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President Rouhani congratulates nation on Eid al-Fitr, nuclear victory

Emad Askarieh

July 18, 2015

President Rouhani Invites Malaysian King to Visit Iran

This year, we are in the middle of two spritual and political feasts, he wrote in a message, one marking the religious piety and other the national determination as the countries centrifuges are spinning and Iran’s economy is on the verge of transformation.

‘We were patient on abstaining from eating and drinking and from committing sin and managed to reach Eid al-Fitr, likewise, we stood before pressure of sanction and economic and political hardships by adopting political piety and proved that we were only after peace in having access to nuclear knowledge and that no individual or government can deny it from us.’

‘Thanks to our religious piety’, he added, ‘we proved our political piety so that the world can prove its honesty.’

Today, wrote President Rouhani, the centrifuges of Iran are spinning and the country’s economic wheel is on the verge of a transformation toward great boom.

Senior cleric: Nuclear deal was a big victory

Emad Askarieh

July 17, 2015

A senior Iranian cleric has said that the Supreme Leader’s sagacious prudence and unwavering support set the stage for the establishment and people to walk down the path of honor and pride [during and after nuclear talks].

Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi, a Shiite source of emulation, made the remark in a meeting with Mohammad Nahavandian, President Rouhani’s Chief of Staff on July 15 and added that he had always prayed for the success of Iran’s nuclear negotiators and the fruitfulness of nuclear talks which proved to be tough and complex.

Fararu.com on July 16 released a report on the meeting between the grand ayatollah and the government official one day after Iran and six world powers clinched a landmark nuclear deal in Vienna following 18 days of marathon talks in the Austrian capital. The following is the translation of the report:

The senior cleric expressed satisfaction with the conclusion of the historic deal, thanked the Iranian nuclear team for their efforts and congratulated them on this victory [inking the nuclear deal]. He said that the deal was a big victory [for Iran] and showed the ineffectiveness of opposition by the Zionist regime and its dismay and desperation.

He went on to say that the world welcomed the deal, adding this makes the ill-wishers of the Iranian nation pay a dear price for their opposition [to the deal] or failure to live up to their commitments [under the nuclear deal] and helps implement the deal successfully.

Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi further said that the government has prudently helped the nuclear case end conclusively, advising the Cabinet to provide people with transparent information on the nuclear deal so that certain individuals cannot kill people’s hope and jubilation and destroy the public trust in officials on different grounds.

He also highlighted the need for the management of the increased expectations which people may hold and hope to see the government immediately remove the existing problems as a result of the nuclear deal.

The grand ayatollah praised the Supreme Leader’s support for the government and the nuclear negotiating team as very important, saying that some had prepared themselves to oppose the nuclear deal, but the Leader’s sagacious prudence and his immediate and timely support [for nuclear talks] cleared the way for people and the establishment’s officials to walk down the path of honor and pride.

Nahavandian, for his part, said that the government owes its success to the prayers and sound guidance of the sources of emulation.

The president’s chief of staff also provided the senior cleric with a report on the government’s main plans and briefed him on the key details of the nuclear deal Iran and P5+1 struck on Tuesday (July 14).

Rouhani urges P5+1 to abide by commitments in nuclear talks

Emad Askarieh

July 17, 2015

President Rouhani made the remarks in a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday.

“We are happy that we reached a win-win outcome in the negotiations,” Rouhani said, adding that “it is necessary for all members of the P5+1 group to make effort for the implementation of the next steps of the agreement.”

The phone conversation came two days after Iran and the P5+1 group — the United States, Britain, France, China, Russia and Germany — reached a conclusion on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in the Austrian capital city of Vienna. The JCPOA will put limits on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the removal of sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

The United States on Wednesday submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council on the outcome of the nuclear talks between Tehran and the world powers. The draft resolution seeks formal UN endorsement of the outcome of the talks, and according to diplomatic sources, a vote on it could come as early as July 20 or 21.

The Iranian president also appreciated the constructive role of Britain during the negotiations, saying, “Commitment of both sides to fulfilling their obligations is the most important factor for the success of the executive process of the negotiations.”

He further referred to the relations between Iran and Britain, saying, “We seek relations based on mutual respect and interest, and I think there exists the necessary potential to rebuild relations between Iran and Britain.”

Rouhani also referred to violence perpetrated by ISIL and other terrorist groups in the Middle East as “a pressing and dangerous issue” for the region.

He mentioned Iran’s role in stabilizing the region and fighting against terrorism, stressing that if countries “do not do all within their power in fighting terrorism, this ominous phenomenon will afflict many countries, including those in Europe.”

The Iranian president also highlighted the suffering of Yemeni people in the face of the Saudi aggression against their country, saying that the Saudi bombardment of “innocent people is not acceptable” to Iran.

Riyadh launched its military aggression against Yemen on March 26, without a UN mandate. More than 3,000 people, including 1,500 civilians, have been killed over the past three months in the impoverished Arab country, according to the United Nations.

Cameron, for his part, congratulated Rouhani on the conclusion of the nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 countries, and thanked the Iranian president for the constructive role he played during the negotiations.

Cameron also affirmed that the P5+1 countries will try to help the implementation of the nuclear accord in the next phases.

Referring to the threat of terrorism in the Middle East, the British prime minister said necessary measures should be taken to uproot terrorism in the region.

The two sides also discussed the reopening of the two countries’ respective embassies.

In November 2011, Iranian lawmakers voted by a large majority to downgrade diplomatic ties with the UK in response to its decision to impose sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran over the allegation that Tehran is pursuing non-civilian objectives in its nuclear program.

Nearly two years after their diplomatic ties were severed, Iran and Britain agreed in October 2013 to appoint non-resident chargés d’affaires as a first step toward reopening of their respective embassies.

Nuclear agreement’s best aspect is Zionist regime’s wrath

Emad Askarieh

July 17, 2015

Appreciating Supreme Leader’s support, President’s efforts and the Iranian nuclear negotiation team’s tireless endeavors, the Friday prayer leader of Tehran said the best aspect of the nuclear agreement between Iran and P5+1 was the Zionist regime’s anger.

Addressing thousands of worshipers, Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Movahhedi Kermani said that the best proof for the true value of this agreement is the Zionist regime’s wrath.

People’s resistance in the face of the unjust sanctions and the economic pressures discouraged the Americans from further intensifying the sanctions and showed sanctions are not effective in bringing the brave Iranian nation to its knees, said Ayatollah Movahhedi Kermani.

He said that the Americans believed President Hassan Rouhani’s advice that the language of respect and not the language of threats, sanctions, and pressure should be used in speaking with the Iranians.

The Zionist regime and its supporters, especially the Saudis, are highly displeased with this agreement and we should repeat Martyr Beheshti’s comment aimed at the Americans when he said: ‘Be angry with the Iranian nation, and die of that anger!’

Nuclear conclusion to serve Iran-Turkey ties: Rouhani

Emad Askarieh

July 17, 2015

“This agreement will have an effect on Iran’s relations with its neighbors, especially Turkey,” Rouhani said in a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday night.

Rouhani said Iran managed to shed “cruel sanctions” imposed on the Islamic Republic and reach “acceptable solutions” in talks over the country’s nuclear program.

On July 14, Iran and the P5+1 group — the United States, Britain, France, China, Russia and Germany — reached a conclusion on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in the Austrian capital city of Vienna following 18 days of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Based on the nuclear conclusion, limits will be put on Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for the removal of sanctions, including all economic and financial bans, against the Islamic Republic.

The UN Security Council is now expected to vote on the conclusion on Monday, according to diplomats.

Rouhani also said that Iran-Turkey cooperation could result in “win-win solutions” to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East region.

He also underlined the need for Iran-Turkey cooperation to uproot terrorism which is threatening the stability of the regional countries.

Erdogan, for his part, hailed the conclusion of Iran’s nuclear talks and expressed his country’s readiness to cooperate with Iran on regional issues.

He also called for further promotion of ties between Iran and Turkey.

Russia negotiating supply of ‘Sukhoi Superjet’ to Iran

Emad Askarieh

July 16, 2015

Transport Minister of the Russian Federation Maxim Sokolov said that Russia and Iran are negotiating the supply of Russian passenger planes Sukhoi Superjet 100 to Iran.

“Such negotiations, as far as I know are taking place,” Sokolov said, answering a question about whether it is possible to deliver the SSJ100 to Iran.

“It is profitable to offer not just the Superjets but also other vehicles and machinery, as it raises certain interest in our Iranian colleagues,” RIA Novosti quoted the Russian minister as saying.

He further said that last year within the framework of the summit of transport ministers of the Caspian region, Russia actively discussed the possibility of cooperation with Iran and the Iranian delegation even visited the port of Olya in the Astrakhan region.

“The Iranian colleagues examined the infrastructure with great interest, including the ‘Sviyazhsk’ multimodal complex which will now be operational and be used to pull cargo into the country,” Sokolov said.

Transportation between Iran and Russia may be possible through the Caspian Sea as well as other transport modes on land.

Vienna deal brings new diplomacy to world: Omani FM

Emad Askarieh

July 16, 2015

Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi said the nuclear deal in Vienna brought a new culture of diplomacy to the world.

Talking to the Omani press, Yusuf bin Alawi said that the Vienna deal was the result of soft diplomacy and commitment to constructive talks based on mutual interests.

In today’s world, there is no chance for making mistakes, said the Omani diplomat stressing that respect for the two sides’ interests is needed to have global convergence.

Referring to Oman’s role as a mediator in negotiations between Iran and the six world powers, he said Muscat could make efforts to resume talks between the two parties to the talks thanks to its special relations with both sides.

Oman played an important role in the first round of the recent talks in order to build confidence between the two sides, he said.

He further said the Vienna deal can be used as an example for finding solutions to regional crises.

He also hoped the crises in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Palestine would be solved through talks among all parties involved and also through the establishment of mutual confidence.

After over a decade, Iran and the six world powers reached a landmark agreement on Iran’s nuclear dispute with the West on Tuesday.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 16

Golrokh Askarieh

July 16, 2015

♦ The Supreme Leader has responded to a letter by President Rouhani on nuclear talks.

“The text of the deal should be carefully studied and go through the envisaged legal channels,” said Ayatollah Khamenei in the letter.

“If approved, it should close the door to the other party violating its commitments. Some members of the other party [a reference to P5+1] are not trustworthy at all,” the Leader said.

♦ French President Francois Hollande has appealed to Iran to help end the Syrian crisis.

It came as the Syrian Army and Lebanese Hezbollah mopped up pockets of IS terrorists in Zabadani.

♦ Parts of the Iraqi city of Fallujah have been liberated.

[The liberation came after the Iraqi Army and popular forces launched a massive operation to rid Al-Anbar of IS terrorists.]

♦ “The UN Security Council will recognize Iran’s uranium enrichment next week,” said Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

His comments came as sources of emulation hailed the nuclear talks Iran held with P5+1 as valuable.

♦ “The assets unfrozen as a result of termination of sanctions will be invested in the manufacturing sector,” said the government spokesman.

Mohammad Bagher Nobakht also said that the government is determined to limit unnecessary imports and increase local production.

♦ Mansour Nariman, the father of the oud [a pear-shaped stringed instrument] has passed away.

A funeral procession will be held for the late musician in Tehran on July 17.

Former President Ahmadinejad reacts to Iran nuclear deal

Emad Askarieh

July 16, 2015

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former Iranian president, has shown a guarded reaction to the historic deal Iran and six world powers clinched on July 14.

Ahmadinejad was widely known for his blistering comments against the West and fierce opposition to the demands of the Western countries in nuclear talks. Under Ahmadinejad, Iran’s nuclear dispute with the West failed to produce a breakthrough, with the president who was the head of the Supreme National Security Council downplaying the economic sanctions imposed against Iran as “worthless paper”.

Alef.ir on July 15 released a report on the former president’s online reaction to the landmark deal and the implicit note of caution he has sounded in his first reaction to the Iran Nuclear Deal. An Instagram message he posted following the historic deal can be an expression of “worriedness” about Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers. The following is the translation of report:

In his Instagram page, Ahmadinejad has posted a hadith from Hazrat Ali, the first Shiite Imam (Peace Be Upon Him), which reads, “Be deeply afraid of your enemy when s/he reaches out to you in peace and compromise, because your enemy approaches you under the cover of peace to catch you off guard”.

Even if the enemy takes on a gesture of peace and friendship, his or her animosity should not be underestimated and you should not be optimistic about him or her. That’s why the Master of the Pious Faithful [a title for Imam Ali] has said in a wise and shrewd comment, “Be deeply afraid of your enemy when s/he reaches out to you in peace and compromise, because your enemy approaches you under the cover of peace to catch you off guard. So exercise vigilance and care, and do not be credulous and optimistic in such circumstances”.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 16

Emad Askarieh

July 16, 2015

The nuclear deal Iran and six world powers struck in Vienna continued to dominate the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday.

Ettela’at: The Supreme Leader has responded to a letter by President Rouhani on nuclear talks.

“The text of the deal should be carefully studied and go through the envisaged legal channels,” said Ayatollah Khamenei in the letter.

“If approved, it should close the door to the other party violating its commitments. Some members of the other party [a reference to P5+1] are not trustworthy at all,” the Leader said.

Highlights of Ettela’at newspaper on July 16

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on July 16

Abrar: “The Foreign Ministry has yet to receive a letter from parliament inviting Foreign Minister Zarif to the chamber,” said the deputy foreign minister.

Abrar: French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has said that he will pay a visit to Iran at the invitation of Foreign Minister Zarif.

Aftab-e Yazd: The British foreign secretary has expressed hope that the British embassy in Tehran reopens.

Aftab-e Yazd: The interior minister did not budge [in the face of pressures by some MPs who didn’t want him to name whoever he wanted as the governor general of Fars Province].

That means clouds of impeachment will be hanging over the Interior Ministry premises.

Arman-e Emrooz: Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Messages of congratulations to the Iranian people and government [on conclusion of a nuclear deal with six world powers] are streaming in.

Arman-e Emrooz: Mohammad Reza Aref [a reformist leader and a former vice-president] has offered to hold talks with principlists.

Asrar: “The Iranian people do not want to go to extremes,” said the president.

Ebtekar: “The Supreme Leader kept a watchful eye on nuclear talks with P5+1,” said President Rouhani.

Ebtekar: The government’s economic team is on alert.

Industry minister: There has been an uptick in applications for industrial cooperation with Iran.

Government spokesman: The stage will be set for foreign investment.

Oil minister: Oil exports will hit 2.5 million barrels per day.

Economy minister: Termination of sanctions by itself won’t settle the country’s economic problems.

Etemad: Some $28 billion in oil revenues frozen in India, Japan, South Korea and the US will return home.

Etemad: A Tehran visit

The foreign ministers of France and Germany hope to visit Tehran [for the first time in 12 years] in the wake of the “agreement of the century”.

Ghanoon: The end of Zarif as a hero; the beginning of Zarif as the man who should provide answers

Hemayat: “Our red lines should be guarded during the implementation phase of the nuclear deal,” said Judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani.

He also described the sincere efforts of the Iranian nuclear negotiating team as praiseworthy.

Iran: The new governors of Fars and Qom provinces have been named.

Iran: Sources of emulation have welcomed the nuclear deal Iran has struck with P5+1.

Jomhouri Islami: “Iran’s trade transactions will cost $25 billion less in the wake of sanctions,” said the chairman of Tehran Chamber of Commerce.

Jomhouri Islami: The world has welcomed Iran’s nuclear deal with P5+1.

Kar va Kargar: “The future generations of this land will take pride in this nuclear deal,” said President Hassan Rouhani.

Kayhan: In response to a letter by the president, the Supreme Leader has called for the wording of the Vienna deal to be closely examined.

Kayhan: The Iranian negotiating team paid a pilgrimage visit to the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad upon arrival home from Vienna.

Kayhan: The first results of the nuclear deal; gold prices went up; the rial lost part of its value against foreign currencies and the stock market shed points.

Mardomsalari: Boeing is ready to sell aircraft to Iran.

Mardomsalari: “The Iranians are entitled to see Ahmadinejad tried for his illogical comments,” said Sadegh Kharrazi, a former Iranian ambassador.

Mardomsalari: People across Iran held celebrations [Tuesday night] to mark the conclusion of a nuclear deal with P5+1.

Resalat: Iranian students have bagged six medals at the 56^th International Mathematical Olympiad.

Roozan: The first impact of the lifting of sanctions on Iran’s soccer; the national team players will sport Nike jerseys.

Sayeh: “The time has come to take on extremism,” said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in an interview with Al-Mayadeen.

Setareh Sobh: “The Vienna deal was more important than the liberation of Khorramshahr [from Iraqi occupation during the Iran-Iraq war],” said Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani.