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Iranian People Mark Laylat al-Qadr

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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Falling on 19th, 21st and 23rd of the holy month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar, the night has been described by the holy Quran as highly significant and decisive. According to Quran, the religious value of the Laylat al-Qadr is over thousands of times much higher than other ordinary nights.

It is considered the most virtuous night of each year during which God forgives the sins of men and accepts their supplications. Meanwhile, angels descend from heaven and according to some Shiite religious accounts hand over a letter including the fate of the observers to Imam who has a central role in Islam.

The rituals of this special night begin with reading out some verses of the holy Quran as well as saying some special prayers. Then, the observers put the holy Quran on their heads and call for supplication.

The second of the four nights coincides with the night when the first Shiite Imam, Ali Ibn Abi Talib, was martyred. He was the son-in-law of the Prophet Mohammad.

Imam Ali was appointed Caliph in 656 CE and ruled until 661 CE when he was struck in the head with a poisonous sword by Ibn Muljam on Ramadan 19th while he was saying his prayers in the Great Mosque of Kufa, in modern-day Iraq. The wound proved fatal and Imam Ali became a martyr two days later.

Iranians mark the dates both as Laylat al-Qadr and the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali. People in various Iranian cities come together in mosques and other religious sites to conduct the night’s special rituals.

Below, you can see photos of the Laylat al-Qadr rituals in various parts of Iran retrieved from different news outlets.

While in Oman, Iranian Diplomat Rejects Talks with US

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Abbas Araghchi deputy foreign minister of Iran met foreign minister of Oman in Muscat
Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, foreign minister of Oman (right) and Seyed Abbas Araghchi, deputy foreign minister of Iran (left)

Seyyed Abbas Araqchi made the remarks in a Sunday meeting with Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, the foreign minister of Oman, on the outset of his regional tour in Muscat.

During the Sunday meeting, which was held at the beginning of Seyyed Abbas Araqchi’s regional tour, the latest situation of the region and its developments were discussed.

Araqchi emphasised the importance of peace and security in the significant region of Persian Gulf. He also warned against the destructive policies of the United States and some of its allies in the region.

Rejecting any direct or indirect talks with the United States, he said, “The Islamic Republic of Iran is prepared to establish a balanced and constructive relationship with all the countries of the Persian Gulf region based on mutual respect and interests.”

The Islamic Republic does not want to increase tension in the region, Araqchi stressed, adding that peace and stability would be guaranteed in the region in case the sanctions are ended and all regional countries benefit from the interests of economic collaborations.

“Imposing sanctions against Iran is a failed experiment that has been tried many times before,” he went on to say.

For his part, the Omani minister touched upon the dangerous situation in the region and the need for all sides to show self-restraint. He also called for close consultations between the two countries.

During his stay in Muscat, Araqchi also discussed the latest status of bilateral relations and ways to expand them in all areas, in a separate meeting with Oman’s Deputy Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Badr Albusaidi.

Iran Says No Direct, Indirect Talks with US Underway

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Seyyed Abbas Mousavi

“There are no direct or indirect talks between Iran and the US,” Mousavi said on Sunday.

Mousavi made the comments after the London-based Asharq al-Awsat newspaper said in a story on Saturday that Kuwait’s Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah has announced the launch of direct talks between Tehran and Washington.

Last week, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani roundly dismissed the idea of direct negotiations with the US under the current circumstances, stressing the need for resistance against an ongoing economic war waged by Washington.

Earlier this month, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined that there will be no military confrontation between Iran and the US as Washington is aware that it won’t be in its interest, adding that negotiation with the US is not on the Islamic Republic’s agenda either.

“The Iranian nation’s definite option will be resistance in the face of the US, and in this confrontation, the US would be forced into a retreat,” Ayatollah Khamenei said. “Neither we nor they, who know war will not be in their interest, are after war.”

State TV Channel Chief Sacked over Program Insulting to Sunnis

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Logo of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB)

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) Abdol-Ali Ali-Askari instructed Director of the IRIB’s TV Department Morteza Mirbaqeri to dismiss the manager of Channel 5 as well as the channel’s broadcast manager.

The decision was made after a eulogist, on the birthday anniversary of second Shiite Imam, Hassan ibn Ali (PBUH), insulted three of the four Muslim caliphs and one of the wives of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Ali-Askari underlined that the centrerpiece of the IRIB’s policy has always been to respect the Islamic community.

“Given the negligence with regards to the sudden (live) broadcast of these words, which hurt the feelings of Sunni brothers, sisters and scholars, the manager of the channel and its broadcast manager must be fired immediately,” the IRIB president wrote in his instruction to the Director of the IRIB’s TV Department, which oversees the activities of Channel 5, one of several channels working under the department’s supervision.

Earlier in the day, the eulogist Ahad Qadami was summoned to a court in Tehran over the insult, which the Judiciary says was “intentional”. He was later released on bail.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has, time and again, underlined that the Sunni community and individuals revered by them, including Prophet Muhammad’s wife Aisha and Sunni caliphs who were contemporaries of Prophet Muhammad, must never be disrespected.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

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

Abrar:

1- American Official: US’ Message Sent to Iran through Third Party

2- Pentagon Claims Iran Was Behind Fujairah, Baghdad Attacks

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Troubles of Meeting with US Senator

* Conservatives Harshly React to Zarif’s Talks with Sen. Feinstein

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Burden of Diplomacy on Zarif’s Shoulders

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Donya-ye Eqtesad:

1- Who’s Next Tenant of House No. 10?

* Who’ll Replace Theresa May?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Ebtekar:

1- Worn-Out Game of Weapons Sale

* US Accuses Iran of Attacking Fujairah Vessels, Baghdad to Sell Weapons to Arabs

2- Mousavian: Trump Doesn’t Know What He Wants from Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Etemad:

1- Making Money with Illusion of Threat

* White House Sends 1,500 Troops, $8 Billion to West Asia

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Ettela’at:

1- Khatam al-Anbiya Airbase Chief: Armed Forces Ready for Any Situation

2- Zarif to Reuters: Dialogue Not Possible for Resolving Iran-US Crisis

3- Nasrallah: Attacks on Iran Related to ‘Deal of Century’

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Hemayat:

1- Trump in a Hurry for Milking Region’s Milky Cow

* White House to Export Weapons to UAE, Saudi without Congress Approval

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Javan:

1- Milking Arabs for as Much as $8 Billion through Iranophobia

* Trump: Iran Not after War with US

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- 76 Former US Generals, Diplomats Warns Trump against Clash with Iran

2- Failure of Theresa May, Failure of Trump’s America [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Kayhan:

1- War, Negotiation Not Iran’s Problems: Problem Is Government’s Unfinished Works

2- UK Political Figures Rush to Replace Theresa May

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- New Scenario against Iran

* Zarif: US’ Increased Presence in Region Very Dangerous

2- Iranian General: Two Top Secret IRGC Weapons to Sink US Carriers

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

 

Shargh:

1- Why Zarif Does Not Answer Pompeo’s Call

2- Britain Gripped by Europe Crisis [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 26

Iran Says Ready to Sign Non-Aggression Treaty with Regional States

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Says Ready to Sign Non-Aggression Treaty with Regional States

Mohammad Javad Zarif made the comment in a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Mohamed al-Hakim on Sunday.

“Tehran has already put forward different proposals to sign a non-aggression agreement with all countries in the Persian Gulf region, and these proposals are still on the table,” said the visiting Iranian foreign minister in Baghdad.

He said Iran is seeking “the best relations” with countries in the Persian Gulf region, and, to that end, welcomes any proposal to hold talks and ease tensions.

However, he underlined that Iran will firmly counter any efforts to launch a military or economic war against the Iranian nation.

“While breaking laws and trampling international resolutions underfoot, the US also forces other countries to abide by its unilateral actions through bullying,” said the top Iranian diplomat.

Zarif further slammed the European countries for failing to deliver on their commitments under the Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

“We want the European countries and other signatories to the JCPOA to fulfil their obligations under the JCPOA,” said Iran’s diplomacy chief.

He said the European countries have reneged on their commitments over the past three years with regards to taking practical steps and normalizing their economic relations with Iran.

“Their failure to breach the JCPOA has intensified over the past year,” said Zarif.

He also thanked the Iraqi government and nation’s support for the Iranian government and people at a time when the United States wants to exert economic pressure on Iran. He appreciated Iraq’s efforts to help iron out problems.

Zarif also described his talks with Iraqi authorities as constructive.

The Iranian foreign minister said he and his opposite number reviewed the trend of implementing the agreements reached during trips to Iran by the Iraqi president and prime minister and during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s trip to Baghdad.

Zarif noted Iran has begun practical steps toward implementing the agreements which, as he added, concern a whole range of areas, namely trade, road building, dredging the Arvand Rud river and constructing railway lines.

He also underlined the need for speeding up the trend of issuing visas for pilgrims, entrepreneurs and businesspeople.

Iran Denies Closure of British-Iranian Chamber of Commerce

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IFP Media Wire
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Iran Denies Closure of British-Iranian Chamber of Commerce

In a post on his Telegram channel, Hamid Baeedinejad quashed rumors on the closure of the British Iranian Chamber of Commerce, stressing that members of the chamber, chaired by Lord Norman Lamont, are holding their posts and doing their duties routinely.

It came after BBC claimed in a report on Saturday that the British Iranian Chamber of Commerce has closed its office in London because of a hemorrhage of members and its rising costs in the wake of US sanctions.

Baeedinejad, however, explained that the chamber had been renting an office in London for long years and holding plenary sessions, but it had to rent a new office last year after the expiry of the previous rental agreement.

The Iranian ambassador noted that a high rise in the rental fees incurred huge expenses on the chamber and made the authorities think of a logical way to reduce the costs.

Under a final plan, the officials decided to transform the physical structure of the chamber into a “virtual-digital” establishment by employing IT experts and leasing conference halls for periodic meetings, he added.

“The recent changes mean neither a closure of the chamber nor a decline in its activities, and they are only meant to use modern technology for the management of costs,” Baeedinejad concluded.

Iran, Iraq Vow to Work Together against Possible War

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran, Iraq Vow to Work Together against Possible War

That was announced that in a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi in Baghdad on Saturday, May 5, 2019.

During their talks, the two officials discussed the recent regional developments, including those surrounding the Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

The two sides underscored that the international agreement should be preserved despite the United States’ unilateral withdrawal from the accord.

Abdul-Mahdi and Zarif reiterated that both Iran and Iraq have been affected by US sanctions on Tehran, which went into force following Washington’s pullout from the JCPOA last year.

He stressed that a potential military conflict between the US and Iran over the issue could have far-reaching consequences for the entire Middle East region.

Both officials stressed the need for Tehran and Baghdad to step up security cooperation to defuse the current tensions and reinforce regional stability.

Zarif’s visit to Iraq received widespread coverage in Arab media outlets amid regional and international tensions.

The Al Jazeera Network said Zarif’s trip comes against the backdrop of tensions between Iran and the United States. It said key regional challenges as well as reciprocal ties were discussed in the meeting.

The Alaraby Aljadeed website (www.alaraby.co.uk) also touched on the meeting, saying Iran-US tensions, their consequences and ways of easing those tensions are being discussed during the talks.

CNN Arabic said Zarif’s trip comes amid tensions between Tehran and Washington.

The Rusia Alyoum TV also covered the top Iranian diplomat’s visit to Iraq. It reported that Zarif has made trips to the Asian countries of Turkmenistan, India, Japan and China since May 12, 2019 in order to review ways of boosting mutual ties and exchange views on regional and international issues, particularly the JCPOA and growing tensions between Iran and the United States.

Sputnik wrote that Zarif and Abdul-Mahdi discussed ways of settling the crisis between Tehran and Washington.

Lebanon 24 also covered Zarif’s trip to Baghdad and his meetings with Iraqi authorities as well as the objectives of the visit.

Iran’s foreign minister arrived in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on a two-day official visit on Saturday, heading a high-ranking delegation.

On the first day of his trip, he held separate meetings with President Barham Salih, Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi and Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jabouri. They discussed mutual relations together with regional and international issues.

Zarif also sat down with his Iraqi counterpart Mohamed al-Hakim on Sunday.

Zarif’s third trip to Baghdad in the past few months comes at a time when Washington have been engaged in provocative moves, fueling tensions in the region and launching propaganda campaigns in some Arab countries with regards to growing threats and insecurity in Iraq.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Heavenly Heights of Lordegan

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Lordegan is located in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, on the southern slope of As-e Jam and Ab Bagh mountains.

Here you see Young Journalists Club’s photos of Lordegan:

Ali Larijani Re-Elected as Iran’s Parliament Speaker

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Larijani

Larijani won 155 votes out of 247 votes cast during Sunday’s parliamentary session, obtaining the speakership of the Iranian parliament.

Iranian lawmakers elected Larijani during an open session as the next parliament speaker for the fourth year of the 10th parliament, ICANA reported.

In a subsequent vote, one of his rivals, Mohammad Reza Aref did not garner more than 105 votes. Mohammad Javad Abtahi, another candidate, gained only 9 votes.

Reformist lawmaker Masoud Pezeshkian was also re-elected as the first vice-speaker of the Parliament, but the second vice-speaker, Ali Motahari, also a reformist, failed to win enough votes, and will be replaced by Abdolreza Mesri, a conservative lawmaker who served as the Labour Minister during President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s first term in office (2005-2009).

Ali Larijani is a moderate conservative politician who served as the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council from 15 August 2005 to 20 October 2007. In his post, he effectively functioned as the top negotiator on issues of national security, including Iran’s nuclear program.

As per an internal guideline of Iran’s parliament, the election of the speaker in the first round is with the absolute majority of the representatives’ votes. If the election does not reach the absolute majority in the first round, the relative majority will be sufficient in the second round.

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