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Trump Administration Highly Skilled at Looting Mideast: Iran

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In the weekly cabinet session held on Wednesday, Rouhani said, “The new US administration seems to have a special skill in looting, and it was successful in doing so in some countries of the Middle East, Saudi Arabia in particular.”

“Trump’s administration has managed to loot their assets and resources and will give them weapons in return in order to fan the flames of war in the region,” he went on to say, a Farsi report by the president’s website said.

They have been meddling in the internal affairs of the regional states with the aim of looting the oil and gas of the Middle East on the one hand and selling their weapons to the regional states on the other hand, he added.

The Iranian president stressed that the US and Israel are seeking to fan the flames of war in the Middle East and added Washington has a dark record in exploiting the natural resources of the region particularly the oil of Saudi Arabia.

Rouhani expressed hope that the regional rulers realize the westerners’ plots and tread the path of regional unity.

He once again called for unity among the regional states and added it is no secret that the US and the Zionist regime are hatching plots against the region.

Rouhani also said he was surprised by some measures adopted by certain regional states towards the Islamic Republic of Iran and added the violent policies of Saudi Arabia against regional nations are of no use. He further called on the international community to break their silence towards these policies.

“Iran has always been seeking to establish good-faith relations with the regional states and throughout history, the people of Iran and Saudi Arabia have had friendly and brotherly relations with each other,” he said.

 

Yemen’s Missile Attack Response to Saudi Airstrikes

President Rouhani then asked how on the earth Saudi Arabia can justify its war on the impoverished nation of Yemen and its relentless bombardments of the innocent people.

“They say the Yemeni are not allowed to use their own weapons against Saudi Arabia. If you just stop your airstrikes, you will find that the Yemenis will stop their counterattacks. You have put the Yemenis under a suffocating siege and don’t allow any humanitarian aid to the country. Is it acceptable by reason and Islam?” he noted.

Rouhani then addressed the Saudi Arabian rulers and said “why do you hold animosity towards the people of Iraq and Syria? Why do you back ISIS militants and sow discord among the regional nations? Why do you interfere in the internal affairs of Lebanon? It is unprecedented in the history of the region that a country pressurizes the prime minister of another country to resign.”

He was referring to the abrupt resignation of Lebanon’s Prime Minister, Sa’ad Hariri, which was announced while he was in Saudi Arabia.

He also urged the Saudi officials to deal with their internal problems without involving others in them.

“You know well how capable and strong the Islamic Republic of Iran is. No major power has ever managed to inflict any blow on Iran. Even the US with all its power couldn’t press ahead with its project for Iran,” he said.

The Iranian president stressed that Iran is seeking to establish peace and stability in the region and added, “Unlike what you think, the Islamic Republic is not your enemy. We are interested in the progress of the regional states. This is the US and Israel which are against your progress.”

 

Airstrikes against Yemen Must Be Stopped

Elsewhere in his statements, Rouhani said Iran wants a stable region. “We don’t want to see any change in the regional borders. Regional nations, instead of foreign powers, should decide about their own future. We want airstrikes against regional states to be stopped.”

President Rouhani also said the Islamic Republic of Iran is unduly accused of meddling in Iraq and Syria while the country has been fighting against terrorism with the aim of helping the war-torn countries to restore peace and stability.

He also referred to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and said the world powers are seeking to find a legal way to violate the nuclear treaty. “They are trying to create divisions between the regional nations because they feel isolated by the world’s public opinion over JCPOA.”

Iran’s president also expressed hope that Saudi Arabia would stop sowing discord among regional states and stressed Iran does not distinguish between Shiite and Sunni nations and view them all as brothers.

He also thanked the great nation of Iran for their vigilance against regional plots and said the nation is determined to take steps in the direction of progress and development.

 

Arba’een Mass Pilgrimage, Strong Message to Regional Plotters

He also noted that Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering, is a strong message to the regional plotters and their western allies which are seeking to sow discord among the regional nations.

President Rouhani said Arba’een has attracted the world’s attentions over the past years and is of significant political importance.

He finally thanked the Iraqi government and nation for their warm hospitality.

Iran Temporarily Suspends Conservative Paper for Its Headline

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Based on a lawsuit filed by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), the Kayhan daily newspaper will not be published on Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, Tehran Prosecutor Abbas Jafari Dolatabadi announced on Wednesday.

According to the prosecutor, Kayhan’s Monday headline, “Ansarullah’s Missile Targets Riyadh; Dubai Is Next Target”, was “against the Islamic Republic of Iran’s principled policies on regional security and issues.

The paper had earlier received an official warning by the body that supervises the Iranian press for the controversial headline.

Secretary of the Board Responsible for Supervising the Iranian Press said the headline was considered ‘against national security and interests’.

However, even after receiving the official note of warning, Kayhan on Tuesday defended its earlier headline and said, “Iran’s national interests are secured by defending the innocent people of Yemen. Don’t be worried about Dubai’s skyscrapers.”

Kayhan‘s Monday headline came a few hours after IRGC Chief-Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari categorically denied the Islamic Republic’s involvement in the missile attack on Riyadh international airport, and stressed that it is not even possible for Iran to transfer any missile to Houthi Ansarullah fighters in Yemen.

Meanwhile, even if Iran had any influence on the Yemeni fighters, as claimed by some Western and Arab countries, it would have definitely prevented them from attacking Dubai, which is a major economic partner of Iranian firms.

This is not the first time Kayhan, run by veteran conservative journalist Hossein Shariatmadari, uses controversial headlines that are said to be against national interests.

Iran FM, Tajikistan President Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

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Iran FM, Tajikistan President Discuss Bilateral, Regional Issues

During the Wednesday meeting, which lasted two hours, the two sides discussed various aspects of bilateral ties between Iran and Tajikistan.

They also exchanged views on the latest regional issues.

The meeting was held as part of Zarif’s visit to the Central Asian state, the first of its kind in the past two years.

Earlier on Wednesday, the Iranian top diplomat also held talks with his Tajik counterpart Sirodjidin Aslov on various issues of mutual interest.

Zarif will later leave Dushanbe 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.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

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IFP Editorial Staff
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All newspapers today covered the Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering which includes a trek to the Iraqi city of Karbala, where Imam Hussein’s shrine is located. Thursday, November 9, a holiday in Iran, is the day Shiite Muslims mourn the 40th day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom, known as Arba’een.

Several papers on Wednesday also covered the remarks made by the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in praise of Arba’een Walk and the blessings it has for Muslim people.

The ongoing war of words between Iran and Saudi Arabia as well as a meeting between IRGC Chief-Commander Major General Mohammad-Ali Jafari and Pakistani Army Chief in Tehran were among other top stories.

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

Abrar:

1- Iran Top General: Unity with IRGC Shows Army’s Great Insight

2- Millions of Arba’een Pilgrims Trek from Baghdad to Karbala

3- Saudi Prosecutor: Princes, Officials Interrogated, Will Soon Be Tried

4- Amano: We Have Access to All Sites We Need to Inspect in Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Iran Leader: Arba’een Walk Splendid Symbol of Ahl-ul-Bayt

2- Rafsanjani’s Daughter: Infrastructures Ready for Women’s Presence in Stadiums

3- Reformist Figure: Rouhani’s Gov’t Has Highest Contact with General Soleimani

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Ebtekar:

1- Gov’t Spokesman: Certain People [Kayhan Newspaper] Introduce Own Views as Establishment’s Stance

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Etemad:

1- Splendour of Arba’een; Iran Leader Hails the Pilgrimage Attended by Millions of People

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Ettela’at:

1- Rouhani: We Won’t Spare Any Effort to Reinforce Lebanon Stability

2- Zarif: Saudis’ Wrong Claims against Int’l Laws

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Iran:

1- Iran Leader: Good for Arba’een Pilgrims

2- Walking to Land of Imam Hussein: 2,320,000 Iranian Pilgrims Start Trek to Karbala

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Javan:

1- IRGC Chief-Commander: We’re Ready to Share Experience of Using Popular Forces with Pakistan

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Mogherini: Congress Wants to Keep US in JCPOA

2- Iran Has Had $52 Billion worth of Trade with World in Past 7 Months

3- Rouhani to Lebanese President: Iran to Continue Supporting Lebanon Stability

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Kar-o Kargar:

1- Zoroastrian Councillor to Attend City Council Meetings until Law Is Revised

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Kayhan:

1- Arba’een, Global Uproar of Imam Hussein’s Mourners

2- Yemen Army: Capitals of All Saudi Allies within Range of Our Missiles

3- Kerry: Maintain JCPOA, Bring Iran to Negotiating Table over Regional Issues

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Khorasan:

1- Yemen Displays Indigenous Marine Missiles

  • Anti-Warship Missiles Unveiled by Ansarullah

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Resalat:

1- Arba’een Walk Beginning of Global Evolution: Aleksandr Dugin

2- Health Minister: Iranian Doctors Ready to Treat Foreign Patients

3- Ayatollah Khamenei Bravely Defending Rights of World Muslims: Mahir Hamoud

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 8

 

Iran Signs Deal with US Firm General Electric ‎

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Signs Deal with US Firm General Electric ‎

Talks are underway between the two parties to finalize the deal, Aliabadi told reporters on the sidelines of the 17th International Power Industry Exhibition in Tehran.

Cooperation between MAPNA, an Iranian enterprise involved in power, oil and infrastructure projects, and General Electric, will start soon in the fields of power as well as oil and gas, the official said.

Aliabadi further said that the US rules ban cooperation of the companies that are active inside the United States territory, not those which are outside, for instance, in Europe, adding that the mutual cooperation will not face any legal problem.

MAPNA Group is a group of Iranian companies involved in development and execution of thermal and renewable power plants, oil & gas, railway transportation and other industrial projects as well as manufacturing main equipment including gas and steam turbines, electrical generator, turbine blade and vane, HRSG and conventional boilers, electric and control systems, gas compressor, locomotive and other pertinent equipment.

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

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IFP Editorial Staff
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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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IFP Editorial Staff
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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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IFP Editorial Staff
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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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IFP Editorial Staff
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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:

“Changes in Saudi Arabia Can Be in Line with Iran’s Interests”

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Qassem Mohebali, a former foreign ministry official and an expert on Middle East affairs, has weighed in on relations between Tehran and Riyadh, particularly after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman came to power in the Kingdom.

Here are the highlights of Mohebali’s Farsi interview with Entekhab news website:

Removal and arrest of nearly 40 princes can be part of the reforms Bin Salman is looking for. It could also be a kind of power struggle or purge of the governing body from the predecessors of the former king.

Closed systems suffer from financial corruption and economic rent and so on, and at the time of power struggle, the more powerful parties can squeeze the weaker ones with such allegations. The list of the people recently purged in Saudi Arabia shows that those who were in control of power during the kingdom of King Abdullah are being removed.

Those who are removed including King Abdullah’s chief of staff, his family members, and his ministers all held power at that time, and are now being eliminated under the pretext of fight against corruption. However, it is also possible that these allegations are real.

Regarding the connection between the resignation of the Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri and the changes in Saudi Arabia, I can say these two issues are completely different. In Lebanon, Saudi Arabia is pursuing a series of policies. Riyadh is pursuing a strategy of putting pressure on Iran and is looking to break the rules of the game. Of course, Saad Hariri goes along with Saudi policies.

About Bin Salman’s use of the term “moderate Islam”, and how Saudi rulers have been able to satisfy Wahhabis to bring recent social changes in Saudi Arabia, I believe this is part of Saudis project to advance their domestic plans, in order to get closer to Europe and the United States. For instance, one of the important challenges of Saudi Arabia with the US and the West, especially after 9/11, was the issue of political development and the existence of a government in Saudi Arabia that was supportive of the hardliners. Hence, they want to eliminate these doubts.

Following the emergence of ISIS and Al-Qaeda, the Wahhabi clerics were severely weakened, with neither regional nor international popularity. Indeed, they have lost their power. Al-Qaeda and the Taliban have been suppressed, and Sunni Islamist fundamentalist Sunnis, which were supported by Wahhabis, are defeated. On the other hand, the United States has put pressure on Saudi Arabia and Qatar to cut the financial and ideological supports for such groups.

Saudi Arabia is the offspring of an agreement between the non-secular and secular Al Saud dynasty and the sons of Abd al-Wahhab. At the moment, the Wahhabis are weakened and Al Saud is getting stronger. Therefore, they have the chance to implement the reforms that they have been pursuing for years, but could not implement due to their fears of the Wahhabi hardliners.

Saudi Arabia is not only after domestic changes; they also pursue some changes in the region as well. In their view, in order to advance these policies, it is necessary for the Islamic Republic of Iran to develop its foreign policy based on its interests, not on the basis of ideology and religion. Hence, they are trying to make these changes in the region happen while a person like Trump is in power.

In general, the prospects for the Saudis in the 2030 agenda are the creation of an area in the Middle East similar to the northern Europe with the same income level and with the same economic and social structure. At present, in Saudi Arabia, there is a large educated class, who have finished their studies at Western universities. There are hundreds of thousands of such people living in Saudi Arabia now. Nearly 50,000 students have enrolled at famous Western universities, all of whom assumed to be a backup for Saudi Arabia’s transformation.

Regarding the improvement of the ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia within the prospects of 2030 agenda, I can say it depends on different factors. Relations between the two countries are not defined unilaterally. If the situation does not change, and the proxy wars continue in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Afghanistan and even in the future in Pakistan and Tajikistan, nothing will be changed. But if both countries decide to set aside these issues, then the changes in Saudi Arabia can be appropriate for Iran and the mutual ties as well. However, there is a paradoxical situation in the relations between the two countries, and the future cannot be predicted.

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