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President: Iran’s Economy on Right Track

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IFP Media Wire
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Rouhani

“Despite all the obstacles and problems that have particularly arisen in the oil-exporting countries, our economy is on the right track,” the president said in a ceremony attended by his cabinet members, held at the mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, south of Tehran.

The event was held on Tuesday, at the beginning of the Government Week, as a gesture of allegiance to Imam Khomeini’s goals.

Highlighting the major achievements by his administration over the past three years, President Rouhani said the inflation rate is now a single-digit number dropping to below 9 percent, the economic growth in the first quarter of the current Iranian year has increased to 4.4 percent, the industrial growth has risen to 8.8 percent, and the value of non-oil exports has risen by $3.3 billion, outstripping the value of imports after many years.

He also noted that the country has managed to struggle through all the anti-Iran resolutions and sanctions, saying today’s conditions are set for progress and development more than ever.

The administration is determined to carry out the Resistance Economy policies, trigger economic boom and progress, and create jobs, he underlined.

In March, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei named the new Persian year “Year of Resistance Economy: Action and Implementation.”

Thereafter, President Rouhani said his administration would make every effort to carry out the policies of Resistance Economy.

Back in 2014, Ayatollah Khamenei had sent a proclamation to heads of Iran’s branches of power and outlined general policies to boost the country’s economy and lower its vulnerabilities under a grand plan, dubbed Resistance Economy.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Newspaper front pages

Newspapers on Tuesday covered the remarks by Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi about the cooperation between Iran and Russia, and Moscow’s use of Iranian airbase, which has ‘ended for now’.

They also highlighted the Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan’s criticism of Russia for revealing the military cooperation.

An ongoing visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to Cuba also received great coverage.

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

 

Abrar:

1- Iran’s DM Criticizes Russia’s “Unfriendly” Move to Reveal Their Secret Use of Iranian Airbase

2- Suicide Kids, Terrorists’ Instrument of Killing

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Iran Not to Halt Manufacturing Peugeot 405 and KIA Pride: 4 New Foreign Contracts to Be Signed by Mid-March

2- South Africa’s Offer for Establishment of Joint Bank with Iran

3- Iran’s New Oil Contracts Were Communicated

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Iraq Ignores Oil Freeze: Baghdad Increases Its Oil Exports by 150,000 Barrels per Day

2- Inflation Rate in Past Month Down to 8.7%

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- 80 Myanmar Nationals Begging in Tehran

2- Drug Kingpin Arrested with 800 Tons of Illicit Drugs

3- Judiciary Chief: Many of Problems Remaining from Previous Governments.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Asr-e Rasaneh:

1- Government Spokesman: Inflation Rate in Mordad [mid-July to mid-August] Was 8.7%

2- Education Ministry’s Literacy Campaign for 420,000 Illiterate Iranians

3- Oil Minister: Iran’s Gas Extraction to Equal Qatar’s by Year-End [mid-March]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Asrar:

1- Foreign Ministry Spokesman: Iran Hopes to Upgrade Its ties with Britain to Level of Ambassadors

2- Judiciary Chief: Government Should Not Be Attacked under Any Pretext

3- Larijani Urges Diplomats to Help Attract Foreign Investment

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Besharat-e Now:

1- Rouhani in Reaction to Illegal Cancellation of Concerts in Khorasan Razavi Province: Whoever with a Tribune Cannot Legislate

2- Music House Asks for Leader’s Help

3- Music Official: Political Fights Should Not Influence Art and Music

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Ebtekar:

1- Celebrities in City Councils: Athletes and Artists’ Candidacy in City Council Elections

2- Russia’s Use of Hamadan Airbase Is Over: Foreign Ministry

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Etemad:

1- Zarif in Cuba: I’, Happy to Be in Havana during the Days When Commander Fidel’s Birthday Is Celebrated

2- Iran’s El Chapo Arrested: He Has Confessed to International Transit of 800 Tons of Drugs

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Ettela’at:

1- 4.2% Growth in Iran’s Industry Sector: Minister

2- Every Day, 3,850 Containers and Trucks Get into Iran without Inspection: Prosecutor-General

3- Zionist Regime [Israel] Launches 60 Airstrikes on Gaza in One Day

4- Changes in Laws on Banning Bank Debtors from Exiting Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Javan:

1- 70 Elite Students Gift Their Olympiad Medals to Leader of the Islamic Revolution

2- Zarif in US Backyard: Iran’s FM Reminds Cuban People of White House’s Violation of Its Commitments

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Number of Iran Oil Customers Increased to 10 Countries after JCPOA

2- Doctors without Borders: Saudi Arabia Bombing Yemeni Hospitals Intentionally and Knowingly

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Kayhan:

1- Job or Concert? Which One Is People’s Main Concern? Is 1% of Concerts More Important than 60% of Production?

2- Zarif: Cuba and Iran Suffering from US Hostilities

3- Iraqi Politician: Iran, Top Clerics, and Voluntary Forces Prevented Iraq from Fall

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Payam-e Zaman:

1- Arabs Sabotaging Iran’s WTO Accession

2- End of Olympic Games for Iranian Athletes with 8 Medals

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Resalat:

1- Iran’s Economy Needs Fundamental Surgeries: Parliament Speaker

2- Cleric: Conservatives Have No Choice but Consensus for Next Year’s Presidential Elections

3- Human Milk, a Vaccine with 3,000 Anti-Microbial Factors

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Shargh:

1- Kimia Alizadeh [Iranian taekwondo player], along with Phelps and Bolt, Named as Impressive Olympic Figures

2- Analyst: Majority of Rouhani Voters Are Reformists

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

 

Ta’adol:

1- Economic Growth Was Achieved Thanks to Termination of Anti-Iran Sanctions: Government Spokesman

2- Health Ministr: Drug Is No Longer Smuggled through Official Routes

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 23

16th “Mobarak” Int’l Puppet Theatre Festival Opens in Tehran

By
Fatemeh Askarieh
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Theatre Festival

The 16th edition of Tehran International Mobarak Puppet Theatre Festival kicked off on Monday, August 22, in Tehran.

The festival, which will be open to visitors until August 28, features a total of 27 Iranian plays and eight foreign plays.

Here are photos selected by IFP from various Iranian media outlets:

 

 

Ayatollah Khamenei Praises Iranian Olympic Athletes

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Leader

Here is IFP’s translation of the message published on Tuesday, August 23, by the Leader’s official website:

 

To the athletic team returned from Olympics:

The champions who made the Iranian nation happy by winning medals; to the heroes who were deprived of their rights because of unfair judgments; to the athletes whose failures would not devalue their efforts; to the female athletes who displayed to the world the honourable covering of Iranian woman; to the brave lady who shined at the forefront of the Team Iran in her Islamic hijab; and to the coaches and veterans of Iranian sport teams;

I extend my welcome, and thank all of you.

We appreciate your value.

 

Seyyed Ali Khamenei

August 23, 2016

Shamkhani Highlights Iran’s Clever Initiative in Syria

By
Fatemeh Askarieh
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Ali Shamkhani

The senior Iranian official said Tuesday that close cooperation between Tehran and Moscow is not confined to countering terrorism but the “strategic cooperation” that meets their national interests covers a broad range of issues.

Highlighting Iran’s smart policies and political might in arranging for the capacities of one of the world’s strongest air forces to be used is Syria, Shamkhani said concerted action by Iran, Russia and Syria in the recent military operations against terrorist groups has stifled the “delay strategy” of the US that aimed to influence security developments in Syria.

Certain western and Arab countries who are under the delusion of having the power to change the regional equations were defeated by the Islamic Republic’s political, defensive and security initiative in the recent operation, he stated.

He also noted that the hue and cry in Western and Saudi media outlets about joint action by Iran, Russia and Syria was a psychological war aiming to whitewash the heavy defeats that their proxies have suffered in Syria’s Tadmur, Idlib, suburbs of Latakia and Reef Aleppo.

Shamkhani further made it clear that Iran will employ all of the “domestic and foreign capacities” to press ahead with the unshakable policy of deterring threats, particularly the threat of Takfiri terrorism.

His comments came after announcement of Russian warplanes’ use of an Iranian airbase for hitting targets in Syria caused a few raised eyebrows.

Syria has been gripped by civil war since March 2011 with various terrorist groups, including Daesh (also known as ISIS or ISIL), currently controlling parts of it.

Meanwhile, Russia’s aerial support for the Syrian forces since September 2015 has given fresh impetus to the fight against the foreign-backed terrorists.

Iran has also remained a close ally of Syria and supports its legitimate government in the face of militancy.

19% Decrease in Cultivation of Opium in Afghanistan

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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According to a report by Mizan, as translated by IFP, Salamat Azimi noted that there was a 19% decrease in the amount of opium cultivated in Afghanistan during 2015.

However, he added, the statistics are not satisfactory.

He highlighted people’s role in the eradication of illicit drugs, and urged all Afghan people to work in this field.

Nasir Ahmad Durrani, the Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, also noted that the burden of fight against illicit drugs cannot be put on the shoulders of only one ministry.

“To eradicate illicit drugs, all people and authorities should join hands.”

He pointed to the roles that the ministries of Education, Higher Education, Intelligence, and Culture can play in the campaign against narcotics by providing people with information about the harms of drugs.

Durrani referred to unemployment as the major cause of increase in drug addiction and opium cultivation, saying that the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development is trying to decrease the number of addicts by creating more jobs.

He also highlighted the roles of religious authorities and the Ministry of Agriculture in the fight against drugs, saying that the cultivation of wheat and saffron can replace that of opium.

“Cultivation and production of narcotics is against Islam and Afghanistan’s Constitution,” a deputy intelligence minister said, highlighting the need for serious fight against narcotics.

Unknown Gunmen Kill ISIS Commander Responsible for Recruitment of Children

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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isis children

According to a report by ISNA, as translated by IFP, the ISIS commander Abu Wathba was in charge of recruiting children for the terrorist group.

When he was leaving a shop in Mosul’s city centre, he was targeted and shot dead by a number of unknown armed men, the Iraqi news website Al-Masalah quoted a local source in Nineveh province as saying.

The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, went on to say that many ISIS commanders are being shot by unknown gunmen these days, particularly after the arrival of army units in Nineveh province.

Iran and Cuba Proved US Sanctions Can Be Overcome: Zarif

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Zarif - Rodriguez in Cuba

“The resistance of the Iranian and Cuban nations has left the hegemonic countries no other choice but compromise and renunciation of their hostile policies even in their words,” Zarif said in the opening ceremony of Iran-Cuba joint economic conference in Havana on Monday, as reported by Press TV.

He added that steadfastness of the Iranian and Cuban people is a “valuable asset” to improve cooperation between the two countries’ state and private sectors.

The top Iranian diplomat further emphasized that Tehran and Havana should make use of the appropriate opportunity created following the removal of sanctions against Iran to strengthen relations.

“Iran and Cuba enjoy broad interaction on political and international scenes and their cooperation must be improved in the economic sector,” Zarif said.

He noted that the high-ranking politico-economic delegation accompanying him in his six-nation tour of Latin America indicates that the “Islamic Republic attaches great importance to its deep and strong ties with Cuba and the Latin American countries.”

He said Tehran and Havana can boost cooperation, adding that this would be beneficial to Latin American countries.

 

US Policy of Sanctions against Iran, Cuba Fallen Flat: Zarif

Zarif in CubaIn similar remarks made in a meeting with his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez, Zarif noted Iran and Cuba have proven that the United States has failed to advance its agendas by exerting pressure on the two countries.

Zarif added that Iran and Cuba proved that they can overcome sanctions through resistance.

“The Iranian nation proved that sanctions imposed by big powers cannot distance it from its policies and viewpoints,” he said.

He added that Iran has always stood by the Cuban nation in countering sanctions and hailed Havana’s support for the Iranian people in the face of brutal US-led bans.

Zarif - Rodriguez in CubaThe top Iranian diplomat said Tehran and Havana can boost cooperation on the international scene, adding, “The two countries have always had common stances on confronting the use of economic force and pressure as well as meddling in the internal affairs of other countries.”

He expressed hope that Iran and Cuba, as two influential members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), would through their cooperation “succeed in further advancing the objectives” of the body.

 

Cuba Proud of Iran’s Successes: Rodriguez

Zarif - Rodriguez in CubaThe Cuban foreign minister, for his part, said his country takes pride in Iran’s achievements and successes and added that Havana is resolved to promote its relations with Tehran.

Rodriguez hailed the very good political ties between the two countries at bilateral and international levels.

He reaffirmed Cuba’s supportive stance on Iran’s right to use nuclear energy and said Havana would counter all types of cruel sanctions, particularly in the financial sector.

 

Iran’s FM Zarif Meets with Cuban President Castro

Zarif also met with Cuba’s President Raul Castro on Monday in the Cuban capital of Havana, where the top Iranian diplomat arrived on Sunday night at the head of a high-ranking politico-economic delegation.

The two statesmen discussed the development of bilateral ties, international and Middle East affairs, as well as the upcoming summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), which is to be held in Venezuela later in the year.

Iran and Cuba have both been the target of various US sanctions over the past decades.

However, sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program were stipulated to be removed under last year’s agreement between Tehran and the Group 5+1, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which went into effect on January 16.

Meanwhile, despite a thaw in diplomatic relations between Washington and Havana, a 55-year embargo on Cuba still remains in place. The two countries became ideological foes soon after the 1959 revolution that brought Fidel Castro to power and their ties remained hostile even after the end of the Cold War.

 

Zarif Pays Tribute to Cuba’s National Hero

Zarif Pays Tribute to Cuba's National HeroEarlier on Monday, the Iranian foreign minister paid tribute to Jose Marti, Cuba’s national hero, and laid a wreath at his memorial monument.

Zarif and his entourage visited parts of the building.

Heading a 120-strong politico-economic delegation, Zarif arrived in the Cuban capital Sunday night as the first leg of his official Latin America tour, which will also take him to Nicaragua, Ecuador, Chile, Bolivia and Venezuela.

Russian Fighter Jets’ Flights from Iranian Airbase Not Halted: Speaker Larijani

By
IFP Media Wire
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Ali Larijani

Iran is in alliance with Russia in its campaign in Syria and in its battle against terrorism, Larijani said Tuesday.

Russian flights have not been halted, he added, stressing that neither Russia nor any other countries have a permanent military base in the Islamic Republic.

Russians’ flights from the base are a temporary issue and are only for refueling,Larijani went on to add, and noted that the decision did not need the parliament’s permission.

The comments by the Iranian parliament speaker came after the country’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan also said the Russian aircraft fly to the Iranian airbase to be either refueled or get reloaded, noting that they use the base for more effective operation against terrorist groups in Syria.

Dehqan further ruled out any plans for permitting Russian jets to use Iranian bases other than Nojeh at the moment, but said they can keep using the airbase as long as necessary.

Syria has been gripped by civil war since March 2011 with various terrorist groups, including Daesh (also known as ISIS or ISIL), currently controlling parts of it.

Meanwhile, Russia’s aerial support for the Syrian forces since September 2015 has given fresh impetus to the fight against the foreign-backed terrorists.

Iran has also remained a close ally of Syria and supports its legitimate government in the face of militancy.

Tehran-Moscow Anti-Terror Cooperation ‘Positive’: Russian Envoy

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IFP Media Wire
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Russia’s ambassador to Iran, Levan Dzhagaryan
Russia’s ambassador to Iran, Levan Dzhagaryan

“Interaction with Tehran on Syria has positive perspective,” Dzhagaryan said on Monday in an interview with Russia’s Interfax news agency.

He added that the two countries are determined to further strengthen their military cooperation and resolve the ongoing crisis in the Arab country.

Referring to Russia’s recent use of an airbase in western Iran for bombing Takfiri terrorists’ positions in Syria, he said, “All Russian military left Iran’s Hamedan airbase.”

The Russian Air Force may resume operation from the Iranian airbase when it is “expedient and by the decision of leaders” of the two countries, the Russian diplomat said, adding that Moscow sees no obstacle to using Iran’s military infrastructure in the future again.

Also on Monday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said that Russian military jets’ use of the airbase has ended for the time being.

Qassemi noted that Tehran and Moscow had agreed to publicize such cooperation after the aerial operations.

He said Iran and Russia have developed strategic relations in certain areas, as in the fight against the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group, but made it clear that Russians have not been stationed in Iran and do not have any base inside the country either.

Tehran will spare no effort to honor an agreement with Moscow on joint action against terrorism, the spokesman underlined, saying Russia has used the Iranian airspace with Tehran’s prior permission as part of counter-terrorism collaborations.

On Saturday, Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said the Russian aircraft fly to the Iranian airbase to be either refueled or get reloaded, noting that they use the base for more effective operation against terrorist groups in Syria.

Syria has been gripped by civil war since March 2011 with various terrorist groups, including Daesh (also known as ISIS or ISIL), currently controlling parts of it.

Meanwhile, Russia’s aerial support for the Syrian forces since September 2015 has given fresh impetus to the fight against the foreign-backed terrorists.

Iran has also remained a close ally of Syria and supports its legitimate government in the face of militancy.

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