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US Source of Tension and Insecurity in Region: Iranian Commander

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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“The US (military) presence (in the Persian Gulf) definitely fuels insecurity,” the top commander said on a television talk show on Tuesday night, May 3, hitting back at Washington which accuses Iran of destabilizing the region.

“Do we create tension or is it the Americans, who have brought about instability in countries across the whole region?” he asked.

The commander then underscored that Iran’s naval power and defense strategy have turned the Persian Gulf into a safe, strategic region for the world.

He explained that the IRGC has built up its naval power with the aim of defeating big military powers like the US, because “We have no enemy in this region but the US.”

The top general also reasserted Iran’s right to hold military war games in the region, stressing, “No other power or country can decide about our deterrent, defensive war games.”

Golchin House – A Monument to Old Dezful

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Golrokh Askarieh
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It is located in the ancient part of Dezful, which boasts 28 ancient districts with over 140 nationally registered monuments including mosques, bathhouses and mausoleums.

Golchin House, which has been registered on the National Heritage List, is in dire need of renovation. The house has a small yard which decorated with beautiful geometric brickwork.

Najmeh Morous-Nouri, a member of Dezful Cultural Heritage Lovers Society, said that proper planning for the town’s historical monuments could help preserve them and boost tourism, particularly in the city’s ancient districts.

Khuzestan Province has over 10,000 national and global historical monuments. It is also home to numerous archeological sites and ancient hills. Archeological excavations have been carried out in parts of this province, but huge areas remain undiscovered. The earliest traces of human settlement in Khuzestan date back to the prehistoric era, at least 10,000 years ago.

Khuzestan Plain was part of the kingdom of the Elamites. Excavations have discovered important relics belonging to the of the Achaemenid, Arsacide and Sassanid dynasties.

 

Hebrew Language Courses for Seminary Students in Qom

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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The institution, under the supervision of grand eminent Ayatollah Wahid Khorasani, is currently holding Hebrew language courses for seminary students currently majoring in their 3rd grade of Christian Studies.

The above-mentioned course began in April, 2016 and is being taught by a seminary scholar who is proficient in the Hebrew language.

The idea of holding such a course was inspired by seminary students’ growing need to refer to Hebrew sources for their studies in Christianity. Advanced Hebrew classes are expected to be held in second half of this year.

3rd Europe-Iran Forum Opens in Zurich

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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The forum features 6 panel discussions, 15 industry workshops, and 4 keynote speeches, according to the official website of the forum.

For the last two years the Europe-Iran Forum conference series has enabled noted European and Iranian business leaders to forge new relationships, share strategic insights, and lay the foundation for future trade and investment in Iran. Including both the first Iran-focused international business conference (London 2014) and the largest such conference to date (Geneva 2015), the Europe-Iran Forum conference series is the most respected gathering for senior business leaders looking at the Iran opportunity, as well as for policy leaders seeking the formation of new and constructive ties.

Deputy Minister: Being Optimistic about US Is a Strategic Mistake

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IFP Editorial Staff
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“This recent US move [the asset seizure] had its roots years ago. This is a very good indicator of the fact that fundamental hostility between the US and the Islamic Republic of Iran is going to last,” Khazaei told Tasnim, as translated by IFP.

“Although the move was made by the US judicial system, the US administration was also behind it, and we should be vigilant against such measures, as the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has warned,” he went on to say.

“Being optimistic that the Americans would completely renounce their hostility towards Iran is not a correct or strategic move. We should defend our national interests from any position,” Khazaei, who was Iran’s envoy to the UN, noted.

“US hostility towards Iran is a very complicated issue,” he said, stressing that Iran should take legal and diplomatic measures to follow up the seizure of its assets.

“Iran should follow up the issue in international legal bodies and put the US under pressure,” he went on to say.

“In this case, more important than the money is its political aspect, which is indicative of the continued hostility of Americans towards Iran,” he further noted, stressing that the enmity has not decreased at all.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Newspaper front pages

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s statements at the opening ceremony of the Tehran International Book Fair, about the necessity for showing tolerance towards criticism and giving freedom and security to authors, were widely covered by Iranian newspapers.

The media also focused on the warning by IRGC’s Brigadier General Hossein Salami to block the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf if the US threatens Iran.

There were also reports on a bill passed by the parliament to tax certain bodies like the custodians of holy shrines and IRGC construction units, which had previously been exempt from taxation.

 

Abrar:

1- Parliament Approves Plan for Construction Units and Custodians of Holy Shrines to Pay Taxes

2- Queiroz: Brand of National Team Kit Unimportant, They Should Be Standardized

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1- Suspicious Bank Accounts to Be Controlled by Gov’t

2- Iran’s Oil to Be Exported to Europe in 2 Months

3- Giant Iranian Auto-Manufacturer Saipa Signs MoU with South Korea

4- Iran-European Trade Up by 22%

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Number of Female Drug Addicts Doubled in 6 Years

2- Iran’s Destruction under Ahmadinejad Even Worse than Alexander’s Invasion

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Critics Should Not Be Arrested and Jailed: Rouhani

2- Blood Sale in Iran Officially Confirmed: Almost $1,500 per Bag

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Etemad:

1- Tehran Has 1,200 Bookstores but 8,000 Cosmetics Shops: Mayor

2- Senior Reformist Aref: US Congressmen Can Visit Iran without Setting Preconditions

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Ettela’at:

1- If Not Useful, Leader Would Have Opposed Nuclear Talks: Negotiator

2- Parliament Speaker Larijani: We Should Prepare Grounds for People’s Recreation and Happiness

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Haft-e Sobh:

1- Barefoot Kingdom: Leicester City, the Unknown EPL Champions

2- Godfathers of Robbery in Tehran Arrested

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Hemayat:

1- Licence for Import of American Cars Rescinded

2- We Brought Enemies to Their Knees: IRGC Quds Force Commander Gen. Soleimani

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Iran:

1- We Should Guarantee Security and Freedom of Authors: Rouhani

2- Rafsanjani Hails Improvement of Women’s Position [in Iran]

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Javan:

1- If US Threatens Iran, We Will Blockade Straits of Hormuz: IRGC Lieutenant Commander

2- Intelligence Ministry to Deal with Prosecution of Tax Evaders: Tax Organization

3- President Rouhani Insists JCPOA Brings Good Results

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- World Now Trusts Islamic Republic of Iran and Its Commitments: President

2- Iran and South Korea Sign MoU on Medicine and Medical Equipment

3- Millions of Pilgrims Visit Iraqi Holy City of Kadhimiya despite ISIS Threat

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Keyhan:

1- Rouhani Says Life in Iran is Totally Different Before and After Nuclear Deal: Do All Roads End in JCPOA?

2- 190 MPs Support Police’s Fight against Social and Ethical Norm-Breaking

3- How Many More Setayeshs Should Fall Victim until Gov’t Does Something?

[A piece urging the filtering of social media such as Telegram. The murderer of a 6-year-old Afghan girl, Setayesh, had reportedly watched pornographic clips on Telegram before raping and killing her]

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Khorasan:

1- Secret behind Transmission of Dangerous Disease from British Girl

2- Freedom of Speech Suspended: 50 Members of Britain’s Labour Party Suspended over Anti-Israeli Comments

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Mardom Salari:

1- Financial and Banking Cooperation, New Opportunity for Iran and Malaysia: Zarif in meeting with Aman

2- Reformists to Form Majority of Next Parliament: Politician

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Resalat:

1- Maintaining Dignity and Independence is Our Main Priority: General Soleimani

2- Optimism towards US is Strategic Mistake: Iran’s Former UN Envoy

3- Need for Global Fight against US Influence: Implications of Leader’s Meeting with Korean President

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Roozan:

1- Why is Rouhani, unlike Ahmadinejad, against Cabinet Reshuffle?

2- Iranian Teachers to Receive as much as University Lecturers

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Shahrvand:

1- A Schoolgirl Changed the Rules of Iran’s Entrance Exam [Konkour – the university application exam]

2- Asiatic Cheetah Removed from National Team Shirts Based on FIFA Laws

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Vaghaye Ettefaghieh:

1- Attack on Saudi Embassy Was a Setback for Iran: Reformist Politician Aref

2- Sound of Iranian Music for Eastern Lady [Iran’s National Orchestra’s performance for South Korean President in Tehran’s Milad Tower]

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- Without JCPOA, Iran Could Have Been Attacked Militarily: VP

2- Will USA’s Ford Come to Iran through European Middleman?

3- Flooding in Iran’s Southern City of Kerman Kills 2

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on May 4

 

 

Spokesman: Iran Supports National Compromise in Iraq

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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Speaking at a press conference in Iran’s northwestern city of Tabriz on May 3, Hossein Jaberi Ansari pointed to the chaotic protests in Baghdad, stressing that any development in Iraq should protect the “democratic achievements” that the Arab nation has gained over the past decade.

“The normal way is for serious dialogue and national compromise among the (Iraqi) local groups,” he underlined.

Expressing his hope for the settlement of conflicts in Iraq, Jaberi Ansari said Iran is prepared to help its Muslim neighbour by using its relations with Iraqi groups.

Asked about prominent Iraqi figure Muqtada al-Sadr’s recent trip to Iran, the spokesman made it clear that Iran maintains contacts with the Sadrist Movement, as with other active political groups in Iraq, and reciprocal visits by Iranian and Iraqi politicians are not unusual.

The comments came after hundreds of protesters stormed Baghdad’s heavily fortified Green Zone on Saturday and entered the Parliament building.

As the chaos erupted, one lawmaker was attacked, and protesters damaged several vehicles near parliament. The protesters were mostly supporters of the Muqtada al-Sadr.

Iran has always voiced its support for democracy and national dialogue in Iraq for settling political conflicts in a peaceful manner.

Iran Keen to Boost Cooperation with Iceland in New Tech, Clean Energy: Rouhani

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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Speaking at a meeting with Iceland’s newly Accredited Ambassador Hermann Örn Ingólfsson, Rouhani said an exchange of delegations and cooperation between private sectors of the two countries would play an active role in the development of the two countries’ ties.

“Tehran welcomes expanding and deepening relations with Iceland in economic fields, modern technologies and renewable energies,” he reiterated.

Also at the meeting, Örn Ingólfsson, who submitted his credentials to President Rouhani, asked for expanded relations between Iran and the European Union.

He said that the two countries could cooperate in the fields of clean and renewable energies.

TAVANIR and KEPCO Sign $10bn MoU

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth about $10bn was signed on Tuesday May 3 between Iran’s TAVANIR and South Korea’s KEPCO on the implementation of projects to reduce power loss, promote efficiency, construct new power plants as well as to improve the country’s power grid.

As stipulated in the joint agreement, a Chinese financing credit line will be exploited to launch nearly $10bn of new projects in Iran’s power and energy industries.

Another axis of the Tehran-Seoul MoU plans the construction of 705-kV transmission lines in the country. In addition, by using modern technologies from South Korea to set up a new generation of smart meters, electricity losses in the distribution network shall be minimized.

Speaking during the MoU signing ceremony between TAVANIR and KEPCO, Iran’s Deputy Energy Minister Houshang Falahatian pointed to the Korean president’s trip to Tehran, saying “A new chapter is being written in Iranian-Korean joint cooperation in the power and energy industries.”

The official emphasized the need for the transfer of technical knowledge and technology, as well as raising funds for expanding the country’s power industry during the post-sanctions era. “South Korea can be a trustworthy partner for Iranian industry in the post-JCPOA period, as negotiations have kicked off with Korean firms on making investments and on training electrical industry staff and professionals.”

Hajj to Be Cancelled Unless Saudis Carry Out Responsibilities: Iran

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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“Saudi Arabia claims that the subject of Hajj is different from political disputes, but there is a vast gap between its words and deeds,” said Hossein Jaberi-Ansari during a trip to Iran’s northwestern city of Tabriz on Tuesday.

“If Saudi Arabia carries out its responsibilities as the host government towards the health and safety of the pilgrims, Hajj will take place, otherwise, Iranians will not be able to take part in Hajj,” he added.

On Thursday, the head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said Saudi officials are continuing to stonewall in the talks with the Islamic Republic about the dispatch of Iranian pilgrims to the Arab country this year.

He added that an Iranian delegation had recently held talks with Saudi officials and submitted 20 proposals for ensuring the security and dignity of the Iranian pilgrims during the current year’s Hajj rituals.

Ohadi noted that Saudi officials are supposed to respond clearly to the Iranian delegation’s proposals and make preparations for an overdue agreement.

Riyadh’s inaction comes in the wake of a deadly stampede last year, which drew strong criticism from countries around the world including Iran.

 

 

 

 

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