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Iran Leader: US Concerned over Unity among Muslim Nations

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Ayatollah Khamenei made the comment in a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Tehran, saying the most pressing need of the Muslim world today is for Islamic states to remain united and boost synergy among one another.

“Unity and partnership among Islamic countries will definitely pave the way for the settlement of problems in the [Middle East] region, and that is why hegemonic powers led by the US have misgivings over cooperation and proximity between Islamic countries and the formation of an Islamic power,” the Leader said.

This concern, said Ayatollah Khamenei, is the reason behind the United States’ animosity and grudge toward Islamic states.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran and Turkey are two powerful and dignified countries in the region and have common motivations for the Islamic world; so, the two countries should enhance their cooperation in economic and political areas more than ever before,” said the Leader.

Ayatollah Khamenei touched upon good cooperation and relations between Tehran and Ankara since the Islamic current took power in Turkey.

“It is necessary that common points [between the two countries] be further enhanced,” the Leader noted.

He also appreciated Erdogan’s stance on the developments in Myanmar. Ayatollah Khamenei further referred to the issue of Palestine, saying, “The issue of Palestine has always been important and should not be neglected even for a second.”

The Turkish president, in turn, described the situation in the region as critical, expressing hope that regional issues will be resolved through cooperation among Islamic countries.

Erdogan said a lack of solidarity among Islamic countries is among the contributors the emergence of the current situation. He said the situation is even more sensitive given the kind of behaviour that the West shows toward independent Muslim nations, which makes it all the more necessary for Muslim countries, especially Iran and Turkey, to work together more closely.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Agree to Protect Civilians in Syria Anti-Terror Campaign

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In the final statement issued at the end of the Tehran Summit on Syria peace, Iran’s Hassan Rouhani, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan reaffirmed their determination to continue cooperation in order to ultimately eliminate ISIS, Nusra Front and all other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaeda or ISIS, as they have been designated as terrorists by the UN Security Council.

They underlined that, in the fight against terrorism, separation between the above-mentioned terrorist groups and the armed opposition groups that had joined or would join the ceasefire regime, would be of utmost importance including with respect to preventing civilian casualties.

What follows is the full text of the statement:

Joint Statement by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the President of the Russian Federation and the President of the Republic of Turkey

Tehran, 7 September 2018

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran H.E. Hassan Rouhani, President of the Russian Federation H.E. Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Turkey H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gathered in Tehran on 7 September 2018 for a Tripartite Summit.

The Presidents:

  1. Expressed their satisfaction with the achievements of the Astana format since January 2017, in particular, the progress made in reducing violence across the Syrian Arab Republic and contributing to peace, security and stability in the country.
  2. Emphasized their strong and continued commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic as well as to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and highlighted that they should be respected by all. They reiterated that no actions, no matter by whom they were undertaken, should undermine these principles. They rejected all attempts to create new realities on the ground under the pretext of combating terrorism and expressed their determination to stand against separatist agendas aimed at undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria as well as the national security of neighbouring countries.
  3. Discussed the current situation on the ground, took stock of the developments regarding the Syrian Arab Republic following their last meeting in Ankara on 4 April 2018 and agreed to continue trilateral coordination in accordance with their agreements. In this regard, they took up the situation in Idlib de-escalation area and decided to address it in line with the above-mentioned principles and the spirit of cooperation that characterized the Astana format.
  4. Reaffirmed their determination to continue cooperation in order to ultimately eliminate DAESH/ISIS, Al-Nusra Front and all other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaeda or DAESH/ISIS, as they have been designated as terrorists by the UN Security Council. They underlined that, in the fight against terrorism, separation between the above-mentioned terrorist groups and the armed opposition groups that had joined or would join the ceasefire regime, would be of utmost importance including with respect to preventing civilian casualties.
  5. Reaffirmed their conviction that there could be no military solution to the Syrian conflict and that it could only end through a negotiated political process. They reaffirmed their determination to continue active cooperation with a view to advancing the political process in consistence with the decisions of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Sochi and the UN Security Council Resolution 2254.
  6. Reaffirmed their resolve to continue joint efforts aimed at advancing the Syrian led and Syrian-owned process for reaching a political settlement and reiterated their commitment to help establish and launch the work of the Constitutional Committee. They expressed their satisfaction with the useful consultations between their senior officials and the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy for Syria.
  7. Emphasized the need to support all efforts to help all Syrians restore their normal and peaceful life and to alleviate their sufferings. In this regard, they called upon the international community, particularly the United Nations and its humanitarian agencies, to increase their assistance to Syria by providing additional humanitarian aid, facilitating humanitarian mine action, restoring basic infrastructure assets, including social and economic facilities, and preserving historical heritage.
  8. Reaffirmed their determination to continue joint efforts aimed at protecting civilians and improving the humanitarian situation via facilitating rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all Syrians in need.
  9. Highlighted the need to create conditions for the safe and voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their original places of residence in Syria. To this end, they emphasized the necessity of coordination among all relevant parties, including the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other specialized international agencies. They agreed to consider the idea of convening an international conference on Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs).
  10. Welcomed the progress of the work of the Working Group on the release of detainees/abductees and handover of the bodies as well as the identification of the missing persons, as undertaken with the participation of the UN and ICRC experts.
  11. Decided to hold their next meeting in the Russian Federation upon the invitation of the President of the Russian Federation H.E. Vladimir Putin.
  12. The Presidents of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey expressed their sincere gratitude to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran H.E. Hassan Rouhani for hosting the Tripartite Summit in Tehran.

Iran, China Discuss Promotion of Defence Cooperation

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Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami, who arrived in Beijing on Thursday on an official visit, held talks with Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe on Friday.

He pointed to the ongoing insecurity in the Middle East and said the Islamic Republic has spared no efforts to restore regional peace, stability and security.

“We believe that security is a seamless [issue] and insecurity in the West Asian region has not only affected the surrounding areas but also other parts of the word,” the Iranian military chief said.

He added that the unilateral US approach to violate various international regulations is a breach of international peace and security.

Hatami further said Tehran and Beijing have historical and cultural commonalities and added, “The two countries have common interests and threats and can expand cooperation in this framework.”

The Chinese defense minister, for his part, said Tehran and Beijing share a view to develop cordial relations.

As a developing country, China is ready to boost interaction with Iran, he added.

In November 2016, former Iranian defense minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and the Chinese defense chief signed an agreement in Tehran to boost defense-military cooperation and fight terrorism.

According to the former Iranian defense minister, defense-military cooperation between Iran and China would guarantee regional and international peace and security.

Iran, Turkey Must Cooperate to Counter US Sanctions: Rouhani

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“Iran and Turkey must further boost economic relations to counter US sanctions,” Rouhani said in a Friday meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was in Tehran to attend a trilateral meeting on the Syrian conflict.

The Iranian president stressed the need for closer banking connections between the two countries, adding that the two countries must also boost cooperation in the energy sector.

Rouhani said Iran and Turkey should use national currencies for bilateral trade and reconsider a preferential trade agreement signed between the two countries.

He said Iran and Turkey could also cooperate with other regional countries including Russia and Pakistan to promote regional peace and security.

“Our efforts to fight terrorism must be carried out in a way that civilians receive little damage and the people’s lives are saved,” he said.

Rouhani expressed hope the trilateral meeting among Iran, Russia and Turkey will ease concerns and will help boost the fight against terrorism, allow Syrian refugees to return to their homeland and create sustainable peace and security in Syria.

Erdogan, for his part, said his government is eager to work towards developing ties with Tehran.

“Iran and Turkey must in the current circumstances plan to develop economic relations and boost bilateral trade,” he said, adding that the two governments must boost banking relations and use national currencies in trade contracts.

Erdogan also said the US government’s positions towards other countries are “unacceptable and unstable”.

13 Terrorists Killed, 12 Arrested in Iran in August

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The operations were carried out in Kermanshah and Kurdistan provinces, it said, adding the terrorists were “linked to adversarial countries” who were struck before managing to take any action.

On August 16, as many as 12 agents and people linked to earlier assassination of Major Hassan Maleki, the chief of the Traffic Police of Kermanshah’s Ravansar County, were arrested.

On August 25, another terrorist outfit seeking sabotage acts in Iran was disbanded in an operation that killed two of the terrorists and injured another, the Intelligence Ministry added.

A number of Kalashnikov rifles and grenades, as well as communication equipment, and an undisclosed amount of cash have been seized from the two terror outfits.

Also last month, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) disbanded a team of terrorists on the country’s border with Iraq, killing 11 of its members. The terrorists were ambushed as they were trying to infiltrate the country from the West Azerbaijan Province’s Oshnaviyeh County.

Earlier in the year, the Corps prevented a similar infiltration attempt from Iraq’s Kurdistan region. The IRGC subsequently warned the northern Iraqi territory to stay wary about terrorist movements within its borders to prevent potential spillover into the Islamic Republic.

Persistently on the lookout against potential intruders, Iranian forces regularly engage gunmen, gang members, Kurdish militants, and terrorists on the country’s western and eastern border areas.

Iran to Send Research Satellite into Orbit in 2019: Official

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The general said the satellite will be launched as part of ceremonies to mark the fortieth anniversary of the Islamic Revolution’s victory.

He further highlighted the huge scientific progress made by Iranian researchers in the aerospace area and said, “The Islamic Republic enjoys high defence capabilities and has developed most-advanced technologies as deterrence.”

According to the Iranian commander, Iran’s defence ministry is determined to promote its capabilities to the highest level in modern and indigenous technologies.

He warned the enemies against any plot to attack Iran and said they would deeply regret in case of any attack.

The official also said the Islamic Republic of Iran has thoroughly studied the strengths and weak points of its enemies’ defence mechanisms, adding Iran’s defence capabilities serve as deterrent against the enemies’ threats.

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”

He then referred to the presence of 380,000 American soldiers in the region and noted the presence has provided Iran with a good opportunity to put its focus on the region in case of any confrontation.

The Islamic Republic has made major breakthroughs and attained self-sufficiency in defence area over the past decades despite international sanctions.

Iranian officials argue that the country’s military power is solely for defensive purposes and the country seeks friendly relations with its regional neighbours.

Putin, Erdogan in Tehran to Attend Trilateral Meeting on Syria

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Putin, Erdogan in Tehran to Attend Trilateral Meeting on Syria

The trilateral meeting will see Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Turkish and Russian counterparts discussing efforts to bring an end to the 7-year conflict in Syria.

This is the third trilateral summit between the three leaders. Previous meetings were held in Russia and Turkey.

The three countries, known as guarantors of the Syria ceasefire regime, have also held several rounds of talks in Kazakhstan’s Astana and elsewhere to help ease the conflict.

Putin, Erdogan in Tehran to Attend Trilateral Meeting on Syria
Iranian and Russian presidents held bilateral talks in Tehran before the beginning of the trilateral Tehran Summit on Syria on September 7, 2018

They have managed to sharply reduce violence in the country, thanks to measures including establishing de-escalation zones in the country.

The Tehran Summit comes at the Syrian Army is about to start an operation to retake control of Idlib, the last stronghold of its opponents in Syria.

Turkey, a main backer of forces fighting the Syrian government, has warned about the consequences of clashes in the region.

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior Iranian diplomat, said on Thursday the three leaders will discuss the fate of Idlib, Fars News Agency reported.

“We seek a solution based on an agreement that allows the Syrian government to retake control of Idlib,” he said.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said this week the three presidents will also discuss bilateral relations and could hopefully reach agreements to boost trilateral cooperation.

Putin, Erdogan in Tehran to Attend Trilateral Meeting on Syria
Iranian and Turkish presidents held bilateral talks in Tehran before the beginning of the trilateral Tehran Summit on Syria on September 7, 2018

Rudkhan Castle Forest; Natural Gem in Northern Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Situated in the two countries of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, the forest of Rudkhan Castle is named after the ancient region of Hyrcania (wolf land).

The forest begins from the Hyrcan region of the Azerbaijan Republic and extends to Golestan province in Iran;  covering an area of 55,000 square kilometres in the southern and south-eastern parts of the Caspian Sea. It is one of the main ecotourism centres in Iran.

The Rudkhan Castle forest park in the village of Gurab is located 45 km from the city of Rasht, the capital of Iran’s Gilan province.

The mountainous forests of over 1,870 hectares attract many tourists every year. The best time to visit the forest’s pristine nature and the river flowing in it is spring and summer.

Rudkhan Castle has a unique splendour in the winter and autumn; but due to the rainfall in these seasons the stairs to the castle would be slippery.

Following you can find photos of the beautiful region retrieved from ISNA:

Iran Ready to Expand Cooperation with Pakistan: Rouhani

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In a Thursday message, Rouhani congratulated Arif Alvi on being elected as the new president of Pakistan, saying that he is confident the two countries’ bilateral ties will grow given the resolve of top Iranian and Pakistani officials.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran, as always and particularly in the new era, declares its preparedness to promote its ties and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,” Rouhani said.

He also highlighted the deep historical relations and cultural and religious commonalities between the two states, expressing the hope that a new level of Tehran-Islamabad relations would be achieved during Alvi’s presidency.

Rouhani finally wished health and success for his counterpart and prosperity and honour for the Muslim nation of Pakistan.

Pakistani lawmakers elected Alvi, a nominee from Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, to the ceremonial office of president on Tuesday, further cementing its hold on power.

Alvi will replace President Mamnoon Hussain, who completes his five-year term on September 9.

The president is elected by lawmakers from the National Assembly, the Senate and four provincial assemblies.

Tuesday’s election came two weeks after Khan, a former cricket star and longtime politician, was elected prime minister. His Tehreek-e-Insaf party won the most seats in July’s national elections and joined with independents to form a government.

Iran to Enrich Uranium beyond Previous Levels If JCPOA Fails

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Kamalvandi

Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi told IRIB on Wednesday that the country “will reach even more advanced levels” of uranium enrichment if the other parties leave the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

He also noted that the country’s nuclear activities are moving forward at a favorable pace.

Back in June, the AEOI was ordered by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to promptly make preparations for enrichment of uranium up to a level of 190,000 SWU “for the time being within the framework of the JCPOA.”

In a speech on June 4, the Leader slammed European governments for expecting the Iranian nation to both tolerate sanctions and give up its nuclear activities, saying that the country cannot remain in “nuclear custody” when the sanctions are still in place.

As part of those preparations, the AEOI launched a UF6 production plant in late June in a bid to increase the country’s uranium enrichment capacity.

The plant, which had been almost inactive for the last few years, was re-opened for the production of uranium hexafluoride as a major part of the Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF) in Isfahan.

In May, US President Donald Trump declared he would withdraw his country from the nuclear deal and re-impose the sanctions that the deal had envisaged to be lifted.

Since the US’ withdrawal, European countries have been scrambling to ensure that Iran reaps enough economic benefits to convince it to stay in the deal. However, the offers made by the Europeans so far to keep Tehran in the JCPOA have yet to persuade the Iranian officials.

Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned on Tuesday that Tehran would withdraw from the nuclear deal if the Europeans fail by November 4 to design a mechanism to safeguard Iran’s main interests, including oil sales and banking payments, in the accord.

That is the date when the second round of US sanctions against Iran will snap back, after which Araqchi said the Europeans’ efforts to save the deal would be useless.

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