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Iran Arrests Several Agent Provocateurs behind Riots

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Intelligence

In a statement on Monday, the ministry said Iranian security forces helped by people had managed to detain some of the elements who incited unrest in several cities across the country.

It added that efforts were ongoing to arrest other agents as soon as possible.

According to the ministry’s statement, some of the peaceful gatherings held in recent days in order to express public demands had turned violent “due to the presence of suspicious and aggressive elements” who damaged public property and caused casualties.

Since Thursday, groups of Iranian protesters have staged protests in several cities to voice their anger over rising prices and economic conditions. Sporadic violence has erupted during the protests, causing a number of deaths.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday the Iranian people would deal with a “small and minority group” of rioters and lawbreakers exploiting the protests.

He emphasized that the enemies of Iran could not tolerate the country’s achievements in the diplomatic arena, particularly in the confrontation with the US and the Israeli regime, and some of them had explicitly threatened that they would take regional problems into Tehran.

Tourists to Participate in Rally between Iran’s Mashhad, Iraq’s Karbala

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) has announced that the tourist rally will be held on a route from the northeastern holy Iranian city of Mashhad to the holy Iraqi city of Karbala.

This is the first such tourist rally to be held between Iran and Iraq after the victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, said head of ICHTO Ali-Asghar Mounesan as quoted by the Persian-language Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

He said the Mashhad-Karbala route plays a key role in the tourist industry as well as in trade and economic transactions between Tehran and Baghdad.

“This route handles so much traffic, and every year large numbers of people from both countries come to visit the [holy shrines of] the infallible Imams [in the two cities],” he said.

Among the objectives of the competition, according to the official, are to evaluate and improve the strength and capabilities of the drivers as well as their navigation skills during the rally and to teach proper driving through the implementation of all traffic regulations.

The rally is scheduled to start from Mashhad on February 23, 2018, and end in Karbala on February 26, he said.

The official noted that 50 vehicles are to take part in the event. The participants will have to drive along a route which is 2,000 kilometres long.

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

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IFP Editorial Staff
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A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 18

Newspapers on Monday continued to cover the recent protest rallies and riots across Iran. The protests, which started in the religious cities of Mashhad and Qom on Thursday, mainly focused on economic grievances, particularly the surge in prices and the financial corruption of certain state bodies.

However, the ensuing protest rallies in other cities on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday involved more political slogans. Iranian authorities and analysts believe foreign and anti-Iran media and officials are trying to make the demonstrations political and provoke people to chant anti-Establishment slogans.

What follows are the way Iranian papers covered the protest rallies on Monday:

 

19 Dey:

1- Reformists against Vandals

2- Interior Minister: Vandals Are Not Ordinary People

3- Health Minister: Frustrating People Is a Sin, Treason

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Abrar:

1- New York Times: Trump Must Be Silent

2- Syrian Rebels Form Army

3- Street Protests Not a Good Way to Raise One’s Objection: Mohsen Rafsanjani

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Reformists’ Advice for People

2- Rouhani’s First Reaction: We Should Talk to People; They’re Free to Criticize Everything

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Amin:

1- Gov’t, Parliament, Judiciary Resolved to Pursue People’s Demands: Minister

2- People Want Their Problems to Be Resolved

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Rouhani: It’s People’s Right to Criticize, Protest

  • All People, Groups Must Be Seen in IRIB

2- Access to Telegram, Instagram Restricted

3- Recent Protests Apparently Economic, Actually Political: Politician

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Bahar:

1- Recent Protests Warning for Rouhani: Reformist Politician

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Ebtekar:

1- Inauspicious Heritage of 2017 for 2018

  • Impacts of 2017 Incidents on New Year’s Developments

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Ettela’at:

1- Rouhani: People, Gov’t to Resolve Problems Together

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- End of Iran’s ICT Minister’s Friendship with Telegram CEO

  • Access to Telegram Blocked in Iran

2- Strange Secret of Cigarette’s Cheap Price

  • A Report on Factories in Iran that Produce Cigarettes Similar to Foreign Ones

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Iran:

1- It’s People’s Right to Criticize and Protest: Rouhani

  • Vandalism Not Acceptable to Anyone

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Jame Jam:

1- In the Name of People, against People’s Interests

  • A Report on Coverage of, Reactions to Opportunism of Certain Protesters

2- We Tolerate Criticism, but Not Riot: Rouhani on Recent Developments

3- Along with People, against Opportunists [Editorial]

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Javan:

1- Saudis Break Record of Creating Hashtag to Call for Riots in Iran!

2- Rouhani: Criticisms Should Lead to Improved Lives for People

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Kayhan:

1- Message of Nationwide Rallies on Dey 9: Stop Rioters

2- Interest Rates in Iran 10 Times More than Those of European Banks

3- Criticism Different from Violence, Vandalism

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Khorasan:

1- Iranian Social Media Users on Verge of Second Great Migration

  • Deputy Interior Minister: Access to Telegram, Instagram Temporarily Blocked

2- Recent Unrest Targets Economy

  • 1649-Unit Decrease in Tehran Stock Exchange Market
  • Dollar Rate Jumps to 42900 IRR

3- Banks Ready to Increase Amount of Marriage Loans

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Nasl-e Farda:

1- No Foreigner Allowed: Iranian People’s Message to Foreign Provocateurs Clear

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Roozegar-e Ma:

1- Int’l Stock Exchange Market to Be Launched in Free Trade Zones

2- World in the Past Year

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Shargh:

1- Right to Protest: Experts Review an Article of Constitution

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Siasat-e Rooz:

1- Result of Repeated Trust in Foreigners’ Help

  • From Rafsanjani’s Economic Reform Plan to Rouhani’s Budget Plan

2- Al Saud Hated by Iranian Nation

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Return of 800 Iranian Professors to Iran

2- Protest Yes, Vandalism No

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- Be Silent for Now! New York Times Advises Trump on How to Support Iran Unrest

Iranian Papers Continue to Cover Iran Protests on January 1

 

Death Toll from Iran Protests Rises to 12: State TV

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Protests

The IRIB (state TV) declared on Monday that 10 people have lost their lives during the Sunday night clashes across Iran, raising the death toll to 12 since the beginning of protests on Thursday.

The state TV did not provide further details about the victims. However, Mashallah Nemati, the governor of Doroud in Western province of Lorestan, had earlier confirmed that four people have lost their lives and six wounded during the recent protests in this city, according to official accounts.

“During the first day of protests (Saturday), two people were killed and six wounded,” he noted, according to the governor’s official website.

He stressed that there is no accurate account of the people killed or wounded during the second day yet, but two citizens were killed in a car crash caused by the rioters on Sunday.

A firefighting vehicle deployed to contain a fire in a bank was seized by rioters, and while put on neutral gear, it crash with another car in which a man and a young boy were killed, he was quoted as saying by ISNA.

Hedayatollah Khademi, the representative of the city of Izeh in the Iranian Parliament, also told the Etemad Online news website that two people have been killed during the clashes on Sunday night.

He quoted the governor of Izeh, a city in southwestern Iran, as saying that the police forces had not been supposed to shoot people.

Therefore, we don’t think they have been killed by the Law Enforcement, he added.

Also in an interview with ILNA, he said this city has long been faced with the problem of ordinary people’s possession of guns and cold weapons, and this has caused troubles every now and then.

The protests, which started in the religious cities of Mashhad and Qom on Thursday, mainly focused on economic grievances, particularly the surge in prices and the financial corruption of the state bodies.

However, the ensuing protest rallies in other cities on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday involved more political slogans. Officials and analysts believe foreign and anti-Iran media and officials are trying to make the demonstrations political and provoke people to chant anti-Establishment slogans.

Iran President Calls for Enhanced Relations with Cuba

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran-Cuba

In a Sunday message to Cuban President Raúl Castro Ruz, Rouhani offered his sincere congratulations to his counterpart and the country’s revolutionary people on the 59th anniversary of Cuban Revolution.

He also expressed the hope that the two countries, through joint efforts, would witness growing relations in all fields to serve the mutual interests of both sides.

Rouhani also wished health and success for Castro, and prosperity and felicity for the people of Cuba.

The Cuban Revolution was an armed revolt conducted by Fidel Castro’s 26th of July Movement and its allies against the authoritarian government of Cuban President Fulgencio Batista.

The revolution began in July 1953, and continued sporadically until the rebels finally ousted Batista on 1 January 1959, replacing his government with a revolutionary socialist state.

Iran President Congratulates Christians on New Year

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian president

In his congratulatory message on Sunday, Rouhani wished days full of happy moments for all Christian Iranians.

“Without a doubt, the teachings of Jesus Christ (PBUH) are replete with attention to spirituality, peace and friendship. His Holiness’ lifestyle and advice must always be our guide,” he added.

“Today, we are in need of the teachings of divine religions more than ever.”

He also noted that “we are proud of Iran which is home to all Iranians, be they Muslim, Christian, Jewish or Zoroastrian, and consider respecting all divine religions as the valuable teaching of the merciful Islam.”

“Wishing a year full of blessings and happiness for our fellow Christian Iranians, I ask the Almighty to give everyone growing success and pride.”

Trump in No Position to Sympathize with Iranian People: Rouhani

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IFP Editorial Staff
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rouhani

In his first official reaction to the recent protests across Iran, Rouhani on Sunday lashed out at US President Donald Trump for sending a message of sympathy to Iranian people, saying, “The guy in the US who pretends to be sympathizing with Iran has forgotten that he called us a terrorist nation a few months ago.”

Speaking to a cabinet session, Rouhani stressed that Donald Trump is entirely against Iran and is not allowed to feel pity for Iranian people.

He further underlined people’s right to express their criticism and protest, but at the same time urged them to avoid vandalism and damaging public properties.

Rouhani went on to say, “Based on the Iranian Constitution, people are totally free to raise their criticism and even protests. But these protests should be raised in a way that end up in better living conditions for people.”

He stressed that resolving some of these problems is not easy and takes time, adding that the nation and government should join hands to settle them.

People are not just criticizing economic conditions, Rouhani noted, adding that they are also protesting corruption and want transparency in the legislature, the judiciary, the government, and other bodies.

It is inaccurate to say that all protests are against the government, the Iranian president noted, criticizing certain conservatives who say the government’s performance is people’s main problem.

“People demand more serious fight against corruption and protest lack of enough transparency in certain issues,” he added.

He also noted that grounds must be prepared by all state bodies for protests, even rallies and legal gatherings, but we should not let them disrupt other people’s security.

Rouhani stressed that protests should be raised in a logical way, adding that if protest rallies disrupt people’s daily lives, investment, business, travel, and make enemies happy, then the protesters are using a wrong approach.

He also pointed out that the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB or state TV) is a place where all people should be able to feel their presence. “It belongs to entire nation and they should all be able to express themselves in the national TV.”

The Iranian president further asked all officials to explain to people all the problems they face immediately.

If the avian flu breaks out (and egg price hikes), they should publicize the issue immediately, not after a week. […] They should have imported the eggs sooner not to let the prices go up, he added.

He concluded his remarks by asking people and youths to be more vigilant under current circumstances of region and country. “We shouldn’t create an atmosphere in Iran which lets enemies take advantage.”

Iran Urges Interpol to Hunt Man behind Recent Riots

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Protests

Tehran Prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi has, in an interview with the Persian-language Fars News Agency, weighed in on the recent protests in the Iranian capital and some other cities across the country.

“After the Islamic Revolution, the enemy tried hard at some points in time to cash in on the problems to deal a blow to the Islamic establishment, but our people have always played their role in crucial times and thwarted enemies’ plots,” he said.

He then touched upon the riots after the 2009 Iran presidential election, saying the enemy instigated unrest under the pretext that the vote had been rigged.

“And today, the enemy seeks to take advantage of the situation under the petext of economic problems,” he said.

The prosecutor added the United States is trying to capitalize on the popular discontent in Iran to make up for its own defeats and failures in the Middle East.

He underscored that a line has to be drawn between rallies held in protest at economic problems and iconoclastic demonstrations.

“That the protest at some price hikes and the government’s economic policies have turned into iconoclastic actions shows the US is behind all these moves,” he noted.

“The enemy will not stop its moves and ill intentions, and will try to take advantage of domestic divisions as well as economic problems,” he said.

He said some people seek to disrupt security in the country by attacking mosques, petrol stations and state-run institutions as well as launching arson attacks and vandalizing public property. The prosecutor added some individuals have been apprehended in connection with the recent unrest.

The top official said acts such as provoking riots and vandalizing state properties are crimes and carry heavy penalties.

He then said the Tehran Prosecutor’s Office has called for a hunt for the individual who, from abroad, incited people to commit acts of terror, set fire to public property, and so on and so forth.

The Tehran prosecutor expressed hope Interpol will soon respond to the request and hunt for the wanted individual.

The Iranian official was referring to the administrator of a Telegram channel and website called Amad News which has been inciting people in Iran to start riots all over the country. Telegram recently closed the channel for promoting violence and breaking its terms of service after a request by the Iranian government; however, the channel continued its operation under a different name.

IRGC Releases Iranian Hostage in Afghanistan

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Commander of the IRGC Ground Forces’ Quds Base, Brigadier General Mohammad Marani, said the Quds forces released Hossein Haj Malek, an Iranian engineer working for Jihad Nasr Company who had been taken hostage and taken to a border province of Afghanistan.
“The company is involved in a project to supply water for a 46-thousand-hectare land in Hamoun town north of Sistan and Baluchestan province,” he was quoted as saying in a Farsi report by Tasnim News Agency.
He also said Haj Malek was abducted by a group of unknown men on December 14 while taking a rest at his work in a region between Hamoun and Zabol.
General Marani noted that the hostage takers transferred the Iranian engineer to Afghanistan. “We discovered his burned vehicles two days later in a village near Nimrooz town.”
The military commander underlined that the hostage takers had told Haj Maleki’s family that their son would be killed if they don’t pay the ransom.
“His father then turned to Quds base for help and we immediately stepped into the fray to release him,” he noted.
He noted the Quds forces began their special operation to release Haj Maleki on December 24 after making required arrangements with the related legal organizations.
“During the operation which ended up in the release of Haj Maleki, the Quds forces also arrested at least five people who had played a role in the abduction,” he added.

People Looking for More Resistant Homes after Tehran Quake

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IFP Editorial Staff
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These days, the activity of Tehran’s faults has frightened the capital’s residents in a way that some have spent several nights on the streets, and some have temporarily taken refuge in their hometowns.

According to a Farsi report by the Khabar Online news agency, housing market activists say the earthquakes have pushed up the demand for home sales in Tehran and, on the other hand, well-known builders who were already known to the construction workers have become known to the customers as well.

However, figures released by the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development indicate that less than 10 percent of Iran’s buildings are industrialized, and construction of buildings with traditional methods is still prevalent in a megacity like Tehran.

Meanwhile, certain real estate agencies claim they can offer houses and apartments that are resistant to very strong earthquakes.

This comes as Hesam Oghba’ee, a real estate marketing official, says there is no document to provide customers with the proof that a building in Tehran is safe and has been built according to standards.

However, customers must be provided with a technical certificate according to a law. The certificate accurately explains how well the building is made.

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