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Valuable Species of Blind Fish Found in Newly-Discovered Cave

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Valuable Species of Blind Fish

The Department of Environment’s office in Khuzestan Province recently received a report on the discovery of a cave in Behbahan. The office chief accompanied by the chairman of the city’s Cultural Heritage office visited the area a few days ago.

Here is IFP’s translation of a report by Iran Environment and Wildlife Watch:

Valuable Species of Blind FishA team from Khuzestan’s Centre for Genetic Studies of Caves and Fossils conducted thorough research on the fish living in the cave and found that these fish actually do not have functional eyes. They are completely blind, with no trace of external eyes.

Since these fish live in the heart of darkness, underground waters and depth of caves, they are called blind fish.

This species is considered one of Iran’s rare genetic resources because, except for the district of Popi in Iran’s western city of Lorestan, they have not been found in any other part of the country.

The Department of Environment has taken serious measures for the management of the cave and protecting its rare blind fish.

Iran Slams West for Meddling in Execution of Terrorists

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IFP Media Wire
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Bahram Ghasemi

Instead of adopting double standards on the issue of terrorism, the West has to show serious resolve in bringing together the global community’s “will and efforts to eradicate Takfiri terrorism, including the Daesh terrorist group,” Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Friday night.

Qassemi’s comments came after UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein criticized Tehran for the execution of 20 terrorists, calling it “injustice.” European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini also expressed her concern over the executions.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran has always had a resolute policy stance with regard to the fight against terrorism and foreign-backed terrorist groups in the region,” he said, adding, “Iran is a victim of terrorism, and will spare no effort to ensure the security of its people.”

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry on Wednesday confirmed that the convicts, belonging to a terrorist cell, were executed after being sentenced to death for carrying out terrorist attacks in western Iran.

“Based on the information received from the country’s judicial sources, the executed terrorists were found guilty of several charges, including attempting to establish a Takfiri terrorist group, armed assaults inside the country, killing civilians and assassinating some Sunni Muslim clerics, supplying various types of fire arms, making explosives and planting bombs in different parts of some cities,” Qassemi added.  

The Iranian forces have recently engaged in clashes with terror groups, thwarting their terrorist activities on the border and within the country, arresting several of them and confiscating large amounts of explosives and bomb-making materials.

On July 7, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps killed two outlaws affiliated with counter-revolutionary groups in the province of Kordestan.

In the same month, Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said it had foiled a major Takfiri-Wahhabi plot to carry out bomb attacks in the capital, Tehran, and other provinces and arrested many suspects.

Increase in Water Price May Help Iran Overcome Drought

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Water-Glass

Here is IFP’s translation of a report by KhabarOnline:

Water is as important as the lives of all living creatures on earth. It comprises 70% of the earth, 3% of which is sweet water.

If the water is wasted, it will gradually lead to the end of the 3%. Once it is fully consumed, all living creatures including human beings might face horrible repercussions.

Middle East is one of the regions where the future of human life might be threatened sooner.

The increase in water price is one of the methods to lower the water consumption level. World Resources Institute recently found that the shortage of water in the Middle East would lead to security and economic crises in the region by 2040. 14 Middle Eastern countries are among the first 33 countries in water crisis ranking.

Iran is the 13th country in the list. Recently, Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian warned that the survival of the country’s civilization is in danger. He pointed to the considerable decrease in the country’s renewable water resources from 130 billion cubic metres to 116bcm, and warned that the figure will decline more in the future.

“Based on global standards, if 40% of renewable water resources in an area is used, that area is in a sustainable situation; however, if the use of such resources increases to more than 40%, the area is in critical conditions. Currently, more than 86% of Iran’s renewable water resources are being used,” he said.

Chitchian referred to the water price as one of the reasons for high water consumption.

“The water price in different sectors is not appropriate enough to decrease the consumption of renewable water resources. The low cost of water in different sectors like the drinking water, industry, and agriculture has reverse effect on the decrease of water consumption,” the Iranian minister noted.

Water Price in Iran Compared with Other Countries

An average 4-member Iranian family pays less than $2 a month for the water it uses. This figure varies from $55 to $326 for an average American family.

In Britain, it depends on the place where the citizens live. However, the monthly bill is $42 for British families.

After Denmark, Germany has the highest fee for water consumption. The water use per capita in Germany has decreased by 18% since 1990 because of the high prices.

Denmark has the most expensive water in Europe. Danish people pay $7.8 for every cubic metre of water they use.

In the United Arab Emirates, which receives $1.6 for every cubic metre, people are fined if their daily water consumption exceeds 700 litres.

Abandoned Telephone Booth Changed into Aquarium

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Abandoned Telephone in Iran

According to a report by Young Journalists Club (YJC), as translated by IFP, the municipality of Rasht has built a big aquarium out of an old booth to embellish Golsar Street in the city. The move has appealed the attention of foreign media outlets.

These yellow-coloured public telephone booths are gradually being forgotten, and such moves can bring them into attention once again.

Rasht is the capital city of Gilan Province located in the north of Iran. It is the largest city on Iran’s Caspian Sea coast with a population of 639,951.

No Difference between US Democrats, Republicans: Iran’s Velayati

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Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran's Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati
Head of the Strategic Research Center of Iran's Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati

“There is no deference between Republicans and Democrats in adopting stances against our country,” Velayati said in an interview with Lebanon’s Arabic-language al-Mayadeen news channel.

“As we have witnessed that Democrats are creating problems on the (nuclear) deal with Iran,” he added, referring to the July 2015 nuclear deal between the Islamic Republic and other world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

However, Iran’s hands are not “tied up” and there is other options if the US renege on the JCPOA (undertakings), added Velayati, who is also an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

He went on to say that Iran will definitely act on its national interests regarding the agreement.

While the JCPOA, a 159-page nuclear agreement between Iran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany) came into force in January, some Iranian officials complain about the US failure to fully implement the accord.

Earlier in March, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said Americans have yet to fulfill what they were supposed to do as per the nuclear deal.

Iran still has problems in its banking transactions or in restoring its frozen assets, because Western countries and those involved in such processes are afraid of Americans, the Leader said at the time, criticizing the US for its moves to prevent Iran from taking advantage of the sanctions removal.

Easy Mobile Numbers worth Thousands of Dollars

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Mobile in hands

According to a report by Entekhab, as translated by IFP, sellers of the easy to remember numbers say that unlike what many people think, cinema actors and artists are not the real consumers of such numbers. It is actually the football players who are willing to pay as much as $75,000 on a fancy mobile number.

Entekhab quoted a SIM card broker as saying, “Since a few years ago when the sales of easy numbers boomed in the country, the profiteers and opportunists abandoned other markets and started off dealing fancy numbers. This has led to a hike in prices.”

He went on to say that “four years ago, I had an easy to remember number that was worth around $17,000; I sold it for around $18,000 to the executive manager of a trading company. That mobile number is now worth around $148,000.”

Rio Devoid of the Spirit of Olympics

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Rio2016

Tasnim’s correspondent has reported unpleasant facts about Rio, the host of 2016 Olympics. Here is IFP’s translation of the report:

The opening ceremony of Rio 2016 Olympics is due on Friday, August 5, in Rio de Janeiro; however, it seems that the people of Brazil cannot care less. But why?

They may have jobs but hardly can they make ends meet. They may ask themselves what good can come from these games when the 2014 FIFA World Cup did not improve their living conditions. Will there be any difference between the Rio of tomorrow and the Rio of today?

Watch Your Watches

You are still up in the air when the same words of advice are offered by the flight attendants: “Rio de Janeiro is unsafe. Thieves are rife in the city; therefore, don’t even wear watches.”

Upon our arrival, a sense of fear rushed through us; however, the good news was that we were all together; not alone.

Streets are full of cars that are inching forward. Fortunately, just like Tehran’s Bus Rapid Transit system, there was an especial line allocated to the buses in a bid to get rid of the heavy traffic jam.

No Sign of Enthusiasm for Olympics

No Olympics fever, no enthusiasm, not a dash of zest, nothing. It throws you into doubts that if this city is hosting the Olympics 2016.  Not only are people on the streets totally indifferent to the events, but also the authorities have not made the least efforts to create a visually appealing Rio. It seems the people and the government have more important issues to take care of.

Mounted Police, Ostensible Security Measures

A few miles away from where the reporters are supposed to stay, policemen patrolling on horsebacks catch your attention. This is often seen in many cities such as London; however, the mind-boggling paradox is that you never can figure out the role of these mounted police forces while security measures are not seen of any kind throughout the city.

Astronomical Prices and Roaming Vendors

Prices are mind-blowing in Brazil. In Iran, you can buy a bottle of water for less than $0.15, while it will cost you around $1 in Rio. Shouts of street vendors are among the projecting features of the city; however, they may suddenly make a run in unison which shows legal actions against them is universal and not limited to Tehran.

Ugly Appearance of the Host to Olympics

Near the city’s media centre, the stench of sewerage draws your attention towards the ugly sewage pipes that are laid bare. This attests to the fact that municipality officials, just like other authorities, attach no importance to the Olympics.

Putin Renews Vow to Give Iran $2.5bn of Loans

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IFP Media Wire
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Putin

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says the loans will be meant to help Iran develop two key energy-related projects.

“Russia intends to grant two state loans to Iran to the amount of €2.2 billion [$2.5 billion] to finance the construction of a thermal power plant near the city of Bandar Abbas on the Persian Gulf coast and the electrification of the Garmsar–Ince Burun railway section in the north-east of the country,” Putin has been quoted as telling AZERTAC news agency in a report that was also covered by Sputnik news agency.

The Russian president, who will meet his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani in Baku on 8 August, emphasized that the loans will be granted as large-scale joint projects in the oil and gas sphere.

He also added that several other plans are being devised to develop cooperation between the two countries over aerospace and electric power industries.

Kremlin has announced that Putin will meet Rouhani – as well as Azeri President Ilham Aliyev – to discuss regional issues as well as cooperation between the three countries over energy and transportation.

Iran’s Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian in February announced the signing of a contract with Russia for the construction of a thermal power plant with the capacity of 1,400 megawatts in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province.

The project will be the first of a package of four thermal plant projects that Russia is expected to develop in Hormozgan.  The two countries had previously been discussing the development of two more power plants in Tabriz, in northwestern Iran, and two others in Tabas, northeastern Iran. The costs for construction of the projects are estimated to stand at above $10 billion.

Iran and Russia had also last November signed another agreement worth €1.2 billion to electrify a train line, linking north-central Iran to the northeastern border with Turkmenistan.

The agreement – that was signed between Russian Railways and the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) – envisaged the construction of power stations and overhead power lines along the Garmsar-Sari-Gorgan-Ince Burun route in Iran.

International Students and Empty Chairs of Iranian Universities

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Classroom

According to a report by IRNA, as translated by IFP, the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, declared an unprecedented record of 250-300 empty chairs in the country’s universities.

The figure has raised serious concerns over the quality of higher education in Iran, and of course the future of educational attainment in the country.

According to official statistics, 109,860 students have taken the Iranian university entrance exam this year, which indicates a significant decline compared to the previous years.

Officials with the Ministry, unlike some educational experts, have described the empty chairs as treasured potentials to attract more students from foreign countries.

They argue that these students bring money into the country, and can also be highly beneficial as the scientific and cultural ambassadors of an Islamic Iran throughout the world.

Iranian universities have high ranks in many scientific indices and this can help them have a say in all scientific fields.

After the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, there are hopes that more international students sit on the empty chairs of Iranian universities.

A small number of foreign students from Afghanistan, China, Syria, and Iraq will not bring much good to the international rankings of Iran’s universities.

Hossein Salar Amoli, head of the Centre for International Scientific Cooperation of the Ministry of Science, told IRNA about the country’s upside potential to achieve top rankings in attracting international students.

“The government, the Parliament and the state-run organizations are all required to help design a comprehensive roadmap if we want to make the best use of this opportunity.”

Amoli drew attention to the possible negative impacts of an unplanned and unprepared method of attracting international students, and said, “Officials should make far-sighted plans about the future of the country’s higher education and tread on the path prudently.”

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Newspaper front pages

Thursday newspapers mainly focused on a rare suggestion by Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani to start human rights talks with Europe under certain conditions.

The remarks made by President Hassan Rouhani in his live televised interview on Tuesday night also remained a top story today.

Papers also covered the claim by Wall Street Journal about the USA’s payment of $400m to Iran in exchange for the release of its prisoners.

An Islamic human rights prize was also given to Sheikh Issa Qassim, the prominent Bahraini cleric, in a ceremony held in Tehran.

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

 

Abrar:

1- US Has Paid $400m to Iran for Releasing American Prisoners: WSJ Claims

2- Rouhani’s Message to Critics: I’m Not Angry

3- Venezuela’s New Interior Minister Is Accused of Drug Crimes in US

4- Tehran’s Beggars to Be Confronted as of Saturday

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

 

Afkar:

1- Syrian Army Repels Jaish al-Fatah’s Attack in Southern Aleppo

2- Issue of Cancer Is Serious: Health Minister

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Aftab-e Yazd

1- Tours to Turkey Still in Place in Spite of Government’s Ban

2- Illusion of Rouhani’s Disqualification [some opponents are predicting that the Guardian Council would disqualify President Hassan Rouhani from running for next year’s presidential elections]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Judiciary Chief Calls for Human Rights Talks with Europe

2- Rouhani Gripped with Disloyal Friends: Politician

3- 22,000 Children Die in Iran Each Year

4- Doctors Brainwashed to Encourage Parents to Feed Their Children with Powdered Milk

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Ebtekar:

1- Mahmoud Abbas Playing in Favour of Saudi Arabia and Zionist Regime [Israel]

2- Iran’s Constitutional Revolution Becomes 110 Years Old

3- Decline of Economy Stopped [Editorial on the fact that the economic growth was minus 6% when Rouhani was sworn in]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Emtiaz:

1- Adverse Conditions of Only Iranian Island in Caspian Sea

2- We Have No Choice But to Abandon Telegram: Censorship Official

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Etemad:

1- Unprecedented Plan by Judiciary Chief: Human Rights Negotiations with Europe

2- Ayatollah Amoli Larijani: Main Condition for the Talks Is Its Bilateral Nature; Iran Should Not Be the Only Side to Be Questioned: It Should Be Bilateral

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

 

Ettela’at:

1- Government Resolved to Increase Transparency and Fight Corruption and Smuggling: President in Live Televised Interview

2- Islamic Human Rights Prize Given to Sheikh Qassim

3- Ayatollah Sistani’s Donation to Sunni Displaced People of Iraq’s Salahuddin

4- Trilateral Meeting to Be Held Next Week between Rouhani, Putin, and Aliyev in Baku

5- Tax Evasion in Iran Stands at $8.7bn

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Hemayat:

1- Judiciary Chief: We’re Ready for Human Rights Negotiations with Europe in Equal Conditions

2- Obama Admits Growth of ISIS in Libya as a Result of US Policies

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Iran:

1- Heat in Khuzestan: People Take Shelters in Their Homes, Business Are Closed

2- Rio, a Host Grappling with Protests and Chaos: 31st Olympics Dealing with Zika, Terrorism, Political Protests, and Critics

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Javan:

1- Rouhani’s Remarks about US Disloyalty Are Welcomed

2- Details of Crimes Committed by Takfiri [Extremist] Terrorist Group Tawhid and Jihad

3- Dried Milk Producers Giving Bribes to Doctors

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Sheikh Qassim Wins Islamic Human Rights Prize

2- Successful Installation of B-18 Platform on South Pars Gas Field by Iranian Experts

3- Rouhani: In Spite of US Violation of Its Commitments, Good Atmosphere Is Created for Iran’s Economy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Kayhan:

1- People’s Questions Not Answered in President’s Live Televised Interview

2- Families of Saudi Soldiers Call for Return of Their Children from Yemen War

3- Ayatollah al-Sistani Helps 8,000 Sunni Displaced Residents of Salahuddin Province

4- New York Times Worried about Mobilization of Iranian Elites in Protest at JCPOA

5- Famous Islam Expert in Interview with Kayhan: All Terrorist Groups Are Somehow Serving US Interests

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Khorasan:

1- Buying a President: A Report on Electoral Expenditures of US Presidential Candidates

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Resalat:

1- US Didn’t Fulfil Its Commitments: Rouhani

2- What UN Secretary-General Will Do: Resignation or Power?

3- Before Lifting the Sanctions, US Is Sending the Bill: Analyst

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

 

Shargh:

1- Iranian Constitution: Heroes in Iran’s Anti-Tyranny Movement

2- Hassan Abbasi Arrested after Army Filed a Lawsuit in Military Court

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

 

Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Saudi Arabia’s Decline to Begin on August 28, 2018

2- Ambitious Plans and Severe Economic Crisis to Destroy Riyadh

3- Yalasarat Weekly [whose licence was revoked by the government because of insulting Iranian artists] Is Once Again Published and Released

4- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Rejects as “Sheer Lies” the Claims about Iran’s Sending Arms to Yemen

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on August 4

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