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Lalejin; A World Craft City with Zero Unemployment Rate

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IFP Editorial Staff
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There is no unemployed person in the city and many people from other cities come to work in Lalejin, which is widely known for its high standards of craftsmanship.

In Lalejin, in every alley you can find a pottery workshop. Here, clay is very important, and at least some intact and broken pottery can be found in every home.

There are more than 1,000 pottery workshops in the small city, and that has created a huge number of job opportunities for the residents.

Every workshop is known for a particular product.  In these workshops, men make the pottery and cook them in the furnace. Some of them draw paintings on the products or let women at home paint on the pottery. That’s because the workshops’ atmosphere is female-unfriendly, and making pottery needs masculine hands. Women, who work in pottery workshops in other cities, usually make decorative dishes.

Officials from the city of Lalejin also tell the journalists that the city has zero unemployment rates, as all people have a job and even some people come from other cities to work in this city. One makes a pottery, another places it in the furnace, and the other one paints it.

Some others are busy at 12 exporting units to send these potteries abroad. There are many other people who work in 264 workshops in the industrial town.

None of these people want to see Chinese pottery in their city. For this reason, Mohammad Reza Qaderi, the Director of the Handicrafts Department of Lalejin, says “we do not have a Chinese pottery. This word is totally wrong. They are Chinese products, but we do not give them to the customers. It is no longer cost-effective for the customers to buy Chinese products when the Iranian products come in better quality and price.”

He also added that the quality of Lalejin’s pottery is much better now after it became famous around the world.

“Each year, world-class handicrafts referees come to Lalejin to see whether the Lalejin pottery is still good enough in terms of colour and quality.”

As Qaderi and the municipality of Laljin emphasise, the UNESCO evaluators annually write a positive report on Lalejin and are satisfied with the fact that all the people have a job there.

Laljin has been selected as the best exporting city for the past 5 years and its products have been exported to Iraq and Afghanistan, among other countries. Spaniards, Germans and Dutch are the main customers of these potteries.

Iran FM Wishes Happy New Year for Jews

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In a message on his Twitter on Sunday, Zarif said, “As the sun gives way to the moon, I wish all my Jewish compatriots and Jews worldwide a very Happy New Year filled with peace and harmony. Happy Rosh Hashanah.”

Zarif’s tweet also shared photos of ceremonies held by Iran’s Jewish minority in their synagogues.

Ali Younesi, a special aide to President Hassan Rouhani for religious minorities’ affairs, also wished a happy New Year for the Jewish community of Iran and the world in a Monday message.

Over 9,000 Jews are reportedly living in Iran, mostly in the cities of Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz. Under the Iranian Constitution, the country’s Jews are represented in the parliament.

Iran FM Wishes Happy New Year for Jews

Forex Offices Allowed to Import Foreign Currencies to Iran

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In addition to foreign exchange offices, he said, exporters are also authorised to import part of their export revenues in the form of banknotes under the supervision of the Central Bank.

In an interview with Eghtesad Online, Hemmati noted that 2.5 billion euros has been allocated for the import of essential goods and factory supplies.

The decision by the Central Bank comes as the Iranian rial has plunged to its lowest rate against the US dollar within the last few weeks, traded at over 120,000 rials.

The official dollar exchange rate, however, remains at 42,000 rials for vital imports such as medicine and food.

A secondary market has also been opened by the Central Bank, in which the country’s exporters put on sale their forex revenues at rates under 100,000 rials.

Iran Says Ready to Help Syria in Fight against US

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Dehghan

Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan, a senior military advisor to the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, says the United States should withdraw from Syria because it has not come to Syria on the invitation of the Syrians.

“If the Syrian government and the Syrian people want to confront the United States in eastern Euphrates and seek help from Iran, Iran is prepared to support Damascus in this confrontation,” added Dehqan, in a Sunday interview with the Arabic service o RT news channel.

He denied the existence of any military bases belonging to Iran in Iraq and weapon factories in Syria, saying, “We do not have weapon factories there. It is not true. We do not build weapons in Syria.”

Regarding the situation in the Syrian province of Idlib, he stated that “terrorists should not be left alone to move from a place to another. We have to deal with the terrorists there and eliminate them. Wherever they go, they undermine security; therefore, we should separate them from those who do not approve of terrorism.”

 

Iran to Help Yemenis If They Ask for It

Dehqan also expressed Tehran’s preparedness to help the Yemeni nation against the Saudi aggression.

He said if Yemenis ask for help, the Islamic Republic of Iran will help them. “Why not? They are the oppressed people who have nothing to defend themselves.”

He further underscored that Americans think if the Yemeni people give up and bow to Saudi Arabia, then they will be good people.

“Yemenis, with whatever they have, are defending themselves and can receive help from anyone, and if they ask for help, we will help them.”

Moreover, he said Iran can give them whatever they need. “Of course, Iran has no military presence in Yemen and will not have,” underlined former Iranian defence minister.

Dehqan also explained that the Yemeni people are naturally defending themselves, and for this reason, they will receive assistance; therefore, it is natural if some parties want to support them, they would do it definitely.

“However, it is cruel to say that the Houthis are not entitled to get help from anyone. This is while Saudi Arabia is allowed to buy arms from any country to commit every crime such as bombing the weddings and the mourning ceremonies and targeting hospitals and school buses.”

“Saudi Arabia is killing civilians and putting economic pressure on Yemenis. How can such permissions be given? This comes as when Yemenis defend themselves and get help from someone, they are condemned. What kind of logic is this?”

 

Iran to Increase Range of Missiles If Needed

Dehqan also pointed to Iran’s missile power, and reiterated that it is not at all negotiable, because it is a matter of being and not being.

“It is a matter of authority, honour, independence and national trust and cannot be negotiated. If Americans think they can negotiate with us on this issue, they are very optimistic and they are wrong. We do not negotiate over our missile capability under any circumstances,” Fars News Agency quoted him as saying.

“Considering the current threats, we are able to develop our missiles in the shortest time,” he said.

General Dehqan further noted that Iran’s missile capability is sufficient to cope with threats, but if threats change and there is a need to respond to new ones, there is no obstacle to increasing the range of missiles.

 

US, Israel Not to Wage Direct War against Iran

Elsewhere in his remarks, Dehqan stated that “the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia are leading a great sedition in the region,” but they would not be able to get engaged in a direct war with Iran.

“We do not think that the Americans or Israelis will wage a direct war against Iran, but they may carry out military operations against our allies in Syria or Iraq under some pretexts. Every decision will have a price.”

He also noted that Saudi Arabia is not an independent country, and thus cannot decide on regional issues by itself. “Saudi Arabia has no political, economic, and geographic potential to get engaged in a war against Iran.”

 

Riyadh Wants to Say Iraqis Are against Iran

In response to a question regarding the recent events in Iraq’s Basra, including an arson attack on the Iranian consulate, he said, “They want to say the Shiite people of Basra are rising against Iran. Let me be a little transparent here. Saudi Arabia wants to say if you want a government close to Iran, the events in Basra are the result. Riyadh wants to say that the Iraqi people are against Iran.”

The former defence minister added that “we are not trying to form a government for Iraq in Iran. The Iraqi people must decide on their own. Iraq has its own parliament, coalitions, and factions to elect a government. Why are the US and Saudi Arabia interfering in the formation of the Iraqi government? They have to let the Iraqi political currents decide for themselves.”

Iran Congratulates North Korea on 70th Foundation Anniversary

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North Korean people waving plastic flowers and balloons during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the country on September 9, 2018

In a message to North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un on Sunday, Rouhani offered his “sincerest congratulations” to him and his country on their national day.

“I hope that through the will of the senior officials of the two states and by taking advantage of the existing potentials, we would witness further development of relations between the two countries in all fields of mutual interest,” he noted.

He also wished health and success for Kim and prosperity and felicity for the people of North Korea.

Independence Day, or national day, is one of the most important festivities in North Korea. This day, observed on 9 September, marks the founding of the DPRK and its liberation from the Soviet occupation in 1948.

In the aftermath of World War II, Korea was separated into two countries. The southern part was subjected to American rule, while the northern part was controlled by the Soviet Union.

In 1948, however, leader Kim Il-sung managed to take over the reins of North Korea and oust the Soviet leadership.

Iranian MPs to Review Bill on Iran’s CFT Accession

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IFP Editorial Staff
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FATF’s Blacklisting of Iran; Threat or Opportunity?

That was announced by a top member of parliament who also said the MPs had shelved the bill before.

“In a recent meeting of the Parliament’s Presiding Board, it was decided that the bill be put on the parliament’s agenda to be dealt with,” said Behrouz Nemati, the spokesperson for the Parliament’s Presiding Board.

He said the bill is likely to be put on the MPs’ agenda after their two-week recess.

Back in June, 2018, members of the Iranian parliament discussed the CFT accession bill, which is one of the four bills proposed by the government on Iran’s adopting the FTAF standards, but shelved it for two months.

The Parliament earlier approved a bill on the country’s accession to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, also known as Palermo Convention, but the bill was rejected by the Guardian Council. Then the Parliament insisted on its decision, and the case has been referred to the Expediency Council to make the final decision.

The same thing happened to an amendment to the anti-money laundering law of the Islamic Republic, which was proposed by the government, approved by the Parliament, but rejected by the Guardian Council. This one has also been rejected by the Expediency Council.

Meanwhile, the fourth bill, which was an amendment to the country’s law against financing terrorism, was approved by the Parliament and the Guardian Council, and signed into law by President Hassan Rouhani.

IRGC Confirms Missile Attack on Terrorists’ Positions in Iraqi Kurdistan

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a statement on Sunday, the IRGC said its forces fired seven short-range ground-to-ground missiles on a meeting of leaders of the Kurdish terrorist group and their training compound.

The missiles hit the headquarters of the Kurdistan Democratic Party of Iran (KDP-I) and the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (PDKI) on Saturday.

The statement said credible reports show dozens of leaders and top members of the terrorist groups have been eliminated in the attacks.

The attack was meant to be a punishment for “terrorist groups affiliated with the world arrogance” who in recent months have sent various terrorist teams to disrupt security in Iranian provinces neighbouring Iraq, the statement said.

The statement said the IRGC is determined to protect Iran’s exemplar security and warned “terrorist and anti-revolution groups” that they will receive a “stronger response” in case they keep up making mischief.

It also noted that the terrorist group had ignored warnings by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) that Iran would give them a crushing response in case they refuse to stop their criminal activities.

The attack happened in Koysinjaq, a city about 65 kilometres east of Erbil in the Kurdish region of northern Iraq and some 300 kilometres north of the capital, Baghdad.

Secretary of KDP-I Mustafa Mawludi and his predecessor Khalid Azizi are among those injured during the attack, sources from the party told Kurdistan 24.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

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

Newspapers today widely covered the ongoing reactions to the recent developments in Iraq’s Basra, where a group of attackers set fire on the Iranian consulate.

Also a top story was former US president Barack Obama’s harsh criticism of his successor Donald Trump, and his call for Americans to vote for the Democrats.

Remarks by President Hassan Rouhani about domestic elements behind the ongoing forex and gold coin crisis in Iran 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- Iran’s Controlled Reaction to Basra Developments

  • Experts Say Iran’s Harsh Reaction to Torching of Basra Consulate May Serve Enemy Plots

2- Interesting Details of Court Session to Try ‘Sultan of Gold Coin’

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Top Iranian Lawmaker Says Baathists behind Basra Developments

  • Americans Want to Disrupt Iran-Iraq Ties

2- Gold Coin, Foreign Currency Rates Declining

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

 

Ebtekar:

1- Message of Change from Basra to Tehran

2- Rouhani: Today Is Time for Fight against Enemy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

 

Ettela’at:

1- Government in Front Line of Economic War: Rouhani

2- Foreign Exchange Offices Allowed to Sell Forex

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- Positive Signals in US Dollar, Car Markets

2- Services and Treason of Mr Pence

  • Was US Veep the One Who Wrote Anonymous NY Times Op-ed?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

 

Iran:

1- Iran’s Nuclear Chief Gives Details of Secret Talks with US

  • Trump Wants to Turn into US’ Legend by Negotiating with Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

 

Javan:

1- ‘Sultan of Gold Coin’ Faces Execution

2- Rouhani: Domestic Elements behind Forex Crisis

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

 

Kayhan:

1- Kerry: Trump Proved Iran Was Right to Distrust US

2- Iran Executes Three Terrorists

3- White House Disaster Grabs Headlines in US Media

  • Trump to Fight against Putschists in His Own Cabinet

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

 

Sazandegi:

1- US vs US: Obama Calls for Unity of Democrats in Harsh Speech against Trump

2- Who Bought the Cars Pre-Sold by Saipa?

  • A Review of How Millions of People Pre-Purchased Domestic Cars in One Day

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

 

Shargh:

1- Rouhani Says US Sending Message to Iran Once in Every Two Weeks

2- Obama against Trump

3- Iran Leader Gives 2,000 Dowries as Gift to Couples in Deprived Areas

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 9

Iran Foiled US’ Plots in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Leader Says

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Iran Leader Attends Graduation Ceremony of Army Cadets

The Leader made the remarks on Sunday in an address to the graduation ceremony of army cadets in Imam Khomeini Navy University in Noshahr, northern Iran.

“Political analysts and the world’s smart people are amazed that Iran … has disrupted [plans] by world powers and acknowledge this fact,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.

The Leader said oppressive powers use threats to bully other countries and force them to cave into their demands.

“If a nation does not fear these methods and walk on the path of righteousness and justice with courage and confidence in its abilities, it will force superpowers to step back and suffer defeats,” he said.

 

US, Israel Aim to Diminish Muslims’ Power 

Ayatollah Khamenei said the US and Israel aim to diminish the power of Muslims and prevent Muslim countries from becoming regional powers.

“They know that Islam’s message of defending the poor and disadvantaged is attractive, so they are wary of the creation of an Islamic power,” the Leader said.

Ayatollah Khamenei said arrogant powers work to foment insecurity and instability in the region to reach this aim.

“[World] arrogance and their head, the cruel and oppressive US, see their interests in creating [civil] wars, spreading terrorism and provoking regional clashes. Unfortunately, some regional countries help them,” he said.

Closer Iran-Tajikistan Ties to Serve Regional Security: Rouhani

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Rouhani said on Sunday he is confident relations between the two Persian-speaking countries will further deepen if both states join hands.

Such cooperation will serve the national interests of the two nations and reinforce regional security and stability, he added.

He made the remarks in a Sunday message to his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon to congratulate the country and its nation on their Independence Day.

He finally wished health and success for Rahmon and prosperity and felicity for the Tajik people.

Each year, Tajikistan celebrates the anniversary of its independence on September 9.

Most of Tajikistan’s population belongs to the Persian-speaking Tajik ethnic group, who share language, culture, and history with Iran and Afghanistan.

After independence, Tajikistan suffered from a devastating civil war which lasted from 1992 to 1997. Since the end of the war, newly established political stability and foreign aid have allowed the country’s economy to grow.

Iran was the first nation to establish an embassy in Dushanbe. It was also one of the first countries to extend diplomatic recognition of the newly independent Tajikistan in 1991.

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