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Iran to Replace European, American Pharmaceuticals with Indians

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Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani
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Referring to India’s pharmaceutical capabilities, Hashemi said New Delhi is one of the major powers in the field of medicine, raw materials and vaccines.

“A major part of the European and US markets is dominated by the Indian pharmaceutical companies, and the Islamic Republic has also used their products in its industries,” Hashemi said at the end of a three-day visit to India.

“Unfortunately, our approach towards the European and US companies is a traditional one that should change. This change of view will surely benefit the country in the future,” he underlined.

Indian officials are really interested in promoting all-inclusive ties with Iran, he said, as reported by the government’s official website Dolat.ir.

“To counter the sanctions imposed on Iran and the nation, it is a great opportunity to make use of cost-effective and economical talents. We must use this chance to improve our domestic products. Iran and all the region, of course, are a very good market for India.”

He further maintained that during this visit he held a lot of meetings and discussions with the Indian authorities, the ministers of commerce, health and traditional medicine, as well as the banks and pharmaceutical companies of India.

“India, like the Eastern Bloc countries, has a great chance to develop all-out ties with Iran. These countries can contribute to the development of the Islamic Republic, the advancement of technology and the independence of Iran in various fields,” added the Iranian minister.

Global Summit on Maternal and Child Healthcare was held in India with the presence of a large number of health ministers.

Qazizadeh Hashemi along with representatives from the private sector in the field of medicine and pharmaceutical products held meetings with 50 Indian companies during the 3-day visit.

Iranian Diplomat, Syria’s Assad Discuss Constitutional Committee

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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During the Sunday night meeting, the two sides conferred on the latest developments regarding the formation of Syria’s Constitutional Committee.

President Assad appreciated the efforts made by Iran to form the Committee despite the obstacles put by states which support terrorism.

He also stressed the importance of efforts made by the friends and allies of Syria, particularly Iran and Russia, to stop the interference of some Western states in the political process and consolidating the establishment of  a political process led by the Syrians themselves away from any form of external intervention.

Jaberi Ansari, for his part, briefed President al-Assad on the arrangements made to hold a meeting for the guarantor states of Syria peace, which is expected to be held in the coming two days in Geneva, particularity after agreeing on the final shape of the Committee.

He affirmed Iran’s commitment to continued consultations and coordination with Damascus which showed a great amount of flexibility on reaching the agreement.

Iran to Use Startups for Boosting Tourism Industry

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The historical house of Colonel Iraj in downtown Tehran is now used by the Technology Department of Iran's Tourism and Cultural Heritage Research Institute. / Photo by Tasnim

Ali Asghar Mounesan, also a vice-president of Iran, said such activities can develop marketing and introduce Iran’s tourist attractions to the world.

Mounesan made the comments in a visit to the historical house of Colonel Iraj, where he toured various sections of the site and the startups run there, a report by the government’s official website dolat.ir said.

Speaking to computer experts working at the historical house, Mounesan highlighted the importance of paying more attention to startups.

Iran to Use Startups for Boosting Tourism Industry

Many of these startups have just begun their work, but they have been able to gain good achievements.

The house of Colonel Iraj, which is located in the historical part of the capital in downtown Tehran, is now used by the Technology Department of Iran’s Tourism and Cultural Heritage Research Institute with the support of the ICHTO and the collaboration of the Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology.

At the moment, a number of startups active in the field have been permanently stationed at Colonel Iraj’s historical house.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

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

The top story in most newspapers today was various economic issues, from the high prices of consumer goods despite the recent decrease in foreign currency rates to the government’s budget bill for the next fiscal year.

Several papers also covered a deal between nearly 200 countries to keep the Paris Climate Agreement alive by adopting a detailed set of rules to implement the pact.

Turkey’s vow to resume its cooperation with the government of Bashar al-Assad in case he wins a “free” election in the Arab country also received great coverage.

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

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Trade Minister’s Picking Rouhani’s Son-in-Law as His Deputy Sparks Controversy

  • MPs Threaten to Impeach Minister

2- Iranian Versions of Prison Break: A Review of Attempts to Escape Prison in 40 Years

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Government Resolved to Do “Economic Surgery”

2- Ahmadinejad Calls for Debate with Rouhani

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Ebtekar:

1- Iran’s Economy on Verge of Great Inflation?

2- Controversy over Resignation of 13 Lawmakers over Water Issue

3- Iranian Universities Have Never Been This Much Calm: First VP

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Etemad:

1- Iranians Deserve Better Lives after 40 Years: Reformist Cleric

2- Royal Fantasies: A Look at White House’s Ties with Pro-Monarchy Iranians in America

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Ettela’at:

1- Turkey: We’ll Resume Cooperation with Syria after Assad Wins Election

2- 200 States Agree to Prevent Climate Changes

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- What Did Return of Sanctions Do to Iranians in Los Angeles?

  • LA Times’ Report on Carpet, Saffron Trade in California

2- 11-Year-Old Iranian Girl Wins Global Mental Calculation Contest for 3rd Consecutive Time

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Iran:

1- Stability in Dollar Market

2- Iranians’ Visit to Georgia Still Pending

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Jame Jam:

1- Lessons of Two Presidents: Brave Decisions by Rouhani, Salih

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Javan:

1- Central Bank Planning to Decrease Dollar Rate Back to IRR 70,000

2- Instagram Seeking to Manipulate Women’s Behaviour, Attitude: Academic

3- Domino of “Working with Assad” in Ankara

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Governments Now Allowed to Recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as Israeli Capital: Mahathir

2- Enemies of Syria Admitting Defeat One after Another

3- Belgrade, Rome, Budapest, Vienna Scene to Anti-Gov’t Protests

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Kayhan:

1- Gov’t Paying Lip Service While Prices Not Going to Decrease

2- ISIS Meeting in Syria Hit: 16 Deputies of Baghdadi Killed

3- Guardian Council Cannot Overlook CFT Flaws: Spokesman

4- IRGC General Passes Away Like a Martyr

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Sazandegi:

1- Government’s Golden Chance to Reform Budget Bill

  • Rouhani Must Decrease Budget of Gov’t, State Bodies
  • Make Budget Independent of Oil, Transfer Oil Revenues to National Development Fund
  • Fight State Capitalism, Decrease Government’s Human Resources

2- Why Rouhani Recently Criticized Paris Climate Agreement

3- Biden vs Trump: Democrats Will Likely Choose Biden over Sanders in 2020

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- Controversy over Money Laundering in Iran

2- Good News for Lovers of Nature: World Resolved to Counter Earth Pollution

3- Return of Stability to Markets

4- Advantages of Electronic Election to Traditional One

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Shahrvand:

1- End of Honeymoon in Georgia

2- How Renowned Singer Homayoun Shajarian Performed Duet with Mentally-Retarded Girl

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Shargh:

1- I Apologize for My Mistakes: Former Reformist Minister

2- Iran, Israel in New Campaign of Slander over FATF

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Sobh-e Now:

1- Fruit Prices to Go Down ahead of Yalda Night

2- 3,000 Wheelchairs Sent to Deprived Areas of Iran

3- Oil Ministry Makes Strategic Mistake by Stopping Oil Release in Energy Bourse

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- Iranians Believe Holding Talks with US Terrible Mistake, Zarif Admits

2- Tango of Homeless People in Paris: Les Miserables in 2018

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 17

Iran Produces Cloud Seeding Rockets

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Produces Bullets for Cloud Seeding

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, the energy minister said the rockets to seed clouds used to be imported from abroad, but now the Islamic Republic is able to produce them inside the country.

As Iran is located in a low-rainfall region, cloud seeding is a method used to increase precipitation and solve the drought problems.

For a brief review of Iran’s achievements in various fields of science and technology, check the book “Science and Technology in Iran: A Brief Review”

Back in February, Ardakanian said the ministry has launched cooperation with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in cloud seeding operations.

In January, the IRGC Aerospace Force commander expressed preparedness to help the Energy Ministry to carry out such operations, saying his forces were at the Iranian nation’s service and would mobilise all equipment to help the administration.

Cloud seeding is a type of weather modification that aims to change the amount or type of precipitation that falls from clouds by dispersing substances into the air that serve as cloud condensation or ice nuclei, which alter the microphysical processes within the cloud.

US Sanctions Not to Change Iran’s Policies: FM Zarif

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IFP Media Wire
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“It’s obviously the case that we are facing economic pressure because of the US sanctions. [The] US is a major global power and it can actually create painful conditions for other countries. But would that lead to a change of policy? I can assure you that it won’t,” Zarif said in an address to the Doha Forum 2018 in Qatar on Saturday.

“If there is an art, we have perfected in Iran and can teach to others for a price, it is the art of evading sanctions,” he added.

Although the US has put so much pressure on Iran over the past 40 years, the Islamic Republic has managed to survive, he said.

“We’ve survived against the United States, against the will of the United States for the last 40 years, and I believe we will survive for the next 40 years,” the top Iranian diplomat pointed out.

US President Donald Trump withdrew his country in May from the multilateral Iran nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and decided to re-impose unilateral sanctions against Tehran.

Under the deal, reached between Iran and six major powers – the US, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China, Tehran agreed to put limits on its nuclear program in exchange for the removal of nuclear-related sanctions.

In November, the Trump administration announced the re-imposition of the “toughest” sanctions ever against Iran’s banking and energy sectors with the aim of cutting off the country’s oil sales and crucial exports.

A first round of American sanctions took effect in August, targeting Iran’s access to the US dollar, metals trading, coal, industrial software, and auto sector.

The US administration hoped to get the other parties to the deal with Iran to likewise scrap the deal, but instead, they stressed that not only would they stick to the agreement, but they would also work to sustain it in the face of increased US pressure. Europeans believe that the nuclear deal is an important element of international security.

Zarif further said there was room for talks with the US but that Washington must “respect the outcome of the talks” they already had, in reference to the nuclear negotiations leading to the conclusion of the JCPOA.

“I can tell you as somebody who did all the talking for that document (the JCPOA) that neither Iran nor the United States can get a better document. So there is room for talk. But you need first to respect the outcome of the talks you already had,” he added.

The Iranian foreign minister said, “There is no reason to engage in talks while the results of long and very difficult talks are still up in the air and the United States is actively trying to undermine those results.”

Saudi Arabia wants increasing tension in Middle East

Elsewhere in his speech, Zarif said Saudi Arabia intended to increase tension in the Middle East, referring to the ongoing crisis in Yemen and the gruesome murder of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which is widely believed to have been ordered by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

“Unfortunately, Saudi Arabia does not want to reduce tension. Actually, Saudi Arabia believes that it is in its interest to increase tension,” the Iranian foreign minister added.

He held the US and its ally Saudi Arabia accountable for the “humanitarian nightmare” in war-ravaged Yemen.

He emphasized that if the US and its Western allies, who have supported Saudi Arabia under all conditions, wanted to have more stability in the Middle East, they “need to show that bad behavior would get a bad response.”

Khashoggi, a one-time royal insider who had been critical of the crown prince recently, was killed after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in early October.

Following weeks of denial of any involvement in Khashoggi’s disappearance, the Saudi regime eventually acknowledged the “premeditated” murder, but has sought to distance the heir to the Saudi throne from the assassination.

A Saudi prosecutor said Khashoggi’s body had been dismembered, removed from the diplomatic mission and handed to an unidentified “local cooperator.”

The CIA is said to have concluded that the crown prince was behind the killing, but Trump is yet to endorse the assessment.

Zarif also dismissed claims that Iran had armed fighters from the Houthi Ansarullah movement, noting there were “facts” that other countries had shipped arms.

“We have never provided weapons to Houthis. They have enough weapons, they don’t need weapons from Iran,” he said.

“I don’t need to show any evidence about the jets that were flying in Yemen bombing the Yemenis. Those are American-made jets and those are Saudi fighters, I assume, which are piloting those jets,” Zarif stated.

“If there are allegations about Iranian weapons, there are facts about US weapons, facts about Saudis bombing the hell out of the Yemenis,” he added.

Leading a coalition of its allies, Saudi Arabia invaded Yemen in March 2015 in an attempt to reinstall Yemen’s ex-president, Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, who had resigned amid popular discontent and fled to Riyadh.

The imposed war initially consisted of an aerial campaign, but was later coupled with a naval blockade and the deployment of ground mercenaries to Yemen. Furthermore, armed militia forces loyal to Hadi, in line with invaders, launch frequent attacks against Yemeni people in regions held by Houthis.

Since the onset of aggression, the Yemeni army, backed by fighters from the Houthi Ansarullah movement, has been defending the impoverished nation against the invaders. The coalition is also resolute to crush the movement as another goal in its war on Yemen, which is teetering on the edge of famine.

The Saudi-led war has also taken a heavy toll on the country’s infrastructure, destroying hospitals, schools, and factories. The UN has said that a record 22.2 million Yemenis are in dire need of food, including 8.4 million threatened by severe hunger. According to the world body, Yemen is suffering from the most severe famine in more than 100 years.

A number of Western countries, the US and Britain in particular, are also accused of being complicit in the ongoing aggression as they supply the Riyadh regime with advanced weapons and military equipment as well as logistical and intelligence assistance.

Earlier this month, the United Nations said the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, already the worst in the world, would deteriorate in 2019.

“The country with the biggest problem in 2019 is going to be Yemen,” said Mark Lowcock, the head of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), in a press conference in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Number of Foreign Tourists Visiting Iran on Rise

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Seyyed Hemayat Mirzadeh, head of the Iranian Parliament’s Tourism Commission, said appropriate measures have been adopted, particularly in Fars and Isfahan provinces, to attract more foreign tourists.

“Our cultural and historical heritage across the country serves as our long-lasting [alternatives to] oil resources. They are capable of attracting many people from across the world,” he said.

“Our handicrafts are also unique and there are many people who are interested in them. We should tap into the capacities and promote the heritage through appropriate advertising mechanisms,” he added.

Mirzadeh also noted that there are many Iranian relics and historical objects held in foreign museums and research centres which should be retrieved.

“Fortunately, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) has taken some practical steps to retrieve them. Such efforts are admirable and should continue,” he said, as reported by the government’s official website dolat.ir.

According to official figures the number of foreign tourists visiting Iran increased by 38 percent during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started in mid-March).

About 1.44 million foreign tourists visited Iran during spring which shows a 30 percent increase compared with the same period last year. The figure seems surprising considering the US administration’s sanctions and Iranophobia project against the country.

During the first three months of this Iranian calendar year, Iraqis accounted for 75 percent, Azeris 30 percent, Afghans 28 percent, and Turks 24 percent of the total number of foreign tourists visiting Iran.

Medical treatment and business are among the two top priorities of the foreigners visiting Iran.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

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

A top story today was comments made by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during his address to the Doha Forum 2018 in the Qatari capital.

Several papers also covered the return of Yellow Vest protesters to the streets of France on the fifth consecutive weekend.

The controversy over Iran’s adoption of the standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global anti-money laundering body, also remained a top story.

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

 

Abrar:

1- UN Security Council to Become Guarantor of Yemen Peace Deal

2- Six Pakistani Security Forces Killed in Balochistan

3- Iraqi Protesters Surround Basra Governor’s Office

4- Bolton: Trump-Putin Meeting Cancelled until Ukraine Warships Freed

5- Russian Envoy: Russia Supports Iran’s Interests as Its Strategic Partner

6- Radicals in US Congress Trying to Isolate Iranian Economy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Education Mafia Putting Education Ministry on Pressure

  • Controversy over Students’ Homework

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Will Trump’s Impeachment Serve Iran’s Interests? [Editorial]

2- Parliament to Sue ICT Minister over Holding Talks with Telegram Managers

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

 

Ebtekar:

1- Saudis’ New Plan for Middle East: From Persian Gulf to Red Sea

2- US Not in Position to Talk about UN Security Council Resolution 2231: Zarif

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Etemad:

1- Trilateral Consensus: Iran, Turkey, Qatar Unanimously Criticize Saudi Policies

  • Zarif: Some Countries Accustomed to Committing Crime without Being Punished

2- Avoiding Disagreement, Remaining Committed to National Interests

  • Officials from Expediency Council, Guardian Council, Parliament Talk about FATF

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Ettela’at:

1- No Reason for Talking Talks with US: Zarif in Doha

  • Iran’s Missiles Non-Negotiable, Have Nothing to Do with UNSC Resolution 2231

2- Erdogan: Development of Ties with Iran Strategically Important for Turkey

3- Saudi Coalition Launches 21 Airstrikes against Hudaydah One Day after Truce

4- One Killed in Latest French Crackdown on Yellow Vest Protests

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Iran:

1- Zarif: We Won’t Hold Talks Only for Photo Opportunities

2- FATF, Specialized Issue Not Related to Clerics: Religious Experts

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Javan:

1- Qatar FM: GCC Has No Teeth, Power

2- Zarif: Negotiating with US Futile, Only for Photo Opportunity

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Those Who Stop Interaction with Iran Are Losers: Zarif

2- Arab Parliament Calls for Return of Syria to Arab League

3- Al-Ahram: US Power in Mideast Declining

4- UN Officials Call for Int’l Investigation into Khashoggi’s Murder

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Kayhan:

1- Iraq’s Nujba Movement: Lebanese Hezbollah Not to Be Left Alone in Next War

2- Zarif: Iran’s Missiles Not Negotiable

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- US Dollar Rate Down to Less than IRR 100,000

2- Iran to Pass Dangerous Turn by Ratifying FATF [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Shargh:

1- Laws in Iran Protect Government: Analyst

2- Opponents of Zarif Trying to Take Him to Court

3- Difficult Path ahead of Trump [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

 

Sobh-e Now:

1- Santa Clause in Yellow Vest: Popular Protests in Europe Reach Their Peak ahead of Christmas

  • Be Wealthy and Survive or Be Poor and Die: Yellow Vest Protesters

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 16

Iran Condemns Deadly Terror Attack in Pakistan

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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A file photo of Pakistan's Balochistan security personnel. / Photo by INP

In a Saturday statement, Bahram Qassemi expressed condolences to Pakistan’s government and people as well as the families of the victims and those wounded in the terrorist incident.

He also said the Islamic Republic of Iran is fully prepared to take part in any joint campaign against the scourge of terrorism in the region in any form or shape.

Six Pakistani soldiers were killed when a paramilitary convoy came under attack by gunmen in southwestern Balochistan province.

The shooting took place in the mountainous district of Kech on Friday, when soldiers from the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) were on a routine patrol, officials said.

The separatist Pakistani group the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack.

‘Cinema Great Chance to Give True Image of Women in Iran’

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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The cultural activist, who is in Tehran to attend the Cinema Verity international documentary film festival, made the comment in an interview with IRNA.

She recounted her experience of visiting Tehran, and said Iran is a fabulous country with a culture that is the cradle of all world cultures.

She said Iran is a peace-loving country which would like to open up to the whole world.

She said Iran’s cinema is very vast and rich, and has many productions to offer to international film markets. She said the cinema industry is a proper opportunity for Iran to present the realities of this country to the world and rectify the untrue image of Iran painted by certain foreign media outlets.

She said one of the good subjects for foreign film-makers can be Iranian women’s active role in society, including their role on cultural and educational fronts as well as their way of thinking, how they manage their lives and how interested they are in their country.

She was asked whether or not her observations in Iran regarding women and their role in society were consistent with the accounts given by certain Western media. In response, the cultural activist said that some Western media outlet claim women’s role and rights are mostly ignored in Iran. However, she says, “I found out during this short trip to Iran that women are very active, strong, effective and dynamic and play key roles in society.”

To mention a few examples of Iranian women’s role in society, she says, one can refer to the women taking part in this Tehran festival as well as the women working at different managerial levels and even women taxi drivers. She says Iranian women are educated.

“Some of them go abroad for education and return to their country after they finish their studies. This is very interesting to me and it can bring a better future for Iran. In my opinion, media give their audience the kind of information which they want and which serves their interests,” she said.

She was asked how she would describe to friends and family her experience of visiting Iran when she returns home. In response, she said her trip to Iran was unfortunately very short and that she would definitely travel to Iran whenever she gets the chance to.

“I also recommend my friends not miss the chance to visit Iran. I will tell them that Iran and Tehran are very safe, lively and dynamic,” she said.

Addressing some leaders of major world powers who do not know Iran’s history and civilization well and who sometimes talk about Iran with the language of threat and sanctions, she said, “Try to understand others and those who think differently and [try] to respect others’ beliefs and thoughts.”

She concluded by saying that she believes Iran is an extraordinary and cultural country which is the birthplace of all other cultures in the world.

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