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Iran, Russia Discuss Syria Peace in Astana

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Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to the Iranian foreign minister and the country’s senior negotiator at the Syria peace talks, held talks with the Russian delegation headed by President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy for Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev.

During the Monday talks, the two sides discussed the latest political and field developments in Syria and exchanged views on the Syrian-Syrian dialogue to resolve the Arab country’s crisis through peaceful ways.

Jaberi Ansari also met with members of the Syrian delegation led by Bashar Jaafari, the Syrian ambassador to the UN.

In the meeting, the heads of the Iranian and Syrian delegations taking part in the 9th International Syria Peace Conference (Astana Process) discussed the latest developments in Syria both in the political arena and on the ground.

They also exchanged views on the agenda of this round of Astana talks.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

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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 the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei about the need for Asian states to promote their mutual cooperation. The Leader made the comments in a meeting with Sri Lankan president in Tehran.

The top story, however, was the controversial relocation of the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds, and the global condemnation of the move.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s intensive talks with other parties to the Iran nuclear deal in order to save the 2015 agreement after the US withdrawal also received great coverage today.

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

 

19 Dey:

1- Zarif: Continued Implementation of JCPOA Hinges on Securing Iran’s Interests

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Abrar:

1- Eight ISIS Terrorists Involved in 2017 Tehran Attacks Sentenced to Death

2- IRGC Chief-Commander: JCPOA Institutionalised Sanctions instead of Stopping Them

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Russia, China to Replace European Firms in Railway Projects

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Iran Leader: Asian Countries Must Promote Their Cooperation More than Ever

2- Queiroz: I Love Tehran as Much as Nampula

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Afshani Elected as New Mayor of Tehran after Securing 19 Votes

2- Member of Assembly of Experts Slams ‘Unusual’ Statement

  • In a Statement, Assembly of Experts Had Urged Rouhani to Apologize to Nation over JCPOA!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Asrar:

1- Rouhani: JCPOA to Remain in Place If Other 5 Parties Give Guarantees

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Donya-ye Eqtesad:

1- Russia’s Protective Shield against Sanctions

  • A Report on Kremlin’s Experience in Countering Foreign Bans

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Etemad:

1- Haider al-Abadi’s Victory; Future Full of Challenges

2- Zarif Starts New Round of Nuclear Talks in China: From East Asia to Central Europe

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Ettela’at:

1- Iran Leader: Asian Countries’ Cooperation to Strengthen Them

2- ECFR: Europe to Destroy Its Independence by Blind Obedience to US

3- ISIS Attacks in France, Indonesia Leave 11 Dead, 48 Wounded

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Iran:

1- Head Coach, Three Players of Iran’s Women Futsal Team Talk of Asian Title

  • Kind Messages Ended Our Fatigue

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Javan:

1- Embassy of Big Satan in Place Where Devil Is Stoned

  • Trump to Open US Embassy in Jerusalem al-Quds

2- Berlin’s Trump-Like Tone to Turn Its Back on JCPOA

  • German FM: It’s Difficult to Protect Firms against US Sanctions

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Rouhani’s Chief of Staff: It’s an Asset that the World Accompanies Iran on JCPOA

2- Oil Price: Europe to Continue Purchasing Iran’s Crude Oil

3- Iran, Sri Lanka Hold High-Level Meeting in Tehran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Kayhan:

1- A Report on Danger of Launching “Centre of Financial Data”

  • Don’t Open Domestic Base for US’ Chamber of War

2- Saudi Arabia, UAE’s Double-Standard Policies on Transfer of US Embassy to Jerusalem al-Quds

3- People in 46 Countries to Hold Protest Rallies against US Embassy Relocation Today

  • Arab Reactionaries Still Keeping Silent!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Khorasan:

1- Economic Expert: US Withdrawal from JCPOA Better than Previous Ambiguous Situation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Resalat:

1- Conservative Analyst: No Unity among European Union Member States

2- Velayati: Iran Not Afraid of Zionist Regime’s Threats

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Sazandegi:

1- Five Billion People to Suffer from Water Crisis

  • Latest UN-Affiliated Centre’s Report Says It Will Happen by 2050

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- New Round of JCPOA Diplomacy: US Gives Green Light to Iran, Europe

2- Law Expert: Iran Isolated before JCPOA, US Isolated after It

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Shahrvand:

1- Cultural Heritage Chief: Mummy Found in Southern Tehran Buried without Informing Us

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Shargh:

1- Protests against Setting JCPOA on Fire

2- Former Prosecutor Mortazavi Appeals for Retrial

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

 

Sobh-e Now:

1- US Dollar Rate Remains Unchanged amid Trump’s Fuss

  • Five-Day Stability in Iran’s Foreign Currency Market after US Withdrawal

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 14

Downtism Café; Cosy Hangout Run by Autistic, Down Syndrome Staff

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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Downtism Café has been launched with the efforts of Ailin Gerami, a music teacher who has been teaching music to these mentally disordered guys for more than 17 years.

Currently, the café just serves coffee and tea and juices to customers, a recent report by Shargh Newspaper said.

The café is run by 35 crew members, all of whom have mental disorders but are able to work in several shifts. This is how they can earn an income and be accepted by the society.

The place is not as big as one may think. It has six or seven tables. A little piano is located at the corner of the café, and one of the staff plays it and sings songs.

Mohammad-Javad, 26, suffers from autism. He welcomes us and suggests that we try the natural juices of the café. He takes the order and then Ailin enters. She had been thinking of running such a place for more than five years, but she has just managed to implement it. With the help of the Welfare Organization, she rented a place to start the job.

“I majored in music, and I am the director of the Department of Music at university. The fact is that I’ve given many concerts with these guys for 17 years. We’ve travelled to different cities, but I felt that’s not enough. Although a lot of people were attending the concerts, I felt something is missing. How long can they perform concerts? People just came to see them and then left after a few minutes.  Nobody gave them a job and they were disappointed,” added Gerami.

Downtism Café; Cosy Hangout Run by Autistic, Down Syndrome Staff

“For the past three years, I have been thinking of running a workplace for them. I shared the idea with the Welfare Organization, and I referred to many officials. There were many problems. I told the organization last week that I really want to launch a workplace for these guys because they are grown-ups now and need to be part of the society. The Welfare Organization was very supportive and I managed to rent this place and employ 10 people.”

“However, yesterday something interesting happened. As the 10 people started their work, the family of 25 others came and asked for a job for their children in this café as well. We did not know at all what the output of this café would be. Despite all of this, 35 people are now set to work here. I saw how much they need to work, and now all of them will work here in different shifts and the income will be equally distributed among them,” underlined Gerami.

“Employees here are suffering from Down Syndrome, Autism, Learning Disorder, and some other disorders. We are currently accepting orders for juice and coffee, because we do not even have professional coffee machines. But in Ramadan, a barista is to going to train the staff for a month, and we will be completing our purchases for the cafe in the next week to have a great opening on Eid al-Fitr.”

Talking about the reaction of shopkeepers in the shopping centre, Gerami said, “I didn’t think the opening ceremony would be so crowded. For the same reason, I didn’t mention it when asking for their permission to hold the ceremony. However, encountered with such a massive crowd, they were somehow scared. After I explained why so many people have rushed to the place, they warmly welcomed the idea, and ordered coffee and sent us big flower bunches.”

 

Iran Limits Foreign Currency Allocated to Those Travelling Abroad

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IFP Editorial Staff
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According to Iran’s Customs Office, from now on, the departing Iranian travellers are allowed to carry foreign currencies, bank documents and bonds worth up to €5,000 through aerial borders and €2,000 through other borders.

Ali Ma’qouli, the Director General of Import Department at Iran’s Customs Office, has introduced the new regulations for allocating foreign currencies to Iranian travellers, a report by Khabar Online said.

Referring to the letter by Deputy Governor of Iran’s Central Bank, the new regulation calls for making certain reforms to the directives for foreign currencies allocated to Iranian travellers.

Meanwhile, based on the new instructions, the regulation is binding in all entrances and exits across the country.

The new regulations have been coordinated with Iran’s Bank Melli and the Economy Ministry’s Anti- Money Laundering Centre.

Iran, Armenia Must Expand Mutual Cooperation: President

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IFP Media Wire
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In the phone call, Rouhani stressed the need for more efforts to tap the existing capabilities and potentials in Iran and Armenia to deepen the bilateral relations in various areas.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to expand relations and cooperation with its neighbors,” he added.

Rouhani also pointed to US President Donald Trump’s recent move to leave the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and said the unilateral action by the US was against international regulations and the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231.

He added that the Islamic Republic would remain committed to the JCPOA provided that the remaining parties guarantee its interests.

The Armenian premier, for his part, said his country attaches great significance to the development of friendly relations with Iran based on mutual respect.

The JCPOA guarantees peace and stability in the region, Pashinyan said, stressing that Armenia has never been, nor will ever be, involved in any move against Iran.

In a speech from the White House on Tuesday, Trump accused Iran of sponsoring terrorism and seeking nukes before announcing the US withdrawal from the nuclear accord.

Following the controversial decision, Rouhani said Iran weighs plans to remain in the agreement with the other five parties, namely Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany, provided that the remaining JCPOA parties ensure its full benefits for Iran.

In an open session of the Iranian Parliament on Wednesday morning, a number of lawmakers set fire to the JCPOA and to the US flag in a symbolic gesture of protest.

Iran Reminds UK PM Europe’s Time to Save JCPOA Limited

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IFP Media Wire
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“The Islamic Republic of Iran is following its own national interests by honoring the JCPOA, unfortunately other parties have not carried out their obligations in a satisfactory manner,” said Rouhani on Sunday, during a phone call with British Prime Minister Theresa May.

He added that his country is adamant that its interests must be ensured in accordance to the 2015 deal after the US withdrawal.

The Iranian president further stressed that Tehran has always complied with its obligations while the other parties to the deal have not done so.

“In the JCPOA both parties have certain obligations, it is not acceptable that only one party carries out its obligations,” he added.

He also said that Washington’s move to ditch the deal was very irresponsible.

In her turn, May told Rouhani that British government is committed to ensuring the nuclear deal is preserved.

“[May said] it is in both the UK and Iran’s national security interests to maintain the deal and welcomed President Rouhani’s public commitment to abide by its terms, adding that it is essential that Iran continues to meet its obligations,” said a Downing Street spokesperson.

Earlier in the day, Rouhani said that Iran will remain in the 2015 nuclear deal if other parties to the agreement guarantee the country’s interests.

“If the remaining five countries which have been accompanying us in this agreement live up to their commitments and guarantee that Iran’s interests will be fulfilled, the agreement will remain despite the will of America and the Zionist regime,” he said.

On May 8, US President Donald Trump announced that the US was walking away from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) which he described as a horrible deal.

Trump also said he would reinstate US nuclear sanctions on Iran and impose “the highest level” of economic bans on the Islamic Republic.

Iran has said it would remain in the JCPOA for now, pending negotiations with the other signatories in the coming weeks before making a final decision on its future role in the agreement.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has embarked on a whirlwind diplomatic tour to gauge international readiness to guarantee Iran’s interests if it decides to remain in a nuclear deal after US withdrawal.

Zarif departed for Beijing in the early hours of Sunday before heading to Moscow and Brussels to hold meetings with the remaining parties to the 2015 agreement, his spokesman said.

Zarif began the tour on President Hassan Rouhani’s order to sound out Europe and other parties to the JCPOA about the possibility of keeping the deal in place. Iran wants the Europeans to give it clear-cut guarantees about fulfilling their obligations if Tehran remains in the deal.

“The European countries should give us guarantees that in spite of the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, the interests of the Iranian nation will still be protected,” IRNA quoted Zarif as telling reporters upon arrival in Beijing.

Russian Scholar Amazed by Enthusiasm of Bookworms in Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Expressing her interest in Persian language and the positive experience of her first visit to the Tehran Book Fair, Oksana Vodneva said, “In other countries of the world, it is so hard to find such exhibitions, so I should congratulate the organizers of the exhibition.”

“I have travelled to this beautiful country many times, but this is the first time I come to attend Tehran Book Fair,” said Vodneva, according to a report by IBNA.

Comparing Tehran International Book Fair with exhibitions held in Russia, she said, “The degree of welcoming such cultural events is unparalleled in Iran. I was wondered by the diversity of visitors. Little kids come here and review the books. This is very interesting to me.”

Vodneva says she is somewhat familiar with Persian language.

Russian Scholar Amazed by Enthusiasm of Bookworms in Iran“I have heard this language being spoken since childhood. When I asked about it, they said this language is called Persian. I would like to be a child who knows Persian next to astronomy. I have to say I love Persian,” she noted.

“Most of the times, I look for Persian electronic books on the Internet. My visit to this exhibition gave me a great opportunity. If I could, I would have bought all the books in this exhibition. But unfortunately there is a 30kg luggage limit and I cannot take more than that.”

Referring to the collaboration of his organization with the National Library of Iran and the Organization of Islamic Culture and Communication, she said “these events are a good start for bilateral activities and research, which can be a great achievement for both countries.”

She also expressed hope that she would be able to attend the fair in the coming years.

The Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences in St. Petersburg, which is Europe’s largest collection of manuscripts, recently attended the 31st Tehran International Book Fair in collaboration with a number of publishers in the city of Saint-Petersburg.

The institute has exhibited 94 pieces of Iranian miniature and calligraphic works, which have recently been registered at the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Iran Denounces Deadly Attack on French Citizens

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a Sunday statement, Qassemi blasted the attack and expressed sympathy with the families of the victims of the terrorist incident.

“The ISIS’ claiming responsibility for this brutal act shows the terrorist group’s insatiable and ruthless desire for being in the spotlight and seeking to survive following back-to-back defeats in the region at the expense of taking innocent lives in every corner of the world, from the Middle East to Europe,”

“Those who, for years and decades, have always shaped the intellectual tenets of, and offered financial and arms support to this terrorist group and other similar groups, are accomplices to, and responsible for these crimes against humanity in whatever place around the globe.”

“World countries should not be influenced by the new false mottos of some of the supporters and promoters of extremist-Takfiri ideologies of such terrorist groups and should not, under the guise of trade and arms sales through a double-standard approach, allow them (terrorists) to keep practicing their destabilizing policies and ideologies with a new and deceitful façade,” he added.

“Undoubtedly, as everybody knows, this kind of terrorism and extremism knows no borders, territory, country and religion, and the world should act in unison to stage an all-out and incessant fight against this evil of the century,” said the spokesman.

A knifeman killed one person and wounded four in a suspected terror attack in central Paris, French officials say.

The attacker was then shot dead by police in the Opéra district. Witnesses say they heard him shout “Allah Akbar”.

ISIS later said one of its “soldiers” had carried out the attack on Saturday evening.

US Embassy Relocation to Intensify Resistance in Occupied Territories: Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The foreign ministry’s statement was released on the occasion of the Nakba Day which marks the anniversary of the establishment of the illegitimate Zionist regime of Israel.

The full text of the statement follows.
Since the occupation of Palestinian territories and the formation of the fabricated and racist Zionist regime [of Israel] on May 14, 1948, all humans from every ethnicity, nation and race have witnessed the killing and excessive sufferings of the defenceless people of this land on a daily basis; over the past 70 years, not only has the savage and aggressor Zionist regime committed anti-human crimes against the defenceless Palestinian nation, but it has been the root cause of crises in the region and a real threat to international peace and security, [it has caused] disasters and crises the bitter consequences of which can be seen now in the form of numerous regional crises in different shapes, including the spread of extremism, state terrorism, occupation, aggression, excessive demands and bullying. The regime occupying al-Quds has opted to kill and crack down on Palestinian people at this point in time in order to ensure its hollow security.

The recent crime committed by this regime in killing the Palestinian people taking part in the peaceful March of Return in Gaza is the latest instance of the regime’s constant and ongoing crimes.

Incontrovertibly, the perpetuation of the organised occupation of Palestinian territories and the continuation of this regime’s acts of terror together with the Trump administration’s recent unwise and illegal decision to recognise al-Quds as the capital of the Zionist regime [of Israel] and relocate the US embassy to that place, will only further strengthen the resolution and determination of the oppressed Palestinian nation in confronting and resisting occupation, and will indubitably intensify anti-Zionist and anti-US moves in the region and across the world and increase resistance in occupied territories.

In line with defending the cause of Palestine, as it has always done, the Islamic Republic of Iran categorically condemns the United States’ illegitimate and grudge-driven action, and firmly and deeply believes that Jerusalem al-Quds is an integral part of the Palestinian territories and one of three holy Islamic sites, and efforts to transfer the embassy to that place amounts to the flagrant violation of international regulations and resolutions, including Resolutions 478 (1980) and 2334 (2016).

The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that the establishment of lasting and just peace in the region hinges on the complete removal of occupation, the return home of all refugees, determination of a future ruling system for Palestine based on a referendum attended by all of its main residents, and, at the end of the day, the establishment of an integrated Palestinian government with Jerusalem al-Quds as its capital.

The Islamic Republic of Iran, while reiterating its support for the cause of Palestine, calls on Islamic nations and governments to remain vigilant in the face of plots hatched by the Zionist regime and its allies to sow discord within the Islamic community and consign to oblivion the key issue of Palestine as the main issue of the Muslim world, and urges them to maintain their unity and solidarity in the face of the Zionist regime. It is necessary that Muslim people, with more vigilance and prudence, remain on the watch for the conspiracies and divisive attempts by this regime, its transregional supporters and some regional parvenu, illusory, power-seeking leaders, who uniquely and brazenly have violated all Islamic and humanitarian principles, and try to bring about an unholy alliance and humiliating relationship with this illegitimate regime, undermine the resistance and push the path of fighting Israeli occupiers towards differences and ethnic-religious wars among Muslims.

At the end, the international community, especially the United Nations, is expected to take a fundamental and humanitarian step against the Zionist regime’s occupation and back-to-back acts of aggression and to deal with the regime’s crimes, and also work out a firm and appropriate response to prevent the behaviour and divisive and bellicose actions and false propaganda of a regime which believes the perpetuation of its illegitimate and fabricated existence is contingent upon tension and violence in the region.

Iran Leader Calls for Closer Cooperation among Asian States

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IFP Editorial Staff
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In a Sunday meeting with visiting Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena in Tehran, the Leader referred to the historical and cultural ties between Iran and sub-continent states including Sri Lanka and said the current level of relations between the two states is way lower than the existing capacities.

“The Islamic Republic is prepared to enhance its friendship and mutual cooperation with Sri Lanka,” he was quoted as saying in a report by the Leader’s website.

Iran’s Leader also underlined the urgent need for implementing the memorandums of understanding signed between Iran and Sri Lanka earlier in the day to boost their mutual ties in various areas.

For his part, Sri Lankan President Sirisena gave his government and nation’s warm regards to Iran’s Leader and said during the Sunday talks, the two countries decided to boost their cooperation.

He described Iran as the most developed states in technical, scientific and academic fields in the region and expressed the hope that his country could benefit from Iran’s achievements.

Iran and Sri Lanka signed five agreements on mutual cooperation in various areas in a Sunday ceremony in Tehran. The ceremony was attended by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Sri Lankan counterpart.

The agreements include four mutual cooperation deals as well as a program on cultural exchanges.

The two sides also signed an agreement on the film industry, and a cultural deal on cultural and scientific exchanges between the two sides.

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