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Tehran Hosts Int’l Conference on Security in West Asia

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The International Conference on Regional Security Order in the West Africa kicked off in Tehran on Sunday morning with a speech by Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani.

Senior foreign experts in the area of regional security are also attending the one-day event.

The summit is aimed at providing a close analysis of the situation West Asia as well as discussing initiatives aimed at boosting decision-making and consensus-building on the future security order in the troubled Middle East region.

During his speech, Larijani highlighted the strategic significance of West Asia, saying it is the junction of three Asian, African and European continents as well as major waterways and access points to high seas.

“As a result, analysts have named the region the Heart of the Earth as it has witnessed multiple wars as well as tensions among international powers in different eras,” he said.

Larijani further said West Africa has, today, plunged into “severe chaos” amid ongoing “proxy wars” and the Israeli regime’s occupation of Palestinian lands.

He further went on to say that the regional chaos has also roots in a “strategic mistake” by major powers and regional players, which are using terrorism as a tool to pursue their agenda.

The top Iranian parliamentarian also criticized a lack of “political vigilance” in regional nations, particularly their young generations, as another factor fueling instability in the region.

The closing ceremony will be held in the evening, with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani as well as Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan, Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and Mohammad Javad Zarif the defense, the interior and foreign ministers, in attendance.

Oddest Pseudo-Jobs in Iran

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Pseudo-Jobs

According to a Farsi report by Mehr, a “pseudo-job” is an occupation that involves no real production or service; its exact activities or income sources are unclear, too. Plus, there is no regulation, and thus, no tax on pseudo-jobs.

There are plenty of pseudo-jobs in Iran; in this report, we introduce some of the oddest ones:

Shar-Khar

It is one of oldest pseudo-jobs in Iran. People hire shar-khars to force debtors with bounced checks to settle their debts. By beating and threatening, a Shar-khar forces the poor debtor to pay off his debts.

Shouter

They are called so because they must keep shouting all day long to attract potential clients to the stores. They have to acquire costumers for the shop owner to earn around $6 per day at best; otherwise they are fired.

Licence plate concealer

Their job is to stand near traffic control or odd-even traffic plan zones to find the drivers who need help to camouflage their cars’ licence plates and beat police cameras. Their task involves running behind vehicles’ licence plates to get paid by drivers a sum lesser than the fine of illegally going into traffic control zone!

Parking spot finder

Finding a place to park one’s car is a major problem in metropolitan areas; and some people abuse this need to make job opportunities for themselves! Therefore, you see individuals standing outside the shops, restaurants, etc., reserving parking spots to get paid.

Crier in funerals

Some people get paid for crying and mourning in others’ funerals.

Patient attendant

This pseudo-job has been recently seen in hospitals. In many hospitals, you see people who are introduced by nurses to patients who need attendants. The cost of an attendant is about $6 with food and about $3 without food in public hospitals; in private hospitals the cost is up to $12 per day. The patients who have no attendant, though, have to pay more to hire an attendant.

Turn-seller

With automatic queue management systems used in banks, people have a much easier time taking turns; however, this initiative can also create jobs: some people go to busy bank branches and receive the tickets consecutively, then sell them to customers who arrive late and are in a hurry.

Receipt-seller

In front of several offices and organisations, such as Company Registration Office, where the customers have to go to a bank to settle a small amount of money and then deliver its receipt, you see people with “anonymous paid bank receipts” who exempt the costumers from standing in long lines of banks by selling them the anonymous receipts for a price higher than the receipt sum.

Wedding party cheerer  

The title speaks for itself: The cheerers must do everything they can to cheer up the participants of the ceremony. The better they cheer up, the more they are paid.

Rented best man

In recent years, we hear the word “Saqdoosh (groomsman or best man)” a lot in Iran. Wedding ceremonies in western style require Iranians to adapt to their accessories; so it is necessary to hire best men to have a special wedding party.

Researchers Prove Radio Jamming Is Harmful

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IFP Editorial Staff
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According to a Farsi report by Khabar Online, a study carried out in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences proves that severe electro-magnetic waves increase the risk of infertility, immune deficiency and cancer.

Experts had earlier talked about the health risks caused by radio and satellite jamming; however, no proof was provided for it.

Marziyeh Vahid-Dastjerdi, the former Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education, faced widespread criticism when she claimed that radio jamming carried no risk.

“Studies conducted on electro-magnetic waves much more powerful than the so-called satellite jamming show that these waves can lower the sperm count in men, weaken the short-term memory and cause headache and dizziness in laboratory animals,” said Alireza Mahdizadeh, a professor in Physics Department of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.

“We all know that radio jamming is harmful to children and pregnant women; that infertility rate has increased and people have depression symptoms and headaches,” noted Bahram Parsaei, an Iranian Member of Parliament.

“The Ministry of Health and Medical Education, the Department of Environment, NGOs and other related organisations should form a workgroup to monitor the case,” he added.

Mohammad Haqnegar, a member of the City Council of Shiraz, believes that the use of satellite jamming in Iran must be stopped if its harmful effects on citizens’ health are proved.

Iran has been criticised for using radio jamming as a method to block people’s access to satellite channels.

The minister of communications recently admitted that satellite jamming has ‘serious effects’ and called for identification of jamming stations so they can put a stop to this practice.

Paris Climate Change Agreement Underlies New Anti-Iran Sanctions

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Paris Climate Change Agreement - Ahmad Jannati

According to a Farsi report by Fars News Agency, President Hassan Rouhani’s government recently signed the Paris Agreement on climate change and submitted it to the Parliament as a bill. After being approved by the Parliament, now it should be enacted in the Guardian Council of Iran.

Meanwhile, ‘Iran Think Tanks Network’ has written a letter to Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, the secretory of Guardian Council, to discuss the possible “damages” caused by accepting this convention.

At first, the letter warns against the economic consequences of Paris Agreement. According to the letter, while developed countries have been historically the main consumers of fossil fuels, they are asking developing states to put limits on their fuel consumption. By accepting this, Iran allows Western countries to control its use of energy, and thus, to limit its progress in building important infrastructure.

Later in the letter, we read about the political-security effects of Paris Agreement. Apparently, no penalty is considered for the violation of this Agreement by this moment; however, it provides Western countries with a pretext for imposing new economic or political sanctions against Iran in the future.

The lack of scientific consensus on the effect of carbon dioxide on global warming is another reason to decline the Agreement. Nowadays, many scientists believe that global warming is not a result of high carbon dioxide emission. It seems odd that media, international organizations and western authorities emphasize so intensely the need for reducing carbon dioxide emission and fossil fuel consumption.

The experts of ‘Iran Think Tanks Network’ have announced their preparation for discussing the abovementioned harms in a meeting with members of the Guardian Council.

Twin Blasts in Turkey Kill 29, Wound over 160

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Istanbul

According to a report by IFP, all but two of the 29 people killed in the twin blasts in Istanbul were police personnel.

Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus said the suicide bomber had detonated 45 seconds after the car bomb. Soylu said 10 people had been detained based on evidence from the detonated vehicle.

Soylu described the blasts outside the Vodafone Arena, home to Istanbul’s Beşiktaș football team, as a “cruel plot”, according to media reports.

The Turkish broadcaster NTV says the blasts targeted police vehicle leaving the arena after fans had already dispersed following the football match.

In a statement, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, “A terrorist attack has been carried out against our security forces and our citizens. It has been understood that the explosions after the Besiktas-Bursaspor football game aimed to maximise casualties. As a result of these attacks unfortunately we have martyrs and wounded.”

There was no immediate claim of responsibility. Turkey has been hit by a series of bombings in recent years, some blamed on ISIS militants, others claimed by Kurdish and far-left militant groups.

The country has declared a day of national mourning over the bombings. According to a decree signed by Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, flags will be lowered to half-mast across the country.

Iran Raps Terrorist Blasts in Northeast Nigeria

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IFP Media Wire
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“The Islamic Republic of Iran always condemns terrorism in any part of the world and stresses the importance of cooperation in countering terrorist groups,” Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Saturday.

He expressed his sympathy with the Nigerian government and nation and the bereaved families of victims over the attack.

At least 57 people were killed and 177 others sustained injuries after two women detonated their explosives at opposite ends of the bustling market in Madagali on Friday.

The chairman of the Madagali local government, Yusuf Muhammed, said on Saturday that 120 children were among those wounded.

Boko Haram Takfiri militants have been blamed for the attack which occurred on the edge of the group’s Sambisa Forest stronghold, which the Nigerian military has been bombing ahead of ground assaults.

The militants have been attacking soft targets since the Nigerian military has dislodged them from towns and villages this year.

Madagali was liberated last year after months in the hands of Boko Haram. It is 150 kilometers southeast of the biggest northeastern city, Maiduguri, which has been the epicenter of Boko Haram’s seven-year insurgency.

British Envoy in Tehran Summoned over May’s Anti-Iran Remarks

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IFP Media Wire
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The ministry’s spokesman Bahram Qassemi said that Nicholas Hopton, the country’s ambassador to Tehran, was summoned to the Foreign Ministry on Saturday.

Speaking at the annual summit of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in the Bahraini capital of Manama on Wednesday, May said Britain would contribute to counteracting what she called “aggressive regional actions” from Iran, and unveiled plans for a four-billion-dollar military investment in the region for the next 10 years.

Qassemi added that the deputy director general for West Europe affairs at the Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed Tehran’s strong protest at the prime minister’s unwise remarks.

Foreign Ministry official emphasized that May’s “irresponsible, provocative and divisive” comments at the regional annual summit were unacceptable and rejected, Qassemi added.

Iran seriously expects Britain to avoid repeating such unacceptable remarks in the future, he stated, adding that the Iranian official told the British diplomat that such measures are in contradiction with the expansion of relations and would harm Tehran-London ties.

Qassemi further said that the British ambassador was also told that Iran’s regional policy was based on the establishment of peace, stability and security as well as the fight against terrorism.

Hopton, for his part, said London’s policy was to improve relations with Tehran and added that he would immediately inform his country of Iran’s message.

Also on Saturday, Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri criticized May’s recent remarks against the Islamic Republic and said such statements will only bring humiliation to those making them.

“She was invited (by the PGCC states) to the summit to speak against Iran,” he said, adding that the Islamic Republic is considered a major regional power and they cannot undermine the country by such remarks.

Iranian Army Holds War Game in Southeastern Regions

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IFP Media Wire
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The drill, codenamed “Muhammad Rasulullah-4” (Muhammad, the Messenger of God) kicked off on Sunday morning.

Covering an area of more than 220,000 square kilometers, the war game will last for three days.

Commander of Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari has announced that units from various forces of the army take part in the exercise.

The Iranian armed forces hold routine military drills throughout the year.

The Islamic Republic has repeatedly assured the other nations, especially its neighbors, that its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.

Autumn Snow in Gilan Province

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Gilan

Here are Tasnim’s photos of the beautiful autumn snow in Iran’s northern province of Gilan:

 

 

Deserts Should Be Protected as Much as Oilfields: MP

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Lut Desert in Iran
Lut Desert: Sand dunes in Rig-e Yallan

“Iran has great natural potentials and tourist attractions we have inherited from our ancestors. We should benefit from them at our best,” noted Hossein Amiri Khamkani, an Iranian lawmaker.

According to a Farsi report by ICANA, he said, “With its rare skyscrapers, Lut Desert is an excellent tourist attraction that catches the attention of foreign tourists who visit its neighbouring provinces.”

“We should pay full attention to this natural heritage. In areas near cities, the sand dunes of Lut Desert are sometimes harvested for certain usages. The governors of Lut Desert neighbouring provinces and counties must endeavour to conserve this natural resource by preventing encroachments on the Desert.”

“As no one can encroach on oil and gas resources, no one should also be allowed to encroach into Lut Desert, which is a World Heritage Site,” Amiri stressed, stressing that the violation of Desert protection policies are considered as a crime.

In a session held on July 17, 2016, in Istanbul, the World Heritage Committee inscribed Iran’s Lut Desert as the country’s first natural site to be registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The Lut Desert, or Dasht-e-Lut, is located in the south-east of Iran.

Between June and October, this arid subtropical area is swept by strong winds, which transport sediment and cause aeolian erosion on a colossal scale.

Consequently, the site presents some of the most spectacular examples of aeolian yardang landforms (massive corrugated ridges).

It also contains extensive stony deserts and dune fields. The property represents an exceptional example of ongoing geological processes.

Measurements of MODIS (Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) installed on NASA’s Aqua satellite from 2003 to 2010 testify that the hottest land surface on Earth is located in Lut Desert. Land surface temperatures reach 70.7 °C (159.3 °F) in this place, though the air temperature is cooler.

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