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Iran Offers Condolences on Death of Former Indian PM

August 18, 2018

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.

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

IFP Editorial Staff

August 18, 2018

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.

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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

IFP Editorial Staff

August 18, 2018

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 Sympathizes with India over Deadly Monsoon Rains

IFP Editorial Staff

August 18, 2018

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.

Russia to Send Second Batch of Nuclear Fuel to Iran

IFP Editorial Staff

August 18, 2018

Russia to Send Second Batch of Nuclear Fuel to Iran — Photo of Tehran Research Reactor

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.

“A Look at Chinese Cinema” in Iranian Capital

IFP Editorial Staff

August 18, 2018

The event titled “A Look at Chinese Cinema” was inaugurated on Wednesday in a ceremony attended by a number of domestic and international guests at Cinematograph Hall of Iran’s Cinema Museum, Tehran.

In an address to the opening ceremony, the Cultural Attaché of Chinese embassy in Tehran, Wang Ching Chon, said since its beginning in the 19th century, cinema has turned into an international and popular art form which attracts lots of audiences across the globe, a report by IRNA said.

“Movies increase our knowledge about people’s lives in various countries and expands our understanding of different histories, cultures and traditions, bringing people from various races closer together,” he noted.

Touching on the purpose of organizing such an event in Iran, the Chinese official said the event is aimed at promoting cultural commonalities between Iran and China through the movie industry.

“Aftershock”, “Mountains May Depart” and “The Story of Three Cities” from the Chinese cinema were screened in at least six Iranian cities including Tehran, Shiraz, Tabriz, Kerman and Babol during the event.

He then elaborated on Aftershock movie and said the film revolves around a 7.8 magnitude quake which rocked a northern Chinese city in 1976, leaving at least 250,000 dead and irreparable damages.

“Years after the quake, the city of Tangshan has turned into a glorious industrial city,” he said.

Just like China, Iran is also a seismically active country, he added.

He also expressed hope that the movie could share China’s experiences with the Iranians when it comes to deadly quakes and other natural plights.

Iran, China to Expand Cooperation through Cinema

Jafar Sanei Moqaddam, one of the board members of Art and Experience Institute, then took the podium and elaborated on the Chinese cinema’s development plan.

“Over the recent years, China has made huge investments in its movie industry through building new movie theatres and producing greater number of films. This provided the Chinese with a chance to watch the latest movies produced in the world in their own country.”

He went on to say that China has managed to export its own culture to the world by screening its movies across the world.

Sanei Moqaddam then referred to the latest international success of Iranian cinema and added as a country with huge cultural achievements in cinema, Iran is interested in expanding its economic and cultural ties with China in this area.

“The aim could be fulfilled through holding movie weeks in Iran and China and launching joint movie productions between the two sides,” he noted.

The event is held as Iran plans to hold Serbia Movie Week from August 22 to 29 in Tehran, Shiraz and Tabriz. Meanwhile, 14 films from 14 countries are expected to be screened in seven Iranian cities from October 13 to 19.

Dorfak Ice Cave; Amazing Source of Water for Locals

Fatemeh Askarieh

August 17, 2018

The peak is located between the cities of Rudbar and Siahkal over the regions of Deylaman and Amarlu.

Dorfak is connected southwards to the mountains of Manjil and extends from the east and south-east to the Pishkouh Mountains and the Takht-e-Soleiman mountain range. It continues to the valley of Tonekabon County.

There is an ice cave with a length of 100 metres in this area, whose great length is probably a result of the last volcano eruptions off the Dorfak Peak.

Due to its geographic location, it is covered with snow throughout the year. The natural glacier of Dorfak Ice Cave is registered as a national heritage in Gilan province.

In the past, people from nearby villages carried ice from the cave with horses to the cities of Lahijan, Sangar and Rasht to resolve the shortage of cold water in the city.

Nowadays, the ice cave still supplies the drinking water of the people of the region. The nomads have built stone houses in the mountainous area, and bring out ice to provide water for their livestock.

Dorfak Cave is a rare natural glacier that, as an ecotourism attraction, attracts thousands of mountaineers and tourists each year.

Here are photos of the beautiful region retrieved from ILNA:

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