According to a Farsi report by IRNA, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS terrorist group, has appointed three persons as his probable successors, among them is one Iraqi.
Meanwhile, ISIS rulers in eastern Aleppo have gotten into an argument about who will be the next leader.
Several weeks of al-Baghdadi’s absence have led to widespread rumours of his death amid military operations of Iraqi forces and international coalition against ISIS.
“The UN Security Council should take a strategic role to handle the Syrian crisis and bring peace and safety to the region,” stressed Alireza Rahimi, an Iranian Parliament member.
According to a Farsi report by ICANA, he went on to say that while ceasefires should be arranged based on long-term, strategic perspectives, some regional rulers plan ceasefires for their unilateral interests.
“As the opposing forces don’t act cohesively, Turkey can’t guarantee that the opposition won’t violate the ceasefire in Syria,” he noted, referring to the guarantee given by Turkey for the ceasefire in Syria.
“Turkey, on the other hand, has taken no definitive approach to Syrian crisis,” he added.
“The peace negotiations are very difficult to conduct, because major world powers, as well as opposing forces, seek opposing interests in Syria.”
He believes that Syrian truce failed due to a lack of cohesion among Takfiris [extremists] and the opposition.
“Every time they come to the negotiating table to reach just a relative agreement on ceasefire, and then violate it,” he added.
The humanitarian aid carried by the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for Assyrian refugees has entered the Iraqi territory, the Assyrians’ secretary noted in a thank you letter.
The representative of Assyrians in Iranian Parliament read the written letter of appreciation sent by the Secretary of Iraqi Assyrians.
According to a Farsi report by Kayhan newspaper, the aid shipment with an approximate weight of nine tons consisted of rice, conserved food and blankets.
On Wednesday night, Rebecca Miller, the daughter of Arthur Miller, referred to Asghar Farhadi as the ‘Master of Suspension’ while presenting him the Best Foreign Language Film award for his latest drama “The Salesman” at the National Board of Review Awards gala in New York.
According to a report by IFP, “The Salesman” is the story of a couple whose relationship begins to turn unfavourable during their performance of “Death of a Salesman”, an acclaimed play by Arthur Miller, Rebecca’s father.
Farhadi has twice previously won this same award for his “A Separation”, which won him an Oscar, and “The Past”, his first film shot outside of his homeland in France.
“The Salesman” is also contending for the Oscar for best foreign-language film this year.
On Saturday, Rouhani issued a congratulatory message addressed at Nana Akufo-Addo, felicitating him on winning Ghana’s presidential race.
Stressing his country’s willingness to have close friendship and ties with Ghana, the Iranian president expressed the hope that Tehran-Accra’s bilateral ties would further enhance in all areas under Akufo-Addo.
Akufo-Addo will be sworn in on Saturday after beating incumbent leader John Dramani Mahama in elections last month.
The 72-year-old former human rights lawyer will take the oath of office at a ceremony in Independence Square in central Accra before more than 6,000 guests and members of the public.
Ghana’s elections, which were held on December 7, came in the wake of a weak economy. The country was unhappy with the ruling party. Seven out of 10 Ghanaians believed that the country was headed in the wrong direction, according to the Ghana Center for Democratic Development.
Newspapers on Saturday covered the remarks made by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with the families of Iranian martyrs killed in the fight against terrorism in Syria and Iraq.
Donald Trump’s move to dismiss all US ambassadors appointed by Barack Obama also received great coverage today.
US Secretary of State John Kerry’s remarks in his goodbye letter, particularly those calling Trump to maintain pressure on Iran and its missile capabilities, were also widely covered.
The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines:
Abrar:
1- Iran’s Leader: Those Who Were Martyred to Protect Holy Shrines [in Iraq and Syria] Are Sources of Honour for Entire Nation
2- Kerry: Pressure on Iran Should Be Maintained
3- US Secretary of Defence Underlines Maintaining Nuclear Deal with Iran
4- 85 mcm of Iran’s Gas Output Has Gone Missing!
5- Turkish Army Enters Al-Bab and Kills 38 ISIS Militants
6- Russia’s Intervention in US Election Is beyond Hacking: James Clapper
Abrar-e Eqtesadi:
1- Biggest Oil Deal Signed between Iran and South Korea
2- IMF Explains Trump’s Impact on Global Economy
3- Iran-EU €10-Billion Trade in 10 Months
4- Iran-Russia Industrial-Trade Cooperation Started in 140 Projects
Afkar:
1- Cutting Damascus’ Water Supply Is a War Crime
Aftab-e Yazd:
1- 782% Growth in Incoming Foreign Capitals in Iran Stock Exchange Market in Post-JCPOA Era
2- Analyst: In 2001 Presidential Election, Atmosphere Was against Incumbent Government, but Khatami Received Higher Number of Votes
3- Donald Trump’s New Show [Editorial]
Amin:
1- 4 Afghan Nationals Lose Their Lives in 5.1-Magniture Quake in Southern Iran
2- World’s Oldest Mosaic in Iran’s National Museum
Arman-e Emrooz:
1- Reformist Figure: People’s Pockets Will Become Empty without JCPOA
2- Conservatives Want to Remove Rouhani: Politician
Asrar:
1- Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Turkish Officials Would Better Be Careful about Their Unconstructive Remarks
2- Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ Wins Best Foreign Language Film Award at National Board of Review
Ebtekar:
1- Iran’s Leader: Protectors of Holy Shrines [in Syria and Iraq] Have Paralysed the Enemy
2- Women en Route to Presidential Palace: Women’s Candidacy in Presidential Votes
3- Women Not Allowed! Official Says It Is Below Women’s Dignity to Ride Subway Trains!
Etemad:
1- Doctors Who Have Contract with Government Are Now Allowed to Run Personal Office: Physicians in a Dilemma of Choosing between State-Run Hospitals and Private Offices
2- Rouhani Has Had a Reformist Performance: Politician
Ettela’at:
1- Trump Orders Dismissal of All American Diplomats before His Inauguration
2- Oil Minister: We Have No Problem for Increasing Our Gas Output
Haft-e Sobh:
1- Iranian Earthquake in Empires of KIA and Hyundai: Several Famous Korean, Japanese, and German Brands Removed from List of Permitted Car Imports
Hemayat:
1- IRGC Aerospace Commander: We Are Able to Produce Any Type of Missile
Iran:
1- Spokesman: Iran’s Oil Income in Post-JCPOA Era Has Increased $3.3 Billion Each Month
2- Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Petroleum, and Intelligence as Well as Central Bank Announce What They Have Done in Babak Zanjani’s Case
3- Trump: All Obama’s Ambassadors Should Resign
Javan:
1- Iran’s Leader: We Should Fight Enemies in Tehran If We’re Not in Syria
2- Kerry: Now Is the Time for Trump’s Pressure on Iran’s Missile Program
Jomhouri Eslami:
1- 30,000 Barrels Added to Iran’s Daily Oil Production
2- Biden to Trump: Act like Adults
Ka’enat:
1- Kerry’s Farewell: Ties with Iran Will Remain in Dispute; No One Can Predict New Government’s Foreign Policy; Scrapping Nuclear Deal Is a Dangerous Move
Kayhan:
1- Kerry Clarifies Win-Win Solution: We First Dismantled Their Nuclear Industry, Now It’s Time for Their Missile Program
2- Prince Bin Talal’s Unprecedented Confession: ISIS Was Created by Al Saud in Riyadh
Khorasan:
1- Kerry’s Historic Confession: We Let ISIS Gain Power
Mardom Salari:
1- Trump Destroying Roots of American Diplomacy: All US Ambassadors Dismissed
Rah-e Mardom:
1- Takfiris [extremists] Have Repeatedly Tried to Explode Tehran’s Mosalla [Grand Mosque]: IRGC General
2- Kerry: Nuclear Deal Proved Power of Diplomacy
3- Young People’s Hot Fever for Living with Strange and Odd Animals in Capital City
Sayeh:
1- Iran’s Oil Exports to China in 2017 Will Break Records
Shahrvand:
1- Holes of Death under Tehran’s Feet: Danger of Land Subsidence in Various Parts of Southern Tehran Including Mehrabad Airport, Railway Station, and Gas Stations
2- Smugglers Sending Iran’s Fertile Soil to Arab Countries: Plundering Thousand-Year-Old Heritage
Shargh:
1- JCPOA Proponents Are Going: Kerry Writes Goodbye Letter
2- Oil Businessman’s $1-Billion Gift to Iran: First Post-JCPOA Contract Signed
After Katayoun Najafizadeh, the director of Iranian Organ Donation Association participated in Khandevaneh, a popular talk show, to present the online system for organ donation enrolment, 40,000 Iranians signed up in the website in 36 hours.
According to a Farsi report by ISNA, before that, 500 to 1,000 persons a day used to enrol for organ donation.
Iranian Association of Organ Donation has been active for more than 20 years.
By enrolling for these cards, people officially give their consent to donate their organs after death.
Up to now, more than 1.8 million organ donation cards has been issued in Iran.
According to a report by IFP, as a result of the earthquake, which occurred at 6 a.m. local time in Khonj, Fars Province, on Friday, the walls of old buildings crumbled and the local power grid was shut down.
Officials dispatched search and rescue teams to the quake-hit areas. The Iranian Red Crescent Society also distributed dozens of tents among the quake-hit residents.
4 Afghan nationals were killed and four other people wounded, according to Iranian officials.
After Saudi Arabia cut its diplomatic ties with Iran in early 2016, Iranian Muslims can’t participate anymore in Hajj- the annual Pilgrimage in Mecca. Now there are rumours that Saudi Arabia has invited Iran to take part in next year’s Hajj.
Although the Foreign Ministry has denied receiving any invitation, Ali Motahari, the Vice-Speaker of Iranian Parliament, believes that if Iran receives Riyadh’s invitation to participate in next year’s Hajj, it should accept it “because such an invitation proves a moderation in policies and should be welcomed.”
“However, to resume its participation in Hajj, Iran will definitely set preconditions for Saudi Arabia. No agreement will be reached until they accept our conditions,” he stressed, according to a Farsi report by ICANA.
This Iranian lawmaker confirmed that it is a good occasion for Iran to claim its rights.
“Saudi Arabia must pay us the blood money of Iranian pilgrims killed in 2015 Mina crush. We can also petition for the blood money of 400 Iranian martyrs of 1987 Hajj.”
According to a Farsi report by ISNA, about 300 jellyfish were found dead in several parts of Jask coast.
“During this season, it is natural to find dead jellyfish,” said Afshin Asgari, Marine Officer of Hormozgan’s Department of Environment.
“Several experts of Environment Department, Hormozgan Fisheries Organisation, and Persian Gulf and Oman Sea Ecological Research Institute are studying the cause of death and mortality rate of jellyfish in Jask.”
“Mortality factors include water pollution, and the algal bloom as a result of increase in water temperature and minerals,” he added, noting that the jellyfish is very important to the marine lifecycle and nourishment.
Living in the average depths of the sea, theses jellyfish are 10 to 20cm in diameters. In Persian, the jellyfish is called “Aroos-e Daryayi” (marine bride) because of its beautiful umbrella-shaped, transparent and gelatinous body.
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