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World Tourism Organization GA to Be Held in Iran’s Hamadan

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Hamid Reza Yari said the World Tourism Organization has 500 affiliate companies from 130 countries which work in the field of international tourism, and 9 Iranian private companies are also members of this organization.
“The Alisadr Travel Company of Hamadan is one of these nine companies which was elected as a member of the board of directors of this organization this year,” IRNA quoted Yari as saying in a Farsi report.
He went on to say that since last year, correspondence begun for hosting the 2018 general assembly, and due to the special capacities of Hamadan in the area of tourism and its historical and natural attractions, including the Ecbatana hill, the Mausoleum of Avicenna, and Alisadr Cave, Hamadan province was chosen as the host city.
“This is the first time that the UNWTO’s general assembly is going to be held in Iran, and Hamadan’s selection as the host city is an honour for this province.”
With its headquarters located in Madrid Spain, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of tourism. It is the leading international organization in the field of tourism.
According to IRNA’s report, the board of directors of this organization is composed of 12 members. In August 2017,
Alisadr Travel Company was founded in 1991 in collaboration with Iran Tourism and Touring Organization and the municipality of Hamadan with the aim of creating suitable platforms to provide better services to attract domestic and foreign tourists to Alisadr area.
Hamadan province has been identified as the capital of history and civilization of Iran and has more than 1,800 historical places.
Avicenna’s mausoleum, tomb of the 11th century poet Baba Tahir, Ecbatana, and Alavian dome, Haj-Agha Torab Bath in Nahavand city, Lotfalian House in Malayer city, Masoudi House in the city of Tuyserkan, Mausoleum of Mir Razi ad-Din Artimani in Tuyserkan, and Prophet Habakkuk’s Mausoleum are among the most important historical and ancient places of this province that attract many tourists, especially during Nowruz.

Iran Condemns Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen Civilians

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Bahram Qassemi

In a Wednesday statement, Qassemi condemned the attacks and expressed sympathy with the bereaved families of the victims.
“The surge in Saudi airstrikes on residential areas, the continuation of its blockade on sea, ground, and aerial routes to Yemen, and preventing the delivery of humanitarian aid and the necessaries of ordinary people to the war-torn country indicate the Saudis’ frustration and disappointment with achieving the goals of its aggression on Yemen,” he noted.
Qassemi slammed the international community’s silence over the crimes and disasters caused by the Saudi fighter jets’ non-stop attacks on residential areas and civilian targets, and Riyadh’s move to block the access of international relief organizations to Yemen.
“Such measures are in clear breach of the rules and principles of international humanitarian laws,” he noted.
He also urged the UN and the countries influential in Yemen crisis to step up their efforts to immediately stop the attacks and rapidly take effective measures required to protect the lives and security of civilians, particularly women and children.

Three American Rappers in Arba’een Pilgrimage

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Three American Rappers in Arba’een Pilgrimage

These three rap and hip-hop artists believe rap and pop music have to be “detoxificated.”

The theme of their songs are about spirituality, justice and combating moral corruption and violence.

According to a Farsi report by the Mashregh News Agency, the artists are the guests of New Horizon Conference which is going to be held by Iranian film director and producer Nader Talebzadeh in Najaf and Karbala this year.

In an interview with the daily, they stated their aspirations are satisfied with the culture of Imam Hussein (AS) and Arba’een; therefore, they have decided to participate in the religious trek to Karbala.

During the pilgrimage, these three artists performed pieces dedicated to Imam Hussein (AS) which was liked by the audience.

 

Playing Tanbur; Ancient Ritual in Iranian City of Dalahu

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Playing Tanbur; Ancient Ritual in Iranian City of Dalahu1

The ritual is held in early November each year with a number of Tanbur fans gathering in the city of Dalahu.

Here are IRNA’s photos of the event:

Iran Planning to Organize Cruise Ship Tours for Tourists

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Iran Planning to Organize Cruise Ship Tours for Tourists

Head of Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) Ali-Asghar Moonesan says plans have been drawn up to organize joint cruise ship tours for tourists in cooperation with some other countries.

He underlined that maritime tourism is one of the most important kinds of tourism, according to a Farsi report by the Tasnim News Agency.

“Although the potentialities at sea are utilized to promote tourism in the world, the potential [for maritime tourism] has not been tapped well in Iran,” said Moonesan, who is also a Vice-President.

He said Iran will bring the cruise ships from Turkey and use them to develop the tourist industry here at home.

The top official made the comments on the sidelines of a national exhibition titled “The Sea: The Route to Progress.”

Iran Rejects Saudis’ Baseless Claims in Letter to UN’s Guterres

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Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo made the remarks on Tuesday in a letter sent to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the President of the Security Council.

“These provocative measures made by Saudi authorities have no propose but to divert public opinion away from Saudi Arabia’s criminal actions against Yemen,” he stressed.

He added that Riyadh’s threats to use military force against a UN member is in clear defiance of the UN Charter.

Earlier on Tuesday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman alleged that Iran was involved in supplying weapons to the Houthis, which he said “is a direct military aggression” by Iran against Saudi Arabia.

Iran Rejects Saudis' Baseless Claims in Letter to UN's Guterres

The Houthi movement, which has been fighting back a Saudi-led coalition with allied army troops and tribal fighters, fired a missile at the King Khalid International Airport in northeastern Riyadh on Saturday. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted the missile mid-air.

In a statement on Sunday, the Saudi-led coalition, claimed the Houthis were under Iran’s “direct command.”

The Iranian Foreign Ministry rejected the coalition’s “destructive, irresponsible, provocative and baseless” allegation, saying Yemenis had shown an “independent” reaction to the Saudi military attacks on their country.

Khoshroo further stressed that the Saudi are directly responsible for the deteriorating situation in Yemen due to their closing of all air, sea and land ports.

On Sunday, Saudi Arabia announced that it was shutting down Yemen’s air, sea, and land border, after Yemeni fighters targeted the King Khalid International Airport.

Meanwhile, the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have urged the Saudi-led coalition against Yemen to reopen the aid lifeline to bring imported food and medicine into the impoverished Arab country.

“We call for all air and sea ports to remain open to ensure food, fuel and medicines can enter the country,” said Jens Laerke of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

Saudi Arabia has been pounding Yemen since March 2015 in an attempt to crush the popular Houthi Ansarullah movement and reinstate former President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, who is a staunch ally of the Riyadh regime. The kingdom has failed to achieve its objectives.

Iran Rejects Saudis' Baseless Claims in Letter to UN's Guterres

More than 12,000 people have been killed since the onset of the campaign more than two and a half years ago. Much of the country’s infrastructure, including hospitals, schools and factories, has been reduced to rubble due to the war.

A cholera epidemic has caused 908,702 suspected cases and 2,194 deaths since the outbreak in April.

Iran FM in Tajikistan for High-Level Talks

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Iran FM in Tajikistan for High-Level Talks

During the meeting, Zarif and Aslov discussed issues of mutual interest.

The Iranian top diplomat’s visit to Tajikistan is the first of its kind in the past couple of years. Relations between the two countries took a nosedive in late December 2015 on the issue of the Islamic Movement of Tajikistan. While the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan (IRPT) was considered by the Tajik government as a banned party, its leader Muhiddin Kabiri, who lives in exile, was invited to an international conference in Tehran, and this outraged the Central Asian state.

Iran FM in Tajikistan for High-Level TalksTajik authorities said despite the fact that Mohiddin Kabiri was accused of organizing riots in September 2015, Iran invited him to the International Conference of Islamic Unity while he was seated next to the head of Tajikistan’s state-backed Council of Islamic Ulema and other members of the official delegation from Tajikistan.

Meanwhile, informed sources say the tension between the two countries goes back to earlier times and is in connection with the assets of Babak Zanjani, the Iranian billionaire who is in jail and was earlier sentenced to death.

There has been no serious bilateral diplomatic engagements within the past two years, but Zarif’s visit to Dushanbe is believed to be a serious step to mend Iran-Tajikistan ties.

Zarif will later leave the Tajik capital for Uzbekistan, where he will hold talks with the country’s officials and attend the International Conference on Security and Sustainable Development in Central Asia.

Iran Leader Lauds Arba’een Pilgrimage as Outstanding Event

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In comments at the beginning of a religious course in Tehran on Monday, Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the pilgrimage to Karbala for commemoration of Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), as the envy of all people.

“Thank God, millions of our people, Iraqis and others take this path,” Imam Khamenei said, describing the huge movement as a “magnificent symbol” of love for the Shiite imams.

The Arbaeen pilgrimage is among “very outstanding” events bestowed by God, the Leader added.

Each year, a huge crowd of Shiite Muslims attend the religious commemoration of Arbaeen.

Last year, around 20 million pilgrims from all over the world gathered in Karbala on Arbaeen.

Iran Leader Lauds Arba'een Pilgrimage as Outstanding Event

Iran Leader Lauds Arba'een Pilgrimage as Outstanding Event

Iran Leader Lauds Arba'een Pilgrimage as Outstanding Event

Iran to Fully Support, Stand by Lebanon: President Rouhani

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In a phone conversation with Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Tuesday, Rouhani said Tehran and Beirut had a “very friendly and growing” relationship.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always called for the safeguarding of peace and stability in regional countries, including Lebanon,” he added.

The Lebanese people have always managed to settle their major problems through national unity, the Iranian president noted.

He expressed confidence that the Lebanese people would thwart the “new plot” against the country through their wisdom, in reference to the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Saad Hariri.

Rouhani emphasized that the Lebanese people would not allow others to turn their country into a battlefield for “the clash of foreign powers” and provide terrorists with a chance to return.

Hariri announced his resignation in a televised statement from Riyadh on Saturday, citing many reasons, including the security situation in Lebanon, for his sudden decision. He also said that he sensed a plot being hatched against his life.

Hariri accused Iran and Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement of meddling in Arab countries’ affairs, an allegation the two have repeatedly denied.

The surprise announcement has sparked a new political crisis at home in Lebanon, fueling speculations that the premier had been forced by the Riyadh regime into stepping down.

The Lebanese president on October 31 stressed Iran’s significant role in the Middle East, saying the Islamic Republic was a regional power and part of the solution to the region’s woes.

Iran to Fully Support, Stand by Lebanon: President Rouhani

Aoun emphasized that Iran played an influential role in helping resolve regional crises.

Lebanese nation vigilant about new developments: Aoun

In his Tuesday phone conversation with Rouhani, Aoun said the Lebanese people were vigilant about new developments in the country despite the ongoing difficult situation.

Despite some efforts to stoke unrest in the country, Lebanon and its people are going about their ordinary affairs in total calm and tranquility, the Lebanese president added.

Saudi Princes’ Chopper Crashed When Trying to Flee: Report

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The Saudi prince was killed on Sunday when the helicopter with several officials on board crashed near the kingdom’s southern border with war-torn Yemen.

Moqren, a known opponent of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was fleeing the country with a number of other princes when the chopper crashed, a report by the Middle East Eye says.

Meanwhile, the Israeli newspaper Yediot Aharonot has claimed that the chopper has been targeted by a Saudi fighter jet.

News of the crash comes as Riyadh pursues a sweeping purge of the kingdom’s upper ranks, with dozens of princes, ministers and a billionaire tycoon arrested as bin Salman tries to boost his grip on power.

When the purge was launched on Saturday, there was a ban on the movement of all private planes.

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