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Iran, Algeria Ready to Expand Ties in Various Fields

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Visiting Algeria on the first leg of his two-day North African tour, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Tebboun on Sunday.

“Iran and Algeria have common grounds on many regional and international issues. The two sides have always been exchanging views on different issues. Meanwhile, there is no limit to our potential cooperation in various fields including banking, automotive industry and housing, Zarif noted.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to remove any obstacles in the way of bilateral ties with Algiers, Iran’s top diplomat went on to say.

For his part, Algerian prime minister praised the close relations between Iran and Algeria and expressed the hope that the two sides could expand their economic ties in tandem with their political relations.

“We are ready to expand ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran in various fields, particularly in economy,” he said, adding there is an appropriate ground for further cooperation between the two sides.

Tebboun called for the immediate implementation of two sides’ earlier agreements and said Iran and Algeria enjoy huge commonalities.

He touched on the latest regional development in the Persian Gulf and said Algeria had always sought to establish good relations with the regional states.

“There are some backward and troublesome hubs in the Arab world which are seeking to spoil these ties,” he noted.

“Islam is a key factor strengthening unity among regional states. We all enjoy common interests in the region. So, we can overcome our differences through talks and moderation,” he concluded.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tangi Sar Village

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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Over 2,000 people, in 500 families, live in Tangi Sar village, which makes it one of the most densely populous villages in Kordestan province.

Tangi Sar has been named as one of the top tourist destinations of the province thanks to its unique architecture.

Here are IRNA’s photos of the village:

No Direct Talks between Iran, Saudi Arabia: Official

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari says there will be no direct contacts and talks between Tehran and Riyadh, and that diplomatic and indirect channels will be used in urgent cases.

In a Farsi interview with IRNA, Jaberi Ansari has weighed in on the latest developments concerning Qatar’s relations with Arab countries, Iran’s actions in that regard and the possibility of Iranian officials putting consultations and trips on their agenda to help settle the row.

“After what happened in Qatar, Iran adopted an active policy,” said Jaberi Ansari.

He noted that Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif had numerous contacts with some of his counterparts at the regional and international level.

“The contacts were aimed at inviting parties involved to exercise calm and restraint, and handle the situation based on prudence, logic and rationality.”

He noted that Iran is not seeking momentary opportunities.

“We have a long-run approach. Trips have also been made or are underway between [officials of] Iran and regional countries,” he said.

“Not all measures adopted are necessarily announced as we believe in taking action in a low-profile manner,” the top diplomat underlined.

He said the region is in a sensitive situation, which sometimes makes it all the more necessary not to turn the spotlight on the measures adopted.

“Within this framework, moves are underway, and will continue to be underway later on,” the top official underlined.

“We view even negative developments with a positive look in a bid to create opportunities rather than cashing in on the situation, an approach which serves the interests of regional countries,” he said.

“Our moves are underway in this very path, and we hope the consequences of the recent developments will help establish a more positive atmosphere in order not only to solve this problem, but settle the chronic differences which have emerged in the region in recent years,” he underscored.

 

No direct talks are on the agenda of Iran and Saudi Arabia. The necessary cases will be handled through diplomatic channels.

 

Jaberi Ansari also touched upon a trip to Iran by a delegation from Riyadh to visit the Saudi embassy in Tehran as well as a visit to Saudi Arabia by an Iranian delegation to discuss the Hajj pilgrimage issue.

“Talks are underway on the Hajj pilgrimage, and the visit by an Iranian consular team during the Hajj season was aimed at following up on the rights of our nationals. The discussions were held between the Saudi Hajj Ministry and Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organisation,” said Jaberi Ansari.

“Details of that issue are being pursued through diplomatic channels,” he added.

“It’s natural that the two sides should reach full agreement on the details of this issue in order to handle the affairs pertaining to Iranian nationals during the Hajj season in a logical way,” the spokesman said.

He then said visits to Iranian and Saudi embassies are on the agenda of both sides.

“No final decision has been made on this issue yet. Any move would be reciprocal, on an equal footing and in conformity with a mutual agreement on details, and will be adopted only if the two countries reach agreement on details and in a completely reciprocal way.”

He quoted the Iranian Judiciary as saying that the legal case of the attack on Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Tehran is running its course.

Visits to Iranian and Saudi embassies are on the agenda, and will be announced if finalised, he added.

The deputy foreign minister said no direct talks are on the agenda between the delegations of both countries as well as the two countries’ foreign ministers.

He noted that necessary cases will be handled through diplomatic channels.

Foreign Interference Deteriorating Regional Crises: Iran FM

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Speaking in a Sunday meeting with Algerian Foreign Minister Abdelkader Messahel in Algiers, Zarif cited terrorism as the main problem of the Middle East and said establishing democracy was the only way to overcome the problem.

“Each nation must establish its own democracy,” he said, adding the main priority of all regional states must be fighting extremism.

“We should avoid imposing solutions on other nations. We are not allowed to decide for other nations,” Zarif said.

The Iranian top diplomat also emphasised that no state is allowed to interfere in other nations’ internal affairs.

“We should only help other nations to find their own solutions. Foreign intervention is the main reason behind the prolonging of the regional crises,” he noted.

According to Zarif, the extremists and the Zionists are the two main groups that take advantage of the chaotic situation in the region.

“Iran will never become a tool in the hands of these enemies to press ahead their plots,” he added.

Elsewhere in his statements, Zarif also touched upon the recent diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia and Qatar and said Tehran is monitoring the current situation with deep concerns.

“We believe that negotiation is the best solution to the current problem. We are ready to do whatever we can to help the conflicting sides to get out of the crisis,” he said.

For his part, the Algerian foreign minister endorsed Zarif’s view on removing regional crises, saying negotiation is the only way to remove regional problems.

“Respecting other states’ sovereignty is among our top priorities. We have our own independent policies in various fields including in fight against terror. Algeria itself is a victim of terrorism. We lost over 200,000 of our citizens in terrorist violence over the past years. Algeria has considerable experience in fight against terror,” he said.

The Algerian top diplomat also said the Arab world has always been suffering from internal divisions, adding one of these divisions is conflicting views to the war in Syria.

“The division can be resolved if the Arab states respect each other’s sovereignty as well as their own people’s rights. In Libya, we saw how foreign meddling led to the current crisis in the country. The crises in Syria, Libya and Yemen can be resolved soon if there is no foreign interference. We hope the crises in the Arab world could come to an end through dialogue,” he said.

Iranian foreign minister arrived in Algeria on Sunday at the first leg of his regional tour which will later take him to Mauritania and Tunisia as well.

Earlier, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Bahram Qassemi said the visits are aimed at boosting mutual relations and expanding the ties between Iran and the African countries, as well as discussing the developments of the region, including Syria and the Persian Gulf.

Iran to Eradicate Menace of ISIS Wild Dogs: Army Commander

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Salehi

Speaking on the sidelines of a visit to Iran’s western borders, Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi said Tehran views ISIS militants as wild dogs that can be eradicated easily.

He went further describing the presence of the Iranian forces along the western borders with Iraq as strong and said the main aim of the troops’ deployment was not only defending the country but also hunting “the wild dogs” of ISIS.

The Iranian commander stressed that Tehran would also give a crushing response to the masters of ISIS terrorists.

Major General Salehi said nothing could threaten Iran’s western borders, adding, “The Army will eliminate any threat along the borders.”

He dismissed as baseless any reports on the presence of terrorist groups along the western borders of Iran, saying no terrorist dares to advance towards Iranian border as long as the army is present there.

Full Liberation of Mosul Imminent as Noose Tightened on ISIS

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Full Liberation of Mosul Imminent as Noose Tightened on ISIS

The flashpoint city of Mosul is expected to be recaptured completely from the ISIS terrorists within the next few hours, given that the Iraqi armed forces have begun advancing towards the Old City in the western parts from three sides since the early hours of Sunday (June 18).

The commander of Nineveh Liberation Operation, General Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah, in a short statement on Sunday, announced that the Iraqi armed forces have entered the Old City in Western Mosul – the ISIS terrorists’ last stronghold.

Following that, the Iraqi Ministry of Interior said in another statement that the battle in the Old City of Mosul would be the final push to defeat the ISIS elements in the northern city.

 

Full Liberation of Mosul Imminent as Noose Tightened on ISIS

 

According to the Interior Ministry’s statement, Iraqi police, army and anti-terrorism forces have jointly begun advancing towards the region from three sides.

Speaking to Iraqi media, Hossam al-Din al-Abbar, a member of Nineveh Provincial Council, has predicted that Mosul will be fully liberated within the next few hours.

The Iraqi army soldiers and allied popular forces have been leading a major operation to retake the city since October 2016. They took control of eastern Mosul in January and launched the battle in the west in February.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Newspapers today covered the Islamic Republic’s reaction to a recent move by the US Senate to approve fresh sanctions against Tehran.

They also highlighted the move by both Iranian reformists and conservatives to condemn US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s remarks about a regime change in Iran.

Another top story was First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri’s visit to a long-awaited and controversial highway that will connect Tehran to northern Iran when finally completed.

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

 

19 Dey:

1- Iran to Reciprocate US Senate’s Move: MP

2- Highway Linking Tehran to Northern Iran, Masterpiece of Iranian Engineers

3- Iran Disturbing Us in International Waters: US Official

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - 19dey

 

Abrar:

1- ISIS Using 100,000 Civilians in Mosul as Human Shield: UN

2- Iran, China to Hold Joint Naval Drill

3- Guardian: Iran to Build Ground Route Connecting Tehran to Beirut

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - abrar

 

Afkar:

1- JCPOA in ICU: Heart of Nuclear Deal Shot by US Senate’s Bill

2- Offending Gov’t Executives Introduced to Judiciary: Guardian Council

3- Exporting Iranian Football Players to Europe

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - afkar

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Political Analyst: Officials Should Unite against Americans

2- Reformists, More than Others, Have Voted for Iran’s Establishment

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - aftab

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Reformists Revised Their Mistakes: Analyst

2- Women’s Presence in Iran Stadiums a Cultural Issue: MP

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - arman

 

Ebtekar:

1- Gov’t Trying to Complete Highway of Century

2- First VP: First Phase of Highway Linking Tehran to Northern Iran to Open This Year

3- Mideast and Crazy Player

  • Consequences of Trump’s Riyadh Visit, Impact on Regional Tensions

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - ebtekar

 

Emtiaz:

1- Details of Koreans’ $20m Investment in Iran: Small LNG Units to Be Built

2- Iran, Total to Sign Gas Deal in Coming Weeks: Oil Minister

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - emtiaz

 

Etemad:

1- Focus on a Country Where Women Are Allowed to Drive: Zarif in Oslo

2- People Should See Masterpiece of Iranian Engineering: First VP

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - etemad

 

Ettela’at:

1- Iran to Deal with 3 Million Hectares of Dust Storm Centres

2- Times: Israel, Saudi Arabia on Verge of Establishing Business Ties

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - etelaat

 

Hemayat:

1- Cuba Victim of Trusting US

2- Trump: Nuclear Deal with Iran a Very Bad Deal

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - hemayat

 

Iran:

1- Members of All Iranian Parties United against Foreign Intervention

  • Reformists, Conservatives Condemn US Secretary of State’s Comments

2- Trump Cancels Obama’s Historic Reconciliation with Cuba

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - iran

 

Javan:

1- US Cancels Normalisation of Ties with Cuba

2- At Least $10,000 Spent for Every 20cm of Highway Linking Tehran to Northern Iran!

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - javan

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Iran to Study Compliance of US Senate’s Sanctions with JCPOA: Diplomat

2- UAE Resorts to Westerners for Resolving Qatar Crisis

3- Ansarullah: Yemen’s Tragic Situation a Shame for World

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - jomhori

 

Ka’enat:

1- US in Need of Abubakr al-Baghdadi’s Ghost

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - kaenat

 

Kayhan:

1- It’s Time for Gov’t to Be Held Accountable for JCPOA Disaster

2- I Prefer Shiite, Sunni Muslims Kill Each Other: US Congressman

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - kayhan

 

Resalat:

1- US Is a Thief in Nature, Don’t Pin Hopes on Them: Senior Cleric

2- Everyone Waiting for Iran’s Decisive Response after US JCPOA Violation

3- Government’s Success Is That of Establishment: Senior Conservative

4- If All Ministers, Governors Are from One Party, Promise of Unity Becomes a False One

5- Combination of Sanction, Terror Is What Forms US Policy: IRGC General

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - resalat

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- Trump against Obama’s Heritage

  • Obama Didn’t Gain Anything from Nuclear Deal with Iran: Trump

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - setare sobh

 

Siasat-e Rooz:

1- US Once Again Reneges on Its Promises: This Time in Cuba

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on June 18 - siasat rooz

Iran’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Algeria

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Arrives in Algeria

Zarif, who left Tehran earlier on Sunday, arrived in Algiers and was welcomed by his counterpart Abdelkader Messahel.

The two sides immediately started their talks on bilateral issues and latest regional developments at the Algerian Foreign Ministry.

Zarif’s tour of North African states will later take him to Mauritania and Tunisia as well.

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi earlier declared that the visits are made at the official invitation of the three African states.

During the visits, which are aimed at deepening bilateral relations between Iran and the North African countries, Zarif is planned to meet his counterparts and the heads of these states.

According to Qassemi, conferring on latest regional developments, particularly the issue of Syria and Persian Gulf littoral states, is among the purposes of Zarif’s trips.

“Regional developments necessitate further solidarity among Muslim countries, and the Islamic Republic of Iran believes that Islamic states should be more united and convergent in countering ill-wishers and those who seek to cause rift [between Muslims],” he added.

Tillerson’s Comments Example of Modern Savagery: Iran’s Shamkhani

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani lashed out at those who speak of stability and security in the region and the world while they themselves are the root and the fruit of expanding terrorism.

“Radicals in the US and the ISIS terrorists are two sides of the same coin. Having the same goal but using different tools, both of them are seeking to have a negative impact on the domestic situation of Iran so as to put the security of the Islamic Republic at stake,” he added.

Shamkhani seemed to be making the statements in reaction to US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson who recently accused Iran of destabilizing the Middle East and having aspirations of hegemony in the region, and declared that Washington is going to help elements inside Iran to effect a regime change in the country.

In his Sunday’s remarks, Shamkhani also stressed that the failed experience of imposing war or comprehensive sanctions against Iran and even carrying out extensive terrorist acts showed that the integrity of the Islamic Republic would not be jeopardized by such moves because it is formed based on legitimacy and popular support.

The representative of Iran’s Leader at SNSC also referred to the recent move by the US Senate to approve new sanctions against Iran, and underlined that the committee to supervise the implementation of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, known as JCPOA, has recently studied the sanctions bill carefully and made necessary decisions on Iran’s countermeasures.

Elaborating on the measures taken by Iran’s Parliament to deal with the US Senate’s move, Shamkhani stressed that one of the most effective ways to mobilize the capacities of the country to deal with Washington’s hostile approach is to adopt binding legal measures, and in this regard, Iran’s Parliament will take necessary actions.

Shamkhani also called such moves “hostile and illegal”, saying that the continuation of non-constructive approach of the United States’ ex-government towards Iran shows that the US officials without paying attention to internationally-accepted norms are looking for excuses to increase tensions and instability in the region.

Back on Thursday, the US Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill that would step up sanctions against Iran and Russia. The measure, passed by a vote of 98 to 2, includes new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program and alleged “continued support for terrorism”.

In order for the new Senate bill to become law, it must still pass the US House of Representatives and be signed by President Donald Trump.

Many experts have slammed the hostile move as a breach of both the text and the spirit of the JCPOA.

Source Denies Report on Relocation of Hamas Officials to Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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A couple of days ago, the London-Based Al-Arab newspaper, which is said to be close to Saudi Arabia, claimed that the leaders of Hamas were to be relocated to Iran in a move to decrease pressure on Doha.

However, ISNA on Sunday quoted a source close to the Palestinian movement as saying that the report was false and its release was aimed at achieving certain objectives.

The source stressed that such claims are not true.

Expulsion of all members of Hamas from Qatar was earlier reported as one of the main preconditions set by Saudi Arabia and its Persian Gulf allies for restoring their normal ties with Doha.

They have also urged Qataris to freeze all bank accounts of Hamas members and refrain from any deal with them.

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