Poland Commemorates Iranian Hospitality in WWII

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May 24, 2016

During the ceremony, participants laid flowers at the “monument of gratitude”, a memorial to the people of Iran for generously welcoming over 120,000 Polish refugees escaping from the Soviet Union with the Anders Army in 1942.

The daughter of General Władysław Anders – commander of the 2nd Corps and a national hero – was also at the ceremony with a number of veterans, some of whom were kids at the time of the influx of refugees to Iran.

Heading a high-ranking delegation, the Iranian minister is in Poland for an official visit as part of efforts to boost bilateral relations between Tehran and Warsaw.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 24

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May 24, 2016

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, separately met Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tehran. The Leader also attended a graduation ceremony at Imam Hossein University. Ayatollah Khemenei’s remarks on the three occasions were widely covered by Iranian newspapers on Tuesday.

The deal on Chabahar port, a strategic port city in south-east of Iran, was also a top story. The deal was signed between Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani, his Afghan counterpart, and the Indian PM in Tehran.

The reactions to the awards won by Iranian artists in Cannes Festival, and the poor coverage of the success by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) were also highlighted.

The Assembly of Experts was also set to choose its new chairperson during its inaugural session on Tuesday, and the probable candidates and related developments were focused on by a number of newspapers.

Abrar:

1- Chabahar Port Can Become Great Symbol of Iran-India Cooperation: Rouhani

2- US State Department Congratulates The Salesman Crew

3- China’s Repression Expands under ‘Stability Maintenance’ in Tibetan Areas: HRW

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Japan to Give Loan to Iran: Tokyo’s Plans for Massive Presence in Iranian Market

2- Guardian Council Mulling Decreasing Women’s Working Hours

3- Contract with Airbus to Be Finalized by End of May

4- Oil Talks Begin between Iran and Norway’s Statoil

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Ahmadinejad Isn’t the Hardliners’ Candidate; He’ll Show Up Later: President’s Adviser

2- State TV Caught Napping: IRIB’s Performance on Cannes

3- Aref’s Withdrawal from Parliament Presidency Is Like Committing Suicide for Fear of Death

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Leader: By No Means Do We Believe in Cutting Ties with the World

2- 40% of Prisoners Return [to Prison after Release]

3- Iran Becomes North-South Transit Route: Cooperation of Iran, India, Afghanistan to Benefit of Entire Region, Rouhani Says

4- A Report on Early Failure of Project for Ahmadinejad’s Return

Asia:

1- Iran to Achieve Middle East’s Highest Economic Growth Rate: Business Monitor

2- Tokyo to Give Loans to Iran in Yen

3- Chabahar Free Trade Zone to Connect Iran, Afghanistan, and India

4- Iranian Cinema on Verge of Becoming Global

Asrar:

1- Assembly of Experts to Elect New Chair Today

2- IRGC General Rezaei Urges Officials to Actively Counter Saudi Moves

3- Iran to Stand against Regional Plots: Leader’s Adviser

Ebtekar:

1- Chabahar Is 3-Nation Transit Junction: Iran, India, and Afghanistan Ink Regional Transit Deal

2- Will Taliban Disintegrate [after Mullah Mansour’s Death]?

3- 4 Missing Iranian Diplomats Are Alive, Held Captive by Israel: DM

4- Instagram Models Likely to Be Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison

5- IRIB Unable to Provide Guidelines for Society: Ex-Chief Mohammad Hashemi Rafsanjani

Emtiaz:

1- Iran Starts Receiving Tax on Empty Houses

2- Culture Ministry Welcomes Success of Iranian Artists in Cannes

3- Police Begins Shutting Down Cafes that Serve Hookah [over health issues]

4- Hackers Penetrate Middle Eastern Banks

5- Obesity in Schools Alarming

Etemad:

1- Leader: We Don’t Seek to Cut Ties with the World

2- Iranian, Afghan, Indian Leaders Sign Trilateral Agreement on Chabahar

Ettela’at:

1- 145 Killed in Terrorist Attacks on Syria’s “Bloody Monday”

2- Indian PM, Afghan President Meet with Ayatollah Khamenei

3- ISIS under Fire from Ground and Sky: Operation Begins to Liberate Fallujah

Ghanoon:

1- Chabahar Treaty, New Alliance between Iran, Afghanistan, and India: Pakistan Is Left Out

2- I’ve Always Been Opposed to Disruption of Figures’ Addresses: Leader

Hemayat:

1- Hostilities towards Iran Caused by Tehran’s Refusal to Obey Hegemony: Leader

2- Islamic Countries Should Find a Way to Free Hajj Pilgrimage from Saudi Arabia’s Hands: Judiciary Chief

3- I Admire Iran’s Leader for His Visionary Diplomacy: Indian PM

Iran:

1- Culture Minister Congratulates Farhadi and Hosseini [on winning Cannes awards]

2- Overcoming Deprivation in Sistan and Baluchestan Province

Javan:

1- Fight against Terrorism Should Be Taken Over by Muslim States that Are Independent of US: Leader

2- US Elections Process Not Democratic: Sanders

3- Unlike US and Britain, Iran Has Respect for Afghanistan and Considers It as Its Brother: Leader

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- 22% of Increase in Value of Iran-Europe Trade in 3 Months since JCPOA

2- Oil and Gas, Fight against Terrorism, and Chabahar Region Are Useful Grounds for Iran-India Cooperation: Leader

3- Issue of Border Waters Should Be Resolved: Leader Said in Meeting with Afghan President

4- New Reports of Mossad Leaders’ Secret Visits to Saudi Arabia

5- We Have Evidence that 4 Iranian Diplomats Are Alive: DM

Kayhan:

1- Alert for “Great Jihad”: Great Jihad Is Refusing to Obey Global Arrogance, Leader Says

2- 1000s of Emirati Workers Fired amid Economic Crisis

3- Majority of Members in Assembly of Experts to Vote for Presidency of Ayatollah Jannati: Movahedi Kermani

Khorasan:

1- Licence for Importing Sunflower Seeds from US

Payam-e Zaman:

1- Zarif to Visit 4 European Countries Soon

2- New Anti-HIV and Anti-Cancer Pharmaceuticals Produced in Iran’s Kashan University

3- Iran Will Definitely Claim Back Its Rights from the US: Spokesman

Resalat:

1- Some Western Countries Not Serious in Fight against Terrorism: Leader

2- Role of Moderate European Countries in JCPOA

3- 1 More Step to Liberation of Fallujah

Roozan:

1- Iran Ranks 1st in Number of People Diagnosed with MS in Middle East

2- After 5 Years of Restrictions: European Ports Awaiting Iranian Oil Tankers

Sayeh:

1- Iran’s Cinema Can Compete with World’s Top Films: Spokesman

2- Iranian Oil Reclaims Strong Position in Oil Market

3- It Takes Time for Iran’s Banks to Enhance Ties with Foreign Banks

4- Tehran-Riyadh: Bilateral Choice, All-Out Necessity

Shahrvand:

1- Students to Go to Schools in Summer as Well, Ministry Partially Approves Plan

2- I Don’t Agree with Disruption of Speeches: Leader

3- I Wish a World without War: Shahab Hossein after Receiving Cannes Award

Shargh:

1- Most Probable Chair of Assembly of Experts: Speculations Focused on Ayatollah Amini

2- Other Countries Can Also Join, Rouhani Said after Signing Trilateral Deal with India and Afghanistan

3- Mousavian’s Lawyer Dismisses Reports on White House’s Fund for His Pro-JCPOA Articles

4- We Never Believe in Erecting a Wall around Ourselves

Ta’adol:

1- Dearth of Int’l Experience among Iranian Bankers: Ex-Adviser to Iran’s Central Bank Pierre Bultez

Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Who Killed Mullah Mansour: US, Pakistan, or Opposition Groups?

2- Economic Outcomes of JCPOA: From Imam Khomeini Airport to 5-Star Hotels

3- We’re Worried about Growing Trend of Modelling in Iran: Ministry Spokesman

4- Ahmadinejad’s Candidacy Is Just a Hobby: President’s Adviser

5- The Salesman Won, IRIB Lost: National Medium Once Again Closed Its Eyes to Global Success

6- Iran’s Conditions for Saudis Are Rational: Judiciary Chief

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- More Khorramshahrs Lie ahead of Us: Leader [Iranian port city of Khorramshahr was liberated in 1982 during the Iraqi-imposed war, and the Leader suggested on Monday that Holy Quds (Jerusalem) can also be liberated in the same way.]

2- Mousavian’s Lawyer Explains about Americans’ $70,000 Aid in Selling JCPOA: Money Confirmed to Have Been Received

3- If [Reformist] Aref Withdraws from Running for Parliament Presidency, It Means He’s Accepted Defeat: Senior Conservative Bahonar

Iran, Bosnia agree to expand banking cooperation

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Emad Askarieh

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May 24, 2016

The Head of Bosnia’s Central Bank voiced his pleasure in the removal of the sanctions imposed against Iran, saying, “The Islamic Republic of Iran, because of its important status in the Middle East, has a special place for us.”

In a relevant development in February, Bosnian Foreign Minister Igor Crnadak said that his country is determined to revive its former economic ties with post-sanctions Iran.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Tehran with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif, Crnadak said the two sides have always had great ties and that today, more than ever, they are determined to expand on that.

“We discussed many ways for economic cooperation. We believe good economic relations could also lead to greater diplomatic ties. We are delighted to have our Iranian partners involved in our infrastructure development projects. This will happen soon,” he added.

The Bosnian Foreign Minister said the two sides could also cooperate in travel and tourism, adding that his country will fully support private travel agencies to this end.

“We also discussed common challenges, joint educational and cultural programs, as well as introduction of easier visa programs in order to normalize bilateral relations,” he noted.

Zarif, for his part, referred to the relations between Tehran and Sarajevo, and added that the two sides are willing to expand bilateral ties in various fields including political, economics and banking.

Iran Blasts Israel for Defying Chemical Weapons Disarmament

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Emad Askarieh

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May 24, 2016

“Israel has no excuse to refrain from joining the Chemical Weapons Convention,” Araqchi said, addressing the 14th meeting of the CWC Asian member-states in Tehran on Monday.

The Iranian deputy foreign minister underlined that Israel is a serious threat to the region and international peace and security, especially because it shrugs off joining disarmament mechanisms and non-proliferation treaties.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran as a responsible and committed member of this international convention has resolutely decided to join the international disarmament treaties, especially those related to the weapons of mass destruction,” Araqchi added.

The 14th meeting of the National Authorities of Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in Asia kicked off in Tehran on Monday.

Representatives from 25 Asian countries are attending the 3-day meeting.

Following the arrangements made between Iran’s Secretariat of National Authority of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the 14th meeting of National Authorities of State Parties in Asia is being held in Tehran from 23 to 25 May 2016.

This regional meeting of National Authorities hosted by Iran aims to consolidate the country’s active role in the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and its successful run is expected to promote Iran’s position among other state parties to the Convention.

54 representatives from 25 Asian countries are participating in the meeting where important issues in the national implementation of the CWC will be discussed.

7th World Islamic Forum Kicks Off in Yazd

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Emad Askarieh

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May 24, 2016

Nearly 100 guests from 35 countries are attending the two-day international event. The theme of the Forum is “Strategic Communications: Reference Values, Institutions and Individuals.” The Forum is being supported by Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC).

The reason why this Iranian city has been chosen for holding the Forum is that Yazd is the first Muslim Adobe City and also second Historical World City, according to UNESCO.

Bringing global Islamic thinktanks closer together and discussing the issue of a world free from violence and extremism are among the important goals of the Forum.

Through a proposal to the United Nations General Assembly last year, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for an updated version of the 2013 WAVE resolution, which seeks a world free from violence and extremism. The proposal was warmly welcomed by the UN.

Assembly of Experts Vice-Chairmen Elected

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Emad Askarieh

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May 24, 2016

Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, winning 51 votes out of 86, was elected as chairman of the fifth AE.

In voting for the chairmanship of the Assembly, Ayatollah Ebrahim Amini and Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi got 21 and 13 votes respectively.

The inauguration ceremony of the fifth Assembly of Experts started this morning with a message from the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

In his message, the Ayatollah said that the AE is responsible for exact and all-out preservation of Islamic and revolutionary identity of the system.

The Leader also said that the AE is important due to the heavy responsibility it bears in directing the main bodies of the system towards its brilliant and excellent goals.

The 88-member Assembly of Experts is an important body in Iran responsible for supervising and electing the country’s Supreme Leader.

The members of the Assembly are elected for an 8-year tenure.

Ayatollah Jannati Selected as Assembly of Experts Chief

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Emad Askarieh

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May 24, 2016

The senior cleric was elected as the new head of the body on Tuesday, winning 51 out of 86 votes.

Ayatollah Ebrahim Amini took 21 of the votes, followed by Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi who won 13 votes, while one of the ballots was void.

Ayatollah Jannati will head the Assembly of Experts for two years.

The high-ranking body elects and oversees the activities of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

The 88 members of the assembly are directly elected to office by people for an eight-year term. It holds biannual meetings to appoint a new chairman.

The latest Assembly of Experts polls were held across Iran on February 26.

NITC to Restart Oil Transfer to Europe Soon

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Emad Askarieh

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May 24, 2016

Speaking to reporters, he noted that even during the sanctions, Iranian tankers preserved their international standards and remained up-to-date.

After the removal of Iran’s sanctions, NITC sent its first oil cargo to African destinations, along with Asian customers, and it is expected that the first Iranian oil cargo to Europe will be underway in the near future, the official added.

He underlined that NITC can re-take its share of the global transportation of oil and oil products.

Referring to pirate attacks against Iranian oil tankers, Rajaei said that the attacks have decreased and the pirates had not succeeded in seizing any Iranian vessels.

Official Predicts 83% Urbanization for Iran by 2045

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Emad Askarieh

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May 24, 2016

Dr. Kwak Young Hoon addressed the conference on Monday May 23, where he told the meeting that the urban population in Asia was 2.1bn, which accounted for 48% of the continent’s population. “It will reach 3.2bn people, that is, 62% of Asia population. 58.3m Iranians lived in cities in 2015, which accounted for 73% of Iran’s population; this will reach 82% by 2045, that is, 83% of a total population of 98.9m by then,” he said.

“Economic development should consider environment, education, energy, engineering, and ethics; times have changed and history has ushered in a new era of technology and hi-tech living commodities,” Hoon told the conference. “Sustainable development and green space should be considered in new urbanization trends.”

The first International Conference on Urban Economy, with the major theme being Resistance Economy; Implementation and Action, commenced in Tehran on May 19.