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Iraq: Suicide Bomber Targets Shiites, Kills 7

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The bomber struck as residents of Baghdad’s western Eskan neighborhood were preparing for Ashoura, which commemorates the 7th century martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a police officer said, adding that another 28 people were wounded.

A medical official confirmed the toll. Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to release information, the Associated Press reported.

No one immediately claimed the attack. Daesh and other terrorists frequently target Iraq’s Shiite majority.

Ashoura annually draws hundreds of thousands of Shiite pilgrims to Iraq, particularly the holy city of Karbala, where Imam Hussain is buried.

The attack came a day after a triple suicide bombing killed 11 Iraqi security forces and wounded 34 at a checkpoint north of Baghdad. Daesh claimed the attack.

The terror group has suffered a series of setbacks in recent months, losing much of the territory it seized in the summer of 2014, but it has continued to carry out attacks targeting Shiites and security forces.

The extremists still control Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city. Iraqi officials say they hope to launch an operation to retake the city by the end of the year.

Iran, Kenya Call for Enhancement of Bilateral Ties

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On Sunday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani met with Justin Muturi, Kenya’s National Assembly Speaker, in Tehran, where the two sides discussed ways to promote their relations.

During the talks, Rouhani said forging closer ties with Kenya is among the priorities in Iran’s foreign policy agenda, adding that the two sides should seize the opportunity created by the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions to broaden their cooperation.

“Kenya is among the Islamic Republic’s friends in Africa,” said Rouhani, adding that the “post-JCPOA climate and the lifting of sanctions have set the stage for the further expansion of cooperation between the two countries.”

The JCPOA is the acronym for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the landmark nuclear deal signed last year between Tehran and six world powers, namely Russia, China, France, Britain, the United States plus Germany.

 

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The Iranian chief executive further said Tehran is ready to help Nairobi advance its development projects in various fields, including energy.

He also stressed the need for more interactions with academic centers of the two states, saying the Iranian and Kenyan parliaments could facilitate the enhancement of relations between the two nations.

The top Kenyan parliamentarian, in turn, said his country is resolved to bolster ties with Iran in all spheres.

He also hailed Iran’s progress in the field of technology and engineering, saying Nairobi is set to pave the way for the participation of Iranian firms in the African country’s economic projects.

Only 3 Students in a School in Northern Iran

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The three girls went to the school on the first day of the academic year, and cleaned up their classroom with the help of their teacher Keramat Bakaram.

According to a report by Fars, as translated by IFP, Shahid Najafi School has 14 students in five grades; however, most students migrate to the village from upper regions, and thus join their classmates in the first few weeks.

Every day, the school’s teacher rides his motorcycle for 2 hours on the rough 30-kilometre road to give his knowledge to the students.

 

 

US Seeking to Strengthen Terror Groups by No-Fly Zone over Syria: Iranian Commander

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Speaking to reporters in Tehran on Sunday, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi pointed to recent requests by some US officials to enforce a no-fly zone over war-hit Syria, saying that Washington is seeking to strategically control the Arab country.

The Americans are against Syrian airplanes’ bomb of the terrorists’ positions, he said, adding that they are attempting to strengthen the militant groups through enforcing a no-fly zone.

US Secretary of State John Kerry and some Pentagon generals have demanded that Russia adhere to what would essentially be a one-sided no-fly zone under conditions in which US warplanes would continue carrying out airstrikes.

It come after a week-long truce, brokered by the US and Russia, collapsed on Wednesday.

The Syrian truce, which came into effect on September 12, did not apply to the terrorist groups of Daesh and Jabhat Fateh al-Sham, the group formerly known as al-Nusra Front that changed its name in July.

Under the pretext of the fight against the terrorists, the US-led coalition launched airstrikes against Syrian troops on September 17 and killed over 90 soldiers and injured 100 others. Russia said the attacks were performed by two F-16 fighter jets and two A-10 support aircraft.

The Syrian General Command called the bombing a “serious and blatant aggression” against Syrian forces, and said it was “conclusive evidence” that the US and its allies support Daesh militants.

Saudis Sees Legitimacy Tied to US Support: Iran FM

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Mohammad Javad Zarif made the remarks in a Saturday meeting with US-based Iranians in New York, where the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly is underway.

“The attitude maintained by some regional rulers like the Saudis is so that they risk life and limb not to lose US support and keep lobbying them [the Americans] as they consider all their legitimacy and existence to be tied to US backing,” he said.

The likes of the monarchy rely on foreigners, instead of their own people, to ensure their own safety, he said. “That is what separates them from us.”

Iranians have, however, refused to bow to pressure and threats, said the Iranian minister.

“Iranian people are our security,” said Zarif, stressing that sanctions “cannot separate Iranians from their causes and beliefs.”

He further said the Islamic Republic has now returned to positive economic growth as it managed to turn to its advantage the same sanctions that caused fluctuations in global oil prices.

The economic progress came about, “while we are yet to witness [all] the positive consequences of the JCPOA due to the United States’ addiction to sanctions,” he concluded.

Zarif was using an acronym for the 2015 deal on the Iranian nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Actions, under which Tehran agreed to roll back certain aspects of its nuclear program in exchange for the removal of its nuclear-sanctions.

Some international banks, however, still shy away from financing trade deals and processing transactions with Iran fearing US penalties.

Iran Seriously Countering Football Betting Websites

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In an interview with Mizan, as translated by IFP, Hamisi referred to the activities of football games betting sites and noted that Iran’s Cyber Police (known as FATA) and intelligence services have offered help for identification of these sites.

“We have been monitoring their activities for more than a year and a half and arrested a large number of these people last year with the help of the Islamic Republic’s Law Enforcement.”

He regretted that most betting activities inside the country are being directed from East Asian countries mainly.

“We have made contacts with FIFA and Interpol to put an end to these activities,” Hamisi stressed.

The Iranian state TV has been recently holding TV contests where people are asked to guess the results of football matches and text them to win prizes if they were correct.

Asked about such contests and their relation to betting activities, Hamisi replied, “We have queried IRIB authorities about the issue and they said that the contests are all about guessing and are different from betting activities.”

In response to a question about the possible effect of betting agencies on football match results, he noted, “There is no hard evidence to support such claim; however, we are still looking into it.”

Nomads in Northeastern Iran Start New School Year

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Here are Mizan’s photos of these small tribal schools:

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

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The majority of newspapers covered the remarks made by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the US Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

They also covered President Hassan Rouhani’s remarks, both during his US visit and the ceremony to open the new Iranian school year.

Ex-president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the controversies over his candidacy in next year’s presidential elections also remained a top story in many papers.

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

 

Abrar:

1- Mosul Operation to Begin in a Few Weeks

2- Kerry: Finalization of JCPOA Was Considered by Everyone to Be Unlikely

3- UNICEF: 2m Syrians in Aleppo Deprived of Drinking Water

4- AP: Shaky Foundation of JCPOA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- New Plan for Increase of Iran’s Oil Output in Persian Gulf

2- Pakistan Approves Plan to Increase Power Imports from Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Afarinesh:

1- 125mcm of Treated Wastewater Transferred Each Year from Tabriz to Lake Urmia

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- President: School Should Not Be a Place for Superstitions and Violence

2- VP: 3.2m Kids in Iran Are Deprived of Education

3- End of Ahmadinejad, Beginning of Jalili: After the Former Was Discouraged from Running for Presidential Elections, the Latter Has Increased His Activities for Next Year’s Votes

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Zarif’s Untold Stories in the US Council on Foreign Relations: Angels Don’t Give Money and Arms to ISIS and Nusra Front; We Have No Romantic Relationship with US

2- US State Dept. Spokesperson: We Hope for Normalization of Ties with Iran

3- Army Air Defence Base Warns: US Spy Once again Trapped in Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Asrar:

1- Iran on Verge of Economic Prosperity: Parliament’s Research Centre Predicts

2- Zarif in US Council on Foreign Relations: We Don’t Like Seditious Moves with US

3- Iran Rejects Saudis’ Oil Offer

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Ebtekar:

1- Shamkhani: We Won’t Accept Any Nuclear Restriction Except for [those mentioned in] Leader’s Fatwa

2- Zarif: I Had a Role in Release of Dual Nationals from Iran Prisons

3- New York Times: US Citizens to Visit Iran with Boeing

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Etemad:

1- Zarif: We’ve Not Promised People to Bring Them Sun and Moon after JCPOA

2- Obama’s Veto in Favour of Saudi Arabia

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Ettela’at:

1- Obama Apologizes to Assad Because of US Airstrike on Syrian Troops

2- Zarif: US Is Discouraging Europeans from Doing Business with Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Hamshahri:

1- Cars, the Main Culprits behind Air Pollution: 85% of Air Pollution Caused by Car Traffic

2- Zarif: Distrust of US Increased after JCPOA

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Iran:

1- Senior Conservative Bahonar: Ahmadinejad Was Banned from Running for Presidency for Some Reasons

2- Zarif’s Warnings to US: No Deal in Our Region Can Be Made Based on Removal of Other Side

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Javan:

1-Zarif: US Has Practically Done Nothing beyond Signing the JCPOA Paper

2- North of Aleppo Seized by Resistance Fighters

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- A Number of MPs in Reference to Rouhani’s UNGA Address: President Strongly Conveyed the Message of Peace and Interaction to World Nations

2- Saudi Base Hit by Yemeni Missiles

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Kayhan:

1- Industry Minister: National Development Fund Belongs to Iran, But Gives Facilities to Foreingers

2- Yemen’s Ansarullah: UN Is the Murderer of Int’l Laws and Accomplice of Saudi Arabia

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Resalat:

1- Leader’s Representative in IRGC: Iran’s Influence in the World Is Not Tolerable for US

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Shargh:

1- Rouhani in Interview with NBC: Weakening the JCPOA Means Political Failure

2- Leader’s Representative in IRGC: Next Year’s Presidential Elections Will Be Sensitive and Complicated

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Zarif: US Should Check Its Weapons Inventory

2- New KGB, a Giant that Would Even Swallow Putin: Russian President Looking for a Super Security Service

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- FATF Chief’s Official Letter to Iran’s Economy Minister: We Appreciate Iran’s Commitment to Regulations

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on September 25

Iran to Develop Long-Range Ballistic Missiles to Hit Maritime Targets: DM

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“Today, our long-range missiles can target enemy targets with an accuracy of less than 10 meters,” the defense minister said during an open session of the parliament on Sunday morning.

“In future, with the grace of God, we will develop our ground-to-ground ballistic missiles so that they can hit maritime targets in large distances,” Dehqan stated.

He went on to say that currently cruise missiles fired into the sea off the country’s coasts or those fired from vessels can also successfully hit all maritime targets.

Iranian military experts and technicians have in recent years made great headways in manufacturing a broad range of indigenous equipment, making the armed forces self-sufficient in the arms sphere.

Back in January, the Iranian Navy test-fired coast-to-sea and sea-to-sea cruise missiles named “Noor” (Light) with a range of 150 km during a massive naval drill in southeastern coasts of Makran, east of Strait of Hormuz.

In August, Brigadier General Dehqan underscored that there are no limits to improvement of the quality and range of homegrown missiles.

“Our missiles have the highest destructive power and enjoy high accuracy, durability and reliable tactical status, and we face no limits on the range, accuracy and quality of the products,” the senior general said on August 19.

Iran Seizes Late Winner against Paraguay at Futsal World Cup Quarterfinal

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Ahmad Esmaeilpour and Mahdi Javid scored two goals each for Iran and Francisco Martinez, Juan Salas and Rene Villalba were on target for Paraguay.

The Iranian national futsal team shocked five-time champion Brazil in a penalty shootout in the round of 16.

The Iranians will now go up against Russia in the semi-final.

The 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup tourney, the eighth edition of the tournament, opened in several Colombian cities on Sept. 10 and will run until Oct. 1.

On Sunday, Argentina will square off against Egypt in Medellin and Azerbaijan will play Portugal in Cali.

 

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