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Iran Rules Out Military Solution to Syria Crisis

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IFP Media Wire
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“All should know that the Syrian issue has no military solution and must be resolved through diplomatic means,” Rouhani said in a meeting with EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini in Tehran on Saturday.

“In this regard,” the Iranian president said, “the EU’s increased activity to create security and peace in Syria with the cooperation of regional countries will be effective.”

Rouhani further said terrorist activities in Syria and Iraq pose a threat to the whole world, calling on the EU to use its “political influence” to put pressure on the regional sponsors of terrorist groups and block financial support for them.

He warned that the Middle East region and North Africa will in the future witness the establishment of several terrorist governments “if the terrorists are not seriously confronted.”

President Rouhani further said fighting terrorism and safeguarding the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Syria is important to the Islamic Republic.

Mogherini, for her part, underlined the need for cooperation between Tehran and the EU in the settlement of regional conflicts, including in Syria, saying that diplomacy can help solve such crises.

Earlier Saturday, Mogherini met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to discuss bilateral ties between Tehran and the EU as well as the latest developments in Syria.

Zarif hailed EU’s “constructive” role in the Syrian peace process and expressed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to forge closer relations with the bloc.

Mogherini arrived in Tehran on Friday night to hold talks with senior Iranian officials about the ongoing crisis in Syria.

Iran Rules Out Military Solution to Syria Crisis

Mogherini’s trip to Tehran comes after Iran’s foreign minister participated in a day-long trilateral meeting with his Russian and Syrian counterparts, Sergei Lavrov and Walid al-Muallem, in Moscow on Friday.

Zarif said the three countries should reinforce cooperation in the campaign against terrorism. He called for measures to stop the delivery of military equipment to foreign-backed Takfiri militants wreaking havoc in Syria.

Since March 2011, Syria has been gripped by a militancy that it blames on some Western states and their regional allies, particularly Saudi Arabia.

Iran has been providing military advisory assistance to the Syrian government in its campaign against terrorism. Russia has been carrying out airstrikes against terrorist positions in Syria on a request from Damascus.

Muslims in Final Stages of Defeating Enemy: Iranian Commander

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IFP Media Wire
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Arms Embargo Won’t Affect Iran’s Defence Power: Top General

Brigadier General Hossein Salami, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s second-in-command, made the remarks in Khomeinishahr in Isfahan province on Friday.

He also hailed the anti-Israeli resistance front in regional countries such as Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Lebanon.

Inspired by Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units, known as Hashed al-Sha’abi, has at its disposal a major public force, the IRGC commander said.

Similarly, a strong grassroots volunteer force has been formed in Syria while the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement has turned into a “nightmare for the Zionists,” he added.

Salami further noted that “the flames of the Islamic Revolution are burning bright in Yemen.” He said the political, cultural and naval dominance of the US along the coasts of the Red Sea is being challenged by Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah fighters who as representatives of the Islamic establishment are trying to win back their homeland from the enemy.

Elsewhere in his comments, Salami stressed that using the military option against Iran is a “shattered and dead and buried dream” for the enemies as the Islamic Republic is capable of responding to the enemy “at any level required.”

In recent years, Iran has broken new grounds with regard to its defense capability and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military equipment and systems.

The Islamic Republic maintains that its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that its defense doctrine is merely based on deterrence.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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The trilateral Syria talks between Iran, Russia, and Syria in the Russian capital of Moscow was the top story in all Iranian newspapers today.

Newspapers also covered the missile fired by Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement on Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Airport and the subsequent reactions.

The ongoing battle in Mosul to retake the ISIS-held city also remained a top story today.

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

 

Abrar:

1- Russian Parliament Calls on Iran to Recognize Crimea’s Accession to Russia!

2- Zarif: We’re Very Pleased with All-Out Expansion of Ties with Russia

3- Countdown for Beginning of Final Stage of Mosul Operation

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- 65% of Iran’s Budget Is in Hands of State-Run Companies! Iranian Governments Had Been Weak in Implementation of Privatization Law

2- Honk Kong Ready to Establish Direct Flights to Iran

3- Promotion of Cooperation between Major Banks of Iran and Spain: Ambassador to Madrid

4- 1.5-Fold Increase in Iran-Russia Trade

5- Government to Ratify a Comprehensive Bill on Supporting Working Women

6- Iran to Sign Contract for Development of Joint Oilfield with Britain

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Oman to Build Industrial Town in Iran

2- Tehran, Moscow, Damascus: Triangle of Ending Crisis in Middle East?

3- Zarif’s Urgent Visit to Russia

4- Senior Cleric Ayatollah Emami Kashani: Both US Presidential Candidates Are Pieces of Crap

5- Sexual Justice Is Islamic, Not Feministic

6- Advisor Criticizes the Unprecedented Insults and Accusations against President Rouhani

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Can Women Now Run for Presidency in Iran? Guardian Council Starts Reconsidering Definition of ‘Man of Politics’

2- Iran Underlines Integrity of Syria: Zarif, Lavrov, and Muallem Hold Talks in Moscow

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Asrar:

1- In a Trilateral Meeting, Tehran, Moscow, and Damascus Underline Continued Inclusive Fight against Terrorism

2- Ansarullah: We’ll Fire Missiles on Al Saud Palaces

3- Asghar Farhadi’s ‘The Salesman’ Selected by Audiences of Mumbai Film Festival as Best Film

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Asr-e Iranian:

1- Rouhani’s Government Breaks Records in Unemployment Rate

2- Iraqi Forces behind Gates of Mosul

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Asr-e Rasaneh:

1- Plants with 26,500MW Power to Be Constructed in Five Years: Minister

2- IMF Warns Saudi Arabia: Riyadh’s Austerity Plans Should Still Continue

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Ebtekar:

1- StatesMEN! Political Experts Analyse Reasons for Absence of Female Ministers from Rouhani’s Cabinet

2- Erdogan’s Dream in Iraq and the Levant: Turkey Looks for Competition with Iran

3- Transfer of Artworks to Foreign Countries under Scrutiny of Parliament: Cultural Commission to Investigate Transfer of 60 Artworks from Tehran Museum of Contemporary Arts to a European Exhibition

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Emtiaz:

1- Private Sector to Organize Street Junkies

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Ettela’at:

1- Yemeni Forces Launch Missile Attack on Jeddah Airport Deep into Saudi Territory

2- Amid Tensions with the West, Russia Unveils World’s Most Horrible Nuclear Missile

3- Precious Book on Arbaeen Is Unveiled

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Hemayat:

1- Trust in US Is Nothing More than a Mirage [It was said during the trilateral meeting between Iran, Russia, and Syria in Moscow]

2- OPEC Once Again Tries to Implement Oil Freeze Plan

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Iran:

1- Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Differences Will Not Prevent Iran and Europe from Expanding Mutual Cooperation

2- Emphasis on Convergence in Fight against Terrorism: Ministers of Iran, Russia, and Syria Sit at Table of Peace Negotiations

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Jame Jam:

1- Homeless Women, a Scar on Face of Tehran

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Javan:

1- Grand Ayatollahs Appreciate Security, Complain about People’s Livelihood in Meeting with Shamkhani

2- Yemen Fires Missile at Jeddah

3- Kerry: CIA Directly Interfered in Overthrow of Mosaddegh

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Starvation Threatening Lives of Millions of Yemenis: UN

2- UAE Welcomes Plan to Remove Mansour Hadi

3- Countdown for Beginning of Last Step in Mosul Operation

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Kayhan:

1- Major Victory for Resistance Front in Syria’s Hama: A City and 22 Villages Liberated

2- People in Britain Attack the Car Carrying Bahrain’s King in London

3- Nigerian Army Starts Arresting Veiled Shiite Women

4- Ansarullah Missiles Hit Jeddah: Al Saud Starts Talking Nonsense

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Khorasan:

1- Iran, Russia, and Syria Criticize West’s Violation of Its Commitments

2- Russia: Americans Failed to Distance Themselves from Nusra Front

3- 8,000 Civilians Abducted by ISIS to Create Human Shield

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Payam-e Zaman:

1- Iran’s Military Might Is Unstoppable: Deputy FM

2- Iran’s Advice to UAE and Saudi Officials: Don’t Use Islamic Sanctities as Pretexts for Your Meagre Goals

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Resalat:

1- Top Clerics Underline Need for Improving People’s Lives in Meeting with SNSC Secretary

2- Deputy FM: Concerns about FATF Are Real

3- Anti-US Wrath IS Now Global: Cleric

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Setareh Sobh:

1- Michelle and Hillary Are Worried and Try to Gain People’s Votes

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Shargh:

1- Mogherini in Tehran: One Day after Zarif’s Return from Moscow

2- Iran’s Cooperation with Russia and Syria to Be Developed: Trilateral Negotiations

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

 

Siasat-e Rooz:

1- Three Musketeers’ Resolve to End Terrorism: Iran, Russia, Syria Hold Trilateral Meeting

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on October 29

European Firms Seek to Buy Iran’s Heavy Water: Nuclear Official

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IFP Media Wire
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behrouz kamalvandi

Behrouz Kamalvandi, who is the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said Friday that the volume of the nuclear material sought by the companies stands at “several tons.”

He explained that Iran currently has no surplus of heavy water and that countries seeking purchases will have to place orders several months in advance.

“Even so, we will be hard pressed to address such orders by the year-end if we do receive them,” he told the Fars news agency in an interview.

Iran, which had been the subject of tight sanctions over its nuclear program until recently, has found new markets for its heavy water following a deal that it struck with six world powers last year.

The agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was reached in July 2015 and began being implemented in January this year.

Under the deal, Iran agreed to limit certain aspects of its nuclear program in return for sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council, the US and the European Union to be lifted.

 

‘Americans Congratulated Iran’

The US, one of the parties to the deal, became the first country to buy Iran’s heavy water after the implementation of the agreement.

Earlier this month, Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of the AEOI, said Iran had sold 32 tons of heavy water to the US and delivered 38 tons of the nuclear material to Russia.

Referring to US purchases of Iranian heavy water, Kamalvandi said the Americans congratulated Iranian officials for the high-level purity of the nuclear product after receiving it.

He said the US is currently selling Iran’s heavy water at its pharmaceutical and research markets. “This,” he said, “is a source of national pride.”

The AEOI spokesman further said that so far, Iran has sold 70 tons of its heavy water on the international market thanks to the JCPOA.

Under the deal, Tehran can keep a heavy water stockpile of 130 tons and offer the surplus for sale on the market.

The administration of US President Barack Obama said in April that Washington would buy 8.6 million dollars worth of heavy water from Iran.

 

Nuclear Cooperation With Poland, Hungary

Elsewhere in his remarks, Kamalvandi said that Salehi is expected to travel to Poland in a few weeks to expand bilateral nuclear cooperation with Warsaw.

He also said that Iran and Hungary are due to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of nuclear technology.

In a quarterly report on Iran on September 8, Iran’s commitment to the nuclear agreement was confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA), which is tasked with overseeing the implementation of the JCPOA.

Since January, the IAEA has released regular reports confirming the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear activities and Tehran’s commitment to the agreement.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Autumn in Arasbaran Forest

By
Fatemeh Askarieh
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Arasbaran

Arasbaran is a large mountainous area in Iran’s northwestern province of East Azarbaijan, covered with peaks as high as 2,200 meters, alpine meadows, rangelands, forests, rivers and springs.

Here are ISNA’s photos of Arasbaran forests in autumn:

 

Iran, Algeria Begin New Chapter of Health Cooperation

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian Health Minister Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi on Friday signed four memoranda of understanding on health cooperation with Algeria at the country’s Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform.

During the ceremony held in Algiers, Qazizadeh Hashemi highlighted the long-standing relations between Iran and Algeria, adding, “In the current international situation and after Iran nuclear deal, we now have a perfect opportunity to expand mutual cooperation between the two countries’ private sectors in the fields of health, industry, agriculture, academia and research.”

“The day before the signing of these four MoUs, we opened a production line for a type of medicine that is jointly produced by a private Iranian and an Algerian company,” Qazizadeh Hashemi said, as reported by Mehr and edited by IFP.

“We plan to work toward putting our joint cooperation into practice, rather than just holding talks and signing agreements.”

Qazizadeh Hashemi stressed that mutual cooperation between Tehran and Algiers will be implemented through the private sectors so that the two countries will be able to easily continue their cooperation at times of economic crisis.

“Our aim is not imports, but rather joint production in Algeria which is considered as one of the most important countries in its region and the whole African continent,” he said.

Sanctities No Means for Meagre Goals: Iran to Saudi, UAE

By
IFP Media Wire
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Bahram Qassemi

“The claim about the Yemenis’ missile attack against the holy Mecca is basically ridiculous,” Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Friday.

He urged Saudi and Emirati officials not to resort to such divisive and dangerous propaganda stunts in order to make up for their failed policies and defeats.

The Iranian spokesperson expressed confidence that those who regard their own “criminal goals” as more important than the sanctity of Islam’s holiest shrine, the Kaaba, will “be further disgraced among Muslims day by day.”

Yemeni people’s love for Islamic holy sites is much more than the Wahhabis and Sultans who depend on the US and the Zionist regime of Israel to protect their thrones, he went on to say, as reported by ISNA and translated by IFP.

Qassemi’s remarks came after Yemeni army forces and allied fighters from Popular Committees launched a locally designed and manufactured ballistic missile towards an area deep inside Saudi Arabia on Thursday in response to the Riyadh regime’s atrocious aerial bombardments against the crisis-hit Arab country, Press TV reported.

Yemeni soldiers and their allies fired a Borkan-1 (Volcano-1) missile towards King Abdulaziz International Airport, located 19 kilometers north of the western Saudi port city of Jeddah.

A military source, speaking on condition of anonymity, later told the official Saba news agency that the 12.5-meter-long missile had targeted its target accurately and left massive destruction at the airport.

Sanctities No Means for Meagre Goals: Iran to Saudi, UAE

Saudi media outlets, however, reported that the kingdom’s missile systems intercepted and destroyed the solid propellant and Scud-type missile before it could cause any damage.

The Saudi military also claimed that the Yemeni missile was fired toward the holy city of Mecca, but the Houthi Ansarullah movement has rejected the claim.

Meanwhile, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed on Friday pointed the finger at Iran.

“The Iranian regime is supporting a terrorist group that fires its rockets on Mecca, is this an Islamic regime as it claims?” he tweeted.

Iran has repeatedly rejected claims that it is funneling arms to the Yemeni Houthi Ansarullah fighters.

Saudi Arabia has been engaged in the deadly campaign against Yemen since March 2015 in an attempt to bring back the former Yemeni government to power and undermine the Houthi Ansarullah movement.

The United Nations puts the death toll from the military aggression at over 10,000.

EU’s Mogherini in Tehran for Syria Talks

By
IFP Media Wire
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Mogherini-00

The visit comes in the framework of decisions taken by the Foreign Affairs Council and the European Council last week to engage in dialogues with key regional actors on the Syrian crisis.

The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission will hold talks on Saturday with Iranian President Rouhani and Foreign Minister Zarif, before departing for Riyadh later in the day to discuss the Syrian situation with Saudi officials.

Mogherini’s visit comes a day after foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, and Syria sat down for talks in Moscow for a trilateral meeting on the Syrian crisis.

During the meeting, the three senior diplomats censured the US for its unconstructive measures in combating terrorism in Syria, and stressed Syrian-Syrian talks as the only viable way to settle the crisis in the war-torn country.

Morocco Turns to Iran to Keep Distance from Saudis: Ex-Ambassador

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Mohammad Masjed-Jamei

In early March, 2009, the kingdom of Morocco suddenly cut off its diplomatic relations with Iran arguing that Tehran’s policies towards Rabat are unacceptable. After a new Iranian government was sworn in and following the negotiations held between foreign ministers of Iran and Morocco, the two countries agreed to reopen embassies. Iran’s ambassador to Rabat started work in 2014. Morocco, in turn, introduced its new ambassador to Iran a short while ago.

Sending an ambassador to Iran at this point is worth further discussion. Khabar Online has recently had an interview with Mohammad Masjed-Jamei who once was Iran’s ambassador to Morocco from 2003 to 2005.

During his farewell ceremony, Moroccan king bestowed the Order of Ouissam Alaouite to Masjed-Jamei because of his activities in the development of bilateral relations. Order of Ouissam Alaouite is the highest badge of Morocco.

Here is IFP’s translation of the interview:

 

How do you evaluate the recent news on the reopening of Morocco’s embassy in Iran and the normalization of relations between the two countries?

Shortly after the Arab Spring broke out, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia expressed the desire that the countries which operate under a monarchy join the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council.

Saudi Arabia was mostly focused on Jordan and Morocco. Jordan became excited and accepted the offer without hesitation; however, Morocco approached it with caution. Saudi Arabia has waged a brutal war against Yemen; it is so barbaric that even its allies have voiced criticism. Therefore, it seems that some countries, including Egypt, are trying to keep distance from Riyadh.

In international equations, Morocco usually takes steps circumspectly, and this is not limited to the king only; its people are cautious too.

Morocco introduced its ambassador to Iran at a time when Saudis have tensions with Egypt and their bombing of civilians in Yemen has caused much criticism even by the UN Secretary General. Given the unfortunate condition, it seems that Morocco has deemed it necessary to keep distance from Saudis and their coalition.

How are things like in Morocco? Is there a consensus on foreign policy? Given the rule of a monarchy in this country, are there any opposing views? 

Morocco is inherently a complicated country and multiple decision-making centres have a say in its policies. It is so much different from other North African countries, even from Tunisia. There are two mainstream groups; one of them advocates the Francophone ideas and have a tendency towards Europe.

They believe that Morocco’s prosperity and growth entail cooperation with Europe. There are many reasons for that. One is the large number of Moroccan immigrants living in Europe. Another reason is the semi-institutionalized trade and economic relations with Europe, either in tourism or agriculture, either with southern Europe or with the entire Europe.

Another point is that they wish for the quasi-European stability, especially when they witness unrest and war in Mashriqi Arabic (Eastern Arabic) every single day.

On the other hand, there is a group who looks up to the East and by East they mean Mashriqi Arabic. They have a penchant to strengthen ties with Eastern Arabic countries, especially the Persian Gulf states.

Foreign, trade, and economic policies in Morocco are formed through integrations of ideas between these two opposite poles.

The Francophone advocates frown upon the development of relations with Arabic countries. During the years of 2004 and 2005, when Qatar invested heavily in Rabat, the Francophone media outlets criticized it as being at odds with the future of their country.

Between the two opposite poles in Morocco, which one supports ties with Iran?

Iran is not categorized as Arabic or East Arabic countries. Not only Iran is not an Arabic country but also it has tensions with some of them. Therefore, developing ties with Iran is presently in line with the Francophone ideas.

Relations with Iran is like a counterbalance that controls the depth of relation with Mashriqi Arabic. It is a specific country that many governments in the world either lose or win points by approaching to or keeping distance from it. Rabat can adjust its relations with Arab countries by approaching to Tehran.

Disguised as a Boy, Iranian Girl Sneaks into Football Stadium

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Girl in Stadium

Zeinab is a girl who disguised herself as a boy to appear among the football fans in Ghadir Stadium in southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz. It is an illegal and very dangerous thing to do by a 20-year-old girl; especially given the violent commotion in football games. She published some photos of herself among the fans on the Internet after the match.

Here is IFP’s translation of Khabar Online’s interview with her:

 

Please, introduce yourself before we go on with the interview.

I am Zeinab, 20, from Ahvaz and I got my high school diploma in Science. I have a strong liking to take coaching courses to fulfil my future plans. I have been a big fan of Perspolis FC since I was a kid.

Now let’s talk about your presence in the stadium. Did you know that it was illegal and it could put you in trouble?

It was actually my third time. I took the risk because I love football and Perspolis, so when I’m doing it, I don’t think about the possible troubles.

Tell us about your trick! How did you do it that no one realized you were a girl?

I called my father in the morning of the game and let him know. At first he was worried that we would be exposed; however, when I told him that I would dress up in boys’ clothes and paint my face, he accepted and together we went to the game. I think I’m getting professional in it!

Didn’t anyone among the spectators realize that you were a girl? Not even the guards?

The guards didn’t become suspicious at all and we entered the stadium without any problems. However, almost all the fans close to where I was sitting knew me because for a very long time I have been an active member on the pages of Perspolis fans. In efforts to sustain us, they would come and say, “There is no need to worry or panic; you’re like a member of our own families.”

When the referee blew his whistle for a foul on Perspolis defender, many of the fans started to cry out swearwords. The interesting point was that those who knew I was there immediately told their friends that there was a girl in the stadium and asked them to behave. Everything changed; they even apologized to me.

How did you get so much close to Perspolis? I think you are one of the most well-known fans in Iran. Many people know you, especially from Instagram.

It’s been a long time since I’ve been doing these things for Perspolis. When the team comes to Ahvaz, not only I welcome them at the airport, but also print banners and give them to the boys of the group to take them to stadium.

Concluding words?

I believe that girls’ presence in stadiums can definitely bring peace and calmness to the atmosphere of our football venues.

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