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ISIS Destroys Iraq’s Oldest Christian Monastery

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IFP Editorial Staff
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According to Iraqi Alsumaria TV channel, the Elijah’s monastery in Mosul was a symbol of the presence of Christianity in Iraq, with an antiquity of over 1,400 years. It fell into the hands of the terrorist group ISIS after they invaded the city of Mosul. Earlier satellite images showed the destruction of some parts of this ancient Christian monastery in Iraq. Its demolition has created a tide of nervousness in Iraq.

Over the past few weeks, witnesses from Mosul had stated that the ISIS terror group had rigged all the churches in Nineveh province with bombs, in fear of an Iraqi Army attack. They had been using these churches as prison and torture chambers.

The ISIS terror group invaded northwestern part of Iraq last summer. Since then, they have committed multiple atrocities across the region.

 

Saudi-led attacks on Yemeni civilians violate humanitarian law: UN

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Emad Askarieh
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The UN experts have called on the UN Security Council to ‘investigate reports of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law in Yemen by all parties and to identify the perpetrators of such violations,” AFP reported on Tuesday.

The report added that Saudi warplanes had carried out 120 sorties, involving documented airstrikes on refugee camps, weddings, buses, medical facilities, residential areas, mosques, markets, factories, food warehouses, schools and airports.

‘Many attacks involved multiple air strikes on multiple civilian objects,” the report further said, adding that ‘civilians are disproportionately affected” by the unabated aerial aggression. It also denounced Riyadh’s crippling blockade on Yemen, which constitutes ‘the prohibited use of starvation as a method of warfare.”

Some 8,300 people have been killed and over 16,000 others injured since the strikes began. The Saudi war has also taken a heavy toll on Yemen’s infrastructure.

Yemenis have been carrying out retaliatory attacks on the Saudi forces deployed in the country as well as targets inside Saudi Arabia.

Fadjr Theater Festival Underway in Tehran

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Emad Askarieh
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The 34th edition of Fadjr International Theater Festival kicked off in the Iranian capital on January 21, and will go on until February 1. Street theater is one of the main categories of the festival, whose contestants compete in Tehran’s City Theater Complex.

 

 

US Navy confirms leaving Iran naval drill zone after warnings

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Emad Askarieh
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In a Wednesday statement, US Navy Commander Kevin Stephens, however, tried to gloss over the incident and play down the warnings as routine announcements.

“Iran has announced closure areas for live-fire events associated with its exercise,” Stephens said, adding, “This is a common practice for any navy conducting such training at sea.”

Stephens didn’t say why the US warship was in the area if it had been declared as closed to navigation. Instead, he said the US Navy did not consider the warnings to be “orders.”

Earlier in the day, Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the US warship had been warned “once by maritime patrol aircraft and again by the Alborz destroyer.”

The Iranian commander said that the warship “accordingly left the area” near the Strait of Hormuz, adding the vessel was accompanied by patrol aircraft when it was approaching the drill zone.

The ongoing “Velayat 94” exercises are the biggest annual maneuvers by Iran’s Navy, which is assessing its tactics and combat routines through the drills.

Sayyari announced the launch of the tactical stage of the drills on Wednesday morning, during which the marines are planned to simulate the interception of invaders.

Various military vessels and submarines are being used in the exercises held across a large expanse of territorial and international waters covering parts of the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Indian Ocean south of Iran.

The communication between Iranian and US forces was the first since 10 US Navy troops were captured by the naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) earlier this month. The Americans were shortly released after admitting that they mistakenly drifted into Iranian territorial waters.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian Newspapers Headlines
Iranian Newspapers Headlines

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s Euro-tour is still catching headlines in Iran; the latest developments in the international arenas regarding removal of sanctions and opening up of new pathways for Tehran reach global markets were also highlighted by the Iranian press on Thursday.

Here are the highlight:

 

Abrar:

1- China calls for new UN measure against Pyongyang

2- Majlis Speaker visits infrastructures of Imam Hossein holy shrine

3- US warship leaves Iran’s drill area after warning

4- Deputy FM leaves Tehran for Ashgabat

5- Iran’s navy starts massive drill

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Arman-e Emrouz:

1- France bows to Iranian moderation

2- Key of US ties in Washington

3- Reformists to radicals:

Rest assured, we will not pull back

4- Tehran sitting on time bomb

Head of Iran Red Crescent Society warns about earthquake

5- Russian planes incompatible with Iran climate

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Asrar:

1- Obama signs executive order revoking Iran nuclear sanctions

2- Iran, EU nuclear talks next month: deputy FM

3- Judiciary Chief: 15m files proceeding in Iran judiciary

4- Rouhani in Italy: 1000 apologies by Saudis not enough

5- British Airways Tehran-London direct flights in 2 months

6- Fabius: Iran, France relations to fully normalize

7- Iran Navy: Iran warned US warship to leave war-game area

8- Iran FM’s efforts to facilitate trips of 400 Thousand Iranian expatriates in the UK

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Emtiaz:

1- Signer writes of aftermaths of interview with satellite channel

Salar Aqili, a prominent traditional Iranian singer, had an interview with a satellite channel which spurred severe reactions inside Iran which

led to his disqualification from the prestigious Fajr Poetry Festival.

2- Wives of Iran diplomats mount charity flea market

3- Iran legalizes raise in train ticket fairs

4- Culture minister says Fajr films are very different from previous years

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Hemayat:

1- Illegal ownership of lands, mountains slops and sea shores diminished: Prosecution General

2- Judiciary Chief: Unregistered the deals reason behind most of legal disputes

3- Plane makers jockey to enter Iran market

4- Syrian authorities: no talks with terrorists

5- Lavrov: West’s excessive demands prolonged the talks

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Hosban:

1- Rouhani: Everything ready for win-win Iran-Europe ties

2- Signature of 5 Iranian firms for electricity exports

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Iran:

– Iran diplomacy train arrives in Paris:

Élysée red carpet for Iranian president

New chapter opens in Tehran-Paris ties after 17 years

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Javan:

– No one was wary of Marcus

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Khorasan:

– Paris hosts Rouhani

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Rahe Mardom:

1- Unhealthy fast foods in Iranian people’s meals

2- Gov’t spokesman: Inflation still diminishing

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Resalat:

– Republicans serious threat to humanity: Chomsky

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Ebtekar: 

1. European JCPOA

-Deputy FM: Green continent keen on relations with Iran

– Tehran, Brussels to host future talks

– Rouhani’s tour to France, Italy opens new doors to Europe

2. Reformist figure calls on youths to vote in February elections

3. Editorial: Miracle of respectful rhetoric in diplomacy

 

Ebtekar daily

 

Ettela’at:

1. Rouhani in talks with French authorities

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in Paris underlined opening of a new chapter in Iran-Europe ties.

2. Ban Ki-Moon: Israel land grabber

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday criticized Israel’s new plans for Jewish settlements in the West Bank and spoke of growing Palestinian frustration after 50 years of Israeli military rule.

3. No hindrance for Europeans’ activities in Iran: Washington

4. UN: Saudi-led coalition violates human rights in Yemen

5. Canada alters Iran policy

6. Gov’t Spokesman: 6th development plan, road map for country’s promotion.

 

Ettelaat

 

 

Etemad:

1. Iran navy drill east of Hormuz Strait

2. Economic fete; Parisian partner

A report about President Rouhani’s Euro tour

Judiciary Chief calls for ban on import of foreign goods

3. Coldest, cleanest day in capital

Tehran is going through its cleanest, coldest days of the year.

4. Rouhani: Key to Iran, US ties in Washington

President Rouhani said had the key been in Tehran, Iran would have already used it.

 

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Afkar:

1. Abubaker al-Baghdadi is in Iraq

2. Iran warns US warship

3. Canada lifts Iran sanctions

 

Afkar

 

Amin:

1. Syrian opposition in dilemma: Accept or decline Kerry proposal

2. Islamophobia, desecration of religious values assist terrorists: Rouhani

 

Amin

 

Jamejam:

1. People’s health plaything of smuggled foodstuff

2. Resistive economy absent in 6th plan

 

Jamejam

 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1. French eye-catching reception of enhancing economic, political ties with Iran

2. UN chief slams Israeli settlements in unusual tone

3. Obama signs executive order revoking Iran nuclear sanctions

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 28

 

 

Hamdeli: 
– Iran rises 5 ranks in economic corruption: Transparency International report said

 

Hamdeli

 

Abrar-e Eghtesadi:

1. Russia supports Iran’s crude export boost

2. London’s 50m pound credit line for Tehran trade

3. National British airliner returns to Iran

4. World Bank predictions slash oil prices by $14

5. Airbus overtakes Boeing in Iran sky

6. Iranian cars ground up in Oman with no cash investments

7. Iran finally launched first online TV

 

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Iran-France ties must make up for sanction-related losses: Rouhani

By
Emad Askarieh
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During a meeting with French Senate President Gerard Larcher in Paris on Wednesday, Rouhani noted that Tehran and Paris can cooperate to help solve regional and international problems and take effective measures to promote peace and stability throughout the world.

President Rouhani highlighted that the threat of dangerous terrorist groups who are wreaking havoc across the globe can only be neutralized through closer international and multilateral ties.

The visiting president also offered condolences over the Paris attacks which claimed the lives of 130 people in November, saying, “These terrorist actions show that terrorism is a dangerous pandemic that threatens the whole world, including European cities.”

In his turn, Larcher said that the removal of sanctions is a suitable opportunity for the swift improvement of relations between the two countries, and that France is optimistic about the outcome of the historic visit by the Iranian president.

“France trusts Iran’s positive role in solving regional problems and battling terrorism,” he added.

Sanctions imposed on Iran over its peaceful nuclear activities were recently lifted following the implementation of a historic nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Also on Wednesday, Rouhani (seen below) met with a group of directors from important French companies with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and French Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron in attendance.

“I am sure that your presence in this meeting shows your preparedness for cooperation in Iran’s economy, which is replete with potentials and opportunities… ” he said.

He added that making banking and insurance preparations are the best steps towards restarting economical ties between the two countries.

Rouhani is in France upon an official invitation by President Francois Hollande. The trip is the second and last leg of the president’s four-day tour of Europe, which began on January 25 in Rome, Italy.

 

Rouhani’s Paris visit to help tackle regional crises: French FM

By
Emad Askarieh
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“This visit, which we hope is successful, will allow us to address the international situation and regional crises where we hope Iran can play a positive role, notably in Syria and Lebanon,” Fabius said in a statement on Wednesday ahead of Rouhani’s arrival in the French capital.

The top French diplomat added that the trip could also be very helpful for promoting bilateral relations between Iran and France, saying it could be very important particularly from an economic point of view.

Fabius said the nuclear agreement reached between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries in July 2014, in which he said France played a major role, was a turning point in relations between Tehran and Paris.

He added that the deal, which was also signed by the United States, Russia, China, Germany and Britain, “opened the way to a reinforcement” of Iran-France relations.

Leading a high-ranking political and business delegation, President Rouhani is due to arrive in Paris later on Wednesday. He left the Italian capital of Rome earlier in the day after a two-day visit to the country.

France will be the last station of Rouhani’s tour of Europe, where he is planned to hold meetings with President Francois Hollande and other senior officials. The trip is expected to open a new chapter in business and trade relations between the two countries as officials will strike deals worth billions of dollars.

During Rouhani’s stay in Italy, the two countries signed 14 major contracts worth about USD 17 billion.

 

Zarif tweets about Rouhani’s Vatican visit

By
Emad Askarieh
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Iranian Foreign Minister Mr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, commenting on the meeting between President Rrouhani and Pope Francis said two both sides committed themselves to campaign against violence.

Mr. Zarif in his twitter page, while referring to President Rouhani’s visit to Vatican and his talks with Pope Francis has written:” mutual commitment to join efforts for a World Against Violence and Extremism #WAVE.”

President Rouhani heading a high ranking delegation visited Italy Monday and Tuesday and met and held talks with Italian President and Prime Minister as well as a large number of country’s trade and industrial executives.

He then went to Vatican and had an audience with Pope Francis. Mr. Rouhani is first Iranian President visiting Europe for more that a decade.

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Iran exports saffron to U.S for the first time in 15 years

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Following the implementation of nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, first shipment of Iranian saffron to U.S. will be send in the coming week, announced Head of Iran’s Saffron Exports Development Fund.

“After the removal of sanctions on Tehran, European countries like Spain intend to import directly our saffron”, Mohammad Javad Rezaie told ISNA news agency, “while during the sanctions period, export of the red gold was limited and fell dramatically due to the banking restrictions that made financial transactions more difficult”.

He added that for now we received purchasing call from U.S. and first shipment of 20 kilogram saffron is prepared to send to the country and is expected to be exported in the next week.

During the sanctions period, countries such as UAE and even Spain acted as middleman with importing Iranian saffron and then re-exporting it under their brand and packaging to global market, he said.

Mr Rezaie also told direct saffron export to European countries could boost Iranian saffron market by 40 percent.

Military maneuver ‘Velayat-94’ commences

By
Emad Askarieh
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The maneuver started work in eastern region of Strait of Hormuz in south of Iran.

The Velayat-94 war games have four phases and are being conducted in an area of three kilometers.

On Tuesday, Sayyari told reporters that Velayat-94 drills are to show Iran’s defense power.

It also carries the message of peace and friendship to the regional states, Sayyari said.

As Sayyari said the maneuver aims to show Iranian forces’ strength both in ensuring security on the seas and in defending the country’s sea borders in Hormuz Strait, Sea of Oman and north of the Indian Ocean.

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