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Why Netanyahu Feels “Concerned” about White Helmets?

Thanks to the Israeli government, now White Helmets are safe, spokesman for Israel’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Emmanuel Nachshon, happily said.

Needless to say, the United States was the first country to welcome Israel’s initiative. In fact, it was the USA that requested the evacuation of “creative terrorists” from Syria. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the lives of members of White Helmets were in danger, so he allowed them to travel through Israel to a third country as a “humanitarian gesture.”

One is left to wonder about the reaction of those, who lost their loved ones because of the attacks conducted by representatives of such humanitarian organizations, who bomb buses, synagogues and stab people in broad daylight, a report by Russian news website Pravda said.

White Helmets will now be able to please other countries with their videos too. The Israeli administration may not even seem to bother much about the number of makeshift bombs and missiles that fall in residential quarters of Israeli towns. The Israeli prime minister may also suffer from the shortage of chlorine in daily news reports.

The USA, Canada, France and a number of other European states asked to save their protégés. Of course, officials with the Israeli leadership know whom they are evacuating.

Perhaps, the Israelis concluded a “very good deal” with someone. They know what consequences of dealing with terrorists may be. Anyone can come now to Israel under the guise of virtual humanitarianism advocates.

Russia may not agree with Israel in its approach to the definition of terrorist organizations. Israel may consider certain groups as terrorist organizations, but Russia may disagree. In the past, however, Israel used to consider terrorists in the Northern Caucasus and their guests from Arab countries as “rebels.” In other words, those terrorists were freedom fighters for Israel, even though they had to behead people on the way to future prosperity.

In the context of the above-mentioned humanitarian gesture, assumptions of Israel’s participation in the training of Syrian terrorists look different. White Helmets may take their “show” to Jordan and then to the streets of European cities. It seems that Israel knows what it is doing. Israel’s compassion for terrorists may reduce the level of sympathy to the country should tragic news come from Israel again. Of course, we never want any tragedy to happen anywhere, but Israel’s humanitarianism smells blood, TNT and chlorine.

Trump Says US Ready to Reach “Real Deal” with Iran

“Iran is not the same country anymore, that I can say,” Trump claimed on Tuesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Kansas City, Mo., The New York Post reported.

“But we’re ready to make a real deal, not the deal that was done by the previous administration, which was a disaster.”

Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in May, and Washington plans to reimpose sanctions on Tehran next month. The first round of US sanctions on Iran goes into effect in August, followed by ones targeting Iran’s oil exports in November.

The softer tone follows a weekend war of words between Tehran and Washington.

​Trump on Sunday responded to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s ​comments that hostile behavior from the US would result in the “mother of all wars” by vowing in a tweet that “You will suffer consequences the likes of which few throughout history have ever suffered.”

Iran Can Block Global Oil Exports Whenever It Wants: IRGC

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General Jafari says the US threat that it will cut down to zero Iran’s oil exports until November is unrealistic, as Iran is capable of taking effective counter-measures.

“It’s laughable that the US government says it won’t allow even a drop of oil to be exported from Iran in a few months. They seem to be unaware that all oil transportation passageways are within Iran’s reach and it can block global oil [flow] whenever it wants,” he told a gathering of IRGC personnel in central province of Fars on Wednesday.

General Jafari further noted the incumbent US administration is all talk and its dream of changing the ruling system of Iran won’t come true, as successive US administrations have tried this option to no avail.

“They are all talk and they do not dare to confront Iran, as they know the powerful Islamic Republic relies on the will of its Muslim people,” IRIB News Agency qouted him as saying.

“Since the victory of the Revolution, all US presidents have sought to topple the Iranian system but have taken this dream to the grave,” he said.

The Trump administration walked out of the 2015 nuclear deal early May and threatened to impose harsh sanctions on Iran that will “destroy the Iranian economy”, unless Iran cave into demands by the US regarding its defense and regional policies.

A majority of anti-Iran US sanctions that were suspended under the 2015 nuclear pact will snap back early November.

Rouhani has vowed Iran will stop oil imports from the Persian Gulf, if the US halts Iran’s oil export.

ICJ Warns US against Taking New Move on Iran Sanctions

Mohsen Mohebbi, the head of Iran’s Presidential Centre for International Legal Affairs, said the ICJ has issued the warning in a letter to US Foreign Secretary Mike Pompeo on Tuesday.

Iran filed a lawsuit against the US alleging that Washington’s decision in May to impose sanctions after pulling out of the 2015 nuclear deal violates a 1955 treaty between the two countries, the ICJ said on July 17.

Iran said in its filing that Trump’s move “has violated and continued to violate multiple provisions” of the Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations and Consular Rights.

The ICJ letter asks the US not to make moves that may prevent the upcoming decision of the tribunal on the case from taking effect, he said.

Mohebbi said Iran’s lawsuit asked the ICJ to order the US not to re-impose sanctions before more detailed arguments.

The first hearing session in the case will be held on August 27, the ICJ letter said.

The ICJ, which is based in The Hague and is also known as the World Court, is the United Nations tribunal for resolving international disputes.

Although the ICJ’s decisions are binding, it has no power to enforce them, and countries, including the United States, have occasionally ignored them.

Hemmati Appointed New Governor of Iran’s Central Bank

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The Iranian government endorsed Hemmati on Wednesday as the new head of the Central Bank to replace Valiollah Seif.

According to a report by Fars News Agency, the cabinet also appreciated the services and efforts of Seif during his term in office at the Central Bank.

During the session, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani introduced Hemmati as an educated, well-informed, experienced banker who is well-mannered, active and capable.

The president said reforming the country’s banking system, financial and monetary policies, improving our banking relations with the world and developing bilateral monetary treaties, and preserving foreign exchange reserves must be the priorities of the new governor of the Central Bank.

He also urged all members of the cabinet to cooperate with Hemmati.

The dismissal of Seif came as the Iranian rial has hit a record low, trading above 90,000 against the US dollar in the unofficial market.

Earlier, in a meeting at Iran’s Parliament over the currency devaluation, Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani criticised Seif for mismanagement of the foreign exchange market.

Seif faced harsh reactions from a large number of MPs, who approached him and shouted “Resign” while he was delivering a speech at the Parliament.

Iran Sympathizes with Greece over Deadly Wildfires

In a Tuesday statement, Qassemi expressed sympathy with the nation and government of Greece and the bereaved families of the heart-breaking incident’s victims.

Wildfires sweeping through a Greek resort town have killed at least 74 people including families with children found clasped in a last embrace as they tried to flee the flames.

The Greek government has declared three days of mourning over the wildfires.

“The country is going through an unspeakable tragedy,” Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said in a televised address. “Today, Greece is mourning and we are declaring three days of national mourning in the memory of those who perished,” he said.

US Bases within Reach of Iran’s Defence Forces: Top General

In a statement on Tuesday, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces General Baqeri warned the US that any threats at any level against the Iranian nation will face a fierce response by the country’s armed forces.

“We must thank God that our enemies are fools,” he said, adding that it is an illusion of the president of the United States, as the most hated person in the world, to create a rift between Iranians through economic pressures.

He also stressed that the Iranian people have always shown they are able to foil enemy plots, especially those hatched by the criminal US government, the fake Zionist regime and their mercenaries in the region and in the world, by maintaining their unity and solidarity.

“The enemies of Iran, in particular the United States, whose bases and interests are within reach of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s defence forces, would better not play with the lion’s tail as Iran’s president said, because they will receive a solid, unthinkable, regrettable response on a very large scale in the region and in the world,” underscored General Baqeri.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always been a guarantor of peace and stability in the region and through appropriate, friendly and brotherly relations with neighbouring countries, it has the ability to use its defence power to help establish and maintain peace and repel any form of aggression in the region.”

“Iran as the dominant power in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz has always guaranteed safety of navigation in this vital waterway and the global economy, and it has the power to take any measure in the region,” he added.

He also stressed that the armed forces are at the peak of their readiness and are confident that they will foil any plot against the Iranian nation, and give the enemies an unforgettable lesson, as they did in the past.

Tas Kebab of Ardabil; A Tasty Iranian Dish

The meal is prepared in two different ways using chicken and beef. In the Iranian northwestern city of Ardabil, chicken Tas kebab is more famous for its special flavour and aroma.

Its ingredients include chicken breast and chicken thighs, fresh ginger, garlic, Persian shallot, cumin, cinnamon, walnuts, coriander seeds, olive oil, honey, coriander, saffron and chili peppers.

When Tas Kebab is placed on the table, bread and yogurt are served next to it to make the table more colourful.

 

Ingredients that serve six:

2 large pieces of skinned chicken breast

4 skinned chicken thighs

2 tablespoons of olive oil

2 crushed garlics heads

200 gr of peeled Persian shallot

1 piece of grated fresh ginger

1 TBSP of cumin powder

1 TBSP of slightly milled coriander seeds

2 small pieces of cinnamon bark

375 gr of ground walnuts

500 ml of chicken extract

1 TBSP of honey

2 TBSP of fresh chopped coriander

Ground saffron and chili: as much as needed

 

Instructions:

Heat the oil in a medium-sized pan and add the spicy chicken pieces. Fry the chickens until they are completely crispy and then remove them from the pan. Sauté the Persian shallot on a low heat, so much so that they get golden; then add the grated garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.

Now pour all the spices into the pan and let them sauté for one minute. Mix the ground walnuts with the spices so the walnuts become spicy. Now put the chickens in the pan and pour the chicken and honey extract on it. When the food is boiled, put the pan into the oven so that it is cooked for 40 minutes to 1 hour. At the end, sprinkle the coriander on it and serve.

Tas Kebab of Ardabil; A Tasty Iranian Dish

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

The top story in all newspapers today was the escalation of a war of words between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his US counterpart Donald Trump.

Also a top story was Tehran’s reactions to meddlesome comments by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who delivered a speech in California, titled ‘Supporting Iranian Voices’.

Several papers also highlighted the remarks made by President Rouhani in a meeting with a group of reformist lawmakers.

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

 

19 Dey:

1- 24 Hours of Tension between Iran, US: War of Words Escalates between Rouhani, Trump

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Abrar:

1- Araqchi: We Have Several Options to Counter Oil Sanctions

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Governor of Central Bank May Be Replaced by Weekend

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Afkar:

1- Judiciary Chief: Rouhani’s Remarks Same Words All Iranians Would Say

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Reformist Figure: Holding Negotiation with US Dangerous Now

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Telegram May Be Unblocked in Future: Official

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Asrar:

1- Judiciary Chief: Iran to Give Unforgettable Response to Any Unwise US Move

2- Qassemi: Pompeo’s Remarks Clear Intervention in Iran’s Internal Affairs

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Donya-ye Eqtesad:

1- Russian Infiltration into US’ Financial System

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Ebtekar:

1- Why Conservatives Have Already Started Campaigning for 2021 Presidential Elections

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Etemad:

1- Reformist MPs Hold Meeting with Rouhani

  • Lifting House Arrest of Opposition Leaders Discussed
  • No Talk of Cabinet Reshuffle

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Ettela’at:

1- Iran First VP: Supply of Basic Goods Main Priority

2- Iran Leader: Judaization of Palestine A Disturbed Dream that Won’t Come True

3- Qassemi: Iranian People to Give Response to US through Their Exemplary Unity

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- Seven Reasons Why There’ll Be No War in Region

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Iran:

1- Never Threaten Iran!

  • Political Activists, Cultural, Social Figures Respond to Trump’s Tweet

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Javan:

1- Nonsense Remarks in All Caps

  • US President’s All-Capital Response to Rouhani’s Powerful Remarks
  • Trump Had Posted Same Tweet on N. Korea, but Finally Rushed to Meet Kim

2- Don’t Be Fooled by US, No War to Be Waged on Iran: US Democrats

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Iran’s Reaction to Pompeo’s Meddlesome Comments: His Remarks Show US’ Desperation

2- White House: Trump Not Willing to Increase Tension with Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Kayhan:

1- Trump Slapped in Middle East, Brags in Washington

  • A Report on Trump, Pompeo’s Anti-Iran Stances

2- Iran DM Opens Production Line of New Missile Named ‘Fakour’

3- Atlantic’s Must-Read Report on Iran, Lebanese Hezbollah’s Missile Capabilities

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Saheb Qalam:

1- Rouhani: I’ll Keep All My Campaign Promises

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Sazandegi:

1- Environment Chief Warns Iran’s Agriculture on Verge of Being Destroyed

2- Rouhani: Government Opposed to House Arrest of Opposition Leaders

3- Trump’s Shaky Seat: Liberals, Democrats in US Seeking to Overthrow Trump

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Shargh:

1- For War or Peace: War of Word Escalates between Iran, US

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Sobh-e Now:

1- Five Trade Ministry Officials Arrested on Case of Importing Luxury Cars

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24


 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- American Thugs!

  • Saudi Arabia, Zionist Regime Support Washington’s Anti-Iran Stances

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 24

US Court Rules Ancient Limestone Relief Must Be Returned to Iran

The bas-relief, which depicts a Persian guard, was seized in October by investigators for the Manhattan district attorney’s office from the Park Avenue Armory, where it was being offered for sale at an art fair, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

As part of the ensuing negotiations, the two London-based owners of the relief agreed to surrender the item, valued at $1.2 million. Investigators say the item was reported stolen from Tehran in 1936, and then was stolen a second time, in 2011, from the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, to which it had been donated decades earlier.

In court papers, the district attorney’s office argued that no one can be a good-faith purchaser of a stolen work.

Rupert Wace, a well-known dealer in antiquities in London, and his partner, Sam Fogg, have said they acquired the work legally from the Montreal museum’s insurance company. But after investigators laid out a lengthy and detailed timeline they said showed that the item was in fact stolen, the men signed court papers agreeing to the surrender.

At the time of the seizure, Wace had said in an email, “This work of art has been well known to scholars and has a history that spans almost 70 years.” He had added that he and Fogg were “simply flabbergasted at what has occurred.”

The bas-relief is an eight-inch-square piece of carved limestone that was part of a long line of soldiers depicted on a balustrade at the central building on the Persepolis site. It dates to the Achaemenid dynasty — or the First Persian Empire — and experts said it was made sometime between 510 and 330 BC, when Persepolis was sacked by Alexander the Great.