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Iranian General Vows to Write ‘Death to Israel’ on All Bullets

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Brigadier General Gholam-Hossein Gheybparvar, the head of Basij [volunteer forces] Organisation, severely censured comments by Hassan Rouhani, one of the six candidates contesting in Iran’s May 19 presidential elections, saying the IRGC will continue to write “Death to Israel” not only on its missiles, but also on its bullets.

According to a report by IFP, addressing the second live presidential debate on Friday (May 5), Rouhani implicitly criticized the IRGC’ move, in March 2016, to write “Israel should be wiped off the Earth” in Hebrew on one of the ballistic missiles it tested shortly after the going into effect of the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

In reaction to Rouhani’s remarks, Gheybparvar said, “The Zionist regime […] has increased its hostility towards Iran on a daily basis.”

“How is it possible that after being witness to the Zionist regime’s fierce and long-standing enmity towards Iran, some people still criticize writing ‘Death to Israel’ on our missiles,” Basij Press quoted him as saying.

“We will write it [the slogan] on the bullets as well. In fact, wiping out Israel, is our aspiration and an indisputable strategy which needs a strong determination,” Gheybparvar added.

He said the phrase “Death to Israel” is a strategic slogan, adding all of the world’s noble people and freethinkers are proud that Iran has become powerful enough to stand against the enemy chest-to-chest.

Gheybparvar expressed surprise at seeing some people cast doubt on the Establishment’s great achievements in a bid to win more votes.

Iran’s battle with Israel is a non-negotiable issue and unquestionable fact, he said, adding, “Who does have any doubt that Israel is not the main source of all crimes in Palestine and Lebanon? Who believes that Arab rulers and Israel are not each other’s accomplice?”

Leader Warns against Enemy Plots to Disrupt Iran’s Security

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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Speaking at Tehran’s Imam Hossein University on Wednesday, Ayatollah Khamenei said “the short-term goal sought by the enemy is to disrupt security, and bring about melee and sedition in the country.”

The Leader added that the Islamic Republic has been able “to create a safe environment in a region rife with tensions and a world rife with frenzy,” stressing that enemies seek to take this honor away from the Iranian nation.

“If we stand prepared to confront this plot to create insecurity and sedition, we will surely be able to neutralize it,” Ayatollah Khamenei asserted.

The mid-term goal pursued by the enemy, the Leader stated, comprises damaging Iran’s economy through various means so that the people lose their hope due to austere economic conditions.

Leader Warns against Enemy Plots to Disrupt Iran's SecurityAyatollah Khamenei noted that in the long run, the enemies are trying to “change the essence of [Iran’s] Islamic establishment.”

The Leader said there was a time when the enemies unequivocally insisted that the Islamic Republic be destroyed.

However, after finding out about their incapacity to realize the ambition and its adverse consequences for them, the enemies modified the assertion by saying that the Republic had to instead change its attitude, the Leader added.

1-Leader Warns against Enemy Plots to Disrupt Iran's SecurityThe Leader said the initial plot and the altered version are in fact one and the same.

Highlighting the importance of the May 19 presidential election, Ayatollah Khamenei urged everyone to submit to the law and morality and refuse to hearten the enemy by making inapt remarks.

The elections, the Leader said, need security and calm, adding, “Should anyone seek to rise up against the country’s security, they will sure be met with a strong reaction.”

The Leader underlined that the efforts aimed at adversely affecting the Islamic Republic during its presidential elections of 2008 were faced with “the firm wall of national will.”

“The same holds true today. The country’s security should stay untouched. Those who choose to violate this course should know that they will be given a slap in the face,” Ayatollah Khamenei cautioned.

“Arab States’ Man-Made Islands Threatening Persian Gulf Environment”

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Man-Made Islands

Iranian lawmaker Ali Akbari says construction and selling of man-made islands by a number of Arab nations in the Persian Gulf has negative impacts on the environment of all littoral states around the gulf and will lead to several adverse environmental consequences for the regional countries.

 

Reaction Required

According to a report by IFP, Akbari stressed that the Iranian Interior Ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs should show reaction to the move by these Arab states.

As per the Kuwait Regional Convention for Cooperation on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution, signed by Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE in Kuwait on April 24, 1978, he noted, each state should endeavour to carry out an assessment of the potential environmental effects in any planning activity entailing projects within its territory, particularly in the coastal areas, which may have significant risks of pollution for the gulf.

“Therefore, since the construction of these islands has damaging consequences for the environment, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required to use shrewd diplomacy and ask the international environmental centres to address and tackle the international issue.”

 

Aquatics, Corals Endangered 

Akbari expressed concern over the fact that constructing man-made residential islands in the Persian Gulf leads to the extinction of certain aquatic and corals species, adding the absence of coral species would lead to severe pollution of the coasts in the region, particularly the Iranian ones, as they act as natural filters and help clean water.

In addition, he noted, the unrestrained use of water desalinators by some Arab states in the Persian Gulf has increased the salinity of the gulf’s water, which, per se, upsets the balance of its ecosystem.

Iran Presidential Candidates Making More Promises

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IFP Media Wire
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In an address to his female supporters in a stadium in the capital Tehran on Tuesday, President Hassan Rouhani, who is seeking reelection, said his performance obviously reflects his opposition to “gender discrimination” and “gender oppression.”

“The [1979 Islamic] Revolution was a success because women entered the scene. Today, if women step on the election scene, if all go to the polls, we will definitely be successful,” he said.

Iran Presidential Candidates Making More Promises

 

The Iranian people have chosen the path of social and political freedom as well as freedom of thought and expression, Rouhani said, adding that he is seeking “genuine security” along with unity.

‘Revolutionary management key to progress’

Addressing his supporters in the city of Kerman, another candidate Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi highlighted the economic woes gripping Iranians and said the resource-rich nation of Iran does not deserve to be held back by such problems as absolute poverty, youth unemployment and corruption.

He furthered underlined the importance of “self-esteem,” stressing that “revolutionary management” could produce “great honors” for the nation.

Iran Presidential Candidates Making More Promises

 

Raeisi, a senior judicial official and head of Astan Qods Razavi, also noted that the “main problem in our country is not lack of liquidity, equipment and resources, but rather weak executive and economic management.”

Qalibaf to go for national welfare

Another rival, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, told his supporters in the southwestern city of Ahvaz that he will strive to create “welfare, peace and security” for all people, if elected president.

He also highlighted his achievements as the mayor of Tehran and said poverty has no place in the society, blaming poor management for the high poverty rate in a resource-rich country.

Iran Presidential Candidates Making More Promises

 

Aqa-Mirsalim urges focus on human resources

Presidential contender Mostafa Aqa-Mirsalim also told students in the city of Isfahan that human resources have fallen into oblivion in Iran, saying progress would be achieved only with the help of educated, dedicated and clean-handed lecturers and students.

The former culture minister also accused the current government of failing to adhere to the principles of resistance economy.

Inflation was lowered under Rouhani’s administration, but it still exists, he pointed out.

Hashemi-Taba wants enhanced investment

Mostafa Hashemi-Taba also said in a televised speech that the main task facing the next administration is to use domestic capital and boost investment.

The former vice president also criticized the distribution of monthly cash subsidies among people and called for moving in the direction of implementing the resistance economy.

Jahangiri stresses ‘justice’

First Vice-President Es’haq Jahangiri, who is also running for presidency, said all Iranians should enjoy social and economic justice.

He defended the Rouhani administration’s policies and highlighted the importance of social and economic justice. He also said that the private sector should be assured that it is “the basis for Iran’s economic development.”

“Today people trust the government and this trust serves as a huge resource for the government,” he said.

Iranians will go to the polls on May 19 to elect the country’s next president. Over 56 million people are eligible to vote.

The six presidential candidates have outlined their plans in two live TV debates so far, with the third televised program scheduled for May 12.

“Iran’s Environment Can’t Stand Unwise Decisions”

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Masoumeh EbtekarIn a speech on the necessity of people’s participation in Iran’s May 19 presidential election on Sunday (May 7), the head of Iran’s Department of Environment, Masoumeh Ebtekar, urged Iranians to learn their lesson from the past bitter experiences and make optimum use of their right to vote to help guarantee the continuation of the projects underway by the incumbent government.

According to a report by IFP, she said, “Let’s use our right to vote to prevent the recurrence of the past bitter experiences.”

She added the wrong decisions made in the past have been the main cause of the numerous problems the domestic economy has been and is still beset with as well as the difficulties the country and its people have run into in the past few years.

“Iran’s forests, lagoons and Lake Urmia [in northwestern Iran] can no longer tolerate imprudence. Let’s use our right [to vote] and let Iran’s nature to breathe again. Let us contribute to the continuation of the plans that have already been launched to make the environment healthy.

“Let’s use our right [to vote] to be able to breathe in clean air.”

She added the environmental plans implemented in President Rouhani’s administration have helped improve air quality in the country’s metropolises and led to a reduction in the amount of dangerous pollutants, such as benzene – which is carcinogenic and has increased the number of people suffering from cancer in the country – in the air in the Iranian cities.

Ebtekar said currently, the amount of air pollutants in Iranian cities have reached a standard level.

“Let’s take part in the election to help guarantee the continuation of the plans [started by the incumbent government]. Let’s use our right to prevent a security atmosphere from pervading the country and to be able to remove the limitations faced by domestic media and activists.

“By making use of our right to vote, we can continue doing our activities freely in the society, voice our criticism and have freedom after speech,” she added.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Almost all newspapers today continued covering the remarks made by Iranian presidential candidates, particularly the three main rivals Hassan Rouhani, Ebrahim Raisi, and Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

Conservative papers criticized the filtering of a website launched by Qalibaf for unemployed people, and said Rouhani has blocked the website to launch his own version.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s comments about Iran’s foreign policy and the false promises made by certain candidates also received great coverage.

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

 

19 Dey:

1- Zarif: We Should Sacrifice Ourselves for Iranian People

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Abrar:

1- Iraqi PM: French Forces May Join Operation in Old Part of Mosul

2- CBS News: Canadian Official Visits Iran after 5 Years

3- Trump: I’ll Talk about Iran in Visit to Israel

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Afkar:

1- Qalibaf: It’s Possible to Create 3,424 Jobs per Day

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- A Fact Check of Claims Raised by Conservative Mayor of Tehran

2- Shajarian’s Popular Religious Song Rabbana Registered as National Heritage

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Rouhani: We’ll Win If Women Participate

2- Football Star Ali Karimi Once Again Supports Rouhani

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Asrar:

1- Raisi: Universities in Iran Should Have Islamic Style to Avoid Problems

2- First VP: Political Friendships Should Be Deepened

3- Intelligence Minister Calls on Presidential Candidates to Maintain National Integrity

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Besharat-e Now:

1- Central Bank Governor: Tehran Municipality among Biggest Bank Debtors

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Etemad:

1- Rouhani: We Don’t Want Foundations Exempted from Paying Taxes

2- Qalibaf: I’ve Not Run for President to Withdraw at the End

3- Jahangiri Meets Top Sunni Cleric to Hear Their Demands

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Ettela’at:

1- Iran Leader Urges Youths to Identify Right Path

2- Zarif: We Shouldn’t Question Iran’s Dignity in Short-Sighted Political Campaigns

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Hemayat:

1- Implementation of UNESCO 2030 Document Stopped after Leader’s Remarks: Official

2- Iran Mine Explosion’s Death Toll Increased to 43

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Iran:

1- Astan Quds Has to Pay Tax: Government Spokesman

2- Official Warns against Robbery of People’s Money for Fulfilling Campaign Promises

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Javan:

1- Gov’t Approves Qalibaf’s Promises on Employment!

  • While Rouhani kept criticizing Qalibaf’s promises and called them impossible, he’s now making the same vows by filtering the conservative candidate’s website and running its own!

2- Iranian Juniors Crowned as Asia Volleyball Champions

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Gov’t Spokesman Urges Candidates to Declare Assets to Judiciary before 3rd Debate

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Kayhan:

1- What’s the Plot Hatched by Radicals’ Operation Room for Rouhani?

2- They Don’t Declare Their Wealth as They Can’t Say from Where They’ve Earned It

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Mardom Salari:

1- 56 Million Decisive Votes; 1.35 Million Youngsters Can Vote for First Time

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Resalat:

1- Mirsalim: Gov’t Wasted Opportunities by Currying Favour with US

2- Qalibaf: I’ll Deal with Unemployment as First Priority

3- Raisi: Why Do You Evade Accountability?

4- Parliament Speaker: Education Minister’s Membership in Commercial Firm Illegal

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Shargh:

1- Jahangiri: They’ve Thoroughly Searched My Background for Flaws

2- Zarif Reveals Secrets of Psychological War against Nuclear Negotiating Team

3- Rouhani Meets Women Supporters: I Won’t Accept Gender Discrimination

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Zarif: Diplomacy Isn’t Where Candidates Can Invest for a Few Days

2- Jahangiri: We Resolved One of Most Complicated Cases in World through Dialogue

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 10

 

Iran Juniors Crowned Asia Volleyball Champions

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IFP Media Wire
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Iran Juniors Crowned Asia Volleyball Champions

The Iranians won 27-25, 26-24, 25-19 in front of 8,000 of home fans at the 6,000-seater Rezazadeh Indoor Stadium.

Iran was crowned in the tournament that started on May 1 without conceding a defeat, winning six successive games.

On Monday, Iran outpowered Thailand in three sets (25-21, 25-19, 25-20) in semifinal. It had earlier defeated Kazakhstan in another straight-set win (25-9, 25-17, 25-14) in the quarterfinal.

On Friday, Iranian overcame China without conceding a set (25-18, 25-15, 25-18). Prior to this match, they had notched up two victories against Pakistan and Malaysia 3-0 (25-12, 29-27, 28-26) and 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-19, 25-21), respectively.

Champion Iran and runner-up Japan qualified for the 2017 FIVB Volleyball Men’s U-23 World Championship scheduled to be held in Egypt from August 18 to 25.

Iran Should Be Informed of Any Wall Construction in Turkey Border

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IFP Media Wire
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Iran Should Be Informed of Any Wall Construction in Turkey Border

The source added on Tuesday that Iran welcomes Turkey’s plan and does not oppose it; however, Ankara must notify Tehran before any move.

The Iranian official further said the Islamic Republic has no problem with Turkey adopting a new measure in the Iranian-Turkish border as part of what Ankara describes as security strategies.

The source added that the construction of the wall would prevent smuggling of billions of dollars of goods from Turkey to Iran and expressed hope the plan would be implemented as soon as possible.

A high-level Turkish official told Hürriyet daily on Monday that Ankara plans to build a wall on its border with Iran to prevent Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militants from entering the country from a camp in Iran.

This as Iran is also fighting a PKK offshoot in its northwestern border region with Turkey. Iranian forces killed five PJAK terrorists in an ambush there last June.

PJAK randomly carries out hit-and-run attacks on Iranian targets, after which they retreat to their lairs in Iraq and Turkey.

Turkey has previously built more than 550 kilometers of wall along the Syrian border in order to prevent the PKK and Daesh Takfiri terrorists from carrying out acts of terror.

Two More Iranian Teams Advance to ACL Round of 16

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Two More Iranian Teams Advance to ACL Round of 16

Iranian team Esteghlal Tehran defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al Taawoun 2-1 to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2017 AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

Al Taawoun needed to win to have any chance of advancing into the knockout rounds, but fell behind to a Jaber Ansari goal 19 minutes into the game.

Mohammed Al Saiari levelled the for the Saudis in the 36th minute before Rezaei claimed the winner, which takes Esteghlal into the next phase of the competition – where it will meet Al Ain – alongside group winner Al Ahli of the United Arab Emirates, Tasnim reported.

 

Two More Iranian Teams Advance to ACL Round of 16

 

Iran’s Esteghlal Khuzestan also advanced to the 2017 AFC Champions League Round of 16 as Group B runner-up.

The Iranian team drew 1-1 with Al Jazira of the UAE in Ahvaz’s Ghadir Stadium.

Humaid Ahmed gave the visiting team the lead shortly before the interval when he found the back of the net from outside the area to give the bottom side hope of a first win of the campaign.

With just four minutes remaining, substitute Mehdi Zobeidi rose highest to head home Hassan Beit Saeid’s cross from the right.

Table-topper Lekhwiya of Qatar defeated third-placed Al Fateh 4-1 in the other Group B game of the night.

Esteghlal Khuzestan football team will next play Group D winner Al Hilal in the last 16.

 

 

Iranian FM Congratulates Haniya on Appointment as New Hamas Chief

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IFP Media Wire
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In a congratulatory message on Tuesday, the senior Iranian diplomat reminded Haniya of “the heavy responsibility” he has taken on amid the “special conditions in Palestine and in the region.”

Zarif also wished Haniya luck in his post by tapping into the “precious experiences” of followers of the glorious path of resistance in order to thwart the plots hatched by the “Zionist enemy and its overt and covert allies,” who he said attempt to harm Muslim unity and sow sedition with the aim of consigning the cause of Palestine to oblivion.

 

Iranian FM Congratulates Haniya on Appointment as New Hamas Chief

 

On May 6, 2017, Hamas, the Palestinian political movement that rules Gaza Strip, elected Ismail Abdulsalam Ahmed Haniya, 54, as the head of the group’s political bureau, replacing Khaled Meshaal.

It comes as the group is introducing changes to its organizational structure and policies towards Israel.

Haniya, who lives in Gaza, has a reputation for being pragmatic and flexible. His election is seen by some analysts as being in line with the movement’s decision to accept a Palestinian state on 1967 borders, a position he has long supported.

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