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Guarantor States of Syria Ceasefire Convene in Astana

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The preparatory meeting was attended by Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran’s Foreign Minister in Political Affairs; Alexander Lavrentiev, the Russian President’s Special Envoy on Syria; and Sedat Onal, the Deputy Undersecretary of the Turkish Foreign Ministry.

During the Monday meeting, the participants explored the draft statement of the Ninth Round of Astana Talks on Syria Crisis.

They also conferred on the results of the second meeting of the committee charged with swapping prisoners and the fate of the people who disappeared or were abducted during Syria crisis. The meeting was held at the expert level by delegations from the three countries, the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross on the sidelines of Astana Talks.

Astana talks on Syria kicked off earlier Monday with the participation of Syrian delegation headed by Bashar al-Jaafari, the current permanent representative of Syria to the UN.

Delegations from Jordan and the United Nations have taken part in the talks as observers while the US did not participate in for unknown reasons.

Turkey, Russia and Iran also held bilateral meetings during the ninth round of Syria talks.

The Iranian and Russian delegations have also held meetings with Syrian top negotiator Bashar Jaafari.

Iraq Elections Strengthen Victories against Terrorists: Iran

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In a Monday statement, Qassemi congratulated the Iraqi government and nation on successfully holding their parliamentary elections and said with their turnout in elections, the Iraqis once again attempted to strengthen their achievements and victories in fight against terrorism with a national and resolute will.

“The people of Iraq showed that they can play a key role in consolidating Iraq’s stability, tranquility and thriving economy as well as regional security under the guidance of religious scholars and through national unity,” he noted.

The spokesman also added the Islamic Republic calls for further strengthening of political partnership and democracy in Iraq.

“We are prepared to contribute to the development and construction of Iraq,” he concluded.

People in Iraq voted Saturday in the first parliamentary elections since the country declared victory over ISIS terrorist group. Around 7,000 candidates, representing 205 political entities, vied for 329 seats in the parliamentary elections.

The electoral commission of Iraq announced that 44.5 percent of those eligible had cast their ballots in the elections.

Informed sources say a predominantly Shia political bloc, led by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, appears to be leading in parliamentary elections.

An election commission source said Abadi’s Nasr (Victory) coalition was the frontrunner, followed by another Shiite bloc headed by cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.

Over 50 Killed in Gaza’s Bloody Day as US Relocates Embassy to Jerusalem Al-Quds

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Clashes have been underway on Monday, the day the US embassy was relocated to Jerusalem al-Quds. The victims include teenagers aged 15 and 16.

The rallies known as the “Great March of Return” are due to climax on Tuesday, the 70th anniversary of Nakba Day (Day of Catastrophe) when the Israeli regime was created.

The protesters also chanted slogans against Saudi Arabia and the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The Israeli forces used violence to disperse the protesters.

In addition to the Gaza Strip, there have been clashes between Palestinian protesters and the Israeli army and settlers in Bethlehem and East Jerusalem al-Quds. There were scuffles between protesters and the Israeli security forces outside the American embassy in the holy city.

The Palestinian Authority has accused Israel of massacring the protesting Palestinians in Gaza. According to the PA, moving US embassy to al-Quds would fuel instability and incitement in the occupied lands. The Palestinian Liberation Organization has also called for a general strike.

 

International Outcry at Israel’s Aggression

Israel’s violence against the protesting Palestinians have sparked outcry from many regional and trans-regional states as well as international rights bodies.

Iran has condemned Israel’s massacre of Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip. In a tweet, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said while Palestinians are killed by Israeli forces, US President Donald Trump is celebrating the relocation of the US embassy from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem Al-Quds.

Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Movement Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah vehemently condemned the Israeli aggression and said what is unfolding today in Palestine is the continuation of the crimes which have been underway over the past 70 years.

He went on to say that the US provocative measures in the Palestinian lands are adopted with the aim of putting further pressure on Iran as the main sponsor of resistance front in the region.

The European Union has urged utmost restraint to avoid further loss of lives in Gaza.

Russia has expressed concern about the transfer of the US embassy, saying it can increase tensions in the region. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has also condemned the move as “very very unfortunate”.

The UN Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has called for an independent l investigation into Israel’s aggression against the Palestinians in Gaza. It also urged Israel to immediately put an end to its violence in the region.

Amnesty International said in a tweet that the bloodshed along Gaza’s border fence with Israel was an “abhorrent violation” of human rights.

Arab League chief, Ahmed Abul Gheit, slammed certain “shameful” countries, which he said were celebrating the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem al-Quds.

Iranian, German FMs Discuss Berlin’s Plan to Save Nuclear Deal

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During the Monday conversation, the two sides conferred on plans by the Germany as well as the EU to preserve the nuclear accord after the US’ withdrawal.

Zarif, who is on an official visit to Moscow, stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran is giving a second chance to diplomacy in a short span of time to safeguard the benefits of the JCPOA for the Iranian nation.

For his part, the German foreign minister confirmed that there is a time limit to save the Iran nuclear deal and said his government is developing plans at the national and EU levels to preserve the JCPOA and guarantee Iran’s interests in the deal by exploring various options available.

Zarif arrived in Moscow earlier Monday at the top of a high-ranking political and economic delegation. It is the second leg of his three-nation tour which earlier took him to China.

Later on Tuesday, he is to sit down with his counterparts from Germany, Britain, and France in Brussels to discuss how Iran’s interests under the deal can be guaranteed.

Iran-EU Expert Talks Open in Brussels ahead of Ministerial Meeting

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Araqchi arrived in the Belgian capital on Monday, May 14, heading a delegation of experts from different economic state institutions.

Upon arrival, Araqchi met and exchanged views with Secretary General of the European Union External Action Service (EEAS) Helga Schmid.

Meetings between Iranian and European experts kicked off on Monday and will run until Tuesday, May 15, before Iranian and European foreign ministers sit down for talks.

Araqchi’s trip comes ahead of a visit to Brussels by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who is to meet with his German, French and British counterparts as well as EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini.

Zarif will arrive in Brussels on Tuesday as the last leg of his three-nation tour, which earlier took him to Beijing and Moscow. While in China and Russia, the Iranian top diplomat discussed the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and ways to preserve the 2015 agreement.

In the aftermath of Washington’s pullout, Europeans are seeking ways to protect the interests of their firms doing business in Iran and help them escape the brunt of the upcoming US sanctions.

Senior EU politicians recently threatened that the 28-nation bloc is ready to challenge any move that may harm their businesses in the Iranian market at the World Trade Organization (WTO).

US Relocation of Embassy Not to Go Unpunished: Iran’s Larijani

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Addressing an emergency meeting of the IPU’s Permanent Palestine Committee in Tehran, Larijani underlined that the US doesn’t remain committed to any treaty.

“The provocative moves by the US to withdraw from the JCPOA and relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds will create more tensions in the region and the world,” he said during the Monday meeting.

He then called on Islamic states to get united against the imprudent and illegitimate move of US President Donald Trump to recognise Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital.

Larijani referred to the widespread objections by many Arab states to the US move to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds and added the objections need to be backed by some serious practical steps.

“Today all the world has come to this conclusion that the US is the origin of chaos and insecurity in the whole world.”

He then referred to the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and said the US remains committed to no international treaty.

“One day it violates the Paris Climate Agreement and breaches its customs duty with China and the EU. Then, the other day, under pressure, it retreats and resumes its earlier agreements with the EU. One day, it sets unjust laws for entrance of immigrants from Islamic states and the other day, it withdraws from the JCPOA which was signed by itself. One day it says will not remain in Syria and the other day urges regional states to provide it with money for remaining in Syria,” he noted.

Iran’s parliament speaker then added the US has been supporting terrorism since a long time ago and added the US officials have confessed that Washington created ISIS.

“This shows that the US is suffering from decision-making crisis and deals with the international issues in an unconsidered manner. The US president can’t recognize the long-term fallouts of his decisions.”

Larijani underlined that today the Palestinians need assistance from freedom-seeking people across the world more than ever and added backing the oppressed nation of Palestine is not only a humanitarian move but also a considered measure to help those people who have paid a heavy price for defending the Islamic World.

He lashed out at the international silence over the horrible developments in the Palestinian lands and said the Palestinians want to have the right to decide for themselves.

Larijani then referred to the Zionist regime’s repeated failures in the region and said the latest developments initiated by Israel are aimed at covering up its defeats.

He finally called on the Islamic states to get united in fight against the US’ unjust move against the Palestinians.

Israeli Forces Kill 18 Palestinians, Wound over 500 near Gaza Border

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According to Palestine Al Yawm television network, at least 18 people were killed on Monday by Israeli forces near the Gaza border as protests intensified on the 70th anniversary of Israel’s founding. Over 520 people were reported wounded.

Three kids were among the dead, the report added.

The Israeli army said 10,000 Gazans were demonstrating in 10 different locations along the border. It said thousands more were located in gathering points several hundred meters from the fence.

The killings have drawn international criticism, but the United States, which has angered the Palestinians and Muslims by relocating its embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, has echoed Israel in accusing Gaza’s ruling Hamas movement of instigating violence.

The protests are scheduled to culminate on Tuesday, the day Palestinians mourn as the “Nakba” or “Catastrophe” when, in 1948, hundreds of thousands of them were driven out of their homes.

The Israeli military claims its troops are defending the border and firing in accordance with the rules of engagement.

Palestinian witnesses said Israeli aircraft also dropped flammable material on Monday to burn tires that protesters had stacked in preparation for them to be set on fire and rolled at the fence.

The Israelis also fired tear gas at people inside the tented encampments that have sprung up along the border, witnesses said.

Rageh Canyon; Paradise at Heart of Desert

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Rageh Canyon is located 20 km from Rafsanjan, near the two eco-tourism attractions of the province, namely Meymand Village and Shahdad kaluts.

The sharp cones, eroded pillars and columns, arches and striped walls of up to 100 metres high are among the special parts of this region, a report by Mehr News Agency said.

Passing through the valley’s slopes, you encounter big and small holes, some of which are natural and others have been built by humans in the past.

Walking along the 20-kilometre valley provides the opportunity for every visitor to see the effects of soil erosion.

There are currently three geo-parks in Iran, which include Qeshm Global Geopark, Aras Geopark and Rageh Geopark.

Here are the photos of the canyon retrieved from various sources:

Iran Giving Diplomacy Second Chance: FM Zarif

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The Iranian top diplomat made the comments in a Monday meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow.

During the talks, they exchanged views on the future of the Iran nuclear deal following the withdrawal of the US from the 2015 agreement. Zarif and Lavrov also conferred on ways to deal with the legal, economic and political aspects of the US pull-out of the JCPOA.

Zarif underlined the necessity for an all-out exploration of the issue and added, “We have decided to give another chance to diplomacy to safeguard the interests of all parties involved.”

The Iranian foreign minister went on to say that the interests of all sides hinge on economic relations among them free from Washington’s undue interferences.

For his part, the Russian top diplomat underlined the need for fulfilling obligations under the JCPOA by all involved sides and providing appropriate mechanisms for saving the nuclear deal and safeguarding the interests of Iran and other parties to the accord.

During the talks, the two sides also discussed the latest regional developments including Syria crisis, the legal regime of Caspian Sea, the issue of Palestine and the irresponsible move by the US to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds.

Zarif arrived in Moscow earlier Monday at the top of a high-ranking political and economic delegation. It is the second leg of his tour during which he is to sit down with officials from 5 states in the JCPOA to discuss how Iran’s interests under the deal can be guaranteed.

Back on Sunday he sat for talks with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing. He is expected to visit Brussels as well to hold talks with his counterparts from Germany, Britain, and France as well as the EU foreign policy chief.

Turkey’s Orhan Pamuk Talks of His Deep Interest in Persian Fables

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IFP Editorial Staff
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During his recent visit to Tehran, Pamuk elaborated on his love for the Persian history and literature, and how his works had been inspired by Iran.

He says he was told by many of his readers that his novel “My Name is Red” is a Persian novel in terms of style and atmosphere.

“Though the novel revolves around characters and events in the Ottoman era in Istanbul, it is the Persian fables and arts which have the final say there. I’m interested in the Iranian history under Safavid dynasty and my works are built on this era’s arts,” he said in a recent interview with Etemad daily newspaper.

Elaborating on his career as a professional writer, Pamuk said his love to write has turned him into a writer. “Whatever feeling I may have, the love to write remains unchanged in me. I like to depict whatever I see either through writing or painting,”

Pamuk went on to say that he can spend a long time alone in a room by writing and painting and added, “But my imagination does not remain in the room and wonders around the world.”

 

Criticism of Turkish Gov’t for Restricting Freedom of Opinion

Elsewhere in the interview, Pamuk referred to the prices he has already paid for his protests against certain policies of Turkey’s ruling party and added, “Once I put my weight behind the Armenians and in response the government decided to ban my book in some cities.”

He also added that the point of his criticism is directed at the Turkish government rather than nation for restricting the freedom of expression.

“I maintain that Turkey should join the EU because the membership will promote our culture, economy and politics. I believe in Liberal Democracy principles and criticise any move distracting us from the principles.”

The Noble laureate underlined that winning the Noble prize has turned him into Turkey’s ambassador at the international level, and he is not happy about it.

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