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Iran Sympathizes with Mexico over Deadly Earthquake

In a Wednesday statement, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi offered sympathy to the bereaved families of the deadly incident’s victims.

At least 216 people have lost their lives so far after the Tuesday’s powerful earthquake shook Mexico City and surrounding states.

Hundreds of people are also wounded and many trapped under collapsed buildings.

The epicenter of the 7.1-magnitude earthquake was 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) east-northeast of San Juan Raboso and 34.1 miles (55 km) south-southwest of the city of Puebla, in Puebla state, according to the US Geological Survey.

President Enrique Peña Nieto said 22 bodies were found in the debris of an elementary school in Mexico City that collapsed due to the earthquake. At least 30 children were still missing Tuesday night, he said.

Tuesday’s earthquake came more than one week after a magnitude-8.1 earthquake struck off the southern coast of the country, killing at least 90, according to the governor of the hard-hit state of Oaxaca.

Iran’s Call for Peace Continues to Echo in Int’l Circles

The UN General Assembly is a summit that, with the presence of high-ranking world leaders, becomes the focus of attention for political analysis every year.

According to a Farsi report by IRNA, the state of New York and the United Nations headquarters is hosting presidents, prime ministers, and kings from all over the world these days. Hundreds of high-ranking officials from the UN member states gather at the annual General Assembly session to discuss the challenges, threats and obstacles facing the world.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, who left Tehran on Sunday morning for New York, said his trip is aimed at eliminating the possible doubts of the West’s public opinion about the Islamic Republic.

Rouhani’s fifth journey to New York matters twice as much given the internal and external challenges where the region and the world are involved. This time Donald Tramp is the president of the host country. Trump’s decisions and remarks during the past year proves that his approach has nothing to do with the mediocre approach of his predecessor.

The US businessman (Trump) who has repeatedly called Iran a threat and has challenged the world’s agreement (the JCPOA) with Iran, is seeking to lead Iran to a point to violate the deal and then urge the world to annul it.

In the political equations of Trump, Iran’s nuclear deal is confusing and he cannot make a decision on it.

But this time, unlike the past decade, the United States does not see the world and the United Nations next to itself to impose sanctions against Iran.

The allegations and endless attempts by the US officials to violate the letter and spirit of the nuclear agreement in the past few months have created a global coalition against the White House.

The world powers seem to have accepted that the JCPOA is the only solution to Iran’s nuclear case, and they are sure it is a win-win deal for everyone. Hence, they deal with the ambitions of the United States from the standpoint of power.

Maintaining this solidarity and global unity to take care of the nuclear deal in face of American populism will be the most important focus of Rouhani’s efforts in New York.

Rouhani’s American counterpart in his Tuesday address to the UN General Assembly raised anti-Iran allegations, accusing the Islamic Republic of disrupting regional stability and security.

In reaction, the Iranian diplomatic team and president must make a wise decision against the prejudiced literature of the US President.

In addition to Washington’s insatiability, on the other hand, President Rouhani must struggle to protect this deal against the crises created by the Zionist regime and some of the regional countries.

The Zionist regime’s attempt to disrupt the nuclear agreement and its dissatisfaction with it is not a new issue. The leaders of this regime have openly or covertly blamed former US President Barack Obama for ending Iran’s international isolation and sealing the nuclear deal.

Moreover, under the illusion of Iranophobia, some regional powers do not tolerate peace and authority for Iran which resulted from the deal. To disrupt the achievements of the JCPOA, these countries are moving along with Trump. And on the domestic side, the government’s nuclear deal has fierce critics.

Although the principles of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s diplomacy do not change with the change of governments and the president, Rouhani’s administration demonstrated in his first term that he wanted to introduce a peace-seeking image of Iran to the world.

In his four previous speeches, and unlike his predecessor, Rouhani spoke of desperate need for peace in the world and presented a new image of Iran. An image that, in addition to improving the country’s international reputation, returned the investors to the markets of Iran and made the rust-ridden wheels of Iran’s economy develop again and reminded the world of Iran’s rich culture.

Rouhani’s fifth presence at the UN General Assembly, which is the first visit of the twelfth Iranian president, is somehow an emphasis on the same peace-seeking policy in global interactions.

The Iranian president’s Wednesday address to the UN General Assembly will represent all Iranians and their call for peace, an issue that he also emphasized during his meeting with Iranian people living in the United States a couple of days ago.

Iran Sends 1,000 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Syria’s Deir ez-Zor

Iran Sends 1,000 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid to Syria’s Deir ez-Zor

A new humanitarian convoy has been sent to Deir ez-Zor in eastern Syria, which was under siege for more than three years.

The Fars News Agency wrote in a Farsi report that the shipment comprised of foodstuff, medicine, and clothing with a total weight of 1,000 tonnes.

This is the first non-Syrian consignment in such high volume, dispatched via land to Deir ez-Zor.

The Iranian aid convoy includes more than 10,000 food, medicine, clothing and other essential packages that were sent to the residents of the city with the help of the Syrian army and its allies.

Deir ez-Zor’s military airport was also reopened on Monday, September 18.

Syrian Army and resistance movement broke the three-year siege on the city on September 5.

Iran Top Sports Power in Asia: Korean Website

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The Iranian national volleyball team recently stood in the third place in the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup in Japan and earned its first ever world medal.

According to a Farsi report by ISNA, Iran’s national football team has also qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup as the first Asian team without losing any match. It also holds the 25th place in the FIFA ranking and is the highest-ranking Asian side.

Following these accomplishments, a Korean website has written that Iran is becoming the continent’s first sports power, and it seems that Iran’s sports class is different from the rest of Asia.

It should not be forgotten that Iran’s national basketball team is also one of the continent’s most powerful teams, which ranks second in the continent after China. This shows that the Islamic Republic is turning into a major power in the continent.

Qatar to Host Iranian Art Exhibition

Qatar to Host Iranian Art Exhibition

The exhibition entitled “A Manifestation of Iranian Art” is planned to be held by Iran’s cultural attaché in Qatar.

The marquetry works of Iranian artist, Morteza Atash-Panjeh, will be put on display as of September 24, according to a Farsi report by the Arya News Agency.

During the exhibition, 40 works by Atash-Panjeh will be displayed for one week for the visitors interested in the Iranian traditional art.

Deputy FM Araqchi Addresses NAM Meeting on Palestine

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In an address to the Tuesday meeting, Araqchi referred to the abusive policies of the Zionist regime over the past six decades, which have deprived the Palestinians of their basic human rights as well as their ownership rights over their lands, and once again voiced the Islamic Republic of Iran’s firm support for the Palestinians.

The Iranian diplomat also touched upon the provocative moves of the Zionist regime aimed at changing the Islamic identity of Al-Quds and said Tehran supports the popular resistance of the Palestinians against the new wave of Israeli aggression.

The extraordinary meeting of the Palestine Committee of NAM was held following Israel’s latest efforts to change the Islamic identity of al-Quds.

During the meeting, the Islamic Republic of Iran backed thr NAM committee’s statement on the necessity of standing by the Palestinians and once again underlined the unity of Iran and NAM members in supporting the Palestinians and their cause.

FM Zarif Dismisses Trump’s “Hollow” Statements on Iran

In reaction to Trump’s anti-Iran allegations in his address to the UN General Assembly, Zarif said the statements, particularly those parts referring to the great nation of Iran, were too blatant, hollow and non-sense to reply.

The Iranian top diplomat stressed that the flagrant and foolish statements of the US president as well as his ignorance of the realities of the Islamic Republic’s domestic and foreign policies and its fight against terrorism reveal the depth of his naivety and populist behaviours when it comes to international politics.

“Such behaviours along with other realities like the US support for the criminal Zionist regime and other regional dictatorial regimes as well as its support for terrorist groups would not yield any result but further isolation and disrepute for the US administration in the world,” he added.

Iran Selects ‘Breath’ as Official Submission to Academy Awards

A committee of nine cinema professionals (including four directors, an actor, a composer, a producer, a film critic, and a cinema official) was assigned by Iran’s Farabi Cinema Foundation to choose the county’s submission to the Oscar race.

“The movie ‘Breath’ was selected by a majority vote,” committee spokesman Amir Esfandiari said on Tuesday, adding that the Committee hopes Abyar’s film would further introduce Iran’s capacities to a wider range of audiences.

The film was chosen from a shortlist of four, including “Subdued” (Rage Khab) by Hamid Nematollah, “Malaria” by Parviz Shahbazi, and “Vilaei-Ha” by Monir Qeidi.

“Breath”, produced in 2015, relates the story of a little Iranian girl named Bahar who lives a life spun from folklore and stories, always with her head in a book. But growing up in Yazd in the 1970s and ’80s, she is at the centre of a country in turmoil: the Shah is overthrown, Ayatollah Khomeini rises to power, and the first shots are fired in a bitter and protracted war with Iraq. Over the span of several years, Bahar finds daydreaming in her own fantasy world is the only way she can make sense of the pain and suffering warring humans inflict on one another.

Shabnam Moghaddami received the Crystal Simorgh of Best Supporting Actress in the 34th Fajr Film Festival for her appearance in the film.

The filmmaker Abyar also received the Best Director award at 2016 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.

Earlier Iranian submissions to the Academy Awards have brought the country four nominations and two Oscars. Both awards were given to Asghar Farhadi, the acclaimed filmmaker, for his films ‘A Separation’ (2011) and ‘The Salesman’ (2016).

The film ‘Children of Heaven’ by Majid Majidi was also nominated for an Academy Award in Best Foreign Language Film category in 1998, but lost the Oscar to Italy’s submission ‘Life is Beautiful’ by Roberto Benigni.

Farhadi’s ‘A Separation’ was also nominated for an Oscar in Best Original Screenplay category.

The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film is one of the Academy Awards of Merit, or Oscars, handed out annually by the US-based Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).

It is given to a feature-length motion picture produced outside the United States of America with a predominantly non-English dialogue track.

The Academy Awards or The Oscars is an annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Colourful Mountains

The colourful scenery is so beautiful that one might think they are looking at images from another planet.

Here are ISNA’s photos of the beautiful mountains:

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19

All newspapers today covered President Hassan Rouhani’s trip to New York, where he is going to attend and address the UN General Assembly.

Tuesday papers particularly highlighted his remarks in a meeting with Iranian expats and an exclusive interview with CNN.

The comments by Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI), about the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers also received great coverage.

The Iraqi Kurdistan’s upcoming independence referendum and the worldwide reactions to the decision also remained a top story today.

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

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Babak Zanjani Fired from Court after Aggression

2- Afghan Gov’t to Arm Its Citizens

3- Small Number of People Accompanying Rouhani in New York Visit

  • Rational Diplomatic Visit Instead of Spending Huge Amounts of Money

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Women Should Be Top Priority, Not Just Mentioned in Conferences: Ex-VP

2- Rouhani: JCPOA Will Always Stay Alive

3- Babak Zanjani Fired from Court after War of Words with Lawyer

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Bahar:

1- Mission: Overcoming Remaining Challenges; Review of Rouhani’s Priorities

2- Nuclear Chief: JCPOA Should Remain in Right Track

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Ebtekar:

1- Rouhani: Nuclear Deal to Stay Alive in Political History of Region, World

2- Iran, Europe against Trump, Netanyahu

3- First VP: Foreign Ministry Activating Economic diplomacy

4- Reformist MPs Threaten Those MPs Who Broke Their Promises

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Etemad:

1- Amano, Salehi: Iran Nuclear Program, Most Transparent One in World

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Ettela’at:

1- Rouhani to CNN: Loss of Credit, Only Outcome of Withdrawing from JCPOA

2- President: Trump Unpredictable, but Iran Has Plans for Every Situation

3- Three Saudi Cities under Fire of Yemen’s Artillery

4- 65 Economic Priorities Communicated to 5 Ministers

5- Nuclear Chief: Iran Has Implemented All Nuclear Commitments

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Ghanoon:

1- Efforts for Survival of JCPOA in New York

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Hamdeli:

1- Iran Has Proved It Doesn’t Give Barzani Blank Cheque

2- End of Coalition between Reformists, Moderates?

  • Some Reformist MPs Say Aref’s Remarks His Personal Opinion

3- Photo of Cleric Working as Street Vendor Go Viral

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Iran:

1- Private Sector Has Priority in Allocation of Finance

2- Rouhani: We Need Iranians Living in All Parts of the World to Build Our Country

3- Red Status of Human Rights in Myanmar’s Green Hell

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Jahan-e San’at:

1- Judiciary Chief: Some Trying to Create New Sedition in Middle East

2- A Review of New Priorities Communicated by Rouhani to Ministers

  • Rouhani Forgetting His Campaign Promises

3- Rouhani: No One More ‘Iranian’ than Others

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Javan:

1- Unilaterally Maintaining Nuclear Deal: Expediency or Damage

2- Rouhani Says JCPOA Will Stay Alive Whether US Like It or Not

3- Birthday Party Held for Children of Iranian Fighters Killed in Fight against Terror

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Rouhani: Iran Will Never Initiate Violation of Int’l Agreement

2- Syrian Army, Resistance Forces Enter Eastern Deir ez-Zor

3- US Withdrawal from JCPOA to Cost Them Dearly: Iran President to CNN

4- Bahraini King Condemns Arab Countries’ Move to Boycott Israel!

5- Iraqi Federal Court Suspends Kurdistan Independence Referendum

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Kayhan:

1- Rouhani’s Visit to New York: Don’t Accept Promises, Give Ultimatum to ‘Big Satan’

2- Rabbis, Israeli Security Forces Clash with Each Other

3- Iraq’s Federal Court Says ‘Big No’ to Iraqi Kurdistan Referendum

4- Sanctions Still in Place, Preventing Arrival of Foreign Investors: Airports Company

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19


 

Kelid:

1- Gov’t to Provide New Facilities for Development of Handicrafts Industry: Chief

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 19