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Leader, President Praise Iranian Athletes’ Performance in Asian Games

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Iranian men's volleyball team after winning the gold medal of 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia / Photo by Alireza Karami

In his message on Sunday, Ayatollah Khamenei offered congratulations to all “dear medal winners of Iran’s athletic teams”, and thanked them for winning the highest ever number of medals for Iran in the sports event.

“You made the Iranian nation happy and brought glory to the raised flag of Iran,” he added.

Earlier on Saturday night, President Rouhani appreciated efforts made by the athletes, their coaches and the teams’ crew in the 2018 Asian Games.

He also congratulated the athletes for their mighty and brilliant performance in the competition that resulted in the best ever result achieved by Iran in the Asian games.

“I would also like to acknowledge Iranian female athletes’ proud presence in these games, who observed Islamic and national values and won the most medals to break the record of the previous games, hoisting the Iranian flag to portray the confidence and power of our country’s women in different fields of competition,” Rouhani added.

Iran came sixth in the medal standings of the 2018 Asian Games with 62 medals, including 20 gold, 20 silver and 22 bronze, Tasnim reported.

In another message, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani also praised the athletes taking part in the 2018 Asian Games, saying the brave Iranian men and women did a great job in the games, which was an opportunity for unity of the nations and stronger friendship.

Asian Games is the world’s second-biggest multi-sport event after the summer Olympics.

Iran, UK Say Ready to Cooperate on Ending Syria Crisis

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During the Saturday meeting in Tehran, Jaberi Ansari said a central plank of Iran’s regional policy is the necessity of putting an end to the Syria crisis.

“Humanitarian issues have always been of great significance to Iran during the Syria crisis, and Iran’s policy in that regard is crystal clear,” said the senior Iranian official.

Jaberi Ansari said Iran, as one of the biggest victims of chemical weapons, is seriously opposed to the use of such arms in any conflict in whatever shape or form.

He said Tehran is adamantly opposed to unilateral actions by certain countries which have described themselves as the prosecutor, judge and executioner of decrees and seek to take advantage of this issue as a tool to realize their failed political objectives in Syria.

Jaberi Ansari elaborated on the efforts being made within the framework of the Astana talks aimed at settling the Syria crisis, saying Iran has always sought an intra-Syrian dialogue and tried to boost confidence between the Syrian government and people.

He said Iran also stands ready to work closely with European countries, including the UK, to help end the crises in Syria and Yemen as soon as possible.

The British Syria envoy, in turn, expounded on his country’s policies vis-à-vis the Syria crisis and expressed misgivings over the situation and future of Idlib as well as the possibility of chemical weapons being used in the region.

He welcomed Iran-Britain cooperation on the Syria crisis and expressed London’s readiness to contribute to efforts to end the Syria conflict and return stability to the country.

Leader Rules Out Possibility of US War with Iran

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Based on political calculations, there is no possibility for a military conflict against Iran, but the country’s armed forces must still work to enhance their defence capabilities, Ayatollah Khamenei noted.

“Although wars are not possible, Armed Forces must be vigilant and with effective management boost their human and equipment capabilities …,” the Leader said in a Sunday meeting with commanders of the Iranian Army’s Air Defence Base.

The Leader, who was speaking on the occasion of the National Air Defence Day, described the army’s air defence base as a highly sensitive part of the armed forces which is on the front line of the battle against enemies.

Ayatollah Khamenei stressed the need for improving preparedness and capabilities of the air defence forces.

The Leader’s comments come as the US has in recent months been hardening its line on Iran, drawing out of the nuclear deal and reimposing anti-Iran sanctions suspended under the accord.

The US is also working to hamper Iran’s trade with Asia and Europe and cut down to zero Iran’s export of oil.

Tehran has threatened it would move to block the region’s oil flow in case its oil trade is stopped.

US officials have announced they will prevent Iran from blocking the Hormuz Strait, a narrow waterway in the Persian Gulf that handles about one-third of the world’s oil traffic.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

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

Several papers today covered the remarks made by Ali Larijani, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, about the European leaders’ promise to secure Iran’s interests under the nuclear deal in case the country remains in JCPOA.

Also a top story was the recent developments in Iraq, particularly the protest rallies against corruption and a decision by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to dismiss his national security advisor, who is a possible candidate to replace the PM.

Speculations on a possible military conflict in Syria, especially amid the Russian war games in the Mediterranean Sea and the US’ alleged preparations to launch an attack on the Arab country, also received great coverage today.

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

 

Abrar:

1- Sadrists Hold Protest Rally against Corruption in Najaf

  • Iraqi Protesters Set Fire on Basra Governor’s Office

2- American Delegation Visiting Middle East for Talks on Syria, Iran

3- Mogherini: It’s Good News IAEA Once Again Confirmed Iran’s Commitment to JCPOA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Afkar:

1- Europe, US: Two Different Approaches with One Common Goal on Iran

2- Larijani: EU Unlikely to Make Correct Decision

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Tehran Once Again Expresses Preparedness to Hold Talks with Riyadh

2- They Left Iran, but Will Come Back: A Report on Migration of Afghan Workers from Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Good End of Jakarta

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Ebtekar:

1- Zarif: EU Must Take Practical Measures along with Its Political Commitments

2- Calm before Storm in Middle East

  • Russia Starts War Games in Mediterranean Sea amid Israelis’ Threat, US Officials’ Visit

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Etemad:

1- Hellish Days of Trump: Almost Half of Americans Calls for Trump’s Impeachment

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Ettela’at:

1- Larijani: Iran Remained in JCPOA at EU’s Request

2- CNN: US Has Prepared List of Targets to Attack in Syria

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Iran:

1- Where Will Train of Impeachment Finally Stop?

2- Rouhani’s Chief of Staff: Holding Free Outdoor Concerts Very Good Initiative

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Jame Jam:

1- 62 Medals for United Iran: Iranians Break Their Record in Asian Games

2- Iraq PM under Fire for Dismissing National Security Advisor

  • PM Abadi’s Suspicious Decision Probably Prescribed by US

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Javan:

1- 150,000 Basij Volunteer Forces to Help People in Deprived Regions

2- American Nuclear Negotiator Says She’s Regretful

  • Wendy Sherman Takes Back Her Words that ‘Deceit is in Iranians’ Blood’

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Kayhan:

1- Economic Stability Hinges on Reforming Banking System

2- Huge Anti-US Protests in Baghdad: People Say US Embassy Source of Terrorism

3- Iran, UK Hold New Round of Talks in Tehran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Khorasan:

1- Sistan and Baluchestan Hit by Sand Storm for Past 52 Days

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Sazandegi:

1- US Withdraws from Leading the World’s Economy

  • Trump Pulls US Out of NAFTA, Threatens to Withdraw from NATO as Well

2- Inflation Rate May Increase to %20 in Second Half of Current Year

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Shahrvand:

1- No One Unemployed in Lalejin, the World City of Pottery

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

 

Shargh:

1- Larijanii: Leaders of UK, France, Germany Asked Us to Remain in JCPOA

2- New Opening in Iran-Saudi Ties

3- Banking in the Way Young Elites Do

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 2

80-Year-Old Musician Entertains Tourists in Northwestern Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Also known as Ashik Qoshooni, he entertains tourists with his music and songs all year round, especially in spring and summer, in different locations such as the Babak Castle, the Dorsi Castle and Arasbaran Forest.

In return, tourists tip him in gratitude for his performance. His lovely face and the decorations he has attached to his musical instrument prompts tourists to take photos with him as well.

Ashik Qoshooni sings Azeri songs in his musical performances. He also joins families and youth and narrates Azeri epic and romantic stories to them.

What follows are Mizan News Agency’s photos of the old musician:

Iranian, Russia, Iraq, Syrian Top Generals to Meet Soon

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Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces for International Affairs Brigadier General Qadir Nezami, who is in Iraq at the head of a military delegation, said on Sunday that he had attended a quadrilateral meeting with his Russian, Iraqi, and Syrian counterparts in Baghdad.

During the meeting, the participants discussed the latest situation of the campaign against the Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terrorist group in Iraq and Syria and the performance of a joint committee tasked with coordination among the four countries’ armed forces, he said.

According to Brigadier General Nezami, the four countries also agreed to hold a meeting of the chiefs of staff of the countries’ armed forces in the near future.

Daesh militants made swift advances in much of northern and western Iraq over the summer of 2014, after capturing large swaths of northern Syria.

In November 2017, the self-proclaimed caliphate of Daesh collapsed after Syrian and Iraqi armed forces and their allies managed to recapture the terror group’s last strongholds in the two Arab countries.

“US Resolved to Topple Iran Ruling System through Economic War”

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a post in his Instagram account, Hamid Baeidinejad underlined that the war has already begun and the US officials have expressed announced the war has been waged to overthrow the Islamic Republic through provoking public unrest inside the country.

“The US’ economic war on Iran is not merely an ‘analysis’ anymore. It is the official stance of Washington towards Tehran. As the US president and secretary of state have underlined repeatedly, they are seeking to create unrest in Iran by imposing sanctions and exerting economic pressure on the Iranian people and subsequently provoking the public into overthrowing the Islamic establishment,” he said.

According to Baeidinejad, the US officials repeated the same stance three days ago during a gathering of the Foundation for Defence of Democracies (FDD).

The Iranian ambassador went on to say that there is no doubt the economic war is accompanied by a media campaign.

“Exerting pressure on people will pay off only if it is accompanied by a media campaign to make them dissatisfied with and distrustful of the officials and sow the seeds of discord between the two sides,” he noted.

The diplomat also said over the past two years with certain firms like Cambridge Analytica gaining momentum, the potential role of media and social networks in manipulating public opinion has been highlighted at least in the western states particularly the US.

“That’s why the Facebook CEO was forced to repeatedly apologize for manipulating the American public opinion during the 2016 presidential elections. The manipulation through social networks managed to change the results of the US’ latest presidential elections,” he said.

Baeidinejad then referred to the Iranians’ enthusiasm for following the news and analyses in the media and social networks saying this trend is deeply rooted in the Iranian nation’s rich culture.

“But the cultural potential can pave the way for enemies’ abuse. Today, a few people create tens of fake accounts and share their false and manipulated news without any concerns about their identities being recognized. They poison the public atmosphere of the country. Unfortunately, many users forward the same news without verifying them or making sure about their authenticity.”

He then referred to the latest trend of fake news in the social networks on the recent agreement among the Caspian Sea littoral states and said such people wrongly accused the government of treason.

“They accused the government of selling the seas and lands of the country. Such trends contribute to the strained atmosphere of the country,” he added.

The Iranian diplomat underlined that public access to information is among the basics of the citizens and added “there should be a culture for correct use of new technologies because enemies are seeking to inflict a blow on the nation through such mechanism.

He urged the Iranians not to believe every piece of news and verify them before forwarding because the enemies’ media and psychological war is too serious.

Tajrish: A Lovely Neighbourhood North of Tehran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Tajrish: A Lovely Neighbourhood North of Tehran

Tajrish neighbourhood, which is located in northern Tehran at an altitude of 1,612 metres above sea level, has a cold climate thanks to its proximity to Alborz Mountain range.

During the Qajar period, Tehran was chosen as the capital of Iran. At the same time, Tajrish became the summer resort of Tehran citizens. Many of aristocrats built gardens there for their summer residence.

There are several Qanats in the district. Some of them still have water supplies. As people moved from other parts of the country to Tehran and its suburbs, some of them settled in Tajrish. As a result, the region became a part of the city and was not a sheer summer resort anymore.

Today, the only thing left from the old Tajrish neighbourhood is its traditional market and several houses next to Imamzadeh Saleh Shrine.

Tajrish Square, located at the end of Tehran’s Vali-e Asr Avenue, is one of the city’s busiest commercial centres.

The old market, the great Tajrish Tekyeh (a place where Shiites gather for mourning of Muharram) and Imamzadeh Saleh Shrine are among the most beautiful attractions of this neighbourhood.

What follows are Tehran Picture Agency’s photos of the neighbourhood:

Iranian, French FMs Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

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During the Saturday phone talk, Mohammad Javad Zarif of Iran and his French opposite number Jean-Yves Le Drian discussed the latest status of bilateral relations, the Iran nuclear deal and regional developments.

The phone conversation came a few days after Le Drian told a gathering of EU foreign ministers in Vienna that Iran must respect the fundamentals of the 2015 nuclear deal and should be prepared to negotiate on its future nuclear plans, ballistic missile arsenal and alleged meddling in conflicts across the Middle East.

Iran “cannot avoid discussions, negotiations on three other major subjects that worry us — the future of Iran’s nuclear commitments after 2025, the ballistic question and the fact that there is a sort of ballistic proliferation on the part of Iran… and the role Iran plays to stabilize the whole region,” he said.

In reaction, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi rejected the call for talks on Tehran’s missile program and regional policies, saying the West has left no trust for Iran to sit for talks on non-nuclear issues.

In a statement on Friday, Qassemi said Le Drian’s comments were “undue concerns” founded on a misunderstanding or lack of knowledge about Iran.

Qassemi said Iran had always proved that it was not afraid of talks and that it strongly believed in dialogue.

The nuclear talks revealed Iran’s good faith and commitment to the principle of negotiation, and could in turn serve as a yardstick against which to measure the West’s commitment to its pledges, he noted.

However, he added, the West failed to live up to its commitments after US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal – the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – while other parties stood idle and kept mum.

“Under current circumstances … there is no reason, need, reliability or trust for holding fresh talks on any topic, let alone non-negotiable issues,” he said.

Iran Dismisses “Absurd” Reports on Moving Missile to Iraq

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In a Saturday statement, Qassemi dismissed the reports as absurd, meaningless and ridiculous.

The claim has been raised by certain notorious centres and media outlets, and is totally irrelevant and basically false, he added.

According to Qassemi, such reports are aimed at spreading fear among the regional states and are part of the enemies’ Iranophobia and anti-Iran policies.

The main purpose of these false and ridiculous reports is to negatively impact the Islamic Republic’s foreign relations particularly with its neighbours, Qassemi noted.

Back on Friday, Reuters cited some unknown Iranian, Iraqi and western intelligence officials as claiming that Iran has begun moving missiles into Iraq.

The report identified the missiles as Zelzal, Fateh-110 and Zulfiqar models with ranges varying from 124 to 435 miles.

It also claimed that the Islamic Republic is contributing significantly to the construction of a new missile production facility in Syria.

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