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EU Reaffirms Commitment to Iran Nuclear Deal

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During the phone conversations on late Wednesday and early Thursday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Mogherini, and Gabriel underlined the need for all parties to remain committed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

The two European officials stressed Europe’s commitment to the JCPOA and stated that Iran should enjoy the full economic benefits of the nuclear deal since it has fully complied with its commitments.

Both Mogherini and Gabriel shared the view that Europe will live up to its commitments as long as Iran remains committed to its obligations under the nuclear deal.

The talks came as US President Donald Trump is going to decertify the JCPOA and declare that it is against Washington’s national interests, asking the US Congress to decide whether to restore anti-Iran sanctions lifted under the 2015 accord.

Iran Urges Respect for Rule of Law in Spain

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On the recent violence and unrest in Spain’s Catalonia, Qassemi said Spain is one of the main political and economic partners of the Islamic Republic in Europe and Iran is closely monitoring the developments in Spain and its Catalonia region.

“Based on its principles, Iran believes in a united, integrated, and democratic Spain and calls for maintaining the country’s stability, peace, national solidarity, and respect for the principles of Spain’s Constitution,” he noted.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran underlines the need for abiding by the rule of law, avoiding violence and confrontation, and pursuing demands through peaceful and legal means and dialogue,” he went on to say.

“Iran maintains that through national unification and synergy, the entire nation of Spain can better and further meet their interests, preserve their political stability and economic growth,” he added.

Catalans held a referendum on October 1 to announce independence from Spain. The central government in Madrid called the votes illegal and against the country’s Constitution. Hundreds of people in Catalonia were injured in violent clashes with police during the referendum day. Injuries came after riot police, with full gear, clashed with pro-independence people who had convened in front of the polling stations.

Iranian Robotic Team Wins “Best Idea” Award in AIChE 2017

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Iranian Robotic Team Wins “Best Idea” Award in AIChE 2017

This was the first time a team from University of Kashan was participating in Chem-E-Car Competition.

“The robotic team named ‘Hiva’ from the Chemical Engineering Department of the University of Kashan ranked first in the “Best Creative Design” section of Chem-E-Car Competition, held in Spain from October 1 to 5, 2017, which was organized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE),” said Abdollah Irankhah, a faculty member of the Department of Chemical Engineering of Kashan University.

“Our robotic team has also held top ranks in the Iranian Chem-E-Car competitions for five consecutive years,” Mehr News Agency quoted him as saying in a Farsi report.

Chem-E-Car is an annual college competition for students majoring in Chemical Engineering. The competition is aimed at replacing internal combustion engines with green technologies. AIChE’s annual Chem-E-Car Competition engages college students in designing and constructing a car powered by a chemical energy source that will safely carry a specified load over a given distance and stop.

The vehicles must work with a chemical but environment-friendly fuel producing no dangerous gas or liquid. On the other hand, the competitors cannot use any commercial batteries in their vehicle.

The Kashan University team members were all chemistry students namely Omid Abdullah Ghazi (technical expert of the team), Erfan Omid Najafabadi, Abbasali Sabaghian, Kosar Yasin and Mohadeseh Arezi.

Iran’s Khorasan Razavi; Cradle of Rich Literary Heritage

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Iran’s Khorasan Razavi; Cradle of Rich Literary Heritage

The Director General of the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department of Khorasan Razavi Province has highlighted the literary heritage of this province; which is located in northeastern Iran.

“Literature is any nation’s most important legacy,”  noted Mohammad Rahim Rahnama, according to a Farsi report by the Miras-e Arya News Agency. “It is manifestation of creativity; a symbol of self-esteem, a part of a nation’s spiritual heritage.”

He then referred to the tombs of Iranian poets and scholars, such as Ferdowsi, Omar Khayyam and Attar of Nishapur, as permanent, important tourist destinations in Khorasan Razavi. Rahnama hopes that development of the province’s literary tourism programs encourage tourists to stay longer in Iran.

Urging the University of Ferdowsi to play a more prominent role in the revival of the province’s literary tourism; Rahnam added “the University can play a significant role in developing the country’s literary cultural heritage.”

“Literary tourism is one of the most compatible forms of the industry with prevailing conditions in Iran,” he underlined. “It faces less obstacles than other forms of tourism. Next to the religious, health and sport tourism, literary tourism can boost the industry across Iran.”

“Undoubtedly, the charms of literary heritage of Khorasan Razavi is of great importance in the Eastern civilization,” he concluded. “Using its potentials can be attractive to the people around the world, especially to cultural tourism enthusiasts.”

Rahnama then called for further cooperation between Iranian tourism sector and literary heritage hubs; mentioning it as a priority in the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Department of Khorasan Razavi.

Governor of Iran’s Central Bank to Visit US

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During this visit, two of Seif’s deputies, Peyman Qorbani and Gholam-Ali Kamyab, will accompany him. Seif’s deputies have headed to the United States a few days ago to attend preparatory sessions.

According to a Farsi report by Tasnim News Agency, the joint meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group are held twice a year to bring together central bankers and ministers of finance of the member states.

The spring meetings are held in mid-April, and the autumn meetings (annual meetings) are usually held for two consecutive years at the IMF and World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. and every third year in another member country in mid-October.

Among the most important sessions are economic forums with the participation of senior officials from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the meeting of ministers and heads of the Group of 24, and the meeting of deputies of the Group of 24.

In addition, the IMF’s International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) and the joint World Bank-IMF Development Committee (DC) hold meetings to discuss progress on the work of the institutions.

 

FAO to Sign Contract with Iran’s Agriculture Ministry

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The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will sign on Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation with Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, as part of a project to upgrade the tool for monitoring agricultural production using satellite imagery, and promote the monitoring of agricultural products remotely.

According to a Farsi report by Tasnim News Agency, the program uses a pixel-based methodology to produce comprehensive maps allowing for better use of natural resources. When coupled with real-time data, agricultural extension agents can help farmers obtain more reliable crop yields, both improving their livelihoods and making them more sustainable.

The tool can produce detailed assessments to monitor the functioning of a selected set of irrigation schemes, supporting modernization plans as well as helping assure that improvements do in fact result in all water users receiving more reliable and cost-effective water services that are more adapted to increased climate variability.

Iranian, Tanzanian FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

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Iranian, Tanzanian FMs Hold Talks in Tehran

During the Wednesday talks, Zarif underlined Iran’s resolve to expand its relations with African countries, saying Tehran is ready to develop and deepen its cooperation with Tanzania in various political and economic fields.

He further referred to banking and consular relations, tourism, science and technology, water, and power as the fields with highest priority for Tehran-Dodoma mutual cooperation.

Zarif also voiced the preparedness of Iran’s public and private sectors to enhance their relations with relevant sectors in Tanzania.

Mahiga, for his part, praised Iran’s role and position in various political, economic, scientific, and cultural fields, and called for further development of ties with the Islamic Republic.

Elsewhere in the talks, the two sides also agreed that Iran-Tanzania Joint Economic Commission holds its meeting as soon as possible.

International and regional issues as well as Iran-Tanzania cooperation in international bodies and organizations were among other issues discussed by the two top diplomats.

Iran Displays Modern Transportation Techs at GITEX 2017

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Iran Displays Modern Transportation Techs at GITEX 2017Information and communications technologies (ICT) can be applied almost in every profession. The transportation industry in Iran has not been an exception to this.

Here is an interview with Mr Khoshnafas, the CEO of Rahnegar Houshmand Iranian, a leading company in this field:

Q: When did your company start working and what was its objective?

A: Rahnegar Houshmand Iranian Company was established in 2011 with the motto off “Safe and Smart Everywhere”. Based on a vision called “Safety and Smartness in Transportation Industry with an Innovative Approach to Productivity and Development in Iran”, we started to accomplish the following missions in the country:

* Creating infrastructure in the IT domain

* Providing smart services in the field of ITS

* Planning and providing smart management solutions in the field of ITS

* Producing, supplying and distributing of hardware and software equipment in the field of ITS

Q: What are the major activities of your company?

A: We did a lot of work in these years, but the most important ones are as follows:

  • Selling two X-Ray machines for inspection of trucks worth $ 10 million
  • Selling 200,000 online GPS devices
  • Selling 30,000 offline GPS devices
  • Designing AVL software for monitoring the country’s public transportation throughout the country
  • Production and distribution of 10,000 MDT systems for taxis (including electronic payment, GPS, AVL, and taximetre devices)
  • Production of 50,000 digital taximetre devices

Q: Why have you decided to participate at GITEX 2017?

A: GITEX 2017 is an important exhibition in the field of information technology. Our company, with several years of activity in the domestic market, has developed two products namely car black boxes and NB-LTE and LTE-Cat M1 smart grid based on global standards. In order to develop the market in the countries of the region and the world via establishing contacts with potential business partners, our company intends to participate in the exhibition. The main difference between our products with other is that they are innovative and total-solution ones.

Q: And how do you evaluate the prospects for these technologies in Iran and the world?

A: Regarding the prospect of ICT in Iran, it should be noted that given the current trend of the IT market in the world, if domestic firms focus on software domains and integrate and deliver comprehensive solutions and present system integration solutions, we can have a successful presence in global markets in a five-year span. It goes without saying that political relations at the international level have a significant impact on the share of international markets for domestic companies as well.

In What Sense Is Las Vegas Shooter Similar to Trump?

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In What Sense Is Las Vegas Shooter Similar to Trump?

Commentator Yadollah Javani has, in an article published in the Persian-language Javan daily, compared the Las Vegas deadly shooting incident to Washington’s warmongering in West Asia. In this opinion piece, the analyst has tried to explain to the American public the reasons behind West Asian people’s growing hatred of the United States.

The highlights of the article follow.

We can review the reality of the deadly Las Vegas tragedy from another perspective. The incident happened on October 1, 2017, in America’s Las Vegas and triggered panic among many Americans. It is similar to the many different incidents which have occurred in West Asian countries in recent decades, especially in the past ten years. The perpetrators of those bloody and harrowing incidents were American nationals. The Las Vegas massacre, too, was done by an American with numerous similarities to the US president. In fact, Mr Paddock was a little Trump in Las Vegas.

The Americans who were scared, and at the same time touched, by the Las Vegas incident and began to weep, should know that similar scenes to the ones which happened during the music festival as the ruthless shooter opened fire are taking place on a daily basis in parts of the world by their merciless president. Is there a difference in nature between the Las Vegas massacre and other incidents triggered by the US, for example Washington’s military buildup in Iraq and Afghanistan, airstrikes conducted by US warplanes in recent decades, the US downing of an Iranian passenger plane over the Persian Gulf, and hundreds of other cases? The only difference between the Las Vegas shooting and other incidents is in the location where they happened.

In the wake of the incident, Trump called the perpetrator a “devil,” and added these devils should be expelled from the United States. Mr Trump and other Americans should know that the oppressed nations that have suffered at the hands of the US have the same feeling toward America and seek to expel the Americans from their countries, and that is why they refer to the US as the “Great Satan,” the term coined by the late Imam Khomeini. That is because of US officials’ anti-human features and anti-human behaviour. Americans should know that oppressed nations as well as Iranian people have the same sense of hatred of the US president and government as American people had of the shooter following the Las Vegas incident. And the slogan “Down with the US” emanates from the same feeling.

‘Trump Accuses Iran of Aiding N. Korea to Deflect Attention from US Breach of Promises’

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‘Trump Accuses Iran of Aiding N. Korea to Deflect Attention from US Breach of Promises’

Iranian lawmaker Mohammad-Javad Jamali Nobandegani has reacted to US President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran is offering financial assistance to Pyongyang.

Trump has no logical and documented evidence for raising allegations about Iran’s aid to North Korea, the MP noted, adding that the moves Trump makes are not compatible with the norms that a president should observe.

“Trump wants to busy the minds of people of the world, who are concerned about North Korea’s moves, with the issue of Iran. He mentioned the issues of Iran and North Korea together for several times during his UN General Assembly speech,” he added, according to a Farsi report by ICANA.

“The European countries which are members of the P5+1 group believe Iran has not deviated from the JCPOA when it comes to the implementation of the deal. Amano and former US government officials have also acknowledged that Iran remained committed to the deal,” he said.

He noted that Iran is seeking peaceful nuclear technology, but Trump makes such claims to scuttle the JCPOA and create the impression that Iran is at fault for the violation of the deal.

He further said Iran’s assistance to other countries is announced clearly.

“Iran’s financial, humanitarian and other forms of assistance to any country is announced transparently. So, at a time when the US has blocked world banks’ transactions with Iran and we have problems when it comes to banking transactions, issues such as [claims of] helping North Korea had better not be raised,” said the legislator.

He said Trump’s claim that Iran is linked to North Korea comes to deflect public opinion from breach of commitments the US has pledged to fulfill under the JCPOA. In fact, he seeks to justify Washington’s breach of its promises.

Trump recently rehashed his anti-Iran allegations, saying the JCPOA should not have been concluded. He termed Iran a bad player, and claimed Iran was giving financial aid to North Korea.

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