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Brazilian Policeman Confesses to Killing Greek Ambassador

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According to a report by IFP, Police in Brazil said it has requested the arrests of four people as they investigate the murder of Kyriakos Amiridis, 59, whose body was found in a burnt-out car in Rio.

The charred remains of Amiridis were found on Thursday afternoon in a Ford Ka car left underneath an overpass in the city. He had hired the car to spend Christmas and New Year with his wife’s relatives.

But today police investigating the case claimed they believe his death was a ‘crime of passion’ after the ambassador had discovered his wife was having an affair with a military policeman, Sergio Gomes Moreira Filho, Daily Mail reported.

Filho reportedly confessed to killing the diplomat in the apartment where the couple were spending Christmas, after he had reportedly caught him with Francoise, the wife.

Iranian Officials Pay Visit to Homeless People Who Lived inside Graves

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According to a report by IFP, President’s Chief of Staff Mohammad Nahavandian and Social Welfare Minister Ali Rabi’ei were among the officials who visited the homeless junkies in a rehab centre near Tehran.

Nahavandian, who had earlier visited the graves where these homeless people used to live and talked to the people living in the neighbourhood, met the rehab centre that is hosting these drug addicts now.

Shahrvand newspaper on December 27 published an article about the life of homeless people who have to sleep in prefabricated graves in a cemetery near the Iranian capital at the freezing nights of winter.

The report received numerous reactions by Iranian people and celebrities, including the Oscar-winning Iranian filmmaker Asghar Farhadi who wrote an open letter President Hassan Rouhani.

In response to Farhadi’s letter, President Rouhani said, “We all must unite to resolve such issues and stop partisan tug-of-wars and instead, be focused on the country’s main issues.”

After Shahrvand’s report went viral in social media, the President’s office and the local governor also announced that measures will be taken to resolve the problems of these homeless people.

Senior Iranian MP Meets Prominent Christian Musician ahead of New Year’s Eve

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According to a Farsi report by ICANA, Alaeddin Boroujerdi, the Chairman of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, met the Christian musician on Friday, a couple of days before the beginning of New Year.

Tjeknavorian was born in 1937 in Boroujerd, a city in Western Iran, and is one of the most celebrated cultural figures in Armenia and Iran.

As one of the leading conductors of his generation, he has led international orchestras throughout the world in Austria, UK, USA, Canada, Hungary, Copenhagen, Iran, Finland, USSR, Armenia, Thailand, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Denmark.

His compositions have been performed by major orchestras, including the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Halle Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra Helsinki, American Symphony Orchestra in New York, Tehran Symphony Orchestra, Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra, the Mexico Symphony Orchestra, London Percussion Virtuosi, Strasbourg Percussion Ensemble and English Chamber Orchestra.

Sadeqzadeh Named New ‘Pahlavan’ of Iran

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In the final match held at the Beheshti Hall in northeastern city of Mashhad, the +100kg wrestler defeated Ahmad Mirzapour and claimed the title, Tehran Times reported.

Sadeqzadeh was also named Iran’s “Champion of the Year” and donned the Pahlavani armband.

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Pahlavan of Iran is an annual Pahlavani Wrestling competition held in Iran, in which athletes from across the country participate to achieve the title.

Pahlavani wrestling goes back to ancient Persia, and was originally used to train warriors.

It combines martial arts and wrestling techniques, calisthenics, strength training and epic music.

The two competitors in a match try to take control over each other by throwing the opposite combatant back on his shoulder, Press TV reported.

The wrestler is allowed to grab his opponent’s pants or belt as a grip.  He can also use his or own legs to off-balance a rival, hence causing him to fall to the ground.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized Pahlavani wrestling as among the world’s longest-running forms of sport.

Iranian FM to Meet Syrian Counterpart in Tehran on Saturday

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Muallem will hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif in the visit to Tehran.

It comes after announcement of a ceasefire in Syria, negotiated between Russia, Iran, Turkey, the Damascus government and the Syrian opposition.

Saudi Arabia Is World’s Top Arms Importer

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A US Congressional report shows Saudi Arabia has been the world’s top arms importer, paying $13bn on weapons. India and Pakistan are ranked second and third with $11.1bn and $7.2bn.

According to a Farsi report by Fars News Agency, other top arms importers include Algeria ($5.5bn), Egypt ($5bn), South Korea ($4.5bn), China ($4.1bn), Venezuela ($4.1bn), Israel ($4bn), and the United Arab Emirates ($3.7bn).

Meanwhile, the United States again ranked first in global weapons sales last year, signing deals for about $40 billion, or half of all agreements in the worldwide arms bazaar, and far ahead of France, the No. 2 weapons dealer with $15 billion in sales

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

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Newspapers today covered the recent diplomatic row between the US and Russia, which started with the White House’s decision to expel a number of Russian diplomats.

The US Secretary of State John Kerry’s remarks against the Israeli regime and its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also received great coverage.

An article by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif about the ways to end the Syrian war was also among the top stories today.

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

 

19 Dey:

1- Adversaries of Iran and Russia Confounded: Financial Times

2- Kerry’s Clash with Netanyahu

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

Abrar:

1- Trump to Veto Anti-Russia Sanctions

2- Saudi Arabia Invites Iran for Discussion on Resumption of Hajj Pilgrimage Next Year

3- CNN: Kerry’s Efforts to Clinch JCPOA Were Decisive

4- Oman to Join Saudi-Led Military Coalition: Saudi News Agency

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- MoU Signed on Iran-Russia Economic Cooperation

2- France Biggest European Customer of Iranian Products

3- South Korean Industrial Giant’s Refinery Cooperation with Iran

4- MoU Signed for Development of Iran-Serbia Cooperation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Afkar:

1- Ceasefire in Syria, Washington’s Submission to Iran and Russia

2- Turkmens’ Excessive Demands Prevent Gas Deal

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Misery of Iranian Refugees in Germany: Extensive Presence of African and Syrian Asylum-Seekers in Europe Has Made Troubles for Iranians

2- US Harsh Diplomacy, Russia’s Calm Diplomacy: 25 Russian Diplomats Expelled

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Reformist Figure: Rouhani Faced with an Organised Radical Movement; Rouhani’s Conditions More Difficult than Khatami’s Era

 A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

Asrar:

1- Putin: I Won’t Reciprocate Washington’s Move [to Expel 35 Russian Diplomats]

2- Zarif: There’s Always a Way to Reach an Agreement

3- Beginning of Comprehensive Ceasefire in Syria

4- Yonhap: Daewoo to Construct Ship-Building Factory in Iran

5- Pakistani Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Airstrike on Iranian Ship with Pakistani Crew in Yemeni Waters Cannot Be Confirmed

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Besharat-e Now:

1- Mostafa Mirsalim Selected as Major Conservative Party’s Candidate for Upcoming Presidential Elections

2- Erdogan’s Crackdown on Media: Reporters Arrested as a Move to Hide Facts

3- Watching TV Causes Early Death, Spend Fewer Hours Watching It

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Ebtekar:

1- Putin Avoids Reciprocal Action to Maintain Ties with Trump

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Etemad:

1- Cold War between Obama and Putin: US Expels 35 Russian Diplomats, Putin Sent the Message He’ll Wait for Trump

2- Transport Minister: In Case of Airbus and Boeing’s Unkind Behaviour, We’ll Receive Compensation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

Ettela’at:

1- Comprehensive Ceasefire in Syria

2- Israeli PM Prosecuted for Financial Corruption

3- Tensions Mounting between Moscow and Washington

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- Major Changes in Middle East

  • Saudi Arabia Invites Iran for Hajj Talks
  • Iran, Russia, and Turkey Start Comprehensive Ceasefire in Syria
  • US Ties with Israel and Russia Soured
  • Oman Leaning towards Saudi Arabia

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Iran:

1- President Rouhani’s Chief of Staff Nahavandian and Labour Minister Rabi’ei Visit the Rehab Centre Taking Care of Junkies Who Used to Live inside Grave

  • Nahavandian: Drug Addicts Will Be Transferred to Baharan Centre [a place for socially-harmed people] after Learning Skills

2- Assad’s Government and Armed Dissidents Sign Agreement Thanks to Iran, Russia, and Turkey’s Mediation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

Jame Jam:

1- Cold Diplomatic War Becoming Warm: White House’s Threatens Kremlin by Expelling Russian Diplomats

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

Javan:

1- Father-Child Tensions between US and Israel

2- Pro-Government Economists: Government Is behind Recent Surge in Dollar Rates

3- Obama’s Last-Minute Blow to Putin-Trump Honeymoon

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Beginning of a New Stage to End Syrian War through Comprehensive Ceasefire

2- Egyptian People Angered by Ratification of a Bill to Give Two Islands to Saudi Arabia

3- Bahraini People Set Fire on Israeli Flag

4- US Secretary of State’s Unprecedented Criticism of Zionist Regime of Israel: Kerry Says Netanyahu’s Cabinet Is the Most Rightist Cabinet in History and Most Radical People Are Working in His Administration

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

Ka’enat:

1- Final Destruction: Kremlin Says in a Statement Washington Seeks to Destroy US-Russia Ties

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

Kayhan:

1- JCPOA Was Not without Any Achievement: Iran’s National Currency Value Decreased by 17%!

2- All-Out Diplomatic War between Russia and US

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Mardom Salari:

1- Interview with Narges Kalbasi, the Iranian Girl Who Wishes to Return to Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Shahrvand:

1- President Rouhani Gives Order to Follow Up Issue of Homeless People

2- Autopsy of Sleeping in Graves: An Article by Labour Minister Ali Rabi’ei

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

 

Shargh:

1- Zarif’s Article: Ways to Counter Terrorism and Political Violence in Iranian FM’s View

2- Everyone vs. One [Editorial about Rouhani’s government]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on December 31

Iran’s President Will Attend Trilateral Meeting in Astana on Syria

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President Rouhani welcomed the initiative for attending a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in mid-January in the Kazakh capital city, Astana, to discuss the developments in Syria and make efforts to arrive at an agreement about the future of the war-stricken country.

Last week, the Russian foreign ministry announced that the Kazakh trilateral meeting will be held with the participation the three heads of states of Russia, Iran and Turkey.

Turkmenistan Inks Last-Minute Gas Deal with Iran

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According to a report by IFP, Turkmenistan signed a new gas deal with Iran despite demands from Ashgabat for Tehran to pay $1.8 billion in alleged unpaid arrears for previous gas deliveries.

Negotiations went right down to the wire, as Mehr news agency revealed.

“Due to Turkmens’ persistence on [threatening to] cutting gas exports to Iran over claims of a $2 billion debt, the Iranian delegation left the negotiating table to return home. At the airport, Turkmenistan’s officials persuaded the Iranian delegation to come back to the negotiating table in hopes for reaching an agreement on gas delivery to Iran,” the news agency reported.

In the run-up to the agreement, a senior official with the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) signalled that Tehran was willing to adopt an intransigent position over the matter, leaving Turkmenistan with few options ahead of a Saturday deadline.

Earlier, a top energy official had noted there is no difficulty in meeting the demand for natural gas in the northern regions this winter, playing down concerns over a shortage of gas for heating homes and for power plants after Turkmenistan said this week it may unilaterally terminate its gas export contract with Iran.

“Turkmenistan has threatened to cut gas supplies over unpaid dues for the gas it sold to Iran during the tenure of the previous Iranian government. But we won’t allow a gas crisis in the northern provinces,” Hamidreza Araqi, the managing director of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said, ISNA reported.

“We will reassess our trade relations with Turkmenistan if they suspend gas exports. They will eventually suffer (economically),” said Araqi, who was in Ashgabat to discuss and settle the dispute.

Iran may expedite the construction of gas infrastructure from the south to the north in the face of a supply cut in Turkmen gas.

Demand for natural gas significantly rose in Iran in 2007 as the country was gripped by unseasonably cold temperatures that year. Taking advantage of the conundrum, Turkmenistan jacked up the price of gas it sold to Iran from $40 per 1,000 cubic meters to $360.

The government of former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad capitulated to the price hike for obvious reasons. But the incumbent administration says the agreement was unreasonable and unacceptable and called for international arbitration, according to state news agency IRNA.

Araqi says Turkmenistan has been fully remunerated for its gas supplies over the past three years, adding that “other debts should be re-evaluated”.

Iran’s daily gas consumption in winter is around 700 million cubic meters, some two-thirds of which comes from the giant South Pars Gas Field in the Persian Gulf. The country also imports around 12 million cubic meters of gas per day from Turkmenistan to meet part of its demand in the northern regions.

Araqi said that Iran may expedite the construction of gas infrastructure from the south to the north in the face of a supply cut in Turkmen gas, Financial Tribune reported.

“Our gas intake from Turkmenistan is insignificant. Nevertheless it provides part of our needs in the north. We have the capacity to raise imports (from Turkmenistan) and will try to settle the issue in a way that serves the interests of both countries,” the senior gas official said without elaboration.

No Role for Saudi Arabia and Qatar in Syria Peace Talks: IRGC Spokesman

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General Ramezan Sharif

In an interview with Tasnim, Head of the IRGC Public Relations Department General Ramezan Sharif said the Syrian nation will definitely disapprove of presence of Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the process of peace talks.

Saudi and Qatari regimes have been spearheading logistical, financial and media supports for the terrorist groups that have been wreaking havoc on Syria for six years, he added.

But on Turkey, the general said Ankara can begin to play a positive role by reviewing its previous policies and respecting Syria’s legitimate government, pointing to Turkey’s recent coordination with Iran and Russia in the Syria peace efforts.

He also underlined that the main purpose of the axis of resistance, including the IRGC, is to maintain Syria’s territorial integrity and national unity.

The spokesman finally noted that the IRGC’s ultimate goal is “liberating the holy city of al-Quds” in Palestine, saying the whole tactics and efforts are aimed at countering Israel.

The battle against terrorist groups in Syria is just impeding the mission to liberate Quds from Israeli control, he stressed.

His comments came after announcement of a ceasefire in Syria, which excludes Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) and the Takfiri Jabhat Fateh al-Sham terrorist groups.

The truce will be followed by a new round of peace talks between the Syrian government and the opposition in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana.

Syria has been gripped by civil war since March 2011 with various terrorist groups, including Daesh, currently controlling parts of it.

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