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Iran welcomes promotion of ties with Japan: Rouhani

By
Emad Askarieh
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Rouhani-Japan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani expressed Tehran’s willingness to expand its relations with Tokyo in all fields, saying that Japan can seize the opportunities for economic cooperation with Iran.

“Tehran is keen on the development of cooperation with Tokyo in matters of interest, especially in scientific, technological, ecological, and economic areas,” Rouhani said in a Wednesday meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta.

Rouhani further referred to the extensive presence of large companies from Europe and other countries in Iran, and said that Japan can also avail itself of the opportunities for economic cooperation with Iran.

The Iranian president also underscored the necessity for joint efforts against terrorism and extremism, saying that poverty and lack of development are the key roots of terrorism in the region.

“Through mutual cooperation, Iran and Japan can work together toward the advancement and development of the countries of the region and diminish the grounds for poverty through mutual economic cooperation,” he stated.

Abe, for his part, said that Tokyo-Tehran relations have improved significantly and that Japan welcomes the expansion of mutual cooperation.

He also expressed hope that Tehran can keep playing its “constructive” role in the region, urging that Iran and Japan should continue their talks on regional and international issues.

President Rouhani last met Abe in September on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

MPs release statement detailing what negotiators should and should not do

By
Emad Askarieh
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Parliament-Iran

Some 220 Iranian MPs released a statement Wednesday in support of the comments by the Supreme Leader on nuclear talks and called on officials to make sure Iran’s red lines are not crossed in the negotiations.

The following is a partial translation of the statement read out by a member of the chamber’s presiding board as reported by Fars News Agency:

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We, members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, thank the Iranian negotiating team and at the same time call on them to base their negotiating tactics on the useful instructions and dos and don’ts issued by the Supreme Leader.

[…]

We draw the attention of the Executive branch and the negotiating team to the following points which are inspired by the comments of the Supreme Leader:

The final deal should not entail any commitment on the part of the Islamic Republic to special inspections which go above and beyond the requirements of the NPT; neither should it enshrine any inspections that endanger the security of Iranian nuclear scientists.

Research and development in technology, enrichment and nuclear science should not be subjected to any restriction. Military facilities and other places whose inspection might hurt our national pride or result in the humiliation of the Iranian nation should be off-limits to inspectors.

In light of the fact that the Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly proven its commitment to international contracts and the other side has proven unreliable, all sanctions should be immediately lifted [once a deal is struck].

The government should view critics as friends of the establishment and consult with them. It should also see the nation as its confidant. The nuclear achievements of the nation are an inseparable part of the country’s overall progress; no one should downplay these achievements simply to justify their own measures.

Talks should only focus on nuclear issue, and the negotiating team should make sure military issues as well as international and regional questions related to defense of the oppressed, which is part of our revolution’s identity, should remain off the table.

In drafting the final agreement, officials should close the door to any arbitrary interpretation, misuse and diversion.

[…]

Profoundly different Iranian nurses

By
Emad Askarieh
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Iranian Nurses

Looking after an ailing parent is not all that strange, but when people with disabilities do that, their work takes on additional importance.

The following is a partial translation of a report by Mehr News Agency on April 20 about two caring sisters who can neither see nor hear but look after their ailing mother.

Zahra, 55, and Fatemeh, 44, are two sisters who hold each other’s hands every day and jog in a park near their house. Razieh Hosseini, who has been their only friend and trainer for a few years, drops by daily to see how they and their old mother are and give them a hand if necessary.

As for abilities, the only difference between the two sisters is that unlike Zahra who is totally blind, Fatemeh has very poor eyesight. The slight vision helps her take care of housework.

The only way of communication between the two sisters goes through their palms. To convey a message to them, you have to write the words on their palms. When you make yourself understood, it’s your turn to build on their body language and decode their response.

When the sisters want to talk together, they hold each other’s hands and make some movements that others don’t understand, but each movement has a meaning for them.

They also go shopping and do the cooking. Their house is always filled with the pleasant smell of home-made food at noon.

Fatemeh wanted to get married and start a family when she was young, but she no longer thinks about it. All she wants is to put all her efforts into looking after her mother.

The mother had never let her girls feel depressed because of their disabilities. When she was young, she would take them to school and gym and emotionally support so that they wouldn’t feel down. Now it’s the girls’ turn to repay their mother’s kindness.

Zahra and Fatemeh have a small green garden in their yard. It’s hard to understand what their perception of natural beauty is, but it’s obvious that they truly appreciate beauty; at least their garden reflects their deep understanding of aesthetics.

Resistance of Iranians brought the other party to the negotiating table

By
Emad Askarieh
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Asian-African Conference33

President Hassan Rouhani has rejected as unlawful and unjust the sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying that the resistance by the Iranian nation together with the accelerated pace of the country’s technological and peaceful nuclear progress finally brought the other side [P5+1] to the negotiating table.

The Iranian president made the remark Wednesday in an Asian-African Conference (AAC) in Jakarta, Indonesia. The following is a partial translation of what else the president said in his speech as reported by the Islamic Republic News Agency:

Rouhani said that P5+1 opted for talks with the Islamic Republic knowing that threats, disrespect and sanctions fail to create peace and security [in the world].

“Intensive, complicated and prolonged talks were held and now I am happy to announce that the constructive interaction which has been established in the talks can culminate in a final nuclear deal,” he added.

The Iranian president further said that the final deal should guarantee Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy as well as the removal of all economic sanctions.

“Here I announce that Iran aims to have constructive interaction [with the rest of the world] and I insist that such interaction will serve our interests and those of all world nations,” he said.

Rouhani went on to say that in addition to efforts to seriously combat extremism and terrorism, measures should be taken to identify and eliminate the elements by which terrorist groups lure and recruit people [from around the world] to their ranks.

The cultural and economic root causes of such aggressiveness [terrorist acts] and desire for violence should be identified, he said, adding that honest, well-intentioned measures are needed to solve economic problems, dispense justice, and counter efforts which promote violence among the youth in order to deny terrorists the opportunity to provoke tension and misuse people.

The president said that we have to stem the tide of terrorism by cutting the financial, political and intelligence supply lines of the terrorists, adding that the global message of fighting international terrorism will not catch on as long as certain governments distinguish between good terrorism and bad terrorism.

International terrorism will stay undeterred and unharmed so long as it emerges under a different name and is supported by a different government, he added.

100-plus ancient epigraphs return home from US (PHOTOS)

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Fatemeh Askarieh
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ancient-epigraphs1

Iran welcomed on Wednesday the return home of some 108 precious historical inscriptions which were excavated in southern Iran in 1937 and transferred to America.

Joint archeological excavations carried out in Chogha Mish Hills by Iran and the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago produced 264 invaluable inscriptions before the Second World War.

Chogha Mish Hills are located in the city of Dezful which dates back to 5,400 years ago. The hills are of great importance to archeologists because they offer information about the development of writing.

Photos of the arrival of the epigraphs to Iran from America by the Islamic Republic News Agency:

Official opening of Asian-African Conference (PHOTOS)

By
Fatemeh Askarieh
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Asian-African Conference

The 2015 Asian-African Conference kicked off in Jakarta, Indonesia on Wednesday with President Rouhani along with dignitaries from 30 countries in attendance.

 

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

By
Emad Askarieh
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Iranian Newspapers Headlines
Iranian Newspapers Headlines

Comments by the government spokesman in a press conference about cash subsidies and withdrawal of money from the National Development Fund dominated the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday. The developments of Yemen and the lengthy prison sentence handed down in the case of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi also were in the news.

 

Abrar: “Government has not eliminated any groups from its cash subsidies scheme,” said the government spokesman.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

 

Aftab-e Yazd: “Documents on dirty money are ready [to be presented to MPs]”.

The comment by the interior minister came as his ministry is under increasing pressure for giving a reformist party the go-ahead to start its activities.

Aftab-e Yazd: A dozen passengers were killed when a bus plunged into a river in Mazandaran Province.

The passengers of the bus were on their way to the provincial capital after their plane could not land there because of bad weather and was forced to touch down in Tehran.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

 

Arman-e Emrooz: “Government inherited some 2,900 unfinished projects from the previous administration”.

Government Spokesman Mohammad Bagher Nobakht made the comment as he elaborated on the legacy of the Ahmadinejad administration.

Arman-e Emrooz: “That reformists have conferred with Ahmadinejad is more of a joke,” said Mohsen Rahami, a reformist clergyman.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

Asr-e Iranian: A former US senator has met with a Qom-based clergyman and a deputy minister of roads in Tehran.

A visit by a number of American nationals to Iran no one is ready to answer for.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

 

Asrar: “Economic growth at the expense of the environment is unacceptable,” said the director of the Environment Protection Organization.

Asrar: “A decision will be made in the case of illegal scholarships [granted to unqualified individuals when the Ahmadinejad government was in office] next week”.

The announcement was made by the minister of science, research and technology.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

Emtiaz: Some 1.5 percent of the Iranian forestland is disappearing yearly.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

 

Etemad: The inconclusive case of [illegal] scholarships.

Parliament is insisting that the Ministry of Science throw out the case and not make any public comments on the issue.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

 

Ettela’at: The economy minister convinced MPs [and escaped impeachment].

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

 

Ghanoon: “IRGC does not need to stage a coup. We have never sought political or economic share,” said Brigadier General Hassan Rastegarpanah, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

 

Javan: The protector of the revolution turned 36.

Today marks the 36th anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

 

Jomhouri Islami: “Political factions should work out plans to promote the country’s status,” said Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

Kayhan: They were too excited and took [American] tourists for investors.

[The daily has taken a swipe at reformists who said that US investors were in Iran to explore the possibility of investment.]

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

 

Roozan: The Interior Ministry’s permission for the establishment of a new party has become a headache for the interior minister.

Members of parliament [who are opposed to reformism] argue that “Unity of Nation” is the same as “Participation” [which is banned].

Unity of Nation insists it is not the same as “Participation”.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

Sharq: “Withdrawal of money from the National Development Fund came after the go-ahead of the Supreme Leader”.

The comment by the government spokesman came in response to those critical of the government measure.

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on April 22

 

Workshops of fishing cages in Bushehr (PHOTOS)

By
Fatemeh Askarieh
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fishing cages

Hemispherical fishing cages made of galvanized wires are commonly used by fishermen in coastal towns of the Persian Gulf.

The production of these widely-used fishing cages is among a few industries which have survived the passage of time. Their popularity with fishermen has caused a lot of workshops to be set up in the city of Bushehr.

Photos of fishing cage workshops by Fars News Agency:

Steel bullions (PHOTOS)

By
Fatemeh Askarieh
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Steel bullions

The following are photos of an Iran steel plant where bullions are manufactured.  Jamejamonline.ir has released the images:

 

 

Intra-Yemeni dialogue urgent: Iran’s Zarif

By
Emad Askarieh
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Zarif

Iran’s foreign minister says “intra-Yemeni dialogue” has to take place urgently in Yemen.

Mohammad Javad Zarif also called for an urgent provision of humanitarian assistance to the disaster-stricken Yemenis.

“Positive developments in Yemen should be followed by urgent humanitarian assistance, intra-Yemeni dialogue & broad-based govt,” he said in a tweet on Wednesday.

“Ready to help,” the tweet read on, sounding Iran’s readiness for contribution to the betterment of the situation in the war-wrecked country.

His remarks came hours after Saudi Arabia declared an end to its aerial campaign against the impoverished Arab country.

On Tuesday, Riyadh declared the end of “Decisive Storm” operation against Yemen and announced the beginning of a new phase dubbed “Operation Restoring Hope”.

Saudi Arabia has “ended Operation Decisive Storm based on a request by the Yemeni government” and fugitive former president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, said Saudi government spokesman Brigadier General Ahmed al-Assiri on a televised broadcast.

Another statement by the Saudi Defense Ministry said that the Saudi airstrikes have destroyed “heavy weaponry and ballistic missiles which were seized by the Houthi militia and forces allied to (former president) Ali Abduallh Saleh from army bases and camps.”

The airstrikes has successfully removed “threats to Saudi Arabia’s security and that of neighboring countries,” the statement added.

Saudi Arabia started its military aggression against Yemen on March 26 – without a UN mandate – in a bid to restore power to Hadi, who is a close ally of Riyadh.

According to reports, about 2,800 people have been killed during the aggression.

Also on Tuesday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman welcomed Saudi Arabia’s halt to its airstrikes against Yemen, expressing hope that national dialog among Yemeni parities would resume.

“Undoubtedly… a halt to the killing of innocent and defenseless people is a step forward,” Marzieh Afkham said on Tuesday night.

“We had previously announced that the crisis in Yemen has no military solution,” she stated.

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