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Iran Denounces Deadly Attack on French Citizens

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

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

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.

Iran Condemns Indonesia Church Attacks

In a Sunday statement, Qassemi offered sympathy to the Indonesian nation and government, and the families of the victims of the terrorist attacks.

“Iran condemns any brutal terrorist move carried out by any individual or group under any pretext across the globe,” he said.

The spokesman further noted that the only way to deal with such unpleasant and inhumane moves is unity among all regional and international states and a global resolve to obtain a precise understanding of the main hubs and sponsors of terrorism and to seriously fight against this global and horrible phenomenon free from any double standards.

At least nine people have been killed and 40 others injured in bomb attacks on Indonesian churches on Sunday.

All the deadly blasts occurred within 10 minutes of each other, police said.

ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

At least 400 Indonesians are believed to have previously joined ISIS in Iraq and Syria, where the Takfiri outfit used to control territory.

Iranian, Chinese FMs Discuss Ways to Save JCPOA

During the Sunday meeting, Zarif elaborated on the condition of the Iran nuclear deal before and after the US pullout and said Washington broke the multi-lateral agreement and flagrantly violated the UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

“Now we want to make sure that the Iranian nation can reap the benefits of the deal if it decides to remain in the accord as recommended by the remaining sides of the JCPOA,” he said.

The Iranian top diplomat further noted that it was very important for him to start his intensive talks on the nuclear deal from China.

Iran and China are two friendly countries with strategic partnership which have stood by each other, Zarif said, adding that Iran and China have full cooperation in all areas and Beijing is Tehran’s biggest trade partner.

For his part, the Chinese foreign minister described Iran as a highly significant and influential state and said China is interested in continuing its strategic relations with Iran and will do so in the future.

“Our economic relations with Iran are in progress and the two sides have made long strides in other political, security and many others areas.”

He then called the JCPOA an international agreement which must be observed by all parties.

“There are many states which are unhappy with Trump’s decision to exit the Iran nuclear deal and never support his move. China calls for multilateralism in the international relations and the JCPOA is one of the fruits of such approach,” he noted.

Wang Yi underlined that China’s stance towards the Iran nuclear deal is completely clear and added “it is natural for Iran to remain in the deal without the US if its interests are guaranteed.”

China’s foreign minister also said his country is Iran’s main trade partner and the two sides should defend their legitimate interests against others.

During the talks, the two foreign ministers also exchanged views on a wide range of issues from bilateral to regional and international issues including the JCPOA.

Zarif arrived in China on Sunday at the top of a high-ranking political and economic delegation on the first leg of his diplomatic tour that follows US decision to exit the landmark 2015 nuclear deal. He is also expected to visit Moscow and Brussels as part of efforts to save the deal.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts Urges Rouhani to Apologise for JCPOA

In a Sunday statement, the Assembly of Expert underlined that Iran’s diplomatic apparatus put hard efforts into preserving the JCPOA but in some cases it crossed the red lines set by Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

“Though the Islamic Republic of Iran fulfilled all its pledges under the deal, it failed to receive firm guarantees in return from the other sides and this paved the way for the US withdrawal from the deal,” Alef news website quoted the statement as saying.

The Assembly of Experts went on to say that under the current circumstances, remaining in the deal without getting clear and firm guarantees will not serve Iran’s national interests.

The statement also cast doubt on the loyalty of the European sides of deal when it comes to interaction with Iran and said over the past years the European states have left no stone unturned to violate the Islamic Republic’s interests.

“Therefore, putting our trust in the European states means closing our eyes to the past experiences. In the current situation, it seems the apparent conflicts between the US and the three European states over the fate of the JCPOA are in fact a labour division made among them.”

“In order to prevent other opportunities from being wasted, the Islamic Republic must receive serious and firm guarantees as soon as possible if it is to continue negotiations with the remaining sides of the deal; otherwise an urgent pull-out of the accord is a legal and religious responsibility of the diplomatic apparatus of the country.”

The Assembly of Expert also called on the lawmakers to adopt appropriate measures in response to the US violations of the JCPOA.

It also urged the government to follow up the issue through international channels and make reciprocal measures while apologising to the nation over the deal’s damages.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

All papers today covered the remarks made by Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, about the need for Muslim countries to boost their scientific progress so as to prevent the Americans from telling Muslim leaders what to do or not to do.

Also a top story was the beginning of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s foreign visits aimed at receiving enough guarantees from other parties to the Iran nuclear deal to make sure Iran will be able to reap all the benefits of JCPOA.

Several papers also highlighted the remarks by certain European officials on the need to stand against the US in the wake of its unilateral imposition of anti-Iran sanctions.

The second consecutive Asian title claimed by Iranian Women’s National Futsal Team also received huge coverage by both reformist and conservative papers.

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

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Iran Leader: Unity, Scientific Progress Most Important Need of Muslim World

2- Senior Iranian Pilot: Don’t Wait for Airbus, Purchase Second-Hand PlanesA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Iran Leader: Pace of Scientific Progress in Muslim World Must Be Boosted

2- Return of Europe to Power?

  • European Leaders Continue to React to Trump’s Decision
  • French FM: Sanctions beyond US Borders Not Acceptable

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Donya-ye Eqtesad:

1- Calm Restored to Iranian Markets

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Ebtekar:

1- Iranian Angels at Peak of Asian Futsal

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Etemad:

1- On the Way Back: Palestine Preparing to Defeat New Nakba Plot

2- Girls of Ordibehesht

  • Iranian Futsal Players Crowned Asian Champions
  • Female Karate Players Also Win Asian Title

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Ettela’at:

1- Iran Leader: Muslim World Must Return to Peak of Scientific Power

2- Zarif’s Nuclear Talks in Beijing, Moscow, Brussels

3- Iran’s Letter to UN Chief: Zionist Regime Supporting Syria Terrorists

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Ghanoon:

1- Researcher: Iranian Culture Swallowed Invasive Cultures

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Hamdeli:

1- Girls of Glory: Iranian Futsal Players Once Again Win Asian TitleA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Hamshahri:

1- Two Officials Related to Iran Nuclear Deal Resign in Vienna, Washington

2- Rouhani Orders Zarif to Hold Direct Talks with Pro-JCPOA StatesA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Iran:

1- Iran First VP: Restrictions on Culture Not Effective

2- Europe’s Three Strategies to Stand against US in Order to Preserve JCPOA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Jahan-e San’at:

1- Banks Replace Foreign Exchange Offices

  • Banking System Tasked with Exchanging Tourists, Foreign Investors’ Forex

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Javan:

1- Tehran Stock Exchange Market Continues to Ignore US Withdrawal from JCPOA

2- Sudden Resignation!

  • IAEA Deputy Director General, Who Had Always Confirmed Iran’s JCPOA Compliance, Resigns

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- New Round of Muslims’ Protest against Trump’s Decision to Transfer US Embassy to Jerusalem

  • On Verge of Nakba Day

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Kayhan:

1- We Were Supposed to Receive Guarantee from Europe, but Rouhani Gave Assurance!

  • Mogherini: Rouhani Gave Me Assurance Iran Wouldn’t Withdraw from JCPOA

2- Iran Leader: Muslims Must Achieve Scientific Progress to Prevent US Bullying

3- Swiss Economic Analyst: US Withdrawal from JCPOA Gift for Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Kelid:

1- Iran Tourism Chief: Cabinet Must Approve Plan on Winter VacationsA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Seda-ye Eslahat:

1- Iran’s New Challenge: Gold Being Transferred AbroadA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Tejarat:

1- Leader: Iran’s Scientific Growth Rate 13 Times Higher than World AverageA Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13


 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- And Here’s Your Guarantee!

  • German Chancellor: We Shouldn’t Pretend to Be Stronger than We Are
  • Europe Cannot Do It Alone: Merkel

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 13

Palestinian Groups Threaten to Attack Israel amid Conflict with Syria

In a statement reported by Tasnim News Agency, the Popular Resistance Committees called for the opening of all fronts against Israel as the main enemy of Muslims.

The statement said the Muslim and Arab nations must mobilise forces against the Israeli regime.

“We offer our congratulations on the missile response of Syria to aggressions by the enemy. This was a big step in stopping the enemy and standing against its bullying,” it said.

The Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, another Palestinian group, said the Syrian attacks on Israel were a “natural response” to aggressions by the Zionist regime against Israel.

“The hands of Zionists who try to gain control over Muslims and Arabs should be cut,” it said.

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine urged resistance groups to form a joint operation room against Israel.

The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, also said in a statement the Israeli attack was “proof that Israel is the main enemy of the Arab nation and is mongering terror in the region.”

“The Arab and Muslim countries in the region have the right to respond with force against any act of aggression,” it said.

“The Arab nation is required to put all of its energies into deterring the enemy and thwarting its plans,” the Palestinian organization added.

Forces in Israel and Syria exchanged missile fire early Thursday, during which dozens of Israeli military sites and Syrian bases were targeted.

Iran, Sri Lanka Sign 5 Cooperation Agreements

The ceremony where the documents were signed was attended by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his visiting Sri Lankan counterpart Maithripala Sirisena, reported the Iranian government’s website dolat.ir.

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

The cooperation documents include an agreement on fighting narcotics and psychoactive drugs, an agreement on health, medical sciences, medicines and medical equipment, and agreement between the Iranian Standardization and Industrial Research Institute and the Sri Lankan Standardization Institute on standardization, measurement, training, laboratory services and issuing certificates.

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

Eight ISIS Terrorists Sentenced to Death for Role in Tehran Attacks

The eight, all of them operatives of the ISIS terror group, were found guilty of being accessories to “promotion of corruption on earth,” and received the death penalty, said Mousa Ghazanfarabadi, the head of revolution courts of Tehran.

According to Fars News Agency, the defendants (convicts) or their legal attorneys will be notified of the court ruling, and they will have 20 days to appeal, said the top official.

“After an appeal is made, the case will be referred to the country’s Supreme Court where a decision will be made on the finality of the verdict,” he noted.

He said eighteen other defendants of the case will be tried in due time.

On 7 June 2017, two attacks were simultaneously carried out by a number of ISIS terrorists  on the Iranian Parliament building and the holy shrine of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, both in Tehran. The attacks left 17 civilians dead and 43 wounded. The shootings were the first terrorist attacks in Tehran in more than a decade, and the first major terror attack in the country since the 2010 Zahedan bombings.

Iranian security services stated on 8 June, 2017, that they had identified the militants responsible for the twin events, disclosing the men’s first names, and detailed that they had entered Iran in August 2016. The terrorists reportedly served in a clandestine cell linked to Wahhabi-related networks.