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US Elites Embarrassed by Trump’s UNGA Speech: Iran Leader

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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei

Speaking in a meeting with the chairman and members of the Assembly of Experts on Thursday, September 21, the Leader blasted the nonsensical and absolutely awkward speech made by the American president in his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.

“These words were not triggered by a sense of power, but by anger, helplessness, and imbecility; because, the US government has become increasingly angry and dissatisfied that plots, they initiated several years ago, in Western Asia were neutralized due to the effective presence of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Ayatollah Khamenei said, according to his English website.

“The speech presented by the US president did not make Americans proud. The educated American elite must feel embarrassed for having such a president; as they have previously expressed feelings of shame,” the Leader added.

“That foolish, extremely ugly and hideous speech by the US president, with its gangster and cowboy language fraught with sheer lies, stems from their fury, frustration and light-headedness,” the Leader said.

Regarding the anger of the American officials, Ayatollah Khamenei said, “The US government had developed a plot for Western Asia many years ago. They called this plan the ‘New Middle East’ or ‘Greater Middle East’.”

“Three pillars of this plot were Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon; however, the US was defeated in all three of these countries,” the Leader noted.

“The presence and influence of the Islamic Republic of Iran caused the plots and intentions of the US and the Zionist regime [of Israel] to fail in the region, and that is the reason for their anger,” the Leader added.

During his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump accused Iran of engaging in “destabilizing activities” in the region. He claimed that Iran’s “support for terror is in stark contrast to the recent commitments of many of its neighbors to fight terrorism and halt its financing.”

 

Iran, Iraq, Turkey Warn Kurdistan against Holding Referendum

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Following a trilateral meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu, and Iraqi FM Ibrahim al-Jaafari in New York, the three sides reaffirmed their strong commitment to the territorial integrity and political unity of Iraq.

They expressed their concern that the planned referendum by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), which is scheduled for September 25, 2017, puts Iraq’s hard-earned gains against ISIS under great risk.

They further expressed their concern that the planned KRG referendum is unconstitutional and runs the risk of provoking new conflicts in the region, that will prove difficult to contain.

In their statement, the three sides:

Registered their unequivocal opposition to the referendum; decided to urge the leadership of the KRG to refrain from holding the referendum; emphasized that the referendum will not be beneficial for Kurds and the KRG; agreed, in this regard, to consider taking counter-measures in coordination; and recognised that constructive dialogue within the Iraqi constitution is the only way forward to address the issues between Baghdad and Erbil.

They also stressed the importance of support of Turkey and Iran to resolve and contain this escalation, reiterated the need for concerted international efforts to convince the KRG on calling off the referendum, and renewed their call on the international community to remain engaged on the issue.

The top diplomats further welcomed the recent liberation of the Nineveh Governorate, which constituted a major victory against ISIS, and acknowledged the perseverance, commitment and resolve of the people of Iraq as a whole in fighting ISIS.

They also stressed the importance of keeping the focus on liberating the remaining areas that are still under ISIS control, and underscored the importance of post-ISIS stabilization efforts to achieve lasting security and stability in Iraq.

FMs of Iran, P5+1 Hold Talks on Nuclear Deal in New York

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We raised the issue of Washington’s non-compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) during the Wednesday meeting, said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

All the representatives present at the meeting stressed “the necessity for the signatories to respect the JCPOA,” the Iranian foreign minister stated, adding that it was the second Joint Commission meeting of the JCPOA at the ministerial level on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Zarif went on to say that the meeting was held to show “consensus among the P5+1 group of countries” on remaining committed to the 2015 nuclear agreement signed between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries.

Referring to the US president’s speech at the UN General Assembly, the Iranian foreign minister said Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric proves that “the US is detached from the realities of the international community.”

Trump told the General Assembly on Tuesday that the nuclear agreement is an “embarrassment” for Washington, accusing Tehran of violating the deal.

‘Good opportunity to meet’ Zarif

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, for his part, said he had a “matter of fact” exchange with his Iranian counterpart, but he said that Washington still has “significant issues” with the nuclear deal.

“It was a good opportunity to meet, shake hands. The tone was very matter of fact. There was no yelling, we didn’t throw shoes at one another,” Tillerson said.

“It was not an angry tone at all. It was a very, very matter of fact exchange about how we see this agreement very differently.”

EU: No need to renegotiate the JCPOA

European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini confirmed Zarif’s remarks, stressing that the nuclear agreement was “delivering” despite calls by Washington to renegotiate it.

“There is no need to renegotiate parts of the agreement, because the agreement is concerning a nuclear program and as such is delivering,”  Mogherini told reporters at the United Nations on Wednesday.

“We all agreed that all sides are fulfilling their commitments,” she said, adding that the EU would exert all efforts to make sure the JCPOA stays in place.

The other signatories to the agreement — the UK, Russia, Germany, China and France — have reiterated their commitment to the deal on multiple occasions.

Trump reaches ‘decision’ over deal

Ahead of the meeting, Trump told reporters that he had reached a “decision” over the deal without further elaborating.

“I have decided. I’ll let you know what the decision is,” he said.

Since Trump took office, the US has repeatedly threatened to abandon the agreement.

Macron trying to change Trump’s view

Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron has said that he has still not given up on trying to change Trump’s view of the deal.

“Is this agreement enough? No. It is not, given the evolution of the regional situation and increasing pressure that Iran is exerting on the region, and given… increased activity by Iran on the ballistic level since the accord,” he said in apparent contrast to his Tuesday’s remarks where he defended the JCPOA in his first UN speech.

Iran has repeatedly insisted that its military capabilities are solely aimed for defense purposes and they pose no threat to other countries. The country has also been assisting its allies, including Iraq and Syria, in their ongoing fight against terrorism.

“This is a good agreement, an agreement that’s essential to peace,” the French president said.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

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All newspapers today covered the remarks made by President Hassan Rouhani in his address to the UN General Assembly.

They particularly hailed his response to the anti-Iran comments earlier made by US President Donald Trump. The comments by IRGC Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari about Iran’s future response to Trump’s remarks also received great coverage.

Another top story was the remarks made by French President Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of adding articles to the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. Macron says the nuclear deal can be extended to the time after its expiry date.

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

Abrar:

1- Rouhani: EU’s Support for Nuclear Deal Promising

2- IRGC Chief-Commander: It’s Time to Correct US Miscalculations

3- Erdogan: We Started Astana Talks in Cooperation with Iran, Russia

4- Interior Minister: Gov’t Trying to Realize Leader’s Views

5- Amano: Rumours about Iran-North Korea Nuclear Baseless

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Afkar:

1- Diplomatic Advice: Rouhani Preaches to New US Statesmen

2- Tillerson: JCPOA Should Be Revised

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Rouhani’s Poem Recital vs. Trump’s Bomb

  • Iranian President Responds to US Counterpart’s Remarks at UNGA Address

2- Execution of Devil: Atena’s Murderer Hanged in Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- World Hails Rouhani’s Remarks at UNGA Address

2- Rouhani: We Are for Negotiation, but Not with Language of Threat

2- Jahangiri Has Key to 2021 Presidency in His Pocket

3- Voice of Justice against Cry of Violence

  • Rouhani: We’re Expecting Trump to Apologize to Iranian Nation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Ebtekar:

1- Iranian Voice of Peace: Rouhani Reacts to Trump’s Remarks at UNGA

2- Economic Aspects of a Referendum: Impact of Kurdistan Tension on Iran Economy

3- Resolving Tehran’s Problems: Reality or Dream?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Etemad:

1- Trump’s Political Suicide: US President under Fire for UNGA Remarks

2- Rouhani’s Strong Response to Newcomers in World Politics

  • We Won’t Threaten Anyone, Won’t Accept Any Threat

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Ettela’at:

1- Rouhani: We Rule People’s Hearts

  • World Knows Iran Culture with Rumi, Saadi, Hafez

2- World Condemn Trump’s Anti-Iran Remarks

3- EU’s Strong Opposition to Iraqi Kurdistan’s Independence

4- Iran Armed Forces to Hold Nationwide Parades Tomorrow

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Iran:

1- Rouhani to World Leaders: We’re Pro Negotiation, but on Equal Footing, Mutual Respect

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Jahan-e San’at:

1- Barzani Gives Ultimatum to Baghdad

2- UK PM to Rouhani: We’re Resolved to Continue JCPOA

3- Rouhani: Moderation Is Iran’s Manner, Method

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Javan:

1- World Voices Hatred towards Trump’s ‘Hate Speech’

  • Trump Makes the World Accompany Iran

2- IRGC Commander: US to Receive Iran’s Painful Responses Soon

3- Raqqa to Slip from ISIS Control to US Hands

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Deal Signed for Construction of Biggest Solar Power Plant in Iran

2- Rouhani’s Response to Trump

  • US President’s Ignorant Remarks against Iran Nation below UN Dignity

3- Russia Rejects Creation of Commitments for Iran in Post-JCPOA Era

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Kayhan:

1- Rouhani: Iran’s Development Not to Be Stopped by JCPOA Termination

2- Trump Calls Iran Violator of Human Rights! List of US Violations of Human Rights

3- Europe, US Working on Joint Plan to Make JCPOA Permanent

4- Damascus Calls on Friendly States to Help Its Reconstruction

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Kelid:

1- Rouhani: Iran Will Be Victorious Whatever Happens to JCPOA

2- Iran’s Handicrafts to Be Developed in Cyberspace: Official

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Resalat:

1- UN Secretary-General: World Worried about Nuclear War with North Korea

2- Senior Cleric: Those Who Evade Law Should Be Stopped

3- IRGC Commander: It’s Time for Us to Correct US Miscalculations

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Rooyesh-e Mellat:

1- Erdogan: Turkey to Mull over Sanctions against Iraqi Kurdistan

2- Iraqi PM: Baghdad Seeks to Cancel Independence Referendum, Not Its Suspension

3- North Korea’s Program to Build Nuclear Submarine in 3 Years

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- Shut Up Netanyahu! Shut Up Trump!

  • Haaretz’s Report on Iranians’ Reaction to Anti-Tehran Remarks at UNGA

2- IRGC Commander: We Should Correct US Calculations

3- JCPOA Hostage of Sunset: US, France, Israel Planning to Remove JCPOA’s Expiry Date

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 21

 

Kadoobareh; Good Choice for Vegetarians

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Kadoobareh

Kadoobareh is prepared in a short time, and is a good choice for vegetarians.

 

Ingredients:

Potatoes: 2 average-size ones

Courgettes: 5 average-size ones

Tomatoes: 5 average-size ones

Onions: A big one

Eggs: 2 or 3

Salt, pepper, turmeric: As much as needed

Recipe:

Chop the onion and sauté it for two minutes. Then add salt and turmeric as well as chopped potatoes and sauté them.

Turn down the flame and put the lid back on the pan, allowing the mixture to be cooked through.

Add sliced courgettes and fry the whole thing for a few minutes. After the courgettes are fried, add chopped tomatoes and eggs, turn the flame further down and let the ingredients cook for 100 minutes.

Sprinkle black pepper on the food before serving it.

You may grate some cheese on Kadoobareh to add to its taste.

It can also be garnished with cream yogurt.

President Rouhani Hits Back at Trump for ‘Ignorant’ Anti-Iran Remarks

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Delivering a speech at the 72nd UN General Assembly session in New York on Wednesday, President Rouhani said the “ignorant, ugly, spiteful literature of the US president, which was full of false information and groundless allegations, against the Iranian nation” were beneath the dignity of the United Nations.

During his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump accused Iran of engaging in “destabilizing activities” in the region.

He also claimed that Iran’s “support for terror is in stark contrast to the recent commitments of many of its neighbors to fight terrorism and halt its financing.”

Trump also denounced the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, including the US, as “an embarrassment” that Washington may abandon.

He said the Iran deal was “one of the worst and most one-sided transactions the United States has ever entered into.”

In response, Rouhani said that the Iranian nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was an international agreement backed by UN Security Council Resolution 2231.

“The JCPOA does not belong to one or two countries. The JCPOA is a UNSC document, which belongs to the entire international community,” Rouhani said.

Rouhani also responded to the US threat to scrap the deal, saying Iran would respond to any breach of the JCPOA.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will not be the first country to violate the JCPOA, but will firmly and appropriately respond to any breach,” he said.

President Rouhani Hits Back at Trump for 'Ignorant' Anti-Iran Remarks

He also warned about bids by “incompetent policymakers” to dismantle the JCPOA, but stressed that such attempts would fail to stop Iran from treading the path of progress.

“By reneging on its promises and violating international obligations, the new US administration will only discredit itself globally and lose the trust of governments and nations in any future negotiations and commitments,” said the Iranian chief executive.

Elsewhere in his speech, Rouhani talked about Iran’s defense power, including its missile program, reassuring the global community that Iran’s military might would be only deterrent and aimed at restoring regional peace and stability.

President Rouhani Hits Back at Trump for 'Ignorant' Anti-Iran Remarks

The Iranian president also lashed out at Israel, saying it was not acceptable that the Zionist regime of Israel, which is not committee to international law and whose nuclear weapons pose a threat to the region and the entire world, advises peace-loving nations.

Rouhani said Iran was in the forefront of the fight against extremism and terrorism, stressing the Islamic Republic sought a secure region and welcomed cooperation with other countries to that end.

Heading a high-ranking delegation, the Iranian president arrived in New York on Sunday night to participate in the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly and hold talks with senior officials of some other countries attending the meeting.

Rouhani has met and held talks with several leaders and heads of state on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting.

Iran FM Holds Talks with French, German Counterparts

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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his German counterpart Sigmar Gabriel meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, September 20 / Photo retrieved from Iran's Foreign Ministry

During the Wednesday meeting, Zarif and German FM Sigmar Gabriel discussed bilateral and regional issues, especially the Iraqi Kurdistan region’s independence referendum and the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

“Supporting the JCPOA and the need for all parties to remain committed to this multilateral and international agreement has always been Germany’s transparent stance,” Gabriel noted.

The two top diplomats also stressed that any damage to the deal would send a bad signal to the international community and cause distrust of any international negotiation and deal.

Zarif also discussed issues of mutual interest with France’s FM Jean-Yves Le Drian in a meeting on Wednesday, where they conferred on bilateral relations between Tehran and Paris.

They also exchanged views on regional issues, particularly the referendum on Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence, and underlined the necessity of maintaining Iraq’s territorial integrity and respecting the Arab country’s Constitution.

Iran FM Holds Talks with French, German Counterparts
Iranian, French counterparts meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York

Iran, Iraq, Turkey Hold Trilateral on Kurdistan Referendum

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During the Wednesday meeting, the three top diplomats exchanged views on regional issues, particularly the issue of Iraqi Kurdistan’s independence referendum.

Iran President, UK PM Call for Expansion of Bilateral Ties

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In a meeting with the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Rouhani said the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed between Iran and world powers following hard and lengthy efforts.

“So all the involved sides need to stick to their commitments under the nuclear deal,” he added.

President Rouhani went on saying the UK’s support for JCPOA is of great significance and added the world is now closely monitoring the fate of the nuclear deal because the deal will show whether or not diplomacy can successfully play any role in resolving today’s crises.

He said facilitating banking relations between Iran and the UK can pave the way for further economic ties between the two sides.

Iran’s president also highlighted Tehran’s constructive role in fight against regional terrorism and said the country is ready to establish good relations with the UK in war on terror.

Touching on the upcoming independence referendum by Iraq’s Kurdistan Regional Government, he called the vote a dangerous move and said the regional states including Iran, Turkey, Iraq and Syria are against the plebiscite.

He expressed hope the UK government plays a constructive role in this regard by convincing the Iraqi Kurds to cancel the secession vote.

“We are not against the prosperity of Iraqi Kurds but they need to press ahead with their plans within Iraq’s sovereignty,” he said.

Iranian president also referred to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and said the first step to resolve the crisis is to stop airstrikes.

“Then the Yemenis have to be provided with humanitarian aid. Finally, the conflicting sides of Yemen must sit for talks to restore peace and security in the war-torn country,” he added.

For her part, the UK prime minister called for expansion of ties between Tehran and London.

May voiced her full support for JCOPA and said “as I said in my address to the General Assembly, the nuclear deal is highly important and we remain committed to the deal. Meanwhile, we need to make sure nothing is threatening it.”

She called on the involved sides including the US to stick to their commitments under JCOPA.

‘Trump’s Anti-Iran Remarks Result of US Regional Defeats’

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Major General Jafari on Wednesday responded to recent allegations leveled against Iran by Trump during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, saying that there was nothing new in his remarks.

“What was new is that the US revealed its true face to the world,” he said, adding, “Today, the world can see the same image of the United States that Iran has been trying to reveal it for many years.”

“In fact, these allegations against Iran, perfectly match the US and its corrupt and bullying government,” the commander added.

He then asked the Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who is in New York for UN General Assembly meeting, to “show strong, revolutionary and revealing stance” in his speech at the UN.

Pointing to the US consecutive failures in the region, Jafari said such “nervous reaction deems natural” given the consecutive and crushing failures that the US has experienced in the region.

He further underlined that the US will receive “much painful” response from Iran due to action, behavior, and decisions that Tehran would take in coming months.

The reaction came after Trump claimed during his first address to the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that Iran’s “support for terror is in stark contrast to the recent commitments of many of its neighbors to fight terrorism and halt its financing”.

The remarks came as the US and some of its regional allies, including Saudi Arabia, have been staunch supporters of Takfiri terrorists in the Muslim states of Syria and Iraq.

Tehran has, meanwhile, been praised for its support for anti-terrorism efforts by the governments in Damascus and Baghdad.

The Takfiri terrorists of Daesh were initially trained by the CIA in Jordan in 2012 to destabilize the Syrian government.

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