The Recycling Park is located in the Aliabad neighbourhood in the 16th municipality district of Tehran. In this park, statues of animals made of solid and disposable waste are displayed.
What follows are Mehr News Agency’s photos of this unique park:
Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, the chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, said although Iran has not pressured Iraq to pay compensation to avoid provoking tensions in bilateral relations, Baghdad currently has the money and must eventually pay for the war damages.
“War compensation is an unignorable obligation of the Iraqi side,” he told ISNA in a talk on Saturday.
Iran’s request for compensation is based on the UN Security Council Resolution 598, which ended the eight-year war between Iran and Iraq and identified Iraq as the aggressor.
The call for Iraq’s compensation of damages caused by Saddam Hussein comes after Iraq’s prime minister said his country would abide by anti-Iran US sanctions.
Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on August 7 his country would abide by US sanctions against Iran to protect Iraq’s own interests, causing tensions in Tehran-Baghdad relations.
Meanwhile, the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, in an attempt to repair the gap between Iran and Iraq, issued a statement on August 8 criticizing US sanctions on Iran and expressing Iraq’s gratefulness to Iran for supporting Iraq in fighting the ISIS.
A few days later, Abadi took back his words and said the country will continue doing business with Iran using currencies other than the US dollar.
He said Baghdad is not going to abide by any of US sanctions against Iran except for the ban on using US dollar.
Compensation Talks Should Begin
Falahatpisheh said the country could have paid for the war damages much sooner, if shared economic infrastructures between the two countries had been restored.
“Some influential groups and external players work to prevent normalization of [economic] ties and restoration of economic and trade infrastructures shared between the two countries, so Iraq cannot pay the compensation,” he said.
However, Falahatpisheh said Iraq is currently earning huge income from its oil industry and it is capable of paying for the war damages compensation.
“We expect the UN resolution to go into effect and talks on compensations to be started,” he said.
Annan died “peacefully” on Saturday after a short illness, the foundation named after him said on Saturday.
The former Ghanaian UN chief was the first black African to take up the role of the world’s top diplomat, serving from 1997 to 2006, BBC reported.
He later served as the UN special envoy for Syria, leading efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
In a statement announcing his death, the Kofi Annan Foundation described him as a “global statesman and deeply committed internationalist who fought throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world”.
“Wherever there was suffering or need, he reached out and touched many people with his deep compassion and empathy. He selflessly placed others first, radiating genuine kindness, warmth and brilliance in all he did.”
The diplomat, who was originally from Ghana, died in the Swiss city of Geneva, where he had been living for several years.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 for helping to revitalise the international body.
His tenure as UN secretary-general coincided with the Iraq War and the HIV/Aids pandemic.
Kofi Annan described his greatest achievement as the Millennium Development Goals which – for the first time – set global targets on issues such as poverty and child mortality.
Zarif expressed his condolences in a Saturday message to his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj.
The former Indian prime minister died on Thursday at the age of 93 after a prolonged illness at Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS). Vajpayee, who had been ailing for long, retreated from active public life over the last decade following the deterioration of his health and remained restricted to his residence.
Vajpayee was an Indian politician who served three terms as the Prime Minister of India: first for a term of 13 days in 1996, then for a period of 13 months from 1998 to 1999, and finally, for a full term from 1999 to 2004.
He was conferred India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, by the President of India Pranab Mukherjee in 2015.The current government declared in 2014 that Vajpayee’s birthday, 25 December, would be marked as Good Governance Day.
A top story in all papers today was the US Department of State’s move to form the ‘Iran Action Group’ in a bid to coordinate its anti-Iran hostile policies.
Several papers also covered the death of renowned Iranian actor Ezzatollah Entezami who died on Friday at the age of 94.
The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:
Abrar:
1- German Railway Firm Stops Cooperation with Iran
2- US Says It’s Open to Negotiation with Russia
Abrar-e Eqtesadi:
1- Iran Exports $6 Billion Worth of Goods to Europe
Afkar:
1- Trump and Tsunami in International Relations
2- China No Longer Interested in US’ Oil
Aftab-e Yazd:
1- Story of Joint Article by 350 American Journalists
2- Experience of EU’s Support for Cuba against US Sanctions
3- Turkish Lira Recovers Its Value: Emir of Qatar Comes to Rescue of Turkey
Arman-e Emrooz:
1- Hoor al-Azim Lagoon Still on Fire
2- Fluctuations in Tehran Stock Exchange Market Not Normal
Ebtekar:
1- UN Trying to Convince Yemeni Sides to Attend Geneva Peace Talks
2- Once Again Dream of ‘City of Bicycles’: A Report on New Bike Plan in Tehran
3- Black Friday of Cinema: Renowned Actor Entezami, Filmmaker Dorri Pass Away
Etemad:
1- Ezzatollah Entezami Dies at 94
2- US Creates ‘Iran Action Group’: End of US’ Gesture of Negotiation
Ettela’at:
1- Interest Rates Increase to Encourage People to Deposit Their Money
2- ICT Minister: No Cell Phone Smuggled into Iran Anymore
3- 350 Reputable American Journalists Attack Trump
4- Zarif: 20% of Caspian Sea’s Resources Must Be Allocated to Iran
Hamshahri:
1- Reformist Analyst Talks of US, Russia Strategies towards Iran
Hemayat:
1- North Korean Leader Slams US’ ‘Brigandish’ Sanctions
Iran:
1- Iran’s Trade with EU Increases ahead of Sanctions
Javan:
1- US’ Second Chamber of Economic War against Iran
Jomhouri Eslami:
1- 55 Int’l Legal Organizations Call for Probe into Saudi Crime in Sa’ada
2- Zarif’s Response to Ambiguities Regarding Caspian Sea Convention
Kayhan:
1- US’ Reaction to Rouhani’s Message of Inaction: Forming Iran Action Group
2- Tunisian People Prevent Israeli Ship from Entering Their Waters
Khorasan:
1- Prosecutor-General: State TV to Broadcast Court Sessions of Economic Corruption Cases
Sazandegi:
1- Iran’s Economy in Crisis but Not on Verge of Collapse
Setareh Sobh:
1- Reuters Quoting American Official: Russia, US Reach Secret Deal on Iran’s Withdrawal from Syria
Shargh:
1- Rouhani Offers Condolences on Death of Popular Actor Entezami
2- ICT Minister Talks of Iran’s Move towards Digitalization
Sobh-e Now:
1- 40 Years of Futile Efforts by the US
2- Iranian Passengers Once Again Disrespected, This Time in Tbilisi Airport
The new device can measure the protein produced in the spinal fluid or blood serum of each individual, according to the researchers.
Hossein Helli, the head of the Iranian research team involved in the project, said the achievement was made under the patronage of Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology and added the bio-sensor is capable of measuring the amyloid beta in the spinal fluid or blood serum in terms of quality and quantity.
“With this new technology, we can diagnose Alzheimer’s at its earlier stages of development. This provides the doctors with enough time to begin their treatment,” he noted.
According to Helli, the bio-sensor is an electro-chemical device which produces electronic signals when detecting amyloid beta in the body of patients.
“We can detect the exact amount of the protein based on the intensity of the signals produced by the device,” he said, a report by Fars News Agency said.
The Iranian researcher went on to say that the new bio-sensor is set to be mass produced in three types with each one based on a distinguished mechanism. “For the time being, one type has been made and works are underway to accomplish the process of mass producing other types.”
Helli said the Alzheimer’s is a very common disease in the world, but if diagnosed in its early stages, the disease can be treated completely.
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”
The Alzheimer’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually starts slowly and worsens over time. It is the cause of 60–70% of cases of dementia. The most common early symptom is difficulty in remembering recent events (short-term memory loss).
As the disease advances, symptoms can include problems with language, disorientation (including easily getting lost), mood swings, loss of motivation, not managing self-care, and behavioural issues.
As a person’s condition declines, they often withdraw from family and society. Gradually, bodily functions are lost, ultimately leading to death. Although the speed of progression can vary, the typical life expectancy following diagnosis is three to nine years.
In an address to a group of people in the northern city of Sari on Friday, Deputy Defence Minister Reza Mozaffari-Nia said Iran is no longer dependent on foreign powers in defence area.
“Our defence industry has entered a new phase and efforts are underway to develop a roadmap for Iran’s further defence development,” he was quoted as saying in a report by Mehr News Agency.
The Iranian defence official went on to say that turning defence industry into a knowledge-based industry is among the main targets of the Islamic Republic in the future.
“Before the Islamic Revolution in 1979, our defence industry was built on the West’s strategic goals,” he noted.
Mozaffari-Nia described Iran as one the most powerful Islamic countries at the international arena with significant defence capabilities in Western Asia.
He then referred to the latest developments in Iran’s defence industry and said today Iran’s defence industry has achieved self-sufficiency thanks to hard efforts of new innovative and revolutionary generation.
According to the Iranian official, the Islamic Republic has already managed to use its knowledge to develop stealth planes and unmanned aerial vehicles.
“Iran has made great progress in developing submarines and advanced torpedoes and light and heavy combat boats,” he noted.
The official then referred to the threats by the Zionist regime’s officials against the Islamic Republic and added the enemy knows it well that any attack on Iran will have dire consequences.
He underlined that the enemies are afraid of Iran’s missile industry and added the industry is non-negotiable.
Over the past years, Iran has made major breakthroughs in its defence sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military equipment and hardware.
The Islamic Republic says its military power poses no threat to other countries and is merely based on the doctrine of deterrence.
In a ceremony in Tehran on Saturday, Army Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari unveiled the upgraded version of Bell 206 simulator system mounted on a fixed skid.
The optimized system has been developed by local experts serving in the Army Ground Force’s Airborne Division.
Bell 206, a family of two-bladed helicopters, has been in service in the Iranian Army, Police and Emergency Medical Service for decades.
Due to the high cost of military flight training in actual circumstances, countries have focused efforts on developing simulators.
Iran is one of the region’s top countries in manufacturing advanced simulating systems.
Last month, Commander of Army Ground Force’s Airborne Division General Yousef Qorbani said Iran has the most powerful fleet of choppers in the Middle East.
Iranian military experts and technicians have in recent years made great headways in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, making the armed forces self-sufficient in the arms sphere.
In comments in February 2018, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called for efforts to maintain and boost Iran’s defense capabilities, hitting back at the enemies for disputing the country’s missile program.
“Without a moment of hesitation, the country must move to acquire whatever is necessary for defense, even if the whole world is opposed to it,” the Leader said.
In a statement on Saturday, Qassemi offered sympathy to the Indian government and nation and the families of the victims over the tragic incident.
Seven states of India are scene to rains, floods and landslides during the monsoon season.
As many as 868 people have lost their lives so far, 247 of them in Kerala, India’s Home Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran needs fuel stockpiles with enrichment levels of up to 20 percent for its Tehran Research Reactor. The first such shipment was delivered to Iran in 2017.
In a statement Friday, the Russian ministry said Moscow is committed to its obligations under the Iran nuclear deal and will work to keep the 2015 accord in place, IRNA reported.
The ministry stressed that Moscow will keep up cooperation with Tehran in specific areas for the peaceful use of atomic energy, adding that Russia’s Rosatom corporation is implementing a series of projects designed to ensure Russia’s compliance with the JCPOA.
The US pulled out of the nuclear pact in early May, saying the deal was an embarrassment to the US and it will seek negotiations with Tehran on a new deal.
Last week, Washington re-imposed sanctions on Iran’s automotive and metal industries, among others. The country will return sanctions on Iran’s oil industry and central bank early November.
Other parties to the nuclear pact, including Germany, Britain and France, have criticized the US’ move and are currently working to keep it in place.
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