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Iranian Speaker Hails Constructive Talks with Belgian MPs

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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Speaking at a joint press conference with President of the Senate of Belgium Christine Defraigne in Tehran, Larijani said that in their talks held earlier on Wednesday, they weighed plans for closer parliamentary ties between Iran and Belgium.

The bulk of negotiations revolved around economic cooperation, including ways to remove trade barriers, he explained.

According to Larijani, another subject discussed in the meeting was the threat of terrorism and the situation in the region as well as the issue of terrorist groups that have become a source of concern for Europe, including Belgium.

The Belgian delegation arrived in Tehran on Wednesday, and is going to hold meetings with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Chairman of Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, and a number of other officials.

The trip comes against a backdrop of international enthusiasm for enhanced ties with Iran after Tehran and the Group 5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany) on July 14, 2015 reached an agreement on Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and started implementing it on January 16.

Tehran from Above – Aerial Photos of the Capital

By
Fatemeh Askarieh
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IFP: Tehran, the sprawling metropolitan capital city, has all the facilities and infrastructure you would expect in a major industrial, commercial and economic hub. With a population of over 8 million residents – just shy of New York City – Tehran is a busy, bustling, sometimes confusing urban maelstrom. Seen from the air, however, some of its underlying patterns are laid out for all to see. These photos from IRNA give us another perspective on the capital, highlighting some of the residential, industrial, agricultural and architectural designs that you might miss from the ground.

Leader: US Deception Hindering Iran Trade

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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“On paper, the Americans say banks can trade with Iran but in practice they act in such an Iranophobic way that no trade can take place with Iran,” the Leader told a group of Iranian workers in Tehran Wednesday.

US and European businesses are reluctant to do business with Iran over the fear of being penalized by Washington despite the nuclear agreement which requires countries to lift sanctions on Tehran.

Iranian officials have hit out at the US and the EU for failing to honor the nuclear agreement by keeping Iran locked out of the international financial system.

“An American official has said the bulk of sanctions has been maintained so that the investors are scared away and do not come here,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.

“The Americans are engaged in obstruction and deception. Then, they claim that we are pessimistic,” the Leader added.

Officials in the US State Department and Treasury have frequently said that Iran would not be given any access to the American financial system.

US Secretary of State John Kerry acknowledged earlier this month that Iran deserved access to the system because it had met its obligations under the nuclear agreement.

US Seizure of Iran’s Assets is “Blatant Theft”: President Rouhani

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Here are Rouhani’s remarks, as reported by the President’s website and translated by IFP.

“That a court or legislature in another part of the world would make decisions about the Iranian nation’s rights and property is totally illegal and in contradiction of international laws, based on which central banks are legally immune in all parts of the world,” Rouhani said in a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

“No thief can be proud of his or her theft and think that the stolen properties are his or hers,” the Iranian president stressed, telling Americans to understand that Iran’s property cannot be looted.

Such pressures and illegal rulings by the US judiciary and congress are “International theft and a legal scandal” for the US, he noted, expressing surprise over an “unprecedented” move by the US Congress to put the judiciary under pressure over the issue.

Rouhani stressed that, in politics, the US move means the continuation of hostilities against the Iranian nation, and vowed to resist the incorrect verdict and reclaim the country’s rights.

“These assets belong to the Iranian nation, and any encroachment upon them is considered hostile and illegal,” he added, emphasizing that the Americans will not be able to use the assets without facing repercussions.

Unbeatable “Buddy’s” Fish Kebabs

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Apart from its gorgeous landscape, trees and natural features, Zrebar Lake (3km west of Marivan, Kurdistan) boasts other special characteristics, too – all of these combine to make the lake a unique destination.

All around the lake, there are 24 small kiosks spreading a wonderful smell into the air. They are famous for a special fish kebab recipe that, as they claim, is unique.

Rafigh (meaning Buddy) is one of these kiosk owners at the lake. He drops a fresh grass carp onto the chopping board and slices it into two with the tip of his knife.

He puts a couple more on the board, explaining, “Our local fish are grass carp, common carp and silver carp.”

He positions the fish above the red, hot coals and turns the net every few seconds. A few minutes later, he separates the loose skin of the fish with a stick.

When the fish as red as the coals, he out takes a pot and spreads its contents all over the fish, “When the fish has cooked a bit, we add onion juice on both sides, then score the flesh with a stick so the juice gets into it.”

Rafigh takes the fish off the coals again and adds more things: Hawraman local sumac, oil and lemon juice. Then covers the top with onion and tomato and puts it back on the coals again.

“This type of kebab is exclusive to Zrebar Lake – nowhere else in the world can you find fish kebabs with these ingredients, and cooked in this way. It takes half an hour for the fish to be ready. All this time, we keep scratching the flesh so the ingredients get into the centre.”

He then talks about the fishing season, “There are only 36 fishermen allowed to fish in the lake, who have permission from the Iran Environmental Organization, which is limited to only six months: autumn and winter.”

The fish is now as red as the coals, and Rafigh takes it off and puts it on a tray, “Each of the lake’s fish is enough for at least two people. Some people order one for four, and some Iraqis have such great appetites that they order one fish per person!”

Rafigh has been making fish kebab in this way at Zrebar Lake for 25 years.

 

 

3 Iranian Police Killed in Clashes with Armed Drug Dealers

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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Brigadier General Hossein Rahimi confirmed the attack on the checkpoint by a group of culprits and the death of three policemen, expressing deep sorrow over the tragic incident.

He added that another police officer was injured in the attack.

General Rahimi said efforts are underway to arrest the armed group, adding that his forces will fight “until the last drop of blood” to defend Iran’s territorial integrity and security.

In recent decades, Iran has been hit by drug trafficking, mainly because of its 936km shared border with Afghanistan, which produces more than 90% of the world’s opium.

According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the Islamic Republic is netting eight times more opium and three times more heroin than all other countries in the world combined.

The war on the drug trade originating from Afghanistan has claimed the lives of nearly 3,700 Iranian police officers over the past three decades.

Iran’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Soar: IMF

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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In its latest World Economic Outlook report, the IMF said the Iranian reserves of foreign exchange rose by $14.3 billion in 2015, registering a record of $125.9 billion.

It added, however, that the reserves could slim slightly and settle at $125.6 billion this year.

Similarly, the international financial organization forecasted the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to hover around $386 billion in 2016 from last year’s $387.7 billion.

The report, which projected the world economy to gain 3.5% in 2016, forecasted a four-percent growth for the Iranian economy, compared to its announcement last year of zero percent.

The IMF also estimated Iran’s double-digit inflation rate of nearly 12% to lower and reach 8.9% throughout this year.

It said a prolonged period of slow growth has left the global economy more exposed to negative shocks and raised the risk that the world will slide into stagnation.

The monetary organization had earlier cut its combined growth projection for oil-exporting countries to 2.9% this year, from a forecast of 3.8% in October.

Mountain Hiking in Iran is Both Attractive and Cheap: Mountaineer

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Ali Shadlou recently started the first official course for training mountaineering leaders in Iran, in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization, and the I.R. Iran Mountaineering & Sport Climbing Federation. As he explained to ISNA, “Iran’s mountains have many fans because of the geographical circuit they are located on. Also, travelling to them is much cheaper than many other countries. For instance, one can buy a permit for Mount Damavand for $100, while to buy Mount Fujiyama’s, which is called Damavand twin sister, costs $4,000. Many hikers and tourists are not even aware of this fact.”

He believes that by joining the International Federation of Mountain Guides Association (IFMGA), Iran can make up for this lack of knowledge, and change the course of hiking and hiking tourism in Iran.

The IFMGA was founded in 1965 by mountain guides and tour leaders from Austria, France, Switzerland and Italy, and currently has about 6,000 guides from more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania.

He added, “If we can increase the number of Iran’s mountain guides to the level where we can form a national association and become a member of the IFMGA, then we can market our mountains much better.”

According to his current statistics, based on the training course in Iran, 14 people have already graduated and 15 more will soon be joining them.

“This number must at least reach 20 in order for us to form a national association. Of course, the number of skilled leaders in Iran is much more than that, but they should go through this training process so we can register Iran’s national association, which is already recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Ministry of the Interior. This is one of the major conditions of becoming a member in the IFMGA.”

He highlighted that the I.R. Iran Mountaineering & Sport Climbing Federation has been proactive in this regard, saying, “The federation has done well so far. It has sent a representative to IFMGA’s seminar, which help them find out about Iran’s activities in the field. It has also invited IFMGA’s Vice-President to come to Iran. These steps surely will not be ignored.”

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran Newspaper front pages

The recent US Supreme Court decision to seize $2bn of Iranian assets remained a top story today, continuing to receive plenty of commentary as to the legality of the decision, as well as opinions regarding who in Iran is to blame for allowing this to happen.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in particular, has made his views on the matter very clear internationally, with a much-reprinted New Yorker interview drawing a lot of attention. In addition, the Swiss envoy to Tehran was summoned to accept an official complaint from the Iranian government over the asset seizure, as Switzerland has been representing US diplomatic interests in Tehran since the embassy siege in 1979.

In other news, renowned and much-loved filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami has been discharged from hospital after a recent illness scare, saying he felt hopeful about his future health.

Both oil and gas have been showing marked improvement, year-on-year, as well as attracting new customers. Several dailies chose to draw attention to the fact that Canada and the US are set to strike new deals in the sector.

 

Abrar:

  1.  Is Russia’s S-300 Delivery to Iran Underway?
  2. White House: GCC Stands by US in Supporting JCPOA
  3. Resignation of Iran Football Coach Carlos Queiroz Officially Rejected

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

  1. The US and Canada – Iran’s New Oil Customers

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Arman-e Emrooz:

  1. US Court Ruling Is “Highway Robbery”: FM Zarif
  2. Swiss Envoy Summoned to Foreign Ministry over US Seizure of Iranian Assets
  3. Supreme National Security Council to Study “Plainclothes Morality Police” Plan

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Asia:

  1. Tehran-Washington Oil Talks: US Return to Iran
  2. Jaguar, Land Rover, Bentley Ready for Presence in Iran

 

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Emtiaz:

  1. Ali Daei, One of the World’s 32 Best Goal Scorers

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Ettela’at:

  1. Saudi Prince’s Wife Financially Supported 9/11 Attacks: Independent
  2. Putin: Hezbollah Has Final Decision in Lebanese Presidential Elections

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

 

Ghanoon:

  1. Supreme Court vs. Supreme Court: Analysis of US Court Ruling’s Legal Aspects
  2. Democrats and Republicans Not Different in Int’l Relations: Analyst

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Samt:

  1. Visitors Coming Thick and Fast for Economic Talks in Tehran
  2. Australia Keen to Cooperate in Iranian Mining

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Haft-e Sobh:

  1. Record-Breaking $14bn Increase of Iran’s Foreign Exchange Reserves: IMF
  2. Flags of Macau, Tibet, Taiwan Removed from Tehran Int’l Congress after China’s Anger

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Hemayat:

  1. 300 Iranian Inventions Waiting to Be Registered Internationally
  2. Expansion of Ties with Latin American Countries Is Iran’s Policy: Rouhani

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Iran:

  1. Gov’t Unveils New Plan to Reduce Unemployment Rate
  2. Abbas Kiarostami after Release from Hospital: I Am Hopeful

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Jame Jam:

  1. Trade Minister Insists on Importing Marlboro Cigarettes despite Parliament’s Opposition

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Javan:

  1.  JCPOA in Danger: Zarif Alarmed at Nuclear Deal

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Kayhan:

  1. How Can the US Further Demonstrate Its Untrustworthiness?
  2. CIA and Ukraine’s Orange Gov’t Shot Down Malaysia Airliner: Daily Express

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Khorasan:

  1. Iran’s Political Foundations Can Be Shaken by Religious War: Condoleezza Rice

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

  1. South Korea to Double Crude Oil Imports from Iran
  2. 2 Killed, Several Arrested in Egypt Protests against Saudi Island Transfer
  3. US to Offer Israel Largest Aid Package in History

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Resalat:

  1. US Has Not Implemented JCPOA: Zarif
  2. All Islamic Society Miseries Rooted in Western Human Sciences: Cleric

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Roozan:

  1. Iran Should Reconsider Attending Hajj Pilgrimage: Analyst

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Sayeh:

  1. How to Save Iran from a Water Crisis in 2040?
  2. Iran Increases Oil Production in Joint Oilfield with Saudi Arabia

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Sepid:

  1. Deadly Shootout in Famous Hospital in Tehran

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Shahrvand:

  1. 73% of Iran’s 2016 Hajj Quota Still Available: Drop in Number of Applications
  2. Refugees Trapped by 10 Big Lies: EU Fabricating Pretexts to Deport Refugees
  3. Zarif Warns Saudis: Iran’s Self-Restraint Has a Limit

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Sharq:

  1. Arrested Journalists in Iran Sentenced to Jail
  2. Seminary Students’ Twitter Activity

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

 

Vatan-e Emrooz

  1. Saudi Mirage: Will King Salman’s Development Plan Backfire for Saudi Arabia?

 

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

Iran and China Stress Common Views on Syria

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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A Chinese diplomat, who has been recently appointed as the Chinese government’s representative for the Syria affairs, held a meeting with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab and African Affairs Hossein Amir Abdollahian in Tehran on Tuesday.

Voicing Beijing’s support for a political solution to the crisis in Syria and reliance on the results of the political negotiations, the Chinese envoy insisted that shaping Syria’s future, drawing up the constitution and electing the president should be left in the hands of the Syrian nation, without any foreign interference.

The Iranian deputy minister, for his part, deplored the lack of serious international actions against terrorist groups in Syria, what the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) had agreed to pursue along with the political talks.

The Iranian and Chinese officials both denounced a violation of ceasefire by the armed opposition groups in Syria, and called for the delivery of humanitarian aid in all parts of the war-torn country.

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.

According to a new report by the Syrian Center for Policy Research, the conflict has claimed the lives of over 470,000 people, injured 1.9 million others, and displaced nearly half of the country’s pre-war population of about 23 million within or beyond its borders.

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