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Iran, Belgium Discuss JCPOA, Palestine Developments

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During the Tuesday meeting with Didier Reynders, who is also Belgium’s deputy prime minister, Zarif elaborated on the latest situation in the occupied Palestine and underlined the necessity of ending Israeli atrocities against Palestinians. Zarif touched upon Iran and Turkey’s diplomatic efforts at the regional and international levels, and called on the international community to put pressure on Tel Aviv.

Iran, Belgium Discuss JCPOA, Palestine DevelopmentsThe top Iranian diplomat also elaborated on the latest consultations held following the United States’ withdrawal from the JCPOA, saying that Iran expects its interests to be secured under the agreement.

The Belgian foreign minister, in turn, touched upon the importance of preserving the JCPOA and its implementation as an international agreement, saying the EU is holding consultations and discussing ways to keep the agreement without the US presence.

The two top diplomats also discussed the latest regional and international developments.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 19

The top story in all papers today was the bloody day in the Gaza Strip, where at least 60 Palestinians were killed and hundreds of others wounded by Israeli forces.

The massacre came as the US was celebrating the relocation of its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds, a move which has sparked outrage among the entire Muslim world.

Also a top story was the ongoing efforts by the Iranian government, particularly Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, to get assurances from other parties to the Iran nuclear deal in an attempt to preserve the 2015 agreement after the US withdrawal.

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

 

Abrar:

1- Zarif to Lavrov: Russia’s Official Position on JCPOA Very Promising for Iran

2- Lavrov: We Must Help Prevent Escalation of JCPOA Crisis

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Iran Has No Floating Oil Storage without Customer

  • 800 Million Barrels of Oil Exported from March 2017 to March 2018

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Spreading Frustration amid Zarif’s Efforts

  • Europe to Unveil Its Proposal Today

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Iran to Use Turkey’s Water to Revive Lake Urmia!

  • Water May Be Transferred from Turkey’s Lake Van

2- Zarif Once Again Starts Nuclear Talks Similar to What Led to JCPOA

  • We’re Satisfied with Result of Talks with China, Russia: Zarif

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Asrar:

1- Parliament Speaker: US Move to Move Its Israel Embassy Not to Go Unpunished

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Ebtekar:

1- Zarif to UN Chief: US Responsible for Violating JCPOA, Must Compensate for Iran Losses

2- Bitter Day in Jerusalem al-Quds

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Etemad:

1- Embassy of Blood

  • Zarif Condemns Slaughter of People in Gaza amid US Embassy Opening

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Ettela’at:

1- Celebration of Crime on Nakba Day

  • Zionists Kill 50 Palestinians, Wound 200 Others on Nakba Day

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Iran:

1- Iran Gov’t Issues Statement in Response to Critics of Nuclear Diplomacy

2- Bloodbath in Gaza, Celebration in Jerusalem al-Quds

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Javan:

1- Zionist Insanity, Global Silence: 2050 Killed, Wounded When Stoning the Devil

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Deal with European Carmakers Still in Place: Iranian Official

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Kayhan:

1- Trump Builds US Embassy on Blood!

2- MP: FATF Implementation Turns Us into Enemy’s Watchdog in Our Own Territory

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Khorasan:

1- Bloodiest “Nakba” Day

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Quds:

1- Building Capital on Ground Filled with Blood

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Resalat:

1- Shamkhani: US Root Cause of Terrorism in Mideast

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Sazandegi:

1- A Political Faction May Be behind Recent Forex Crisis in Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Sepid:

1- Post-JCPOA Achievement of Iran, France

  • Middle East’s Biggest Blood Bag Production Factory Opened in Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Shargh:

1- Judiciary Chief: US Trying to Overthrow Iran’s Islamic Establishment

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 15

 

Oliver Stone Censures US-Israeli-Saudi Efforts to “Wreck” Iran

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“US, Israel, and Saudi Arabia, three dangerous heavyweights, verbally attack Iran almost every day for imaginary reasons, while not living up to the spirit of the international [nuclear] agreement [signed] in 2015,” he wrote in a post on his Facebook page.

The filmmaker said the three are implementing plans to divide the war-stricken Syria, wreck Iran and destroy the Middle East.

“That’s beyond sick, but it’s the product of the neoconservative game plan from [George W.] Bush’s term,” he said.

The director, who was in Tehran last month on his first visit to Iran to attend the 36th edition of Fajr International Film Festival, described Iran as a beautiful country with a 2,500-year-old culture and history and people of warm hearts.

 

Torture and Peace Museums

During his stay in Tehran, Stone said he visited Ebrat Museum, formerly a prison run by SAVAK, the brutal security service of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in Iran.

Stone described the museum as “horrifying”, lamenting that thousands of opponents of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi were tortured and killed in the prison with the help of “techniques and training” provided by the Central Intelligence Agency.

The director said he also visited Tehran’s Peace Museum, which is devoted to the victims of chemical weapon warfare during Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988).

“[In the war], [former Iraqi dictator] Saddam Hussein, our then-ally, used extensive WMD–mustard gas and other, with our assistance, to attack Iran,” he said.

“I also met the walking-wounded veterans of WMD war. It’s a shock. And yet we ‘false flag’ WMD in Syria and Iraq all the time. We love chemical warfare by proxy. That’s so sick!” he wrote, referring to US claims that the Syrian government has several times used chemical weapons to attack foreign-backed militants fighting it.

Iran Raps US Attempts to Discredit Int’l Bodies, Abolish UN

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Speaking at an open session of the parliament on Tuesday, Larijani strongly condemned Israel for the massacre of Palestinians who protested at the US embassy move on Monday and said the Zionist regime committed a “massive crime” by killing over 50 people and injuring more than 2,000 others.

He further emphasized that Monday’s killings would be “a big blemish on” the history of the Zionist regime and the US government.

The massacre was concurrent with two other issues: first, the Nakba Day, a day on which several decades ago, world powers helped the Zionists to expel Palestinians from their motherland, and second, the US move to relocate its embassy to Quds, the parliament speaker noted.

“Apparently, the Americans have decided since many years ago to discredit international institutions,” Larijani said, adding that Washington is seeking to abolish the United Nations.

The Gaza Health Ministry said about 60 Palestinian were killed and more than 2,700 others injured Monday, including 1,360 by live fire. Of the wounded, 130 are in serious or critical condition.

It was the deadliest day in Gaza since a 2014 cross-border war.

On Monday, tens of thousands of Palestinians rallied near Israel’s border fence to protest a blockade of their territory and the move of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to al-Quds that day.

The UN Security Council is set to meet Tuesday to discuss the mass killings of Palestinians by Israeli forces near the Gaza border.

US President Donald Trump announce on December 6 that his administration would begin the process of moving the American embassy in Tel Aviv to Quds.

After months of global outcry, the US opened its embassy in Quds in a ceremony attended by a White House delegation and Israeli regime officials on Monday.

IRGC Chief Blasts Regional States for “Treacherous” Silence over Israeli Crimes

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Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Tuesday, Major General Jafari condemned the killings of dozens of the “oppressed people” of Palestine on Monday and said, “The world is full of oppression by the occupying Zionist regime and the United States.”

He further deplored the inaction of some regional countries on the massacre of Palestinians and said “the treacherous states” that are self-proclaimed advocates of Islam are complicit in the oppression against the oppressed people of the region, including the Palestinians.

The Gaza Health Ministry said nearly 60 Palestinian were killed and more than 2,700 others injured Monday, including 1,360 by live fire. Of the wounded, 130 are in serious or critical condition.

It was the deadliest day in Gaza since a 2014 cross-border war.

On Monday, tens of thousands of Palestinians rallied near Israel’s border fence to protest a blockade of their territory and the move of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to al-Quds (Jerusalem) that day.

The UN Security Council is set to meet Tuesday to discuss the mass killings of Palestinians by Israeli forces near the Gaza border.

Kalat: Ancient, Scenic Iranian City with Royal History

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Kalat is like a natural fort, and it was due to its impenetrability that King Nader of Afsharid dynasty chose it as the capital of his rule.

The region’s most important tourist attraction is the Sun Palace, where King Nader’s treasure, including famous Takht-e-Tavoos (the Peacock Throne) as well as precious diamonds, were kept.

Khorasan Razavi Province (16)
‘Sun Palace’ was built in Kalat on the order of Nader Shah to serve as a resort and a treasury for jewelleries and the spoils of war.

Among other tourist attractions of the region are the Kabood-Gonbad (literally translated as Blue Dome) Mosque, a stone manuscript bearing the poems of Golbon Afshar (one of the poets of King Nader’s court), the King Arghook Tower and the Qaresoo (Black Water) Waterfall.

Located some 145 kilometres northeast of the provincial city of Mashhad, Kalat lies on the Hezar Masjed Mountain, bordering Turkmenistan.

In addition to the historical attractions mentioned above, Kalat is also marked by fog-covered mounts, rivers flowing with water, and rice paddies with an aroma mesmerizing every visitor. This natural diversity can also be seen in the Kalat community where different ethnic groups live side by side in peace and harmony. Kalat residents are made up of Kurds, Turks and the Fars.

Due to its mountainous location, Kalat is accessible only through some pathways called “Darband.”

What follows are Mizan News Agency’s photos of the beautiful city:

Luxembourg Throws Its Weight behind Iran Nuclear Deal: FM

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Jean Asselborn underlined his country’s backing for the JCPOA in a Tuesday phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Luxembourg’s top diplomat touched upon the European Union’s efforts to secure Iran’s benefits under the JCPOA, demanding that the agreement remain in place as an international achievement.

The two top diplomats also discussed the latest situation in the occupied Palestine and the Israeli regime’s recent atrocities against Palestinians.

The Iranian foreign minister’s conversation with Asselborn came as the former is visiting Brussels to attend a trilateral meeting with his French, British, and German counterparts as well as the EU foreign policy chief on the fate of the Iran nuclear deal.

Speaking after a bilateral meeting with EU’s Federica Mogherini on Tuesday, Zarif said he had good and constructive talks with her.

“We started our work to get assurances from Europe. We’re on the right track to ensure that the interests of all parties, especially Iran, will be secured,” he added.

Iran, Turkey, Russia Stress Efforts to Help Syrians Restore Normal Life

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The second meeting was held on Tuesday with 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 in attendance.

During the meeting, the officials finalized the draft statement of the Ninth Round of Astana Talks on Syria Crisis. They also set the date and place of the third meeting of the committee charged with swapping prisoners and the fate of the people who disappeared or were abducted during the Syria crisis.

The officials also agreed on the date of the next round of the international conference on Syria peace.

Following the talks, the three states issues a joint statement, the full text of which follows:

 

Joint Statement by Iran, Russia and Turkey

on the International Meeting on Syria in Astana

(14-15 May 2018)

 

The Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Turkey as guarantors of the observance of the ceasefire regime in the Syrian Arab Republic:

  1. Reaffirmed their strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria. Highlighted that these principles should be universally respected and any action that might violate them and undermine achievements of the Astana format should be avoided.
  2. Emphasized the importance of the implementation of the Memorandum on the creation of the de-escalation areas in the Syrian Arab Republic of 4 May 2017 and other agreements reached within the framework of the Astana format. Took stock of the developments of the situation on the ground a year after signing the Memorandum.
  3. Underlined the key role that the de-escalation areas play in maintaining the ceasefire regime, reducing the level of violence and stabilizing the overall situation in Syria and highlighted that the creation of these areas is a temporary measure that under no circumstances undermines the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria.
  4. Underscored the need to encourage efforts that help all Syrians to restore normal and peaceful life and to this end to ensure rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access, to deliver necessary medical aid and humanitarian assistance and to create conditions for safe and voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons to their original places of residence as well as free movement of local population.
  5. Reaffirmed their determination to fight terrorism in Syria in order to ultimately eliminate DAESH/ISIL, Nusra Front and all other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al‑Qaeda or DAESH/ISIL as designated by the UN Security Council.
  6. Welcomed the convening of the second meeting of the Working Group on the release of detainees/abductees and handover of the bodies as well as the identification of missing persons by three Guarantors` representatives with the participation of the UN and ICRC experts. Took note of the Working Group`s progress report and reaffirmed the necessity to continue joint efforts aimed at building confidence between the conflicting parties in Syria. Agreed to hold the next meeting of the Working Group in Ankara in June 2018.
  7. Guided by the provisions of the UN Security Council resolution 2254, reaffirmed their determination to continue joint efforts aimed at advancing the process of the political settlement, through facilitating the implementation of the recommendations of the Congress of the Syrian National Dialogue in Sochi. In this regard agreed to hold joint consultations of their high-level representatives with the United Nations Secretary‑General’s Special Envoy for Syria as well as with Syrian parties in order to create conditions to facilitate the beginning of the Constitutional Committee`s work in Geneva as soon as possible and to carry out such meetings on a regular basis.
  8. Expressed their sincere gratitude to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, His Excellency Nursultan Nazarbayev and the Kazakh authorities for hosting in Astana the 9th high-level International Meeting on Syria.
  9. Decided to hold the next high-level International Meeting on Syria in Sochi in July 2018.

 

Astana, 15 May 2018

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Peace

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Hossein Jaberi Ansari, who is also a senior assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, discussed with de Mistura the latest trends in talks held in Astana and Geneva on the situation in Syria.

They also exchanged views on the decisions of the Syria National Dialogue Congress, especially the ones on the formation of a committee to draw up the Constitution.

In the meeting, Jaberi Ansari touched upon his recent negotiations with high-ranking Syrian authorities, and underlined the need to work out a solution that can win the trust of all sides involved.

The two officials also underscored the need to continue their consultations to help settle the Syria crisis.

The meeting was held within the framework of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 9th round of talks on Syria in Astana.

Iran, Turkey Call for OIC Meeting on Palestine 

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Iran, Turkey Urge Muslim World to Stand against 'Sale of Palestine'

During the talks, the two sides called for a summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Palestine at the level of heads of state.

Zarif and Cavusoglu further urged the UN General Assembly to discuss the issue in an emergency meeting.

The Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers also agreed to continue their negotiations on Palestine.

At least 60 Palestinians in Gaza were killed and thousands of others injured on Monday by Israeli forces.  The Palestinians were protesting the US embassy relocation in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem al-Quds. They were also protesting Israel’s occupation of their land. More protests are expected Tuesday that marks the 70th anniversary the Nakba Day when Israel was created.

The US has blocked a UN call for an independent probe into Israel’s massacre of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The call was made in a draft statement by the Security Council.

Tel Aviv’s brutal crackdown in Gaza has drawn reactions from world countries and rights groups. Iran’s foreign ministry has said Israeli officials should be tried as war criminals. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also condemned the atrocities, calling the Israeli regime a state of terror.

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