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Saudi Arabia and UAE Involved in Turkey Coup: Whistle-Blower

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Mujtahid wrote on his twitter page on Monday that the UAE leaders had played a role in the coup and the Turkish spy agencies have come to decode this involvement.

“The UAE leaders had also alerted the Saudis about the impending coup,” he added.

“Saudi Deputy Crown Prince and Defence Minister Mohammed bin Salman had been informed of the military coup in Turkey,” Mujtahid wrote on his twitter page on Monday, July 18.

“There are reasons  show that given his intimate relations with Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan (the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces), Mohammad bin Salman was aware of this coup,” he added.

According to Mujtahid, Turkish intelligence agencies have received information about some negative collaboration between bin Salman and bin Zayed, but the Saudis have managed to convince the Justice and Development party to rest assured and be optimistic about Riyadh’s measures.

He revealed that bin Salman has been trying to convince the Turks to conceal the UAE’s role in the coup and has promised a large amount of cash in reprisal.

An attempted Turkish military coup appeared to crumble on Saturday after crowds answered Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s call to take to the streets to support him and dozens of rebel soldiers abandoned their tanks in the main city of Istanbul.

In relevant remarks on Sunday, July 17, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reportedly voiced regret that certain countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, were somehow interested in the victory of coup plotters against the legal government of President Erdogan in Turkey.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

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Newspapers on Monday covered the remarks made by President Hassan Rouhani in a visit to Western Iranian city of Kermanshah. The headlines highlighted Rouhani’s statements about the issue of economic corruptions as well as the country’s economic problems.

The remarks made by Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi about the nuclear deal with world powers were also a top story.

The issue of Turkish coup attempt and the reactions to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s crackdown after the coup also received great coverage today.

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

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Iran’s Winning Card from Turkey Coup: Iran’s Rival in Russia Goes One Step Back

2- Britain’s UKAS Breaks Iran Sanctions

3- End of Chinese Cars’ Golden Age in Iran

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Government Will Take Back People’s Money from Thieves: Rouhani

2- Rouhani Is the Only Chance Iranian People Have: Expert

3- In 2017 Elections, Rouhani Will Have More Votes than 2013: People Not Hopeful about Conservatives Anymore

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Ebtekar:

1- Addition of a Penalty Article to Iran-Airbus Deal

2- Transparency without Fear: Experts Discuss Different Aspects of Iran’s Agreement with FATF

3- Leader Had Endorsed Changes in Red Lines: Nuclear Negotiator

4- Those Who Attacked Saudi Embassy in Tehran to Appear in Court Today

5- Zarif Briefs MPs on JCPOA and Regional Developments

6- We Won’t Forget Previous Robberies: Rouhani, Referring to Former Gov’t

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Etemad:

1- Secrets of “Chalice of Poison”: 2 War Commanders Discuss Acceptance of 598 Resolution that Ended Iraqi Imposed War

2- And Now Erdogan’s Coup

3- Guerrilla Battle in Armenia

4- Lut Desert, Iran’s First Natural Site in UNESCO’s World Heritage List

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Ettela’at:

1- Transparency Is the Solution to Problems: Rouhani

2- Ankara Accuses Washington of Playing a Role in Coup Attempt

3- If We Don’t Serve National Interests, Let’s Avoid Damaging Them: Deputy FM [on JCPOA]

4- 179 Saudi Hirelings Killed in Yemeni Forces’ Missile Attack on Ta’iz

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- Iran’s Ultimatum to Apple: If Apple Inc. Fails to Open Representative Agency in Iran, Sale of Its Products Will Be Stopped in Iran

2- Iran’s Lut Desert Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List amid Chaos in Istanbul

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Iran:

1- JCPOA Opponents Benefit from Anti-Iran Sanctions: Deputy FM

2- Protecting the Environment Isn’t Possible without Peace: Ebtekar

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Javan:

1- Rouhani’s Political Response to Trade Union Demands

2- 10th Day of Curfew against Kashmir’s Muslims

3- Zarif: Saudi Arabia’s Happiness with Turkey Coup Is Thought-Provoking

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- Gulen: Turkey Coup Was a Fake One Fabricated by Erdogan

2- Some Are Worried about End of Sanctions: Iran’s President

3- Iran in Talks with 4 Plane Makers

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Kayhan:

1- Rouhani Says All Sanctions Are Removed, Araqchi Says It’s on Paper!

2- Glorious Funeral Held for Selfless Firefighter

3- No One Hears Voice of Kashmir’s Shiites

4- Erdogan Starts Unprecedented Purge of Army and Judiciary

5- Central Bank Not Qualified to Make a Deal with FATF: Former Official

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Khorasan:

1- We Still Have Childish Leaders Who Are Slaughtering Yemeni People: Rouhani

2- 42 Killed and 1,400 Wounded in Kashmir Clashes

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Resalat:

1- We Have Problems of Unemployment and Downturn in Iran: President

2- Removal of Sanctions Still on Paper: Araqchi

3- Americans Have Failed to Comply with Their JCPOA Commitments: Leader’s Aide

4- US Should Extradite Gulen If It’s Turkey’s Strategic Partner: Erdogan

5- Where’s Turkey’s Position in Muslim World? Where Will Turkey Head to After Coup?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Sayeh:

1- Ballot Boxes Only Solution to Regional Problems: Rouhani

2- Remedy for Butterfly Wounds: Bandage to Be Provided for EB Patients for Free

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

 

Shahrvand:

1- Iranian People Stayed Awake All the Night: How Turkey Coup Attempt Turned to Interesting Topic for Iranians

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Shargh:

1- Based on Latest Order, Iranian Ministers to Receive Monthly Salaries Less than $2,900

2- Zarif, Shamkhani, and General Soleimani Were Monitoring Turkey Coup

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Sobh-e Now:

1- Zombies in the City: Where Pokémon Go Came from

2- Zionist Media against Turkish President Erdogan

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Female Politicians on Ruins Left of Male Politicians: Will Policies Change in West?

2- New British Gov’t Isn’t a Friend of Iran That Much [Editorial]

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

 


 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- Rouhani’s Reaction to People’s Protests: You Don’t Listen to What I Say!

2- Signs of West’s Support for Coup in Turkey; 6,000 Arrested in Post-Coup Purge

3- Repeated Violations of JCPOA; General Rezaei: Economic Issues Not Considered in JCPOA

4- Armenia: Hostage Taking or Coup?

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on July 18

Iran Receives Missiles of C-300 Air Defense System

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According to reports obtained by the Tasnim News Agency, Iran has received the first batch of missiles of the Russian air defense system.

The projectiles indicate that Russia has agreed to sell the C300-PMU2 model to Iran.

On April 17, Iran displayed part of the sophisticated missile system in a military parade in Tehran, held to mark the National Army Day.

The gear unveiled in the ceremony included 2 radar systems of C-300, its carrier and command vehicles as well as the crane for lifting its missiles.

 

Under an initial contract signed in 2007, Russia was required to provide Iran with at least five C-300 defense system batteries. But the contract, worth more than $800 million, was revoked after then-President Dmitry Medvedev banned the supply of those systems to Tehran in 2010.

Later, Iran lodged a $4 billion lawsuit at an international court in Geneva against Russia’s arms export agency. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin decided in April last year to lift the ban on the C-300 missile system delivery to Iran.

But as time passed, Russia halted the production of C300-PMU1, which was supposed to be sold to Iran.

Last year, Tehran and Moscow revised their contract, but the model of the new system was never made public.

Now the delivery of missile to Tehran made it clear that Iran will be furnished with the advanced C300-PMU2 version.

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Back in July, Iran’s Air Defense Commander Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili said S-300 will be fully brought into operation until end of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2017).

Iran Denounces Dissolution of Bahraini Opposition Group

Bahram Ghasemi- FM Spoksman

“Such measures (dissolution of opposition group) by Bahrain’s government indicate that they (Manama rulers) are not after settling the existing dilemma and problems, and such conducts will further complicate the situation,” Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Sunday.

His comments came after the so-called administrative court in Manama ordered the dissolution of Shiite opposition group al-Wefaq and the seizure of its assets almost a month after the regime suspended its activities.

Slamming the new punitive action as “unconstructive”, the Iranian spokesman argued that such moves are aimed at “mounting organized pressure” on the moderate figures and movements.

Qassemi further noted that dissolution of moderate opposition groups and stripping the popular political and religious leaders of their Bahraini citizenship would not be in the Manama regime’s interests, adding, “Such behavior paves the way for those seeking non-peaceful approaches.”

He further called on the Al Khalifa officials to avoid adopting mere security measures, urging them to opt for confidence-building moves instead to prepare the ground for serious and constructive dialogue and increase unity in the Bahraini society.

The Bahraini justice ministry had suspended the opposition group’s activities on June 14.

Al-Wefaq’s secretary general, Sheikh Ali Salman, has been in prison since December 2014 on charges of attempting to overthrow the regime and collaborating with foreign powers, charges he has denied.

Tokyo Tehran’s Close Friend: Iranian FM

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“Japan is considered one of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s close friends,” Zarif said in a meeting in Tehran with Chairman of the Japanese Parliament’s Foreign Policy and Defense Committee Masahisa Sato.

“There are many grounds for cooperation between the two countries,” he said, adding that Tokyo can become one of Tehran’s major economic partners.

Iran’s top diplomat also hailed Japan’s concern for peace, stability and security in the region.

Elsewhere in his remarks, Zarif referred to Iran’s condemnation of a recent attempted coup in Turkey and a terrorist attack in Nice, France, saying that Tehran attaches importance to peace and stability in neighboring Turkey and to the fight against terrorism all over the world.

The Japanese lawmaker, for his part, stressed his country’s keenness for expansion of ties with the Islamic Republic.

He referred to the Japanese parliament’s recent approval of the Iran-Japan Joint Investment Agreement and hoped that Iran’s parliament will also give its approval to the agreement as soon as possible to pave the way for development of bilateral economic relations.

Masahisa Sato further stressed the common views of Iran and Japan on issues like the recent incidents in Turkey and France, and said the two sides can deepen their cooperation in such fields as combating terrorism and helping to enhance regional security.

Desert of Lut, First Iranian UNESCO-Registered Natural Site

Lut Desert

The Desert of Lut, or Dasht-e-Lut, is located in the south-east of Iran.

Between June and October, this arid subtropical area is swept by strong winds; which transport sediment and cause aeolian erosion on a colossal scale.

Consequently, Desert of Lut presents some of the most spectacular examples of aeolian yardang landforms (massive corrugated ridges).

Desert of Lut also contains extensive stony deserts and dune fields. The property represents an exceptional example of ongoing geological processes.

Measurements of MODIS (Moderate-Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) installed on NASA’s Aqua satellite from 2003 to 2010 testify that the hottest land surface on Earth is located in Lut Desert. Land surface temperatures reach 70.7 °C (159.3 °F) in this place, though the air temperature is cooler.

Desert of Lut was inscribed on the World Heritage as Iran’s 21st item in the list. The inscription came a couple of days after the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) registered eleven Iranian qanats on the World Heritage List in its July 15 session.

UNESCO highlighted that the Persian Qanats provide exceptional testimony to cultural traditions and civilizations in desert areas with an arid climate, the UN’s website reported.

The first Iranian sites to be registered in the World Heritage List were Tchogha Zanbil in Khuzestan Province, Naqsh-e Jahan [or Imam] Square in Isfahan, and Persepolis in Fars Province, which were inscribed in 1979.

What follows are photos from Desert of Lut:

 

Iranian Woman Wins UNESCO Photo Contest

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The competition was launched alongside World Book and Copyright Day, annually celebrated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on April 23.

Mardani’s photo of Tehran is amongst the top five entries. She illustrated a quotation from the Roman philosopher, politician, lawyer, and orator Marcus Tullius Cicero, who says “A room without books is like a body without a soul.”

 

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People from all over the world were invited to choose a quote from their favourite author and illustrate it in a funny and creative way, as reported by Tehran Times.

Over the course of the competition, more than 300 posts with the hashtag #WordsofTolerance were published in social media.

 

Iran’s National University Entrance Exam: Families Waiting for Their Children

The national university entrance exam, known in Iran as the Concours, was held on Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15, in various Iranian cities and towns. 860,109 examinees, 60% of whom were female students, took the exam during the two days.

The results of the exam can have serious effects on the students’ fates. Therefore, not only the examinee, but also his or her parents and family members are worried about the student’s performance.

Many parents wait for their children behind the doors of the examination venues for long hours and pray for their success. Here are photos from ISNA, showing some of these families queuing up behind the doors of University of Tehran and Amirkabir University of Technology, both in the Iranian capital.

 

 

Mountain Bike National Championships in Shiraz

Mountain Bike National Championships were held on Saturday morning in Shiraz, Fars province.

 

 

Iran Resumes Flights to Turkey

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Reza Jafarzadeh, a spokesman for Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization, has been quoted by the media as saying that at least 12 empty planes had been sent by Iran to Turkey on Saturday to repatriate thousands of Iranians.

Officials at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) said on Saturday that no plane will fly from Iran to Turkey after news of a coup in the country came out.

Accordingly, Kurosh Fattahi, the deputy director of the IKIA, told reporters that a review of the decision about flights to Turkey will be made after the security situation in the country is clarified.

Iran earlier said it was deeply concerned about the crisis in Turkey after reports of an attempted military coup there.

“Stability, democracy and safety of Turkish people are paramount. Unity and prudence are imperative,” Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on his Twitter account.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry advised Iranian tourists in Turkey to stay indoors and refrain from visiting busy places or diplomatic missions.

Turkish cities attract tens of thousands of Iranians throughout the year. Officials in Ankara have already emphasized that Iranian tourists are among the top shopping groups in the country.

Nevertheless, very few Iranians have so far lost their lives in recent terrorist attacks in Turkey. Last month, an Iranian lost his life when three bombers attacked Istanbul’s main international airport.