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Saudi offensive against Yemen is a strategic mistake: Iranian diplomat

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Emad Askarieh
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Abdullahian

A senior Iranian official has warned that the Saudi military strikes on Yemen can have serious consequences for the entire Middle East and the Muslim world, saying that the move to launch the military campaign against the Arab country is a strategic mistake.

On Saturday, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for Arab and African Affairs, described as unacceptable the Saudi attacks on the Yemeni people and infrastructure.

“It is unacceptable that Saudi Arabia is attacking the infrastructure and people of this country (Yemen), and unfortunately, the consequences of this Saudi move will be to the detriment of the region and the Islamic world,” Amir-Abdollahian said.

The senior Iranian diplomat advised the new Saudi leadership to deal with the developments in Yemen with “respect and peace.”

Amir-Abdollahian pointed to a similar move by Riyadh in 2011, when Saudi troops were deployed to Bahrain to help the Manama regime in its crackdown against peaceful protests there. He said Riyadh’s military intervention in Bahrain did not end the protests there but, rather, worsened the situation and caused further instability.

The Iranian diplomat advised Riyadh against relying on US support, adding that Tehran will continue to support the political process in Yemen and will urge the political factions in the Arab country to return to national dialogue.

On March 26, the Al Saud regime unleashed deadly air raids against Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement in an attempt to restore power to fugitive Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, a close ally of Riyadh.

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P5+1’s turn to show flexibility in nuclear talks, President Rouhani says

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Emad Askarieh
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President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic has exhibited the necessary flexibility during the course of nuclear negotiations, calling on the P5+1 countries to take the turn and the final steps.

“We have come close to sensitive days. Iran has shown the crucial flexibility during the talks, and now it is the opposite side’s turn to take the final steps,” Rouhani told German Chancellor Angela Merkel during a telephone conversation on Saturday.

President Rouhani added that the removal of sanctions imposed on Iran will be the keystone of a nuclear agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council – the United States, France, Britain, Russia and China – plus Germany, stressing that the deal will chiefly seek to build trust and confidence between the two sides.

“We have always sought a win-win accord and this will serve the interests of all sides,” Rouhani stated.

Merkel, for her part, voiced Germany’s content with the progressive negotiations, saying her country will constructively support the talks.

The German chancellor noted that Berlin believes in the abolition of anti-Iran sanctions, and spares no effort for a comprehensive deal.

On Saturday evening, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said the P5+1 countries have never been closer to a deal.

“As you know, we have never been so close to a deal. We still have some critical points that need to be solved, and we are working over the hours, over the weekend to bridge the gaps. I will not go into the details of the negotiations. It’s not the right time to do it. I hope we manage to do it in the coming days,” Mogherini told reports in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Salehi: One or two technical issues still to be resolved

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Emad Askarieh
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Salehi

Director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said one or two technical issues still remain complicated in the nuclear negotiations.

Talking to reporters in Beau Rivage Palace Hotel in Lausanne on Saturday, he said parties to the negotiations could claim they have come to a common understanding on technical issues only when these complicated issues are settled.

In answer to a reporter who asked about the reason for his anger during the past two days, he said he was neither angry nor unhappy. “The process of the negotiations is quite tough but we are moving ahead with strength and reliance on the Almighty as we have the support of both the nation and officials.”

When asked about reports that talks are only a few steps away from producing an agreement, Salehi said negotiations have two dimensions: technical and legal which are interconnected. It will be of no use if technical issues are settled but sanctions still remain in place.

Salehi noted that only when the one or two outstanding technical issues are settled, one can say there is a “common understanding”. Even that does not mean necessarily mean an agreement has been reached.

On the arrival of foreign ministers in the Swiss city he said, the ministers won’t get involved in details, we need to see whether we can conclude things before their arrival.

Mahak Charity among world’s top 10 NGOs

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Emad Askarieh
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Mahak

Mahak Charity is one of the world’s top ten Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). This was announced in a ceremony entitled “Be Kind to Kids with Cancer”” which was attended by musicians, and big names of stage and screen.

Sayeh daily has filed a report on the ceremony. The following is the translation of the report:

Mahak’s Managing Director Arasb Ahmadian said in the ceremony that stem cell transplant – the most advanced cancer treatment – is carried out at Mahak Hospital. He said that children suffering from cancer can be treated in Iran – at Mahak Hospital – and there is no need to send them abroad.

He pointed to the global ranking of the NGOs in 2013 and said Mahak stood 10th among 263 NGOs in the world.

Over the course of history, Ahmadian went on to say, Iranians have always been involved in charitable and humanitarian activities. Well-wishers in the past were engaged in building schools, mosques, bridges and rural roads. Today people’s lifestyles have changed and these activities are pursued by the NGOs.

He further said that Mahak’s turnover this year [starting March 21, 2014] stood at 131 billion tomans (about $43.5 million), of which 110 billion tomans (around $35 million) has been dedicated to the treatment of 9,500 children with cancer in 32 hospitals across the nation.

About 710 people work in three working shifts in hospitals and 300 volunteers are active in Mahak.

Mahak Society to Support Children with Cancer is a non-governmental organization in Tehran dedicated to helping children with cancer. Mahak Hospital and Rehabilitation Complex is a Pediatric Cancer Research and Hospital Center built and organized by Mahak charity. The 120-bedroom complex focuses on the treatment and rehabilitation of children and providing support to their families during treatment.

Iran’s UN envoy calls for serious approach to extremism

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Emad Askarieh
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Ali Khoshrou

The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations has warned about the threat of extremism to global security, urging the international community to work out a “serious and comprehensive” approach against such threats.

“A genuine commitment by the international community to a serious and comprehensive approach to challenge extremism is imperative,” Gholamali Khoshroo said on Friday in an address to a UN Security Council meeting in New York.

He added that extremist and terrorist groups will continue to pose the gravest threat to the world unless they are fully dismantled.

Khoshroo emphasized that the international community’s “inconsistent and incoherent” policy on the battle against extremist groups has undermined efforts to confront them and resulted in their emboldening.

The Iranian diplomat reiterated that any failure in the international fight against extremism would doom efforts in ridding the region of “this malicious force.”

Khoshroo also noted that a comprehensive strategy against the ISIL Takfiri terrorists must “address ideological, social, political and economic dimensions of violent extremism.”

Any genuine resolve against extremism must translate into specific and effective actions, he added, stressing that adoption of a united front with a clear message and a coordinated strategy would be imperative.

“The disruption of financial and logistical support and sharing of relevant information and intelligence as well as enforcing effective and coordinated border control are critical to the success of this campaign,” the Iranian ambassador pointed out.

He further warned that failure to disrupt support for terrorists and destroy their networks would lead to more bloodshed and destruction.

Khoshroo said violent extremism has emerged as an unprecedented composition of “narcissistic, dogmatic and violent entities” with a global agenda.

He added that Iran strongly condemns widespread targeting and killing of ethnic and religious minorities by the ISIL Takfiri terrorists and all other extremist groups.

Iran also condemns the destruction of mosques, holy shrines, churches, temples, artifacts and archeological treasures representing the rich cultural heritage of humanity, he said.

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Nuclear sanctions, R&D are disputed issues: Official

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Emad Askarieh
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Hamid Baeedinejad

A senior member of Iranian negotiating team said there has been some progress in the nuclear talks during the past three days, but there are still some differences on anti-Iran sanctions and nuclear research and development.

Foreign Ministry’s Director General for Political Affairs Hamid Baidinejad told reporters on Friday evening issues under discussion are complicated, but that all parties are trying hard to find solutions for the remaining problems.

He stressed that on-going talks known as Lausanne 2 have been a step forward compared to Lausanne 1 and that contending points have been reduced.

In response to a question about the presence of foreign ministers of Group 5+1 in Lausanne, Baidinejad said there are sensitive issues which are interrelated.

“Political decisions at high level are needed if we want to leave behind this stage and start compiling an agreement. It is possible to happen by Sunday if the other side shows more flexibility,” he said.

Iran and the six world powers have been in talks to resolve outstanding issues surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program to pave the way for striking an overarching deal on the country’s nuclear program as a July 1 deadline draws closer.

Iran defeat Palestine in AFC uuder-23 championship qualifiers

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Emad Askarieh
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Iran-Palistine-Fottball

Iran defeated Palestine 3-0 in Group C of the 2016 AFC U-23 Championship qualifiers on Friday.

In the match held at Azadi Stadium, Sardar Azmoun gave the host a lead in the 49th minute.

Iran doubled its lead through Arsalan Motahhari in the 80th minute. Motahhari made it 3-0 in the injury time.

Iran’s victory placed it atop the Group C table on six points, two clear of Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan, who played a goalless draw in a fixture earlier at the PAS Stadium.

Iran, who has defeated Nepal 5-0 in its opening match, will play Afghanistan on Sunday.

Ten group winners and five best second-placed teams from all groups will join host Qatar at the AFC U-23 Championship 2016, with January’s 16-team competition also serving as Asia’s qualifying tournament for the Olympic Games in Rio.

Zarif tells Erdogan to act responsibly after strategic missteps

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Emad Askarieh
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Javad Zarif New York

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Friday, “Tehran attaches great significance to its strategic ties with Ankara on different fronts. Under current circumstances, efforts by all countries should be channeled into establishing stability and curbing the spread of insecurity in the region.”

Zarif, who was reacting to recent remarks by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, added, “Those who have caused irreparable damage because of their strategic missteps and ambitions should adopt responsible policies in a bid to tap into the existing potential to bring about peace and convergence in the region.”

The Iranian top diplomat stated, “Iran stands ready to cooperate with all regional nations to facilitate dialogue among different Yemeni factions to promote solidarity and restore stability and security to Yemen.”

The Turkish president said on Thursday, “Iran and the terrorist groups must withdraw [from Yemen].”

Accusing Iran of fighting IS to “increase its influence in Iraq”, Erdogan added, “Iran is trying to chase Daesh [IS] from the region only to take its place.”

Iranian MPs urge NAM to condemn Saudi aggression against Yemen

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Emad Askarieh
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Parliament-Iran

Senior parliamentary officials in Tehran urged members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to condemn the Saudi regime’s aggression against Yemen.

“We expect the NAM countries to condemn this aggression,” Tehran MP Zohreh Tabibzadeh told Fars News Agency on Friday.

She reiterated that the Yemeni people are ready to defend their country and will give a crushing response to the Saudi aggression, but that the world community should also condemn such violation of the international and humanitarian laws.

Earlier, Abbasali Mansouri Arani, a member of parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said that Saudi Arabia’s recent airstrikes against Yemen have taken place with the US green light and coordination.

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Iran, P5+1 hold more nuclear talks in Lausanne

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Emad Askarieh
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Iran Talks

Iran and the P5+1 group of countries have held a new round of talks at the deputy ministerial level in Switzerland to bridge differences on outstanding issues pertaining to Tehran’s nuclear program.

Representatives of Iran and the United States, France, Britain, Russia, China and Germany took part in the talks in the Swiss city of Lausanne Thursday.

Following the talks, Iranian Deputy Foreign Ministers Abbas Araqchi and Majid Takht-e Ravanch also held a separate meeting with their Russian counterpart Sergey Rybakov.

Before the meetings, representatives of Iran, the US and the European Union ended a second round of nuclear talks.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Ali Akbar Salehi, Araqchi, Takht-e Ravanchi, US Secretary of State John Kerry, US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman, and EU deputy foreign policy chief Helga Schmid were present in the second round of trilateral talks.

Earlier in the day, Salehi said he is “optimistic” about reaching a nuclear deal, “but internationally those who have an interest in more trouble and not dealing with this question have not been inactive. They are trying to make sure there is no deal.”

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