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Iran in Possession of World’s Biggest Floating Oil Inventory

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According to a report by Fars, as translated by IFP, global ship tracking data indicate that Iran has berthed 43 tankers at 4 ports which totally store over 35.4 million barrels of crude oil and gas condensate, the biggest floating inventory in the world.

The stored commodities have taken only 65% of the tanker’s storage capacity, which means the country can pile up more oil barrels in case it needs to.

Floating oil storage is an indication of the fact that the crude cargoes are lining up to be sold and have no customers so far.

However, Managing Director of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Ali Kardor said on Monday that Iran’s crude oil output has neared 4 million barrels a day, adding the country is currently exporting over 2.4 million barrels per day.

Turkey’s Parliament to Consider Death Penalty for Coup Plotters: Erdogan

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“Our government will take this (proposal on capital punishment) to parliament. I am convinced that parliament will approve it, and when it comes back to me, I will ratify it,” Erdogan said at an inauguration ceremony in Ankara, as reported by AFP and covered by ISNA.

“Soon, soon, don’t worry. It’s happening soon, God willing,” he said, as crowds chanted      : “We want the death penalty!”

Capital punishment was abolished in Turkey in 2004 as the nation sought accession to the European Union.

After the failed bid to unseat Erdogan on July 15, the leader had threatened to bring the death penalty back for the coup plotters, stunning EU leaders.

Relations between Brussels and Ankara have been strained since Turkey responded to the coup by launching a relentless crackdown against alleged plotters in state institutions, amid calls from the EU to act within the rule of law.

Tens of thousands of staff within the military, judiciary, civil service and education have been dismissed or detained in a crackdown.

On Saturday, Erdogan scoffed at the West’s warnings on the reintroduction of the death penalty.

“The West says this, the West says that. Excuse me, but what counts is not what the West says. What counts is what my people say,” he said, during a ceremony to inaugurate a high-speed train station in the Turkish capital.

Ankara accuses Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen who lives in exile in the US of masterminding the attempt to oust Erdogan — a claim he denies.

“What are you doing in Pennsylvania, Go on, come here! Why don’t you come home?” Erdogan added.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

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Newspapers on Monday covered Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani’s visit to Iraq and his meetings with Iraqi judicial officials.

They also highlighted the report released by the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on the implementation of a nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.

The battles in Iraq’s Mosul and Syria’s Aleppo against the ISIS terrorist group and Syrian opposition militants also received great coverage.

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

 

Abrar:

1- Kerry: CIA Directly Interfered in Removal of Iranian PM Mosaddeq

2- Zarif: Iran Not Worried about Voicing Its Opinions about Human Rights

3- Erdogan Threatens Iraqi Shiite Forces

4- American Diplomats to Leave Istanbul

5- Two Republicans Criticize US Prosecutor General over Payment of $1.7bn to Iran

6- Successful Predictor of US Elections: Donald Trump Will Win the Polls

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Increase in Export of Iran’s Oil and Gas Condensates by March 2017

2- Iran Moves Up 7 Ranks in Latest Competitiveness Index Standing

3- Contracts with Airbus and Boeing in Final Phase: New Planes to Be Added to Iran’s Air Fleet by March 2017

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Afarinesh:

1- Africa, New Market for Iran’s Petchem Products

2- Heads of Iranian and Iraqi Judiciaries: Tehran and Baghdad Have Common Views about Human Rights and Terrorism

3- Zarif: Iran Is Top Power in Middle East

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Afkar:

1- Syrian Opposition’s Attack on West Aleppo with Poisonous Gas

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Unbelievable Remarks by CBI Governor: Seif Claims More than $2.77bn Has Been Paid to 13,000 Businesses

2- Hardline MP Worried about Presence of American Surgeons in Iran

3- 200 MPs Appreciate Iran Nuclear Negotiating Team

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Gives Report of JCPOA Implementation: End of Sanctions on 606 Iranian Persons and Companies

2- End of Iranian-American Groom’s Diplomacy: Kerry Says He Won’t Visit Iran

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Asrar:

1- Iraqi PM: Mosul Operation Is Going On without Any Pause

2- Canadian FM: We Are Trying to Restore Ties with Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Emtiaz:

1- Kiarostami and Shakespeare to Be Commemorated in Kolkata Film Festival

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Etemad:

1- Iran’s Karate Claims World Title for First Time: First Place in Team Competition, Third Place in Individual

2- Clinton’s Policy on Russia Is to Iran’s Benefit: Academic

3- Rouhani Will Defend His Nominated Ministers in Parliament in a Positive Atmosphere: Parliament Ready for Vote of Confidence

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Ettela’at:

1- Zarif: In the Long Run, Iran’s Power Can Turn to an Institutionalized Influence, Power, and Might at Int’l Level

2- Iran and Iraq Prosecutor General Sign MoU

3- Saudi Arabia’s Attack on a Prison in Yemen Kills 60

4- Several Areas in Mosul Liberated by Popular Mobilisation Forces

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- An $8.6m Apartment in Tehran: Most Expensive House in Iran’s Capital Is worth Twice the House of Matthew McConaughey

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Hemayat:

1- Judiciary Chief Underlines Necessity for Development of Human Rights Based on Islamic Civilization

2- Ansarullah’s Artillery and Rocket Attack on Border Areas of Saudi Arabia

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Jame Jam:

1- MPs Oblige Iranian Organizations to Put ‘Clean Air’ Top on Their Agenda: Clean Air under Shadow of Law

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Javan:

1- 7 Anti-Iran Hostile Moves by the US in Post-JCPOA Era: Parliament Has Obliged Gov’t to Make Timely Reciprocal Moves

2- West’s Three Solutions for Saving Terrorists from Aleppo: Poisonous Gases against Army, Mogherini’s Visit to Tehran. And Military Support of Turkey-US for Terrorists

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- JCPOA Achievements in Parliament’s Report

2- Rafsanjani in Meeting with Senegal Ambassador: Prevent Spread of Boko Haram in Africa

3- Expansion of Tehran-Beijing Banking Ties: A Bank with 18 Trillion Yuan Capital En Route to Iran

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Kayhan:

1- Terrorists Were Paralysed in Aleppo: Foreign Supporters Ask Them to Stay and Wait for Their Arm Supplies

2- Judiciary Chief: Iran Will Continue Its Full Support for Iraq

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Khorasan:

1- Removing US Dollar from Iran’s Trade with Other Countries: Countries Buying Oil and Other Iranian Goods Pay Local Currencies or Euru

2- 10,000 Fired from Their Jobs as Latest Victims of Turkey Coup: Erdogan Wants to Restore Death Penalty

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Payam-e Zaman:

1- Deputy FM: UN Has Failed to Provide International Peace and Security

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Rooyesh-e Mellat:

1- Massive Arbaeen Processions Officially Started

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Saheb Qalam:

1- Austria Opens $1bn LC for Iran

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- Barack, Michelle, Bill, Hillary vs. American Populism

  • Bill Clinton: Trump Endangers Global Security
  • Hillary: Trump Will Destroy Future of US
  • Michelle Obama: I’ll Support Clinton for My Daughter’s Future
  • Barack Obama: Trump Doesn’t Deserve to Be US Command-in-Chief

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Shargh:

1- Justice Minister: Basij [voluntary forces] Should Not Enter Iran Elections with Military Identity

2- Tens of People Killed in Yemen in Saudi Airstrikes

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

Sobh-e Now:

1- Germans Continue Stonewalling: Hard Days of Iranian Students Waiting for Germany Visa

2- Muhammad, the Messenger of God Screened in Turkey: Iran’s Cultural Diplomacy vs. Saudi Petrodollars

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Iran Waiting for Dust Pollution Crisis: When Dam Construction in Turkey Endangers Middle East’s Environment

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- Yemeni Tribes to Take Revenge from Saudis: 102 Civilians Killed in Latest Saudi Airstrike

2- Parliament: Anti-Iran Sanctions Have Not Been Lifted

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 31

 

Moldova Holds First Presidential Election in 20 Years

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According to a report covered by ISNA, Moldovans voted in 33 foreign countries in addition to those voting from home.

The presidential election will go to a runoff after a pro-Russia candidate narrowly missed winning a majority of votes.

With almost all ballots counted early on Monday, Igor Dodon won 48.26% while pro-Europe rival Maia Sandu scored 38.42%, the top finishers among the nine candidates.

With no one securing a majority, a second round of voting will be held on 13 November to decide between Dodon and Sandu.

Sunday’s ballot was the first presidential election by direct vote in 20 years in this impoverished former Soviet republic, The Guardian reported.

Moldovans, angry about high-level corruption, were divided about whether to seek closer integration with Europe or rekindle links with Moscow.

Dodon has pledged to “restore broad and friendly ties with Russia”.

Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe and has been stung by a string of high profile corruption scandals in recent years. Since 1996, presidents in the former Soviet republic have been chosen by Parliament, UPI BBC reported.

It was the pro-European coalition formed by Pavel Filip, who was appointed prime minister to Moldova in January, which re-established the popular vote.

The EU and Russia both seek greater influence over the country wedged between Ukraine and Romania. Polls, however, indicate voters are divided on which way to go for a better future.

President Rouhani Meets New European Envoys in Tehran

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In a meeting with Albania’s new accredited ambassador to Tehran, President Rouhani highlighted the importance that his administration attaches to closer ties with the Balkan States.

“Promotion of cooperation with the Balkan States, including Albania, has been always important for us,” the president said.

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Highlighting the cultural commonalities between the two countries, the president also voiced Tehran’s willingness to boost cooperation with the European country in economic, cultural, scientific and tourism fields.

He also stressed the need for efforts to let companies of each of the two countries know about the investment opportunities available in the other.

moldaviIn a separate meeting with Moldova’s accredited ambassador, President Rouhani underscored that Iran sees no obstacles to enhanced relations with the East European nation.

The Iranian president also received the credentials of Sweden’s new envoy in another meeting.

“Today, in the post-JCPOA and post-sanctions era, there is excellent condition for expansion of bilateral, regional and international relations between Tehran and Stockholm, which should be employed for the good of the two nations,” Rouhani underlined.

Rouhani-Swedish diplomatThe Swedish diplomat, for her part, highlighted the Scandinavian country’s enthusiasm for closer trade and banking interaction with Iran.

The Iranian president has frequently called on European enterprises to take the opportunities provided by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lasting deal on Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Tehran 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 JCPOA.

The accord took effect in January and was supposed to terminate all nuclear-related sanctions against Iran all at once, but its implementation has been hampered mainly due to US policies.

Iran Honors JCPOA, Other Parties Should, Too: President

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“As regards the nuclear deal (JCPOA), the Iranian side has honored its commitments completely, and the other side needs to take the same approach toward the JCOPA too,” President Rouhani said at a meeting with Britain’s new ambassador to Iran, Nicholas Hoptonn, held in Tehran on Monday.

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On the bilateral relations between Tehran and London, the president called for efforts to make up for the past in light of the JCPOA, saying the key to closer economic, scientific, political and cultural ties would be full resumption of banking ties.

The British diplomat, for his part, pointed to the growing enthusiasm of British companies and banks for cooperation with Iran, saying the central banks of the two countries will hold negotiations in the near future.

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Hopton also expressed the hope for closer cooperation with Iran on regional issues.

President Rouhani has previously stressed that in order for the July 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany) to be maintained, the other party has to fulfil all its obligations under the accord.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has lived up to all its obligations under the JCPOA and expects the other party to remain committed to its principles and fully implement its undertakings to ensures the JCPOA’s durability,” Rouhani said at a meeting with the EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on Saturday.

Iran Congratulates Lebanon on Election of New President

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According to a report by Iranian Foreign Ministry’s official website, as translated by IFP, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi hailed the agreement between different Lebanese political movements on the election of a new president and described it as an important step in establishing democracy and continued stability in Lebanon.

Qassemi underlined the necessity of such election under current sensitive circumstances, and said, “After two and a half years of consultations, different political parties in Lebanon and members of the Lebanese Parliament reached an important and sensitive agreement on the election of the Lebanese President.”

“By electing General Michel Aoun as the President of Lebanon, political movements confirmed that Lebanon is still the cradle of diverse tribes and religions and a clear example of peaceful coexistence between the followers of different religions and faiths,” he went on to say.

“It proved that the only solution to problems is consensus and consultations between political parties.”

“The Islamic Republic of Iran congratulates the Lebanese people, the country’s political sides, and Mr. Michel Aoun,” he noted, expressing the hope for growth and prosperity of Lebanon and the expansion of all-out ties between Tehran and Beirut during Aoun’s presidency.

Qassemi’s statement came after Lebanese lawmakers thrown their support behind Aoun, a strong ally Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah, to fill the country’s long-vacant presidency.

The parliament convened at noon (1000 GMT) Monday for the voting session in its 46th attempt to elect a head of state.

Aoun was elected after four rounds of voting during the session.

The 81-year-old Christian leader has won the support of two of his greatest rivals: Samir Geagea, leader of the Christian Lebanese Forces, and ex-prime minister, Saad Hariri.

Lebanon was without a head of state since 2014, when the term of President Michel Suleiman expired.

Lebanon Elects President after 30-Month Power Vacuum

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The parliament convened at noon (1000 GMT) Monday for the voting session in its 46th attempt to elect a head of state.

Aoun was elected after four rounds of voting during the session, Press TV reported.

The 81-year-old Christian leader has won the support of two of his greatest rivals: Samir Geagea, leader of the Christian Lebanese Forces, and ex-prime minister, Saad Hariri.

Earlier on October 20, Hariri, the leader Lebanon’s March 14 Alliance and a close ally of Saudi Arabia, voiced support for Aoun, raising hopes for the settlement of a long-running deadlock on Lebanon’s political stage.

He described his surprise endorsement of Aoun as necessary to “protect Lebanon, protect the (political) system, protect the state and protect the Lebanese people.”

Observers view Aoun’s rise to power as a political victory for Hezbollah, which will greatly diminish the Saudi influence in Lebanon’s political arena. The kingdom has been vigorously lobbying to prevent Lebanon’s presidency from being placed in the hands of Hezbollah’s allies.

Following Hariri’s announcement, Thamer al-Sabhan, the new Saudi minister for Persian Gulf affairs, paid a visit to Beirut for talks on the “political developments in Lebanon and the region.”

Sabhan used to serve as the Saudi ambassador to Iraq until recently, but Baghdad asked Riyadh to replace him after the diplomat failed to heed Iraq’s warnings for his interference in the country’s domestic affairs.

According to some Lebanese political sources, Hariri is expected to be appointed as prime minister for the second time.

Analysts say Aoun and Hariri, 46, face a formidable task to win the cross-party support needed to make a new administration a success.

Aoun, the founder of the Free Patriotic Movement, already had the endorsement of Hezbollah.

Last week, Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah called upon all Lebanese political parties to join forces and put a favorable end to the 30-month presidential void in the Arab country.

Nasrallah, who was speaking during a meeting with Aoun, stressed the need for concerted efforts in order to direct the upcoming presidential vote in Lebanon toward a good conclusion.

Lebanon has been without a head of state since 2014, when the term of President Michel Suleiman expired.

The Lebanese parliament has repeatedly failed to elect a president due to the lack of quorum.

Under Lebanon’s power-sharing system, the president must be a Christian, the prime minister a Sunni Muslim and the parliament speaker a Shia Muslim.

Hezbollah has accused Saudi Arabia of thwarting political initiatives and blocking the election of a president in Lebanon.

Late last year, Hariri launched an initiative to nominate Suleiman Tony Frangieh, the leader of the Marada Movement.

His proposal, however, failed amid reservations on the part of Lebanon’s main Christian parties as well as Hezbollah.

Iran Has No Problem Mediating between Iraq, Turkey: Deputy FM

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Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Sunday, Rahimpour pointed to recent remarks made by Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran’s Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati about Iran’s readiness to mediate between Iraq and Turkey and said, “If they ask us (to intermediate), we have no problem”.

“Naturally, Turkey and Iraq must be interested in our mediation,” the Iranian diplomat added.

Tensions between Turkey and Iraq have recently continued to rise with Turkish leaders saying the country was engaged in the offensive to retake the Iraqi northern city of Mosul from the Daesh (ISIS or ISIL) terrorist group.

Iraq has objected to the presence of some 500 Turkish troops at a base near Mosul, saying they are there without permission from Baghdad.

Turkey has refused to withdraw them, and insists it will play a role in the Mosul offensive.

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Tuesday that his country reserves the right to invade Iraq “if there is a threat posed to Turkey,” and that this would include a substantial number of ground troops.

1.5 Milion Rats in Tehran: Unwanted Guests from Norway

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“Based on its latest findings, the Municipality of Tehran has announced that there are 1.5 million rats in this city, but it seems that their population is higher than the declared figure,” the head of Tehran City Council’s Environment Department Mohammad Haqqani said.

According to a report by Mizan, as translated by IFP, he went on to say that the majority of rats in Tehran are from Norwegian race and have arrived in Iran through cargo ships docking in Iranian ports.

“Their number is increasingly on the rise,” he warned, adding that it is difficult to control the population of rats, a pair of which gives birth to 700 to 800 babies each year.

Haqqani at the same time noted that the existence of rats, dogs, and cats in big cities is a natural phenomenon and they are part of the environment.

 

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