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Iraqi Sunni, Shiite Clerics Call for Countering US Sanctions on Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a meeting held in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the clerics also expressed solidarity and rapport with the Muslim nation of Iran.

The clergymen participating in the event touched upon the bitter experience of sanctions that Iraq suffered for 13 years in the 1990s, calling on all freedom-seeking nations around the world to turn a blind eye to US threats and strive to counter Washington’s bans on Iran, reported the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

The participants underlined that the United States, with its unfair domination around the world and adopting a policy of imposing blockades and famine on nations, has overstepped all human and moral boundaries. They said the only way to tackle the unfair sanctions imposed on the Iranian nation is for the clergy of the Muslim world and all Muslim nations to close ranks, put free trade in place and promote relations among Islamic countries.

The top religious figures attending the event also said the United States’ history is studded with crimes against world nations, including the atomic bombardment of Japan, the war on Vietnam, the military invasion of Iraq and imposing an economic blockade on the country, and now seeking to re-impose economic sanctions on Iran.

They underscored that it will not be appropriate to remain silent in the face of Washington’s criminal policies and it falls upon all Muslim scholars and nations to stand up and foil these sanctions.

The participants underlined that Islam is opposed to genocide, stressing that economic blockade is one of the methods of genocide used by the US, a method already used against the Iraqi nation.

The participants also issued a statement at the meeting in condemnation of Washington’s unilateral sanctions on Iran.

Missile Power, Iran’s Top Priority in Defence Domain: DM

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Brigadier General Amir Hatami said the Islamic republic of Iran is in a good situation in terms of missile power.

“We drew up a good plan and presented it to Parliament, the president and the commander-in-chief [of the Armed Forces], and in the six months to March 2018 we made minor changes to the priorities, and prepared the plan for the current Iranian year (ending March 2019) based on the four-year plan that was submitted to Parliament,” said the top general as quoted by Fars News Agency.

“Our focus was on priorities; our top priority is the missile issue, and we have a good situation in this domain and we needed to upgrade it,” he noted.

General Hatami said Iran has developed a range of missiles and has mostly focused on parameters such speed, being radar-evading, high precision and stability in different conditions.

The top general said good measures have been adopted in the domain of weaponry and munitions.

“For example, my colleagues did good work in the domain of ballistic and cruise missiles,” he noted.

The defence minister then underscored the importance of peace, saying that Iran has never sought to develop weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, and seeks peace.

However, he added, Iran will not allow any country to encroach upon interests.

He said an Iranian-made warplane will also make its maiden flight on National Defence Industry Day, which is annually marked on August 22.

An air defence missile system has also been developed and is passing its final test stage, the defence chief said, adding it will soon be delivered to the Armed Forces.

Park in Tehran Decorated with Statues Made of Disposable Materials

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IFP Editorial Staff
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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:

 

“Iraq Has Enough Money to Pay Iran War Reparations”

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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.

Former UN Chief Kofi Annan Dies at 80

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IFP Editorial Staff
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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.

Iran Offers Condolences on Death of Former Indian PM

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Mohammad Javad Zarif

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 Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

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

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

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Iran Exports $6 Billion Worth of Goods to Europe

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Afkar:

1- Trump and Tsunami in International Relations

  • Impact of US Sanctions on Different Countries in the World

2- China No Longer Interested in US’ Oil

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

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

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Hoor al-Azim Lagoon Still on Fire

2- Fluctuations in Tehran Stock Exchange Market Not Normal

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

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

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Etemad:

1- Ezzatollah Entezami Dies at 94

2- US Creates ‘Iran Action Group’: End of US’ Gesture of Negotiation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

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

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Hamshahri:

1- Reformist Analyst Talks of US, Russia Strategies towards Iran

  • US Trying to Implement USSR Pattern in Iran
  • Iran’s Foreign Policy Needs Balance

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Hemayat:

1- North Korean Leader Slams US’ ‘Brigandish’ Sanctions

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Iran:

1- Iran’s Trade with EU Increases ahead of Sanctions

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Javan:

1- US’ Second Chamber of Economic War against Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

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

  • There’s No Article in This Convention that Harms Iran’s Territorial Integrity

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Kayhan:

1- US’ Reaction to Rouhani’s Message of Inaction: Forming Iran Action Group

2- Tunisian People Prevent Israeli Ship from Entering Their Waters

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Khorasan:

1- Prosecutor-General: State TV to Broadcast Court Sessions of Economic Corruption Cases

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Sazandegi:

1- Iran’s Economy in Crisis but Not on Verge of Collapse

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- Reuters Quoting American Official: Russia, US Reach Secret Deal on Iran’s Withdrawal from Syria

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Shargh:

1- Rouhani Offers Condolences on Death of Popular Actor Entezami

2- ICT Minister Talks of Iran’s Move towards Digitalization

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

 

Sobh-e Now:

1- 40 Years of Futile Efforts by the US

2- Iranian Passengers Once Again Disrespected, This Time in Tbilisi Airport

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 18

Iran Develops Bio-Sensor to Diagnose Alzheimer’s in Early Stages

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IFP Editorial Staff
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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.

Iran to Unveil New Smart Air Defence System

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IFP Editorial Staff
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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.

Iran Unveils Simulator System for Bell 206 Chopper

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IFP Media Wire
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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.

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