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Iran Rejects Netherlands’ Expulsion of Iranian Diplomats as Destructive

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Bahram Qassemi

In a Saturday statement, Qassemi said the Iranian foreign minister’s assistant has already summoned the Dutch ambassador to Tehran and expressed the Islamic Republic’s severe protest to the ‘unfriendly’ move.

The spokesman said Iran is seeking to preserve and expand its relations with all states based on good-faith and mutual respect but at the same time, as a victim of terrorism, it once again calls for a resolute and indiscriminate fight by all members of the world community against terrorism.

Qassemi described the Dutch government’s decision to expel the Iranian diplomats as illogical and illegitimate, saying the Islamic Republic expects the Dutch officials to refrain from levelling baseless and absurd accusations against others.

The Netherlands is expected to remain committed to their international pledges to arrest and put on trial the terrorist elements for whom the Interpol has issued Red Notice, he added.

The spokesman also noted that the Netherlands’ government should explain about its move to shelter the criminal and terrorist members of the notorious anti-Iran terrorist group the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MKO), which has the blood of the Iranian people on their hands.

As earlier announced to the ambassador of the Netherlands, the Islamic Republic of Iran preserves the right to retaliate, he added.

The Netherlands has expelled two Iranian Embassy staff members from the country without giving a reason for the action.

“Two workers from the Iranian Embassy [in The Hague] were expelled from the Netherlands on June 7,” said a spokesman for Dutch intelligence AIVD.

The Dutch foreign ministry declined to comment on the issue.

The expulsion came as the foreign ministers of Iran and the parties to the Iran nuclear deal met in Vienna on July 6 to discuss ways to preserve the agreement in the wake of the US’ withdrawal.

Asiatic Cheetah, Cubs in Iranian National Park (+Video)

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Female Asiatic Cheetah

Spotting the cute cheetah family was a great news for those concerned about the highly-endangered species.

Asiatic cheetah is a highly endangered subspecies of which only less than 100 remain in the world, and it is now found only in Iran. One of its main habitats in this country is Khar Turan National Park, Tasnim reported.

Khar Turan is located 140 km to the south-east of Shahrood along Tehran-Mashhad Road and southeast of the Iranian city of Shahrood. The national park is considered to be the Africa of Iran where the Iranian (Asiatic) cheetah lives.

Diverse and rare species live in Khar Turan, from its low fields to the mountains. For instance, mammals such as deer and Pallas’s cats; birds such as Houbara, Pleske’s ground jay and White-eyed buzzard; reptiles such as Desert Monitors, Jaafari snakes and Iranian horned snakes. Still, Khar Turan’s wildlife specially important for its cheetah and Iranian zebra.

Iran Parliament to Discuss EU’s Offer on JCPOA

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IFP Media Wire
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Speaking to Tasnim on Saturday, Mohammad Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of the commission’s presiding board, pointed to recent talks between Iranian diplomats and the European Union and said members of the commission plan to examine the package offered by Europe in their first upcoming meeting.

Zarif, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araqchi and other members of the Iranian negotiating team will also be invited to attend the meeting to discuss the package, he said.

After reviewing the EU’s package and hearing the comments of the negotiating team, the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission will prepare a report and submit it to the presiding board of the parliament, the lawmaker went on to say.

It comes after a crucial meeting among senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany and the EU was held in Vienna on Friday, aimed at discussing the future of the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

The high-profile meeting in the Austrian capital involved delegations from the remaining parties to the JCPOA and a team from the European Union, led by EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini.

At the conclusion of the talks, Iran’s foreign minister said the operational methods put forward in the ministerial meeting to save the nuclear accord appeared to be practical.

On May 8, the US president pulled his country out of the JCPOA, which was achieved in 2015 after years of negotiations among Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany).

Following the US exit, Iran and the remaining parties launched talks to save the accord.

Meanwhile, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has underlined that any decision to keep the JCPOA running without the US should be conditional on “practical guarantees” from the Europeans.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

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

Almost all papers today covered the result of the ministerial meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission held in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Friday, the first of its kind after the US’ withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Several newspapers, particularly pro-reform and pro-government ones, described the talks as promising, hailing the EU’s commitment to maintaining its economic relations with Tehran.

Also a top story today was a letter by the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to President Hassan Rouhani, in which the former urged the latter to submit a report on the foreign currency and gold coin markets.

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

 

Abrar:

1- France Denies Supporting MKO Terrorist Group

2- European Diplomat: We’ve Achieved Progress to Save JCPOA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Promising Talks between Iran, Europe

  • While Rouhani Called EU’s Package ‘Disappointing’, Friday Talks Seemed Promising

2- Trump Orders OPEC to Decrease Oil Price: Is It Possible?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Highlights of Europe’s Commitments

  • Tehran Welcomes JCPOA Joint Commission’s Joint Statement

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Ebtekar:

1- A Package to Save JCPOA’s Life

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Etemad:

1- Europe Standing by Iran

  • All Parties Committed to Guarantee Iran’s Interests

2- Ebtekar: Bill to Support Women’s Security Has Legal, Jurisprudential Basis

3- Europe’s Independence from US [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Ettela’at:

1- P4+1 Committed to Maintaining Economic, Financial Ties with Iran

2- Yemeni Drones Target Saudi-led Coalition’s Base in Aden

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Iran:

1- Package to Save JCPOAA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Jame Jam:

1- Iran Disappointed with European Package

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Javan:

1- IRGC Chief-Commander: Strait of Hormuz Either for All or No One

2- Major General Jafari Welcomes Rouhani’s Plan for Oil Justice

3- Saudi Arabia, UAE Surprised by Ansarullah’s Naval Power in Hudaydah Port

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Zarif: Europe’s Package Practical, but Not Sufficient, Accurate

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Kayhan:

1- Iran Leader Urges Rouhani to Prepare, Submit Report on Forex, Gold Markets

2- Junior Iranian Wrestlers Claim World Title after 22 Years

3- Syrian Army’s Amazing Progress in Southern Fronts: UN, Arab League, Israel Surprised

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Shargh:

1- JCPOA Waiting for Tehran’s Decision

2- Iran’s Oil Countermeasure in Hormuz Strait

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

 

Siasat-e Rooz:

1- Vital Strait: Hormuz Helps Iran Claim Nation’s Rights

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 7

Khanat Caravanserai; Fabulous Historic Site in Tehran

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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The caravanserai used to host merchants and travelers in the past. The brick structure was constructed towards the end of the rule of the Persian King Naser al-Din Shah Qajar (16 July 1831 – 1 May 1896) by the side of a road on the outskirts of Tehran. It was built on the eastern side of the then Amin al-Soltan Square.

The caravanserai can be seen on a map of Tehran drawn by Najm al-Malek back in 1930.

By the time the rule of Naser al-Din Shah Qajar was half way through, Tehran had been enclosed by a fence constructed by Safavid rulers in 1930. Afterwards, the fence was demolished and replaced with a new one in line with a city development plan, which saw Tehran expanded to bring the caravanserai within city limits.

The Khanat caravanserai was the largest monument located in the old quarter of the city in central Tehran.

The building’s architecture is inspired by Persian gardens. The caravanserai has a surface area of 10,000 square metres. It has a total of 52 chambers, i.e. 13 chambers on each side.

Khanat literally means “chambers,” and the reason the caravanserai is named “Khanat” is because it had a lot of chambers.

The monument was abandoned because of a blaze in 1978, and was reopened in 2010 to host Nowruz ceremonies.

After the building was reconstructed, it turned into a traditional restaurant featuring performances such as story-telling.

The outside of the caravanserai was converted into small shops selling pulses, medicinal herbs and spices. Later on, they were used as storage rooms.

What follows are photos of the caravanserai retrieved from Tehran Picture Agency and Karnaval.ir:

Iran Censures French FM’s Comments on Its Regional Policies

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The Iranian spokesman made the remarks in a talk with ISNA on Friday, responding to the latest anti-Iran accusations by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.

Speaking to RTL radio on Friday, Le Drian said Iran should come to the negotiating table to discuss its missile program, which he said is not “solely aimed at defensive purposes”.

Qassemi said the Islamic Republic’s experiences in recent decades, including the west-sponsored Iraqi aggression against the country in 1980s, has taught Tehran it needs to boost its missile power as an effective deterrence.

“Iran’s missile activities are against no country and it is only for defensive purposes,” he added.

 

Unfair Allegations

Qassemi said Tehran itself is a big victim of terrorist attacks and it has spared no chance to fight terrorism.

“It is the Islamic Republic’s principled policy to fight terrorism and this policy has so far produced positive results in the region and the world,” he said, referring to Iran’s support for anti-terrorism push in Syria and Iraq that succeeded in neutralizing ISIS.

The spokesman said Iran has worked to promote stability, security and economic development in the region.

“We see our interests in consolidating security and peace in the region and we have been working to cooperate with regional countries to reach this end,” he said.

“Such anti-Iran allegations are wrong and unfair and result from lack of information about the situation in the region,” Qassemi said.

Qassemi’s comments came after the top French diplomat accused Tehran of destabilizing the region and sponsoring terrorism, saying Iran must agree to stop “meddling in others’ affairs” and cease support for the Syrian government and Houthis in Yemen.

Le Drian made the remarks before attending a meeting with other parties to JCPOA on the future of the Iran nuclear deal following the US withdrawal.

The top French diplomat also said Iran “must stop permanently threatening to break their commitments to the nuclear deal”, so that Europe can “find the solutions so that Iran can have the necessary economic compensations.”

Iran has announced it will not be able to continue to fulfill its obligations under the nuclear pact if the return of US sanctions places much pressure on the country.

Tehran has demanded binding assurances from other parties to the deal that its interests will be protected if it remains in the deal.

France has said Europe would likely not be able to create an economic compensation package for Iran prior to November.

FM Zarif Rejects Claim that Obama Granted Citizenship to 2,500 Iranians

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Mohammad Javad Zarif referred to a recent allegation raised by conservative lawmaker Mojtaba Zonnour about the issue, and stressed that the claim is not true, whatsoever.

“I was present at the [nuclear] talks, and I deny the news. It is a lie, altogether,” said Zarif in an interview with Alef news website.

“Such issues were never brought up during or on the sidelines of the negotiations or otherwise,” the top diplomat said.

Zarif said even legitimate demands such as lifting the limitations on the activities of Iranian diplomats at the UN were not discussed, let alone the issue of citizenship for ordinary Iranians.

He dared those who made the claim to publish the names of the individuals allegedly granted citizenship by the US.

Zarif’s remarks came after Zonnour first claimed that the Obama administration granted citizenship to 2,500 Iranians as part of the nuclear agreement.

Later, US President Donald Trump tweeted the legislator’s unsubstantiated claim.

“Just out that the Obama administration granted citizenship, during the terrible Iran Deal negotiation, to 2,500 Iranians, including to [sic] government officials. How big (and bad) is that?”

Neither Zonnour nor Trump cited any evidence for the allegation.

Iran’s National Museum of Graphic Arts; A Timeless Treasure

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Arbab Hormoz Historical House in Tehran’s Police Park is home to the National Museum of Graphic Arts, a timeless treasure hosting more than 10,000 artworks and historical documents.

Arbab Hormoz, a beautiful old mansion built during the reign of the Qajar dynasty, was converted into the museum by the Tehran Municipality’s Beautification Organization.

The museum was opened by the Association of Graphic Designers in January 2015.

The museum is a testament to 20th and 21st-century graphic designers, including giants like Morteza Momayez, Ghobad Shiva, Farshid Mesghali and Ebrahim Haghighi.

The artworks have been framed and installed on special panels to prevent harming the interiors of the historical building.

Following are photos of the museum retrieved from Tehran Picture Agency:

Eight ISIS Elements behind Tehran Terror Attacks Executed

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IFP Media Wire
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The office of Tehran’s Prosecutor announced on Saturday morning that the eight terrorists have been executed.

A court had sentenced the terrorists to death in May for their role in last year’s terror attacks in Tehran.

On June 7, 2017, members of Daesh armed with grenades, suicide belts and machine guns launched simultaneous attacks on Iran’s parliament building in downtown Tehran and on the mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini.

The attacks left 17 people dead and more than 40 others wounded.

All of the five gunmen directly involved in the attacks were killed by the security forces.

Pistachio Stew; Delicious Dish Popular in Damghan

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The pistachio stew is made in pretty much the same way as Fesenjan stew is cooked. The only difference is that ground pistachio is used instead of ground walnut.

In this food, pieces of lamb are added to shredded fried onions. Then ground pistachios are added and sautéd. Then some water is added, and finally salt and spices as well as tomato juice are added.

 

Ingredients:

Pistachios: Half a kg (removed from their hard outer shells and ground)

Lamb: Half a kg (fatless meat)

Onions: 1 onion

Oil: As much as needed

Verjuice: Half a cupful

Sugar: 2 Spoonfuls

Salt and pepper: As much as needed

 

Recipe:

First, mix the ground pistachios with 6 cupfuls of lukewarm water. Wash it several times while pouring the mixture from one dish to another repeatedly. Dispose of the little particles which sink to the bottom of the dish.

You may use shredded pistachios, which could make your stew greener. Cut the onion into very tiny pieces and sauté it. Chop the meat and add it. Sauté the meat until its colour changes.

Now, add the pistachios to the meat and onion. Adjust the amount of pepper and gravy. When the meat is half-cooked, add enough salt. After the meat is cooked through, mix verjuice and sugar before adding the mixture to the stew.

After the stew is cooked through, serve it along with rice.

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