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ICJ’s Rulings Must Be Enforced: Iran VP

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Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a weekly cabinet session on Wednesday, La’ya Joneidi hailed the top UN court’s ruling that the US should ensure that sanctions against Iran do not impact humanitarian aid or civil aviation safety.

She also dismissed speculation that there is no guarantee the ICJ could enforce its rulings, saying, “In the international law, the guarantee of enforcement of verdicts is proportional to the international community. There is no more powerful tribunal in the world than the International Court of Justice, which is a UN organization. Thus, if we say that the rulings handed down by this court have no guarantee to be implemented, then we should conclude that the international law is worthless.”

As regards the US anger at the ICJ’s verdict in favor of Iran, Joneidi underlined that the UN member states are bound to honor the court rulings.

Hailing the outcomes of the pro-Iran rulings, the vice president said it empowers UN members to follow up on the case and also provides better conditions for the companies intending to work with Iran.

On Wednesday, the ICJ found that assurances offered by Washington in August that it would do its best to ensure sanctions would not affect humanitarian conditions were “not adequate to address fully the humanitarian and safety concerns raised” by Iran.

In its provisional verdict, the ICJ ruled that the US government should lift all bans on the free export of humanitarian goods like food and medicine to Iran which have been re-imposed after Washington’s withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

The ICJ, which is based in The Hague and is also known as the World Court, is the United Nations tribunal for resolving international disputes. Iran’s filing asks the ICJ to order the United States to provisionally lift its sanctions ahead of more detailed arguments.

Number of Tourists Visiting Iran Increases by 50%

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A group of foreign tourists taking photos with historical sites of Isfahan, a city in central Iran. / Photo by IRNA

Ali Asghar Moonesan, the head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO), made the announcement in the city of Natanz in central Iran on Wednesday.

“The current conditions are special for foreign tourists and there are cheap packages for travelling to Iran,” he said.

Moonesan said the tourism industry plays a big role in transferring hard currency into Iran and strengthening the economy, Fars News Agency reported.

The record slide in the value of the national currency in recent months has made Iran visits extremely cheap for foreign visitors.

Moreover, Iran has in recent months made efforts to ease the process of issuing visas to attract more foreign tourists.

Iran is home to many historical landmarks and enjoys a rich culture, but its tourism sector remains relatively underdeveloped.

Leader: Iran Will Definitely Overcome US Sanctions

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Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks at a gathering of around 100,000 Basij (volunteer) forces in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.

He also promised that as long as he’s alive he would not let enemies achieve their goals.

He further noted that the enemy is using media as a tool to paint a false picture of the situation in Iran and affect the public opinion in the country.

He said if media falls into the wrong hands, it will be very dangerous.

The Leader likened media to chemical weapons during war. Ayatollah Khamenei said chemical arms do not destroy military hardware, but kills or injures people.

Ayatollah Khamenei said the enemies use media to paint a false picture of themselves and of Iran to deflect public opinion.

He said the enemy is dismayed at Iran’s might and want to see weakness within the ranks of Iranians.

The Leader then touched upon the elements of power in Iran which, as he said, include missile power and regional influence.

Ayatollah Khamenei took a swipe at some individuals inside the country who favour submission to the United States, saying the Iranian nation will stand up to the US bullying.

The Leader further described the Iranian nation as “invincible” and praised the “grandeur” of Iran.

Ayatollah Khamenei said the United States is resorting to sanctions as the only option available to it to confront the Iranian nations, adding Iranians will overcome sanctions.

The Leader said Trump reportedly told some European Leaders that the Islamic Republic of Iran will be gone in a matter of months. “Dream on!” added Ayatollah Khamenei.

The leader noted the enemy will retreat in the face of the nation’s unity and strong will.

Leader: Iran Will Definitely Overcome US Sanctions

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

All Iranian papers on Thursday hailed a provisional injunction issued on Wednesday by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which said the US sanctions are harming the lives of Iranian people. The ICJ ordered the US to refrain from taking measures that damage Iran’s aviation, drug, food and agriculture industries.

The decrease in the US dollar rate in Iran’s forex market as well as the Iranian Parliament’s upcoming session to pass a bill on Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) also remained top stories today.

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

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- What’s Happening in Tehran’s Forex Market?

2- Iran’s Legal Victory over US

3- Viral Video Makes Many People Cry

* Father Whose Son Has Cancer Happy with Rial Regaining Its Value

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Ebtekar:

1- Iran’s Diplomatic Victory over US at The Hague

2- Sunday, Fateful Day of CFT at Iran Parliament

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Etemad:

1- ICJ Votes in Favour of Iran: Bullying Defeated by Diplomacy

2- Return of Russia to USSR Era: Moscow, Riyadh Increase Oil Output after US Call

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Ettela’at:

1- ICJ Obliges US to Remove Anti-Iran Sanctions

2- ISIS Leader’s Son Killed in Russian Airstrike on Syria

3- You Won’t Last for Two Weeks without US Support: Trump to King Salman

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- Triumph of Wisdom in Rival’s Court

* Why We Should Be Happy with ICJ’s Ruling Even Though It Would Help Us Much

2- Will Giant African Company MTN Leave Irancell?

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Iran:

1- Excellent Vote: ICJ’s Provisional Vote in Favour of Iran

2- Return of Calm to Iraq’s Politics

3- Rouhani Denies Claims His Gov’t Earning Revenues by Increasing Dollar Rates

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Jame Jam:

1- Iran’s Victory at ICJ: Binding Ruling without Any Enforcement Power

2- Iran Leader to Attend Gathering of 100,000 Basij Forces at Azadi Stadium

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Javan:

1- Consensus on Increasing Value of National Currency

2- Anti-US Hat-trick in Iraq: Resistance Forces Win Iraq’s Presidency, Premiership

3- Syria’s Sky No Longer Safe for Israel

4- The Hague Gives Yellow Card to US Sanctions

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Iran’s Legal Win over US at Most Prestigious Int’l Legal Body

2- Putin Welcomes European Plan for Financial Transaction with Iran

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Kayhan:

1- Those Disrupting Forex Market Encouraging Iran’s Adoption of FATF

2- Iraqi Parliament Votes for Resistance: Abdul Mahdi Elected as PM, Salih as President

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Resalat:

1- Meaningful Drop in Dollar Rates after Punishment of Those Involved in Economic Corruption

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Sazandegi:

1- Suspension of US Sanctions

* Interview with Iranian Member of International Court of Justice

2- Victory of Law over Force

* The Hague Issues Injunction in Favour of Iran

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

 

Shargh:

1- Another Victory in The Hague

2- Don’t Leave the Government Alone: Rouhani to Reformists

3- EU’s Support for JCPOA Better than Expectations

4- New York Times Creates New Trouble for Trump

Iranian Papers Hail ICJ’s Vote against US Sanctions

Dutch Antiques on Show in Iran National Museum

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The loan exhibition, which was opened on Tuesday, is showcasing hundreds of relics belonging to the Netherlands’ Drents Museum.

At this event, the Dutch ambassador to Tehran Yvette Daoud cut the ribbon saying that cooperation between Dutch and Iranian museums is an example of a fruitful diplomacy between the two countries.

The works on show belong to the 18th, 19th , and 20th centuries and include potteries, metal utensils, stone tools, jewelry, paintings and a natural human mummy.

The event titled “Dutch Archaeology and Art: Highlights from the Drents Museum” would run through April 6, 2019.

What follows are Tasnim News Agency’s photos of the opening ceremony:

 

Meanwhile, nearly 200 Iranian antique items from the National Museum of Iran are currently on show at the Drents Museum in a show titled “Iran: The Cradle of Civilisation”. The objects date from the Paleolithic era to the time of the Safavid Dynasty.

Under a memorandum of understanding signed between the National Museum of Iran and the Drents Museum in the Netherlands, 196 historical items have been transferred to the Drents Museum to be showcased for five months.

The Drents Museum website writes that“these treasures have long been hidden from the Western world. Many of them have never been exhibited in the Netherlands before, and have even never been on show outside Iran before.”

Back in March, the National Museum of Iran showcased a collection of works on loan from Paris Louvre museum for a period of four months.

Iran Rejects NATO Chief’s Remarks on Its Missile Program

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Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg addressing a press conference ahead of a NATO defence ministerial meeting in Brussels on October 2, 2018. / Photo by AFP

In a Wednesday statement, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said the Islamic Republic of Iran, which is itself a major victim of the terrible phenomenon of terrorism, has played the most effective role in ending the rule of terrorist groups, including ISIS, in the region.

He said Tehran’s fight against terrorism comes as certain countries and their allies have just been engaged in creating “fake” coalitions against the terrorist movements.

“Contrary to the statements of the NATO Secretary General, Iran’s constructive role in stabilising the Persian Gulf region and the Middle East has been acknowledged by a large part of the international community,” he added.

“If it was not for the massive struggle of Iran against these extremist terrorist groups, many European countries and cities would not have security today.”

Qassemi further underlined that undoubtedly, many European countries should be thankful for this sacred struggle to suppress the terrorists in the region, and they should not cast doubts on such policies that have been constructive and effective in providing them with security.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always sought dialogue and close cooperation with its neighbours, and believed in the strengthening of security in the Middle East by the regional countries. Tehran denies any presence and intervention of foreign military and security forces in the Middle East and Persian Gulf under the pretext of providing securing,” he added.

The foreign ministry spokesman also rejected the NATO chief’s statement regarding the missile program of Iran saying the program has a defensive and deterrent nature. He also underscored that Iran, like all independent countries of the world, has the right to use conventional military-defence programs to defend itself.

“Definitely, such an expression of concern will not have an effect on the policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in maintaining, developing and strengthening its capabilities and missile defence program. We will never let other countries deprive us of the most basic defensive weapons, having experienced the devastating war of Saddam Hussein supported by the West and the East.”

Qassemi also pointed out that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the international community have for several times confirmed Iran’s adherence to its nuclear-related commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

“The NATO Secretary General had better be more concerned about the unilateral and dangerous policies of Washington and the non-compliance of this NATO member with its international obligations,” stated Qassemi.

In a press conference on October 2 and ahead of the meetings of NATO Defence Ministers in Brussels, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg said all allies are concerned about Iran destabilising activities in the wider Middle East region, and the NATO strongly condemns the financial support for terrorism, including Iran’s support to a variety of armed non-state actors.  “We are also, of course, concerned about their missile programme and we are committed to ensuring that Iran’s nuclear programme remains peaceful,” added Stoltenberg.

He further mentioned that “there are different views on the JCPOA, or the Iran nuclear deal, and that’s a fact, but despite the disagreement on the Iran nuclear deal, we all agree on the importance that any nuclear programme in Iran remains peaceful.  And we are also concerned about what they do when it comes to destabilising other countries in the region.”

Iran Blasts US’ Decision to Quit Amity of Treaty

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“US abrogated JCPOA -a multilateral accord enshrined in UNSC Resolution 2231- arguing that it seeks a bilateral treaty with Iran. Today US withdrew from an actual US-Iran treaty after the ICJ ordered it to stop violating that treaty in sanctioning Iranian people,” Zarif said in a Wednesday tweetm calling the Trump administration an “outlaw regime.”

His remarks came after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the US was cancelling the 1955 Treaty of Amity with Iran, after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered Washington to halt the unilateral sanctions it recently re-imposed on “humanitarian” exports to the Islamic Republic.

The treaty established economic relations and consular rights and was signed during the terms of former US President Dwight Eisenhower and former Iranian Prime Minister Hossein Ala.

Iran filed a complaint with the ICJ — the principal judicial organ of the United Nations — in July after US President Donald Trump’s decision in May to quit the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Trump said back then that he would reinstate sanctions removed as a result of the multilateral accord while introducing tougher sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

The ICJ’s top tribunal – known as the World Court — concluded Wednesday that US assurances that the sanctions won’t hurt humanitarian aid “were not adequate.”

The Hague-based court then ordered Washington to remove sanctions that impeded “the free exportation to Iran of medicines and medical devices, food and agricultural commodities” as well as airplane parts.

“Another failure for sanctions-addicted USG and victory for rule of law,” Zarif wrote in a tweet after the ruling.

Iran Praises EU’s Efforts to Save JCPOA, Defy US

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In an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, Zarif praised the European signatories to the nuclear agreement for defying US President Donald Trump’s pressure and standing by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — a binding international agreement.

Zarif said UK Prime Minister Theresa May, French President Emmanuel Macron “and everybody else said that we are committed” to the JCPOA and to making sure that “Iran enjoys the economic dividends of the deal.”

“The Europeans probably made better commitments than anybody expected,” said the minister.

Zarif, however, said, making commitments alone are not enough, and called on Iran’s European partners to put into action their political will to neutralize the anti-Iran bans re-imposed by Washington.

Europeans should work “to translate those political commitments into mechanisms and I believe those mechanisms are going to be in place. Now the next test — which is the most important and difficult test — is to see whether those mechanisms work,” he said.

“We are going to be a little bit more patient,” Zarif added.

Back in May, Trump pulled Washington out of the JCPOA despite objections from the other parties.

Besides re-imposing the anti-Iran sanctions it had lifted under the accord, the Trump administration has also been seeking to discourage the European firms from doing business with Iran by threatening them with penalties.

But the other signatories have vowed to try and protect their business links with Iran in the face of US sanctions and keep the JCPOA alive.

Months after scrapping the Iran deal, the US president offered to hold talks with President Hassan Rouhani. Tehran rejected that offer, saying it will not sit at the negotiating table with Washington under pressure and threats.

Intl. relations ‘not about falling in love’

Elsewhere in his interview, Zarif was asked whether a summit between President Trump and President Rouhani, would be impossible.

“Well, nothing is impossible,” he replied. “But the outcome of President Trump’s summit with President Rouhani would be a photo opportunity and a two-page document.”

“We have a 150-page document…which was negotiated word by word not only by Iran and the United States, but by six other powers. And having negotiated that deal and having been involved in this process for a very long time, I can assure President Trump that the US will not get a better deal,” he said.

Asked about Trump’s comments about falling “in love” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Zarif said that international relations are not about falling in love, but about “respecting obligations.”

“The nuclear deal is not a personal deal between myself and John Kerry or president Obama and President Rouhani. It is an international agreement between seven countries and the European Union, which is included in a Security Council resolution,” he pointed out.

“The United States negotiated a deal. You know what happened in the United States when Trump came to office was not a revolution; it was simply a change of administration,” Zarif added.

Separately on Tuesday, the Iranian foreign minister addressed a UN meeting in New York on the JCPOA, where he highlighted the importance of multilateralism.

He emphasized that the Islamic Republic would never tolerate threats, and that pressure would not bring the country to the negotiating table.

Washington’s use of sanctions has undermined the US dollar in the international financial system, he added.

Trump’s November Sanctions to Have No Impact on Iran: Rouhani

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Speaking in a Wednesday session of the Cabinet, Hassan Rouhani said no one in Iran should even think of the negative impacts of the US’ November sanctions as nothing will happen then.

The Americans, in August and September, have done whatever they wanted to do in November, he said

Rouhani said in recent months Washington has spared no chance to boost its anti-Iran pressure, leaving no substantial steps for the country to take to further increase pressure on Iran in November.

The president said the US government’s measures have proven detrimental to the countries in Europe and Asia and even the US itself, and the new policy will bring nothing but failure for the country.

The US reinstated parts of anti-Iran sanctions suspended under the nuclear accord weeks ago and is set to restore sanctions on oil and transactions with the central bank of Iran in November.

Rouhani further described this year’s United Nations General Assembly as a great victory for Iran in its standoff with the bullying US, saying Washington was unprecedentedly sidelined in this year’s forum.

He said Americans were after advancing their anti-Iran policy in this year’s meeting, but they failed to score any goals.

The president said Iranians diplomats managed to push the US to the sidelines during this year’s UNGA.

“For the first time, Iran was seen as a country favouring law, honouring commitments, multilateral deals and multilateralism, and the US was known as a violator of international norms and a country that has stood against the world,” he said.

Rouhani said a majority of countries supported Iran’s position on JCPOA and censured the US reinstating anti-Iran sanctions.

“Today, the global public opinion sides with Iran and even inside the US, many politicians and people believe Iran is on the right path and they do not approve of US government’s measures,” he said.

ICJ Ruling Proves US Sanctions against Iran Cruel: Statement

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ICJ Ruling Proves US Sanctions against Iran Cruel: Statement

In a statement on Wednesday, the foreign ministry said the ICJ’s unanimous decision is another clear testament to the truthfulness of Iran and the illegitimacy and unfairness of the United States’ sanctions against our country’s people and citizens.

What follows is the full text of the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s statement:

 

In the Name of God

The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the decision by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as the only major judicial body of the UN and the tribunal’s issuing of an injunction against the US government’s illegal move to restore unilateral sanctions [against Iran] which came upon this country’s withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the JCPOA), and regards the court’s unanimous decision as another clear testament to the truthfulness of Iran and the illegitimacy and unfairness of the United States’ sanctions against our country’s people and citizens.

This global tribunal has reiterated that the verdict it has issued is binding and brings international obligations while announcing that the government of the United States is obliged, under its international commitments, to remove the obstacles created as a result of its actions and illegal decisions made upon its pullout from the JCPOA, including the impediments which have emerged on the path of Iran’s trade in certain domains.

In its ruling, the court has also obliged the United States to guarantee that it will give necessary permits for cases specified in the court order and will handle relevant payments and transactions. In the injunction, the International Court of Justice has also confirmed UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which approves the JCPOA.

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Foreign Ministry sees eye to eye with the International Court of Justice with regards to its ruling, and the tribunal regards itself as having the preliminary jurisdiction to look into Iran’s lawsuit against the US and, hence, has foiled efforts by the US government and its lawyers to dismiss the court’s jurisdiction and shirk its legal responsibilities.

In its ruling, the tribunal has rejected the US government’s allegations and legal viewpoints, announcing straightforwardly that Iran’s demands are merely related to possible breaches of the agreement that Iran has mentioned, and that the [violation of] specific rights that the Islamic Republic of Iran has referred to in accordance with the agreement can have irreparable consequences.

As a result, and in light of the International Court of Justice’s reconfirmation of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s truthfulness and its confirmation that the US government’s approach is illegitimate and illegal, today the world public opinion and all independent countries have more assurance and are determined to show off their resolve to respect international agreements, observe international law and respect government’s responsibilities with regards to the preservation and implementation of the JCPOA.

The injunction issued by the International Court of Justice showed once again that it is the US government that is becoming more and more isolated due to its wrong and extremist policies and, as a result, excessive demands from other countries. Hence, the US should drop its wrong habit of, and inappropriate addiction to imposing unfair and illegal sanctions against people and citizens, and turn into a responsible member and an ordinary country of the international community. In this path, the international community and independent countries shoulder a heavier responsibility to foil the illegal attempts of this country, which has a long history of reneging on its commitments and non-compliance with its international obligations.

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