous Iranian year (which ended on March 20) was an “exceptional year” in terms of economic pressures on the people by causing exchange rate fluctuations.

“Of course, the enemies’ goals were much more than (creating) economic problems but we did not allow them to reach their goals,” he added.

The CBI governor further said the enemies also have secret plots to disrupt the foreign exchange market in the beginning of this year, adding that they should not be allowed to gain their goals.

Back in January, Hemmati explicated the CBI’s plans to neutralize the economic pressures and psychological war waged by the US and its allies with the aim of destabilizing Iran’s foreign exchange market.

The market experienced a sharp rise in the value of foreign currencies and gold coin prices in summer 2018. The Iranian money plunged to a record low against the US dollar in August.

But the Iranian currency, rial, began to bounce back against US dollar later in the year after Hemmati unveiled a new package of regulations on foreign currency trade which lifted a ban on the activity of money exchange markets.

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