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Amazon Discloses Business Ties with Iran

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The company said in a regulatory filing that from 2012 to 2016 it “processed and delivered orders of consumer products for certain individuals and entities located outside Iran covered by the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act (ITRA).”

Amazon said it reported the transactions to the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security.

The world’s biggest e-commerce retailer said it will cooperate with a review by the agencies, and added that this could result in “penalties,” according to the filing, as reported by Bloomberg.

In 2012, President Barack Obama signed the ITRA to strengthen trade restrictions on Iran and try to persuade the country to stop its nuclear activities. This law imposes civil penalties and takes other action against foreign subsidiaries of US companies engaging in transactions with Iran. In January 2016, the US lifted some of the economic sanctions tied to the nuclear program.

Amazon said Friday it sold a variety of consumer products to individuals and unspecified groups controlled or owned by the Iranian government. The goods ranged from apparel to software to pet products and cost $50 to about $2,400, according to the filing. Amazon said it doesn’t plan to sell to these accounts in the future.

“Our review is ongoing and we are enhancing our processes designed to identify transactions associated with individuals and entities covered by the ITRA,” Amazon said.

Chief of Iraqi Hezbollah Assassinated in Basra

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“Bassem Al-Moussawi, the secretary-general of [Iraq’s] Hezbollah, was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire on his car in Basra province’s Al-Hayyaniya district,” the Basra police force spokesman, Major Jumaa Al-Hamrani, told Turkish state-run Anadolu.

An associate of Al-Mousawi was injured in the attack, after which the gunmen fled the scene, Al-Hamrani said.

No group has yet has claimed responsibility for the assassination.

Iran and Sweden Ink 5 Documents of Cooperation

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The documents were signed between the concerned Iranian and Swedish officials in the presence of the visiting Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran on Saturday.

Löfven had been officially welcomed by the Iranian chief executive earlier in the day. He is in the Islamic Republic at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation on a three-day visit.

The documents enabled cooperation in the areas of innovation and technology, higher education and research, road construction, communication and information technology, and family and women’s affairs.

Upon the conclusion of the event, the Iranian president and the Swedish prime minister attended a press conference.

President Rouhani said, “The visit by the Swedish prime minister and a ranking delegation [to Iran] signifies the two countries’ serious will to develop bilateral ties and consult toward the reduction of tensions in the region as well as international peace and stability.”

The countries are determined to have the level of bilateral ties returned to the pre-sanctions era, he said.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the Iranian president said the European Union (EU) should fully support European firms and banks so that the opportunities that have been created as a result of a nuclear deal between Iran and six other countries can be tapped in the best possible way.

The nuclear deal, called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was signed in 2015 between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, namely the US, the UK, France, Russia, China, and Germany. It lifted nuclear-related sanctions on Iran, offering big opportunities for foreign businesses.

Rouhani also hailed Sweden’s “moderate” approach vis-à-vis Iran, which he said was maintained even when Tehran was under sanctions over its nuclear work.

Löfven, for his part, stressed the historic nature of his visit, of which he said he was “very proud.”

He added that the ranking of his accompanying delegation indicated the importance his country attached to Iran and to relations with the Islamic Republic. He also announced that his visit was to be followed by several more high-level trips by Swedish officials to Iran.

Iranian Inventors Supported by Iran Patent Office: Official

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The director of Iran Patent Office, Mehdi Zaghimi, says Iranian inventors can envoy the support of the Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology Affairs to take out patent for their scientific and industrial achievements and commercialize them, which is a costly and difficult process.

Iran Patent Office is affiliated to the Vice-Presidency, according to a report by IFP.

Zaghimi added over the past two years, the Iranian industrial and scientific society has witnessed an almost 100-percent growth in the number of patents issued by leading international centres for its inventions.

In 2015, only 48 patents had been granted to Iranian inventions, he said, adding, however, that in 2016, the figure rose to 94.

“Among the services Iran Patent Office provides domestic knowledge-based companies with is offering a 90-percnt support [to them] in the process of obtaining patent protection from leading international centres. This is because the process of taking out international patent rights is quite costly and time taking. Over the past few years, Iran Patent Office has shored up more than 30 percent of the Iranian inventions in the process of getting patent rights.”

He said previously, the entire process of the patent issuance took place outside Iran and was conducted by foreign lawyers.

However, he added, currently half of the related activities are carried out inside Iran.

“In two years, the entire process will be carried out in the country.”

He added Iran Patent Office has set up a number of [invention] commercialization and intellectual property offices in Iranian universities which hold specialized workshops on the process of obtaining patent protection for inventions.

Zaghimi put the number of these offices at 41, adding they have been established with the cooperation of Iran’s Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and domestic universities.

In 2015, he said, some 160 patent applications were submitted to Iran Patent Office.

“In 2016, the figure rose to 300, of which only 30 percent are processed.”

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

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The participation of millions of Iranian people in nationwide rallies to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution was the top story today.

Many newspapers covered the remarks made by various Iranian officials including President Hassan Rouhani who described people’s presence as a harsh and crushing response to the anti-Iran threats made by US President Donald Trump.

Another top story today was Trump’s defeat in the US Court of Appeals that ruled against the US President’s ban on the entry of seven Muslim-majority countries’ citizens to the US.

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

19 Dey:

1- Rouhani: Whoever Tries to Demonize the Country Is Not a Revolutionary; We’re Obliged to Allay People’s Concerns

2- Parliament Speaker Calls on American Officials Not to Try to Spoil Nuclear Deal

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Abrar:

1- Rouhani in Nationwide Rallies: We Seek National Reconciliation and Solidarity While Following Leader’s Orders

2- Saudi FM: We Share Turkey’s Stance towards Iran

3- Trump’s Aide: We Won’t Stop until Full Eradication of ISIS

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Eight-Fold Increase in US Imports from Iran

2- Eurasia to Decrease Customs Duties for Iranian Agricultural Products

3- Boeing CEO Hopeful about Implementation of Deal with Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Afkar:

1- Parliament Speaker: We Are Resolved to Protect Our Nuclear Knowledge

2- Iran and Netherlands to Cooperate in Construction of New Petchem Complex

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- National Solidarity: People’s Glorious Participation in 22 Bahman Rallies

2- President: Ballot Box Is Iranian Nation’s Language

3- Trump Defeated by Appeals Court 3 to 0

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Prosecutor General: ISIS Elements Arrested around Tehran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Asrar:

1- Demonstration of National Unity and Power: Millions of People Attend 22 Bahman Rallies

2- Intelligence Minister: All Anti-Iran Enemy Plots Foiled

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Besharat-e Now:

1- A Report of People’s Massive Participation in February 10 Rallies: Everyone Came

2- Trump Defeated in Court: Court of Appeals Opposed to Trump’s Visa Ban

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Ebtekar:

1- President: We’re Looking for National Reconciliation and Solidarity

2- Trump Defeated by US Constitution

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Emtiaz:

1- Anti-MKO Film Awarded Best Feature in Fajr Film Festival

2- Health Minister: 50% of Iranian People Are Overweight

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Etemad:

1- National Might: All Groups, Movements, and Millions of Loyal People Underlined National Solidarity and Resistance to Threats in Nationwide Rallies

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Ettela’at:

1- President: We’re United against Force and Threat

2- NAM Condemns US Measures against Iranian Individuals and Bodies

3- Leader’s Advisor in Interview with France 24: We’re Ready to Counter US Pressures

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Forsat-e Emrooz:

1- Rouhani: Economic Growth Not Possible as Long as There Is Corruption

2- Why Fiat Doesn’t Come to Iran? A Report on Challenges of Italian-American Carmaker’ Presence in Iran

3- After 100 Years, Iran’s Western Provinces Will Finally Join National Railway System

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Ghanoon:

1- Humiliation of Threat: Iranian People with All Political Tastes Gathered for National Ceremony

2- Jordan, New Partner of War against Terrorism? Analysts Discuss Regional Developments

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- Reconciliation in Iran’s Cinema: Fajr Festival’s Closing Ceremony Influenced by FM Zarif’s Meaningful Presence and Declaration of Iranian Cinema’s Support for Rouhani’s Gov’t

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Iran:

1- Show of Power, Message of Unity: Nationwide Rallies Held to Commemorate Anniversary of Iran Revolution’s Victory

2- President: Newcomers in Region and the World Should Know They Must Respect Iranian Nation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Jame Jam:

1- Revolutionary Answer

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Javan:

1- Millions of Iranians Once Again Pledge Allegiance to Islamic Revolution and Give Harsh Response to Novice US President

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Iranian People Demonstrate Their Solidarity and Power in February 10 Rallies

2- Associated Press: Extreme Cold Didn’t Stop Iranians from Attending Nationwide Rallies

3- Over 6,000 Journalists, Photographers, and Cameramen from Iranian and Foreign Media Outlets Covered 22 Bahman Rallies

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Kayhan:

1- Imam Ali (AS) Says We Won’t Rain, but If We Do, We’ll Bring about a Flood [A description of 22 Bahman rallies]

2- Hezbollah Chief’s Threat Works: Haifa Ammonia Tank to Be Closed

3- Russia Opposed to Trump’s Plan for Creating Safe Zone in Syria

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Quds:

1- People Give Crushing Response to Trump in National Celebration

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Resalat:

1- President: Iranian Nation Will Give Firm Response to Threats

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- Millions of Iranians Take Part in Anniversary of Revolution

2- Trump Defeated in US Court

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Shahrvand:

1- President: We’re All Looking for National Reconciliation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Shargh:

1- Rouhani: Our Concern Is to Fully Realize the Republic and Islamic Nature of Our Establishment

2- History Never Repeats Itself: Governments’ Different Interpretations of the Notion of Revolution [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Shorou:

1- People Humiliate Trump through Their Revolutionary Response

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Ta’adol:

1- Solidarity in Celebration of Revolution

2- Total Gives Ultimatum to Trump: A Report of Total Senior Manager’s Remarks about Iran’s South Pars Gas Field Deal

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Tejarat:

1- National Consensus: Allegiance to Leader in Response to Nonsense Remarks

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Manifestation of Iranian People’s Resistance: Revolution Rallies Held More Glorious than Ever

2- Female Excitement with Cross Motorcycles: Women Ride Bikes on Azadi Stadium’s Court after 6 Years

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- Wear Glasses! Millions of Iranians Chant Slogans of ‘US Can’t Do Any Damn Thing’ in Response to Trump’s Threats

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on February 11

Security Forces Arrest ISIS Elements near Tehran

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“These individuals sought to [carry out their] plots during Bahman 22 rituals,” Iran’s Attorney General Mohammad Ja’far Montazeri said on Friday, referring to celebrations marking the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Millions of Iranians filled the streets countrywide on Friday to relive the day 38 years ago when the nation’s hard-fought Islamic Revolution against the former US-backed regime became victorious.

On, February 11, 1979, the Iranian nation’s struggles and protests against the tyrannous monarchical Pahlavi regime came to fruition under the leadership of Imam Khomeini, the religious and spiritual leader who is known as the “great architect of the Islamic Republic.”

Security Forces Arrest ISIS Elements near Tehran

Referring to Iran’s support for anti-terrorist operations outside its borders, particularly Syria and Iraq, he said, according to intelligence obtained, the ISIS Takfiri group had had plans to conduct acts of terror inside the country.

He noted that further information on the plots of these nabbed ISIS operatives would be revealed to the Iranian nation within the next few days.

The senior Iranian judicial official emphasized that if the resistance front, supported by Iran, had not stood up against terrorists, ISIS Takfiri terrorists would have reached the country’s borders.

“Know that if you do not slap the enemy in the face outside the country and outside the borders, it will arrive at your gates,” Montazeri said.

Iran has been providing advisory assistance to Syria and Iraq as per a request by the governments of the two countries in their battle against ISIS terrorists.

An Iranian official said in August 2016 that security forces killed an “instrumental” member of the Takfiri terrorist group of ISIS and busted the terror cell he belonged to during clashes in the country’s west.

Governor General of Kermanshah Province Asadollah Razani added that the terror cell had infiltrated the western province, which borders Iraq, and had been tasked with staging suicide strikes against different targets across the country.

Iranian forces have, over the past months, engaged in clashes with terrorist groups, thwarting plots on the border and within the country, arresting several operatives, and confiscating large amounts of explosives and bomb-making materials.

Bosnian Business Delegation Due to Visit Iran on Saturday

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The 14-strong economic delegation from Tuzla Canton, the third biggest of 10 cantons of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, will be headed by Governor of Olovo Jamal Mamduch.

The Bosnian delegation will take part in Albroz Chamber of Commerce meetings to hold talks with businessmen and industrialists of the province and pay visit to Tehran, Isfahan and Kashan afterwards for evaluating various tourism and economic opportunities.

Iran-Bosnia Economic Friendship Group will also meet with the visiting Bosnian delegation to confer on improving cooperation and making use of existing trade opportunities in the private sector, Mehr reported.

Former Belgian Futsal Player Killed in Syria after Joining ISIS

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The war in Syria has left another victim who was previously linked to the world of sport. The Belgian Kamal Aharchi was killed last January on Syrian territory.

Aharchi had joined the ranks of the ISIS group and, according to several Belgian media, was questioned several times in Belgium for his relation with the organization.

Before joining the ISIS, Aharchi was one of the great promises of Belgian indoor football along with his brothers Mohamed and Abdelfattah and in fact managed to make debut with the Belgian national team.

AS reported that Kamal played at the Brussels UTD and during his career as a player he showed a somewhat problematic character (had several discussions with his coach) and also suffered several injuries in the ligaments.

Iranian Women Often Don’t Report Sexual Abuse

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“Women are so frequently denied their rights that they presume themselves to be the only person who protects them,” wrote Ghanoon daily newspaper in a Farsi article that examined the country’s regulations on street sexual abuse.

“As a social issue, the battle with violence against women can’t attract enough attention until non-governmental organizations are allowed to intervene,” the report added, stressing that no one asserts these rights.

This issue cannot receive enough attention as long as it is regarded as a taboo to be revealed by women.

Unfortunately, the legal actions against sexual abuse don’t prove very effective: the inefficiency of Iran’s law on violence against women has led to a higher level of abuse.

There are regulations such as “women’s security”, but they are not that much practical and don’t have enough cultural support.

“Mere regulations cannot solve such serious social problem if women are blamed for making complaints about the abuse and upholding their human rights,” Ghanoon added.

“Social training is a prerequisite to such regulations: everyone will know his rights and obligations this way.”

NAM Condemns Washington’s Anti-Iran Measures

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In a statement on Friday, the NAM Coordinating Bureau deplored the US move to extend unilateral and coercive measures against Iranian nationals and entities, expressing support for the Islamic Republic’s national sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence.

It added that the movement adopted such a stance in line with its principled position of condemning the promulgation and application of unilateral coercive measures against NAM member countries, saying these moves are in violation of the United Nations Charter and international law, Press TV reported.

The NAM emphasized the need to respect international law including the principles enshrined in the UN Charter and the Declaration of Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.

The movement further urged the US government to “desist (from) and repeal such coercive measures” which are contrary to international law, the UN Charter and the norms and principles governing peaceful relations among states, while affecting the spirit of dialogue and political understanding among nations.

The US Treasury Department said on February 3 that Washington had imposed sanctions on 13 individuals and 12 entities as part of bids to ratchet up pressure on Iran chiefly over Tehran’s missile program.

The NAM Coordinating Bureau further acknowledged Iran’s full commitment to the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and six world powers, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France, and Germany) on July 14, 2015 reached a conclusion over the text of the 159-page deal on Tehran’s nuclear program and started implementing it on January 16, 2016.

It called upon all states to “support its implementation and refrain from actions that could undermine the compliance with the commitments assumed under the JCPOA.”

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