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Iran ready to meet Europe’s gas need

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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Managing Director for International Relations of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Azizollah Ramezani welcomed the idea of the European Union officials travelling to Iran for reinvigorating mutual relations in the fields of energy and natural gas; “Iran, with the largest gas reserves in the world, is well-placed to sell gas to all countries.”

Ramezani emphasized that gas exports should not be merely limited to neighboring countries or the region asserting “accordingly, supplying gas to far-reached countries particularly EU-member countries need to be put on the agenda.”

The official further stressed that gas exports to Europe brings about international and political advantages in addition to economic achievements; “currently, Russia is selling gas to Europe via a 3000-kilometer pipeline and so can Iran.”

“We welcome holding of talks with EU authorities on expansion of ties in gas and energy areas,” noted the Ramezani adding “various routes have been planned for transferring natural gas to European countries.”

NIGC managing director for international affairs said Iranian gas can be supplied to Europe through the Black Sea, Syria, Iraq, Turkey or several pipelines.

The official deemed low production cost as one major advantage of gas exports to Europe reminding “Iran’s trade policy during the post-sanction era would be diversifying of gas export markets.”

European Commissioner for Climate Action and Energy Miguel Arias Cañete had stated yesterday that in February 2016, the European Commission will accomplish the first technical assessment mission aiming to investigate venues for gas cooperation with Iran.

An official at the European Union has also announced that 15 EU officials will make a 14-day technical visit to Iran.

According to the official, one of the objectives of the Europe Commission is to make efforts to promote the export of Iranian gas via pipeline and LNG shipments within the framework of the project called the European Union’s Southern Gas Corridor.

Praguians give standing ovation to ‘Risk of Acid Rain’

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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Sanaiha, the director of the film, welcomed the warm reception of the film by Praguians. Among other Iranian films in the festival were ‘Tales,’ ‘Taxi,’ ‘What Time Is It in Your World?’ ‘Melbourne,’ ‘Thirteen,’ ‘Today,’ and ‘Jumping from Low Height.’

‘Risk of Acid Rain’ won the Crystal Simorgh for Best Script in last year’s (33rd) Fajr International Film Festival. The film have in its repertoire of foreign honors ‘Risk of Acid Rain’ was also nominated for Best Film, Best Script, and Best Actor awards and actually won the Best Brilliant Talent Award (Best Debutante Film) in festival of Iranian Association of Film Critics. The film has been present in the 17th Mumbai Film Festival, 11th Zurich Film Festival, and Colombo Film Festival, winning the Jury Special Prize of the festival. The film also won Netpac Award in Australia. Mohammad Atebaei is manager of international screening of the film.

Canada signals openness to restoring Iran diplomatic ties

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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Such a move would be a reversal of the foreign policy set by the previous Tory administration, which had vowed to keep its sanctions regime against Iran after a preliminary deal on the Islamic republic’s nuclear program in 2013.

Trudeau said Iran had made ‘significant movement towards respecting international expectations’ regarding its nuclear program, Western media reported.

‘That is something positive and I expect there will be (diplomatic) links now between Canada and Iran,’ he said.

‘We will certainly be discussing that further at a cabinet meeting in the coming weeks,’ he added, according to the AFP report.

Canada broke diplomatic ties with Iran in September 2012.

At the time, then foreign affairs minister John Baird did not cite a specific incident for the breakdown in relations but issued a strongly worded attack.

In July, Iran and global powers reached a deal in Vienna that saw sanctions lifted this weekend.

On Sunday, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephane Dion told the Globe and Mail newspaper that Ottawa would decide ‘in a timely fashion’ whether to also lift sanctions in order to allow Canadian companies to join US and EU firms rushing to do business in Iran.

‘Because if other countries move before us, it’s not a way to help our industry,’ he said, adding that Canadian sanctions alone would not be very effective.

Russia eyeing Iran military helicopter market

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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“The lifting of sanctions gives an opportunity to provide the Iranian side new helicopters,” the TASS news agency quoted the Russian Helicopters company as saying on Monday.

The Moscow-based company had initially announced in December the possible delivery of several Russian-made military helicopters to Iran following the removal of anti-Iran sanctions.

“Russian Helicopters possesses the production capacity needed to meet Iran’s needs for modern helicopters in the shortest possible time,” the company’s deputy CEO, Alexander Shcherbinin, said on December 22.

On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini announced that sanctions imposed on Tehran have been lifted as the nuclear agreement between the country and world powers came into force after the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that Iran had met its commitments under the historic deal.

Iran and the P5+1 countries — the United States, Britain, Russia, China, France and Germany — finalized the nuclear agreement, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, in Vienna on July 14, 2015.

Iran sanctions removal to raise trade: Russia

By
Golrokh Askarieh
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An unnamed official at Russia’s Central Bank told the country’s TASS news agency on Monday that a number of areas, including energy, agriculture and the military could experience an expansion in relations.

“Lifting the sanctions against Iran, on the one hand, it may contribute to the development of Russian-Iranian cooperation in energy, agriculture, defense industry and other areas, and thus have a positive impact on the economies of both countries,” the official said.

Iran-Russia trade reached over 7 billion dollars last year and is thus expected to hike in 2016.

Tehran has also announced readiness to attract foreign direct investment following the recent implementation of its nuclear agreement with six world powers.

On Saturday, Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council – the United States, Britain, France, Russia and China – plus Germany (P5+1) started to implement the nuclear agreement, aka the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), they had reached in the Austrian capital, Vienna, on July 14, 2015.

The deal was implemented after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the Islamic Republic had taken the “necessary preparatory steps to start the implementation of” the nuclear agreement.

After the JCPOA went into effect, all nuclear-related sanctions imposed on Iran by the European Union, the United Nations Security Council and the United States were lifted. Iran in return has put some limitations on its nuclear activities.

The JCPOA was struck after two and a half years of intensive talks between Iran and the P5+1.

President praises nation’s resistance, patience during nuclear talks

By
Emad Askarieh
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Rouhani

Speaking in an economic forum, he called the nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1 as tough and complicated.

Rouhani referred to certain states efforts to sabotage the process of nuclear talks between Iran and world powers and thanked the Iranian nuclear negotiating team’s difficult work which resulted in the final nuclear deal.

Speaking about the so-called ‘we are concerned’ political groups who are critical of the nuclear deal, he said that many tried to disappoint people about success of talks but the negotiators’ hard efforts led to removal of anti-Iran sanctions and in the meantime, recognition of peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program.

On Saturday (Jan 16), Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini read out a joint statement in the Austrian capital, Vienna, announcing that the JCPOA had come into force.

According to the statement, all nuclear-related sanctions imposed on Iran by the European Union, the UN Security Council and the US are lifted.

The announcement was made hours after the IAEA chief confirmed in a report that Iran has remained committed to the nuclear agreement with the world powers.

Yukiyano Amano said in the report that Iran had taken the necessary preparatory steps to start the implementation of the JCPOA.

The report was made after ‘inspectors on the ground verified that Iran has carried out all measures required under the (July deal) … to enable Implementation Day to occur,’ Amano said in a statement on January 16.

Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council – the United States, Britain, France, Russia and China – plus Germany finalized the JCPOA in Vienna, on July 14, 2015.

New US bans have no intl. legal ground: Zarif

By
Emad Askarieh
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“No measure against the Islamic Republic of Iran will go unanswered and we will respond proportionally to any move,” Zarif told the IRIB 1 television channel late Monday night.

Zarif said US claims about Iran’s missile activities are unlawful, citing UN Resolution 2231 which only bans development of missiles capable of nuclear warheads.

“While Resolution 1929 banned any missile-related activities, this restraint in Resolution 2231 only includes missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads. This is while we basically do not need such missiles,” he said.

“This US claim has no international ground and, as per the directive of President (Hassan Rouhani), we will continue our missile activities more than before with the aim of deterrence,” Zarif added.

On Sunday, the US Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions on several individuals and firms over Iran’s missile program, a day after similar bans were officially lifted against the Islamic Republic.

The new sanctions were in response to Iran’s successful test of its first guided ballistic missile, Emad, in October.

Reacting to the bans, President Hassan Rouhani ordered Iran’s Defense Ministry to expedite boosting the country’s missile capabilities.

On Monday, Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Iran would unveil new homemade missiles in the near future.

“Any attempt to impose new sanctions under irrelevant pretexts is indicative of continued US hostile policy and antagonism with the Iranian nation, and a futile effort to undermine Iran’s defense might,” Dehqan said.

In recent years, Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems.

The Islamic Republic has repeatedly said its military might poses no threat to other countries, reiterating that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.

Saudis’ Iranophobia creating tensions in Middle East: Zarif

By
Emad Askarieh
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Zarif made the remarks during an interview broadcast on Iranian TV on Monday, adding that the Saudis’ actions result from their fear over the implementation of Iran’s nuclear agreement with world powers.

Zarif noted that among other actions, Saudi Arabia executed top Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr and reduced oil prices to stoke regional tensions.

“Cutting oil prices harmed them more than it harmed us,” he said, adding that the “Saudis cannot further their policies by propagating Iranophoic lies.”

Iran does not seek to create regional tensions and has never done so, he noted, adding that, “As a powerful country, Iran will move past all these desperate actions” but will not allow anybody to disrespect its people.

“Enmity with Iran has never had any benefits for anyone, including the regional powers, and the interest of our friends in the region is in treading the path of friendship,” he stated.

On Saturday, Zarif and European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini announced that sanctions imposed on Tehran have been lifted as the nuclear agreement, dubbed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), came into force after the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed Iran had met its commitments under the historic deal.

Iran and the P5+1 countries — the United States, Britain, Russia, China, France and Germany — finalized the JCPOA in Vienna on July 14, 2015.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

By
IFP Editorial Staff
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Iranian Newspapers Headlines
Iranian Newspapers Headlines

 

IFP Press Round-up, January 18, 2016

Now that the US-led sanctions on Tehran’s nuclear program are lifted following a report by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirming Iran’s commitment to its commitments towards P5+1 group of countries in the deal they reached on July 2015, a new chapter has been opened up to Iran as an Asian OPEC member to sell more oil and interact freely with world countries in all areas.

The recent day’s developments concerning implementation of the nuclear agreement and lifting of the sanctions grabbed the headlines of all Iranian news outlets on Monday, January 18, 2016.

Here are the highlights of the dailies:

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

ABRAR:

1- UN Sec.Gen. welcomes JCPOA implementation

2- Kerry: US, EU nuclear sanctions lifted

3- Hammond wants British firms to benefit from Iran deal

4- US House of Reps raps Obama decree to lift Iran sanctions

5- US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran

6- Global determination to counter Pyongyang

7- Ferguson: Queiroz must have replaced me

Carlos Queiroz is now coaching Iranian national football team.

 

 

ASRAR:

1- Amano in Tehran

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Yukiya Amano, has arrived in Tehran on his first visit after the start of implementation of the landmark nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1.

2- Iran ready for firm response to Saudi Arabia if needed: Rouhani

Iran enjoys major power called diplomacy

3- Oil Minister: Iranian diplomatic respect unprecedented in 100 years

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh hailed Iran’s nuclear achievements, saying what Iranian diplomats garnered for the country was unprecedented in 100 years.

4- Global reception of JCPOA implementation

5- 44th capture of Mazani villain

Mazani is a person from the northern province of Mazandaran in Iran.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

ARMAN-e EMROUZ:

1- The disqualification shock

Imam Khomeini’s grandson is disqualified

Only 4 reformist candidates qualified in Tehran

2- Zarif calls for nation cooperation for making up a better future

Implementation day; now it’s our turn

New sanctions irrelevant to JCPOA

3- Parliament receives national budget bill for deliberation

4- Obama: Ignoring Iran no help to US interests

5- Ex-minister: former administration misused water resources

6- Rouhani calls on Guardian Council to prevent anxiety over the upcoming Parliamentary and Assembly of Experts elections

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

ASIA:

– US firms allowed to enter Iran

Delegations from 15 Euro states en route to Tehran

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

EBTEKAR:

1- Promise fulfilled

A report on President Rouhani’s televised press conference on the implementation day

2- 42% qualified, 30% lack qualities, 25% disqualified

This is the outcome of the screening the qualities of Assembly of Experts candidates by the Guardian Council. What remains to be answered is what happened to the remaining 3% of the registered hopefuls.

3- Reformist political figure Aref: I would do whatever it takes to beat gov’t foes

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

EMTIAZ:

1- Goodbye to subway vendors

2- Thousands of houses in Tehran on quake fault

3- Iran adds 500k oil barrels to world markets

4- Measures to counter fraud, money laundering

5- 2nd wave of flu coming

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

ETEMAD:

1- Deal in Hague, sanctions in Washington

An article on the recent development regarding Iran’s nuclear agreement and the new sanctions on Iran passed by US Treasury on Tehran’s missile program.

2- US to pay Iran $1.7 bn in debt and interest: Kerry

The United States is to repay Iran a $400 million debt and $1.3 billion in interest dating back to pre Islamic Revolution, Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday.

3- Rampant disqualification of reformists [before elections by Guardian Council]

4- 1,000 LCs opened

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

ETTELA’AT:

1- Rouhani to reporters: We interact with world in favor of nation

A report on President Rouhani’s televised press conference on the implementation day.

“We recruited the best diplomats and witnessed their success for the nation,” President Rouhani said.

2- Report: Iran status in world air transportation industry

3- Zarif, Mogherini statement: The finish line

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

  IRAN:

1- JCPOA unlocks first locks

A report that details of unfreezing $32.6bn of Iran assets after the sanctions removal and implementation of Tehran’s nuclear deal with the P5+1 .

2- Health, technology bond to grow firmer [in Iran]

3- ISIS,s black death in Deir el-Zour streets

Syria’s government said Sunday that militants with Islamic State in Syria and Iraq (ISIS) killed 300 people in an “appalling massacre” committed in the eastern city of Deir el-Zour in daylong attacks that saw the extremists make significant advances in the contested region.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

HEMAYAT:

1- US reneges on deal on implementation day

2- Horrific ISIS crime: Massacre of 300 women, children in Deir al Zour

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

JAVAN:

1- Iran President: No confidence in US [despite JCPOA implementation]

2- New sanctions on implementation day

3- More taxes, less petrodollars in budget bill

On Monday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani handed over the national budget bill to the Iranian parliament for deliberation . The budget is said to be the least dependent on oil revenues since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

 

JOMHOURI ESLAMI:

1- Rouhani: Iran to adopt JCPOA within the country

2- Analysis: Landmark improvement awaits Iran economy

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

KEYHAN:

1- Iran stock, forex markets one day after sanctions removal: a report

2- US reneges on promises: Not gone, sanctions return

3- Alkhali sniper new Zionist nightmare

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

RAH-e MARDOM:

1- Leader advised during all stages of negotiations: Rouhani

2- Iran, Switzerland, Norway embark on oil talks

 

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

RESALAR:

1- Iran President: What we achieved belongs to the nation

2- Article: What US seeks in region

3- Social networks trespass private areas

An in-depth article on the role social networks are playing in the Iranian society.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

 

 

SHARGH:

1- Iran extends subsidies reform plan to 2020

2- Iran moves from pariah state to a state to be reckoned

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan 18

Iran to test new missiles despite US sanctions: Defense minister

By
Emad Askarieh
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“[Any] attempt to impose new sanctions [against Iran] under irrelevant pretexts is indicative of the continued US hostile policy and acrimony toward the Iranian nation, and a futile effort to undermine Iran’s defense might,” Dehqan said on Monday.

He added that the Islamic Republic of Iran’s missile industry is fully domestically-manufactured and anchored in science and expertise of the country’s defense sector.

“Hence, sanctions against [certain] people and companies will have no impact on the development of the industry, and we will actually demonstrate [their ineffectiveness] by displaying new missiles,” he added.

Earlier on Monday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the country will continue to enhance its missile capabilities in defiance of the “destructive” US sanctions over the Islamic Republic’s missile program.

“We will respond to such propaganda stunts and disruptive measures by more robustly pursuing our lawful missile program and promoting our defense capabilities and national security,” the statement added.

It further noted that Iran’s missiles serve defensive and deterrent purposes and have not been designed to carry nuclear warheads.

“The Iranian missile program has by no means been designed to carry nuclear weapons and is not in contravention of any international principle,” the statement pointed out.

The US Department of the Treasury said in a statement on Sunday that it has imposed new sanctions on several individuals and firms over Iran’s ballistic missile program, claiming that the program “poses a significant threat to regional and global security.”

The statement said five Iranian citizens and a network of companies based in the United Arab Emirates and China were added to a US blacklist.

On October 11, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) successfully test-fired its first guided ballistic missile dubbed Emad. Washington slammed the test, claiming the projectile is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. It vowed to respond with more sanctions.

In recent years, Iran has made great achievements in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing essential military equipment and systems.

The Islamic Republic has repeatedly said its military might poses no threat to other countries, reiterating that its defense doctrine is based on deterrence.

 

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