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Queiroz Happy with Iran’s FIFA World Cup Draw

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IFP Media Wire
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Team Melli has been pitted against Spain, Portugal and Morocco in Group B of the 2018 World Cup.

Queiroz has some emotional ties to World Cup group opponents.

He is from Portugal and he lived in Spain while coaching Real Madrid in the 2003-04 season.

“It’s a tough group for us, but for me being with Portugal and Spain is very special and very emotional because Portugal is my place and Spain is a very special place for me also as a coach in my career, so I could not choose better,” Queiroz said.

“It will be a very tough competition for us, it would have been no matter what group we were in, but when you are with Spain, a World Cup winner, and Portugal, European champions, it couldn’t be better for me,” he added.

Iran has never gotten past the group stage in four World Cup appearances, and Queiroz isn’t predicting any miracles this time.

“When the game finishes I want my players to leave with their heads up,” Queiroz concluded.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The top story today was the FIFA World Cup 2018 draws, in which Iran was drawn with Morocco and European powerhouses Portugal and Spain.

The remarks by EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini about the Iran nuclear deal and her strong support for its implementation also received great coverage.

Among other top stories were the 6.1-magnitude earthquake that hit Iran’s southeastern province of Kerman, and the comments made by Iran’s First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Sochi.

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

 

Abrar:

1- Iran Top Officer: All Terrorist Attacks in Arba’een Thwarted

2- Arab League Sec-Gen: We’re Ready for Cooperation If Iran Changes Behaviours

3- British PM Stresses Support for Iran Nuclear Deal

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Early Death? Difficult World Cup Draw for Iran Football Team

2- Corpse Bride: World Media Cover Strange Face of Iranian Girl after 50 Surgeries

3- Zarif: Europe Has Been Decisive in Declaring Its JCPOA Stances

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Asrar:

1- Iran First VP: JCPOA Creates New Opportunity for Regional Cooperation

2- Oil Minister: US Sanctions Not Important to Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Bahar:

1- Zarif in Rome: JCPOA Best Possible Deal for All Parties

2- Iran First VP: Sanctions Not Completely Removed

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Ettela’at:

1- Iran First VP: Project to Create New Middle East Has Failed

2- European Parliament Votes against Selling Weapons to Saudi Arabia

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Hambastegi:

1- Zarif: Europe Should Give Practical Guarantee on JCPOA

2- Queiroz: Iran Has a Wonderful, Committed Team

3- Polish Diplomat: Teaching Polish Language in Iran Very Important to Us

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Iran:

1- Iran Leader: Humanities Rooted in Religion

2- Difficult Campaign of Iranian Cheetahs

  • Queiroz: We’ll Fight for Happiness, Honour of Iranians in Every Match

3- Mogherini Strongly Supports Iran Nuclear Deal

  • We Told Trump JCPOA Implementation Is Security Priority for EU

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Jame’eh Farda:

1- EU: Respect Iran Nuclear Deal

  • Mogherini: Not Even a Single Paragraph of JCPOA Renegotiable
  • Europe to Stand against Pressures of US, Saudi Arabia, Israel

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Javan:

1- Fear and Excitement in Iran Group: No Luck for Iranians

  • Iran Drawn with Portugal, Spain, Morocco in FIFA World Cup 2018

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- 6.1-Magnitude Quake, This Time in Kerman: Houses Collapse in Villages

2- OPEC Member States Agree on Extension of Oil Freeze

3- Iran-Europe 9-Month Trade Value Stands at $14.8 Billion

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Kayhan:

1- Trump after Signing Multi-Billion-Dollar Deal

  • Bahrainis Are Wonderful, They Bought Weapons from Us

2- Reformists Advise Jahangiri to Resign If He Wants to Become Next President

  • Rouhani’s Administration Had Weak Performance

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Payam-e Zaman:

1- No Fatalities in Kerman Earthquake

  • Serious Damage to Historic Structure of Kerman

2- One in Every 10 Deaths in Iran Caused by Air Pollution

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Resalat:

1- 5,000 Elite Orphans Supported by Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

Shahrvand:

1- 30 Years of Regret

  • Stories of Those Affected by Infected Bloods 3 Decades Ago
  • Survivors Deprived of Marriage, Having Babies, Having a Job Due to HIV, Hepatitis

2- Red Cross Official after Visiting Quake-Hit Areas: Iran Red Crescent Didn’t Leave Anyone Behind

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 2

 

 

Yemenis Shocked by Pro-Israel Fatwa of Saudi Mufti: Houthi Leader

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Saudi Muftis

Abdul-Malik Badreddin Al Houthi said while many religious leaders in the Islamic world have forbidden violating the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Zionists, the Saudi Mufti has issued a new fatwa giving the Zionists a green-light to kill the Muslims.

“How on earth did the Saudi Mufti issue a Fatwa and ban the killing of the Zionists in the occupied lands but at the same time, religiously legalize the killing of Muslims in Yemen,” he was quoted as saying by ISNA in a Farsi report.

Earlier, the grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, said that fighting against Israel was inappropriate and said the Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas was a terror organization. He made the remark in reply to a question regarding July’s anger across the Israeli-occupied West Bank when Israel shut Al-Aqsa Mosque, following a deadly shootout.

Israeli Communications Minister Ayoub Kara praised Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh’s comments, offering the Mufti an invitation to visit Israel. “We congratulate Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, as well as the head of Ulema for his fatwa forbidding the fight against the Jews and killing of them,” Kara tweeted.

Last year, the mufti had asked followers as well as businesses to make financial donations to the kingdom’s ongoing war on Yemen.

The grand mufti is known for issuing highly controversial fatwas. In June 2016, the Mufti exempted all troops waging war on Yemen from observing the religious obligation of fasting during Ramadan.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the Yemeni leader also called for strengthening the internal unity in Yemen and said the Yemenis need to avoid any tension threatening their unity.

“The Yemenis must stop taking their internal dispute to the media because the representations of such disputes will threaten our internal unity on the one hand and delight our enemies on the other.”

He then directly addressed the US and its regional allies particularly Saudi Arabia saying Yemen is a nation which will never give up its love for the holy prophet of Islam even if it gets involved in war with the entire world and loses its members.

“Those who think they can enslave us should know that they will end up in total failure in this project.”

Abdul-Malik also called the prophet of Islam and his family members a role-model for the Yemenis and added the nation is inspired by their faith, resistance and will.

“Our main principle is freedom. We will not sit back an inch in our fight for freedom. We believe that we will lose our religion if we stop seeking freedom.”

He pointed it out that the world needs to know that the Yemenis are living on this basic principle and those who are going to enslave them will be defeated.

Caracal; A Golden Desert in Heart of Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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The desert is located near the city of Bafq in Iran’s central Yazd Province. The name of this desert is derived from the Caracal wild cat living in the area. These cats have always attracted the attention of local people for their high intelligence and ability to be tamed. These cats have also been popular for hunting after being technically trained. Desert cats and other wildlife animals can be found in the heart of this golden desert.

Caracal; A Golden Desert in Heart of IranThe Caracal is one of the eight species of existing cats in the country which is also called the desert’s black-ear.

Caracals could only be found in Africa and Asia. In Kazakhstan, which is the northernmost place one can find Caracals, the population of this carnivore is limited due to the hard winters. In India, which is the easternmost habitat of the animal, it is introduced as a rare species. This cat is easily tamed.

Caracal; A Golden Desert in Heart of IranThese days, tour managers have a special focus on the desert of Caracal, and organize tours of the desert to give the chance to tourists to watch these beautiful cats. These tours have also been warmly welcomed by tourists.

Riding a camel, safari, motorcycle riding on golden sands, walking through palm trees, and staying in a traditional residence are all one can expect from a trip to the desert.

We recommend that the tourists, who prefer to enjoy the silence of the desert, should have a trip to this desert. You can walk comfortably along this untouched desert.

Sunni Cleric Praises Army Services after Iran Earthquake

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Kermanshah Quake

Following the effective presence of the army in the earthquake-stricken areas of Kermanshah province, Mawlawi Mohammadi, the Sunni leader of Friday Prayers of Kermanshah, sent a letter to Army Chief-Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi to appreciate the services of his forces in helping people in Kermanshah province after the deadly quake.

According to a Farsi report by ISNA, in this letter Mawlawi Mohammadi said the nation and the whole world saw the genuine sacrifice of the commanders, officers, and the soldiers of the army which was the manifestation of unity and solidarity.

He further added that the efforts made by high-ranking officials and commanders of the army who did not hesitate a moment must be appreciated.

Back on November 12, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit villages and towns in Iran’s western Kermanshah province along the mountainous border with Iraq, killing 530 people and injuring thousands of others.

Criss-crossed by several major fault lines, Iran is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. In 2003, a magnitude 6.6 quake in Kerman province killed 31,000 people and flattened the ancient city of Bam.

Saudi, UAE Say Won’t Play ACL Matches in Iran or Qatar

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Although the AFC rejected a game in a neutral venue, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are still opposed to the issue, ISNA said in a Farsi report.

“There are reasons that our athletes will not go to Iran. FIFA has passed such a law, and no Saudi athlete will travel to Iran. Until the conditions become normal, we will continue to play on neutral ground. Our relations with Iran has been cut because of an attack on the embassy, and we will not play in Iran until the ties return to normality,” said Adel Ezzat, the head of Saudi Arabian Football Federation.

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Riyadh daily wrote that the UAE also has a position like Saudi Arabia, and that the country will not let its teams play in either Iran or Qatar.

The Asian Football Confederation said on Tuesday that matches between clubs from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar will continue to be played on a home-and-away basis in next year’s Asian Champions League despite an ongoing diplomatic dispute between the Persian Gulf states.

The AFC’s executive committee decided to maintain the current format of its flagship club event in the face of a ban imposed on travel in and out of Qatar by a Saudi Arabia-led coalition that is backed by the United Arab Emirates. Clubs from the three nations regularly play each other in the Asian Champions League, although this year’s competition was not affected by the standoff as Qatari teams had been eliminated before the action was taken in early June.

The Asian Champions League already sees games featuring clubs from Saudi Arabia and Iran played in neutral venues due to a diplomatic disagreement between those countries. Qatar, along with Oman and the United Arab Emirates, hosted some of those games this season.

Iran State Broadcaster Uses Female Commentator for First Time

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Maedeh Alaghmand

The local radio station of Iran’s Golestan Province used a female sports announcer during the Asian Kabaddi Championships. Maedeh Alaghmand gave live commentaries of six matches which took about 10 hours.

Earlier, Iran’s radio had used female sportscasters to give short comments on some competitions, but it was the first time that a woman gave a running commentary of a full match.

The Asian Kabaddi Championship 2017 was held in Gorgan, the capital of Iran’s northern Golestan province, 24-26 November, featuring a total of 10 teams from India, Iran, Japan, South Korea, Pakistan, Thailand, Iraq, Sri Lanka and Turkmenistan in the men’s and women’s sections.

The Indian men’s and women’s teams were both crowned the champions of Asia after beating Pakistan and South Korea, respectively.

Kabaddi is a contact team sport that originated in Tamilnadu, India. It is the national sport of Bangladesh. It is also popular in South Asia.

Enhanced Iran-SCO Ties to Help Boost Global Security: First VP

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IFP Media Wire
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“The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to improve its cooperation with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to play a more active role in promoting regional and international peace, stability, security and development,” Jahangiri said in an address to a SCO meeting in the Russian city of Sochi on Friday.

He also expressed Iran’s readiness to help promote the SCO status in line with the country’s goal to establish a world free of violence and extremism and make more serious efforts to help the organization thwart new threats and challenges in political, economic and cultural sectors.

He said Daesh Takfiri terrorists suffered a heavy defeat in Syria and Iraq thanks to resistance of regional nations and cooperation among Tehran, Damascus, Baghdad and Moscow.

However, Jahangiri warned of the terrorist group’s possible plot to change its geopolitical goal and drag the crisis into other regions, particularly Central Asia and the Caucasus, and stressed the importance of remaining vigilant in the face of such threats.

The Iranian vice president urged the SCO to make use of the member states’ capacities to draw up new initiatives to promote the welfare and security of regional nations.

He said cultural, political and economic measures are needed to fight terrorism and violence and added that eliminating poverty and injustice and reaching sustainable development are the main purposes of the campaign against terrorism and extremism.

Jahangiri called for identifying and destroying the financial and spiritual sources of extremist and Takfiri ideologies.

He pointed to positive cooperation between Iran and Russia to help solve the Syrian crisis and fight terrorism and extremism in the Middle East and said it can be used by the SCO as a valuable experience.

Iran and Russia have been assisting the Syrian military in its counter-terrorism operations. The Iranian military advisory support and Russian aerial backup have proved instrumental in Syria’s efforts to recapture militant-held areas and end the Daesh terror group’s territorial rule in the country.

Iran Drawn with Portugal, Spain in 2018 FIFA World Cup

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian football players will open their competition at the international men’s football tournament against Morocco at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 15 next year.

The Iranian squad will take on the Spanish at the Kazan Arena on June 20.

Carlos Queiroz’s men will face Portugal at Mordovia Arena in Saransk on June 25 in their last group stage match.

Russia and Saudi Arabia will participate in the opening match in Moscow.

The hosts have Uruguay, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia for company in Group A.

France, Peru, Denmark, and Australia are together in Group C.

Argentina, Croatia, Iceland, and Nigeria comprise the Group D.

Brazil, Switzerland, Costa Rica, and Serbia make up Group E.

Group F also includes Germany, Mexico, Sweden, and South Korea.

Group G contains Belgium, England, Tunisia, and Panama.

Poland, Columbia, Senegal, and Japan complete the draw in Group H.

FIFA World Cup 2018 final draw

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Banking, Energy Ties

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IFP Editorial Staff
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During the Friday talks, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, especially banking and energy cooperation.

Earlier in the day, the Iranian top diplomat also met his Azeri counterpart Elmar Mammadyarov and discussed bilateral relations and regional issues with him.

Zarif held the meetings on the sidelines of the Heart of Asia Conference, the new round of which was held in Baku.

Since its inception in 2011, the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process has been a regional venue for high level political consultation among countries from the three geographically interconnected regions of the Caspian and Central Asia, the Middle East, and South Asia all connected through Afghanistan – the Heart of Asia.

The process brings together 14 countries as participating states to work for regional cooperation in some of the least integrated regions of the world. Seventeen countries from outside the region and twelve regional and international organizations are supporting the agenda of Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process.

The Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process was established to provide a platform to discuss regional issues, particularly encouraging security, political, and economic cooperation among Afghanistan and its neighbours.

The region-led dialogue was launched in November 2011 to expand practical coordination between Afghanistan and its neighbours and regional partners in facing common threats, including counterterrorism, counter-narcotics, poverty, and extremism.

 

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