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Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Liberation Day

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Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Liberation Day

Zarif offered his congratulations on the “feast of resistance and liberation” in separate messages to his Lebanese counterpart and the Secretary General of the Lebanese Hezbollah Movement.

He also wished dignity and glory for the Lebanese government, nation, the families of the martyrs and war veterans of the Resistance.

Earlier, Lebanon celebrated the 19th anniversary of the end of Israel’s two-decade occupation of south Lebanon, known as the Liberation Day.

Israeli forces were forced to withdraw on May 24, 2000 after persistent attacks by Lebanese resistance factions that included Hezbollah Movement. Lebanon has since marked May 25 as a national holiday.

Despite its withdrawal, Israel continues to occupy strategic hills and plains of Lebanon. The two sides also have disputes over their maritime borders.

Iran Rejects Bolton’s Claim on Fujairah Vessel Attacks

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Mousavi made the remarks on Wednesday in reaction to Bolton’s accusation that Iran played a role in the recent attacks on a number of vessels in Fujairah, the UAE.

The Iranian spokesman said the claim stems from the delusions and destructive policies of the “anti-Iran B-team”.

“It is not strange to see such a ridiculous claim is raised in a meeting of two members of the B-Team, who have long been notorious for their anti-Iran approach,” he said.

However, Mousavi said, Bolton and other warmongers and riot-seekers should know that the Islamic Republic’s strategic patience, high vigilance, and complete defensive preparedness – which comes from the will of the great and resilient nation of Iran – will thwart their nasty plots to create chaos in the region.

Earlier, Bolton blamed Iran for a number of attacks on vessels near the Persian Gulf but said the Trump administration was trying to be “prudent and responsible” in response.

The attackers used naval mines almost certainly from Iran, Bolton told reporters in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. “Who else you think is doing this? Somebody from Nepal?” he added.

An investigation is underway on the May 12 attacks that damaged four vessels in the Sea of Oman off Fujairah.

Iran has denied any involvement in the incident and called for an investigation.

Talks with US Possible If It Delivers on Commitments: Iran

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Talks with US Possible If It Delivers on Commitments: Iran

Speaking in a Wednesday cabinet session, Rouhani said the Americans have made many claims, but, “it is their actions, not words, that count.”

“Whenever they lift unfair sanctions and live up to their commitments and get back to the negotiating table that they themselves upset and left, then the door will not be closed to them,” President Rouhani underlined.

He urged the enemies of the Iranian nation to walk the walk rather than talk the talk, and show, in practice, that they want to change tack.

“It is up to them to show, in practice, that they don’t want to continue their oppression and crimes like in the past,” he said.

Rouhani also touched upon the problems caused by US sanctions on Iran.

“The enemies who claim they are [only] enemies of the [Islamic] Establishment have, in fact, launched a war against Iranian people from all walks of life, and the sanctions they have imposed are targeting Iranian people’s daily lives, and they revealed their true colours by imposing these sanctions,” he said.

Rouhani’s comments came after Trump told reporters on Monday, “I’m not looking to hurt Iran at all. I’m looking to have Iran say no nuclear weapons.”

“No nuclear weapons for Iran and I think we will make a deal,” Trump added in a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Trump also touched upon Iran’s great economic potential, saying the Islamic Republic has the chance to turn into a great country.

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

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

Iranian papers on Wednesday widely covered the shocking case of Mohammad Ali Najafi, the ex-mayor of Tehran and former vice-president who confessed on Tuesday to the murder of his wife Mitra Ostad at her apartment.

Also a top story was the Iranian foreign ministry’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s softened rhetoric. The foreign ministry’s spokesman said Tehran sees no prospect for talks with the US for now, and that it expects Trump to act rather than talk.

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

 

19 Dey:

1- We Haven’t Exchanged Any Message with US: Iran

2- Najafi Confesses to Murdering His Second Wife

3- Iran First VP: Damaging Unity to Serve US Interests

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

 

Abrar:

1- Kuwaiti Emir: Regional Situation Needs Caution, Preparedness

2- Ryabkov to Visit Iran for Talks on JCPOA

3- Iran Says Not after Negotiation with Any US Official

4- US’ Goal Not Negotiation with Iran: MP

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Limits on Iran’s Exports to Qatar Removed

2- India to Resume Oil Imports from Iran

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

 

Afkar:

1- Trump Suffering from Confusion in Foreign Policy: Iran General

2- Imam Khomeini’s Grandson: We Can’t Deny the Truths

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Locusts Arrive in Tehran: Farms in Danger

2- Shocking Tuesday: Najafi Kills His Wife

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

 

Asrar:

1- Japan Making Arrangements for Abe’s Visit to Iran

2- Culture Minister: No One Should Speak to Iranians with Coercion

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Tehran in Shock: A Review of Murder of Ex-Mayor’s Wife

2- White House Hawks Being Expelled

* Decreased Tension between Iran, Saudi to Serve Regional Security

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

 

Ebtekar:

1- US’ Rhetoric Doesn’t Matter: Iran Foreign Ministry

2- Another Chance for Diplomacy? [Editorial]

3- Bloody End of Mitra Ostad: Ex-Mayor of Tehran Confesses to Murder

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

 

Etemad:

1- No Prospect for Europe’s Collapse: Analyst

2- Tragic Report of a Murder: Najafi Confesses to Murdering His Wife

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

 

Ettela’at:

1- Paris: Saudi, UAE Must End Filthy Yemen War

2- Nechirvan Barzani Elected Head of Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Gov’t

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

 

Iran:

1- New Commanders of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base, Army Air Defence Force Appointed

2- Tehran Slams Seoul Officials

3- No Prospect for Talks with US: Iran

Politician’s Murder of His Wife Grabs Headlines in Iran

Iran President Calls for Mass Turnout in Quds Day Rallies

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The latest design of the huge hoarding installed at the corner of Tehran's Valiasr Square ahead of the 2019 International Quds Day

Speaking on Wednesday, President Hassan Rouhani said the Iranian nation will never leave Palestinians alone.

“This year, too, the Iranian nation will turn out en masse in Quds Day demonstrations to chant their support for the oppressed through history, especially the Palestinian people, and will announce that they will stand up to oppressors until victory is achieved,” said Rouhani in a Cabinet meeting.

He said the Iranian nation has, over the past 40 years, always defended the oppressed and stood up to aggressors.

The president underlined Iran has always helped other nations such as Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen, not to mention Palestinians.

“The oppressed nations of Yemen and Palestine have been resistant people and are not afraid of aggressors, and force the enemy to retreat through sacrifice, devotion, resistance and power,” the president added.

He said Palestinians once only had stones to defend themselves, but now they have developed their local industries and can give Israelis a “crushing response.”

“Today, missile is the response to missile,” he said.

“After 48 hours, Zionists had to retreat and their iron dome could not withstand Palestinian combatants,” the president added.

“Although these nations are resistant, great and devoted people, on the other hand, superpowers’ crimes are on the rise as well and they are sending modern weapons to the region and exposing the oppressed people of Yemen and Palestine to bombardments,” President Rouhani added.

He said Palestinians have been homeless for 71 years now.

“Three or four generations of Palestinian people have not had security, freedom and calm. Their ancestral homes have been destroyed and captured by occupiers. They have lived in camps or have been force to go to other countries as refugees,” he said.

He further warned against plots hatched against occupied Palestine and the region.

Rouhani also pointed to US President Donald Trump’s plan for a so-called “Deal of the Century”, saying that it is, in fact, the “Bankruptcy of the Century” for those who have initiated the scheme.

The International Quds Day is an annual event during which demonstrators express their solidarity with the Palestinian people and opposition to the occupation of the Palestinian territories by Israel.

The day is seen as the legacy of the late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini, who officially declared the last Friday of Ramadan as International Quds Day back in 1979.

This year’s rallies will be held under the slogan “En Route for Quds” in the Arab countries.

Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss JCPOA in Tehran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian, Russian Diplomats Discuss JCPOA in Tehran

During the Wednesday meeting, the two sides discussed the latest developments in mutual ties, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and regional and international issues.

Araqchi and Ryabkov particularly conferred on Iran’s recent move to reduce its commitments under the deal.

They also called for the continuation of consultations among the remaining parties to the JCPOA and their mutual and multilateral cooperation with Iran to meet the Islamic Republic’s demands and pave the way for removal of the US illegal sanctions.

The Iranian deputy foreign minister referred to the obstacles in the way of implementing the JCPOA and pointed out that it is now the turn of the remaining signatories to adopt some practical and tangible measures to preserve the nuclear accord.

For his part, the Russian diplomat appreciated Iran’s patience over the past year and underlined his country’s support for the JCPOA. He also said that Russia will continue its efforts to preserve the nuclear deal.

During the talks, the two sides also agreed to continue their close and intensive consultations at all levels and remain in touch until the next meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission.

Ryabkov entered Tehran earlier in the day on a one-day visit for talks on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

He told reporters ahead of the trip that he was headed to Tehran to discuss the agreement in the wake of Iran’s recent decision to stop fulfilling some of its commitments in reaction to the US’ violations.

Iran has warned the European signatories of the deal that they have only 60 days to deliver their end of the bargain in the wake of a fierce pressure campaign by the US, which left the deal in May 2018.

Moscow has in the past days called for an extraordinary meeting of the Joint Commission of the JCPOA.

Iran Blames Turkish Traders for Rising Prices of Agricultural Produce

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Blames Turkish Traders for Rising Prices of Agricultural Produce

Incontrovertibly, rainfall and transportation problems also contribute to increasing prices of a product. Nevertheless, at a time when production is at a good level and products are bought from producers at rather low prices, there should be other reasons behind a sudden increase in prices.

Some experts believe unregulated exports are to blame for the sudden rise in the price of a product despite its availability on the market.

Reza Nourani, the head of Iran’s National Agricultural Produce Association, told ILNA that unregulated exports deal a serious blow to production and the market.

“When there is no supervision over exports, profiteers using temporary business cards step into any market which ensure their interests,” he said.

He stressed the presence of profiteers at the agricultural produce market is more destructive than any other market.

“It is very important to maintain the balance in the agricultural produce market, given its impact on food security,” he noted.

Iran Blames Turkish Traders for Rising Prices of Agricultural Produce
Reza Nourani

“A lack of supervision over exports has led to Turkish businessmen coming to [Iran’s] fruit and vegetables markets, and they buy products wholesale at these markets every now and then, so that a certain product is suddenly rare to find on the market,” he said.

Under such circumstances, the official added, it is natural that prices go up.

He said these businessmen also go to farmers’ fields.

“In the season when a special product is harvested, Turkish businessmen go to farms in a province and buy the produce before it is offered on the market. So, we see the product does not leave the province and does not reach consumers on the market,” he noted.

He said the absence of domestic traders is the reason why foreign businessmen are throwing their weight around in the agricultural produce market.

The official underlined strict laws and regulations are the reason why local businessmen have cut down on their activities in the agricultural produce market.

Ramadan Rituals in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Ramadan in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province

One of these ancient rituals is Ramadan Khani (Reading Out Ramadan), or as locals call it Ramezoonikeh, which dates back to over a thousand years ago.

Ramezoonikeh ritual begins on the first day of the holy month and is held regularly for 21 consecutive nights till Ramadan 21st which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, the first Shiite Imam.

During the ritual, which begins after the sunset and lasts till the midnight, a group of teenagers and youths led by the elders of their neighbourhood begin to read out poems praising Imam Ali as well as the glories of the holy month.

Walking in group through the alleys of their neighbourhood, the youths and teenagers stop at each house and pray for the health and happiness of their members. In return, the household donates dates, flour, bread or even cash. At midnight, the youths and teenagers give the donations to the poor and orphans in the neighborhood.

Arak Barak Ritual

Arak Barak is another Ramadan ritual practiced in Sistan and Baluchestan, which is among the most ancient regions and one of the hubs of the country’s civilizational history.

The ritual’s name means “Bringing and Taking” in the local language of the people. Fortunately, the ancient ritual has been kept alive in most villages and towns of the province.

Most of the foods served during the ritual are simple local dishes like Rice Pudding and Shole Zard. The ritual begins before the sunset. People from all walks life bring affordable foods to the grand mosque of their neighborhood and share them with each other during Iftar to break their fast.

Japan Hosting Exhibition of Iranian Children Books

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The event, entitled “The Land of Poetry and Legends: Children’s Books in Iran”, is part of a series of meetings and events aimed at introducing the world’s literature works for children.

The book fair, which has started on May 21 and will run until July 21, is part of a program marking the 90th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Iran and Japan.

The event features speeches by two Japanese translators of the Persian language, who will talk about the attractions of the Iranian children’s literature as well as book-reading in Iran. They will also introduce the “Read with Me” program as one of the successful plans in Iran aimed at promoting book-reading.

One of the translators has already met with the manager and one of the coordinators of the “Read with Me” program and got familiar with the event.

The “Read with Me” program aims to promote book-reading, especially in deprived regions. It seeks to provide all children with proper and high-quality books, especially children who have no access to such books in their daily lives. The theme of the program is, “All children have the right to read high-quality books.”

This exhibition consists of three sections: “The Land of Poetry and Legend”, “Children’s Books in Iran” and “Illustrators and Authors of Children’s Books in Iran.”

Included in this exhibition are works based on poetry and legends that are important in Iranian culture as well as works by internationally known Iranian illustrators or authors.

Friday Prayer Leader Stabbed to Death in Southern Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Mohammad Khorsand was stabbed to death by an assailant at 3:30 am on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.

According to police, he was stabbed in the abdomen by an attacker outside his home and succumbed to his wounds on the way to hospital.

The assailant, identified as Hamid Derakhshandeh, fled the scene but was arrested by police a few hours later.

No further details have been announced by officials, so far.

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