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Help 10 individuals acquire literacy and get $2,300 in return: Official

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Emad Askarieh
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Mohammad Taghizadeh

Asemarinews.ir has quoted Director of Khuzestan Provincial Education Department Mohammad Taghizadeh as saying, “The overriding objective of the department is the eradication of illiteracy in the province, because a wide range of current problems and social ills stem from illiteracy.”

He went on to say, “The Education Department is set to pay about $2,300 for teaching literacy to the illiterate in three months. Youngsters with a university degree can shoulder the responsibility in their free time in the afternoon or at night. By helping ten individuals achieve literacy in three months, they can receive $2,300.

Show of thoroughbred horses in Khuzestan in photos

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Emad Askarieh
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horses

The 3rd   horse show was held at Takhti Stadium in the southern city of Shushtar with three international judges from Austria, Belgium and Iran in attendance. In the event, thoroughbred Arabian horses of Khuzestan Province were put on display. The horse show was held in cooperation with Shushtar City Council and the local horse-riding department. The following is a photo gallery that shushtarerooz.ir posted on its website:

 

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 24

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Emad Askarieh
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Iranian Newspapers Headlines
Iranian Newspapers Headlines

A message by the Supreme Leader to the youth in Europe and North America dominated the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Saturday. Elimination of the Iranian national team from the AFC Asian Cup 2015 appeared on the cover of the dailies. And the passing of Saudi King Abdullah and the messages of condolence released by Iranian officials, including President Rouhani, made front-page headlines too.

 

Abrar: There are as many as 500 women in Tehran who sleep rough.

Abrar: Iran’s Foreign Ministry has offered condolences to the Saudi government and nation on the passing of King Abdullah and announced that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will attend a memorial service for the late king.

 

Abrar newspaper 1- 24

Afkar: The EU Troika has warned the US Congress not to impose fresh sanctions against Iran.

 

Afkar newspaper 1- 24

Aftab-e Yazd: Chairman of the Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has conveyed his condolences on the passing of the Saudi king.

 

Aftabe yazd newspaper 1- 24

Arman-e Emrooz: “Eighty-two percent of single mothers are jobless,” said Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Molaverdi.

Arman-e Emrooz: Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has passed away. Salman bin Abdulaziz has ascended to the throne.

 

Armane emruz newspaper 1- 24

Asrar: The head of the Supreme Audit Court has pleaded for cash subsidies to high-income individuals to stop.

Asrar: “From the perspective of hardliners, the criterion for diplomacy is to have a contemptuous look at the other side in negotiations,” said Sadegh Zibakalam, a political analyst.

Asrar: A new round of nuclear talks between Iran and America has got underway in Zurich.

 

Asrar newspaper 1- 24

Ebtekar: “If sanctions against Iran are lifted, oil prices will hike,” said Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh.

 

Ebtekar newspaper 1- 24

Emtiaz: “We won’t scuttle the construction of petroleum refineries,” said the oil minister.

 

Emtiaz newspaper 1- 24

Etemad: A heroic defeat: A horrible call by the referee coupled with back luck in penalty shoot-outs brought the most stellar performance of late by Iran’s soccer team to a dramatic end.

Etemad: An opinion poll conducted by the daily indicates that the Iranian people want Carlos Queiroz to stay at the helm of Iran’s national soccer squad.

 

Etemad newspaper 1- 24

Ettela’at: The European Union has lifted its sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and Tejarat Bank.

Ettela’at: In a message the Supreme Leader advised the youth in Europe and North America not to allow their statesmen to identify terrorists as representatives of Islam.

Ettela’at: After Friday prayers,worshipers staged nationwide rallies to condemn insults at the Prophet Muhammad.

 

Ettelaat newspaper 1- 24

Hambastegi: The interior minister has said his ministry is working with the Guardian Council to organize electronic elections.

 

Hambastegi newspaper 1- 24

Hemayat: The passing of the Saudi King has seen oil prices go up.

 

Hemayat newspaper 1- 24

Iran: President Rouhani has extended his condolences on the demise of King Abdullah.

Iran: The verdict which sentenced Mohammad Reza Rahimi, the first Vice-President under Ahmadinejad, to jail and fines has been partially upheld.

 

Iran newspaper 1- 24

Jomhouri Islami: “Buying and selling foreign currencies is against the law,” said the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Iran.

 

Jomhorie eslami newspaper 1- 24

Kar va Kargar: A funeral procession has been held in the southern city of Ahvaz for 121 unknown fallen soldiers of the Sacred Defense [Iran-Iraq war].

 

Karo kargar newspaper 1- 24

Resalat: Tehran Friday Prayer Leader Kazem Sedighi has taken a swipe at the walk Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif took with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Geneva and the ensuing visit Zarif paid to Paris.

 

Resalat newspaper 1- 24

 

Iran’s Zarif, EU’s Mogherini discuss nuclear talks by phone

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Emad Askarieh
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Zarif-EU

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and European Union Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini in a telephone conversation reviewed the latest developments in the course of nuclear talks between Iran and six major world powers.

The telephone conversation was made at the request of Mogherini.

The Iranian foreign minister is now in Switzerland’s Davos to attend the 45th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Zarif is also scheduled to hold talks with his counterparts from P5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany) on the sidelines of the Davos meeting.

Earlier this week, Zarif said that the forum in Davos provides an opportunity to have “short discussions” on Iran’s civil nuclear program with top diplomats of P5+1, including US Secretary of State John Kerry.

The EU foreign policy chief is tasked with coordinating diplomacy with Iran on behalf of the six countries.

Last week, Iran and P5+1 (also known as E3+3) wrapped up the latest round of negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, with the next round slated for early February.

The negotiations between Iran and P5+1 aim to hammer out a final agreement to end more than a decade of impasse over Tehran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Meanwhile, nuclear negotiating teams from Iran and the US are scheduled to hold talks on Friday and Saturday, January 23-24 in the Swiss city of Zurich.

Iran parliament to retaliate any new US Congress sanctions

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Emad Askarieh
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ZArif-AP

Iran’s foreign minister says if the US Congress imposes fresh sanctions on Tehran, the Iranian parliament will retaliate by adopting a bill to further expand the country’s nuclear enrichment level.

The Iranian lawmakers “will adopt something requiring the government… to increase our (uranium) enrichment,” Mohammad Javad Zarif stated during a panel discussion at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss city of Davos on Friday.

Anyone who torpedoes the November 2013 interim nuclear agreement between Iran and P5+1 — the US, France, Britain, Russia, China and Germany — “should be isolated by the international community, even if it is the US Congress,” the Iranian minister added.

Zarif also noted that there is “a very good probability” to reach a comprehensive agreement over Iran’s nuclear program.

“We have an agreement that has the prospect of reaching a comprehensive agreement,” he said, adding, “Now it’s the time for the international community to stand firm against a process that will unravel an extremely important achievement.”

Rejecting claims that sanctions have forced Iran to the negotiating table, Zarif expressed that the country’s desire to “change our dynamics” in relations with other countries was the driving force for the talks.

 

Geneva deal

Iran and the six world powers are in talks to secure a final full-blown deal over Tehran’s nuclear work.

Since the interim deal was agreed in Geneva in November 2013, the negotiating sides have missed two deadlines to ink a final agreement.

The two sides now seek to reach a high-level political agreement by March 1 and to confirm the full technical details of the accord by July 1.

 

Tackling extremism

The Iranian diplomat also touched upon the ongoing problems and conflicts in the Middle East, saying that they are rooted in extremism.

A great number of the terrorists operating in Syria and Iraq have come from Western countries, Zarif said, urging the militants’ sponsors to stop supporting them in a bid to end extremism in the region.

The Takfiri militants have been carrying out horrific acts of violence, including public decapitations and crucifixions, against people from all communities, such as Shiites, Sunnis, Kurds, Christians, and Izadi Kurds, in Syria and Iraq.

The West and its regional allies, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, are giving financial and military support to the militants.

Carlos Quiroz proud of Iran football team

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Emad Askarieh
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Carlos Quiroz

Iranian national football team coach Carlos Queiroz said he is proud of his players’ efforts against Iraq in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup on Friday.

Iran lost to Iraq 7-6 on penalty shootouts. The match went to penalties after the two Middle Eastern rivals finished all square at 3-3 at the end of extra-time.

“The Iranian players did everything possible to turn the game our way. I am very proud of the way they played the game and the way they fought,” said Queiroz.

“We go home now and it hurts a lot because the players worked hard and committed themselves, they deserve something more and they deserve respect from the fans. They have all my love and all my support because of the way they fought for the whole 120 minutes and penalties, and I feel very, very proud to be coach of this team and these players,” he added.

“Congratulations to the Iraq team for qualifying for the semi-final. The Iraqi players deserve all respect and consideration from Iranian fans,” added the former Real Madrid and Portugal coach.

“I wish Iraq the best of luck for the next game against Korea Republic, they played a good game and I hope they have success in their next match,” Queiroz told afcasiancup.com.

Iran, US hold nuclear talks in Davos

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Emad Askarieh
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ZArif-Kerry

Iran and the United States have held talks on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in the Swiss city of Davos.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammed Javad Zarif and US Secretary of State John Kerry discussed the latest developments about the nuclear negotiations between Iran and P5+1 on Friday during their fifth meeting in recent days.

Speaking to Iranian media after the meeting, Zarif said they discussed the need to speed up the nuclear talks.

He added that the two sides also exchanged views on technical issues, including Iran’s uranium enrichment program.

Zarif and Kerry met in the French capital, Paris, on January 16 to try to narrow gaps over Iran’s nuclear program, in a follow-up to their lengthy January 14 meeting in the Swiss city of Geneva.

The latest meeting between Zarif and Kerry came as Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araghchi and US Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman held a fresh round of nuclear talks in the Swiss city of Zurich on Friday.

Iran and P5+1 (China, Russia, France, Britain and the US – plus Germany) have been holding talks to secure a final comprehensive deal over Iranian nuclear work.

Since an interim deal was agreed in Geneva in November 2013, the negotiating sides have missed two self-imposed deadlines to ink a final agreement.

Iran and P5+1 now seek to reach a high-level political agreement by March 1 and to confirm the full technical details of the accord by July 1.

Iranians voice outrage at Charlie Hebdo’s Prophet Mohammad cartoon

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Emad Askarieh
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Irnan-Prophet

Large crowds of people in the Iranian capital, Tehran, and other cities took part in the rallies after Friday prayers and expressed their outrage at the offensive cartoon.

The protesters carried flags and placards in reverence for Prophet Mohammad and shouted slogans against France, Israel, the US, and Britain.

The protests come after Iranian students on Monday gathered in huge numbers in front of the French embassy in Tehran in protest at Charlie Hebdo’s sacrilegious move.

On January 14, the French weekly, whose Paris office was attacked by two gunmen on January 7, once again published a cartoon of Prophet Mohammad on the cover of its new edition despite warnings that the move is provocative.

The January 7 attack is largely believed to have been launched over Charlie Hebdo’s previous cartoons of the Prophet.

The al-Qaeda branch in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attack on Charlie Hebdo. The group said it chose and supported Said and Cherif Kouachi, the two brothers who allegedly carried out the deadly assault.

The French magazine has repeatedly provoked Muslim anger by publishing cartoons of Prophet Mohammad.

Beaten by Iraq on penalties, Iran say goodbye to Asian Cup

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IFP Editorial Staff
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Iran-Iraq-Ac2015

The 10-man Iran were overpowered by Iraq on penalties, failing to reach the semi-finals of the Asian Cup after the two West Asian rivals played out one of the most extraordinary matches in the tournament’s history.

Iran lined up against Iraq on Friday (January 23) in Canberra in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup quarter-final and were beaten by the Iraqi side in penalty shootouts.

The marathon match between the two regional giants ended in a three-all draw after the extra time, with the West Asian rivals awaiting their fate to be sealed in penalty kicks.

Iraq had the luck on its side during the shootouts. Both teams missed the first penalty. Iran also missed the 8th kick by hitting the post, thus creating an opening for Iraq which scored a goal and booked a place in the semi-finals.

On Monday, Iran beat the UAE 1-0 in their final Group C game, booking a spot in the Asian Cup quarterfinals.

Iraq defeated Palestine 2-0 in their final match of Group D on Tuesday night to stand second after Japan and book a quarterfinal clash with Iran.

Iraq – which hoisted the trophy aloft in 2007 – will play South Korea which beat Uzbekistan through two goals in the extra time on Thursday, becoming the first team to advance into the Asian Cup semifinals.

Iran have fallen well short of their most successful era when they won three successive tournaments from 1968 to 1976.

Iran and Iraq have played 25 times against each other (Friday’s match included), with Iran winning 14 times, Iraq taking five victories and six matches ending in a draw.

On January 4, Iran defeated Iraq 1-0 in a friendly in Sydney as a lead-up to the Asian Cup.

 

Iran commiserates with Saudis on king’s passing

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Emad Askarieh
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Foreign ministery

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham condoled with Saudis on the monarch’s demise, saying Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will, on behalf of the Tehran government, attend an official memorial service due to be held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani also extended condolences to the Saudi government and people on the monarch’s demise.

King Abdullah died at the age of 90 on Friday and his 77-year-old half brother, Salman, succeeded him.

The king reportedly died at hospital, where he had been receiving medical treatment for several weeks.

King Abdullah, who was admitted to the King Abdulaziz Medical City in the capital Riyadh in late December, had been suffering from pneumonia and was reportedly breathing with the help of a tube.

The Saudi king’s death has raised concerns about the future of the oil-rich country in the face of anti-government demonstrations.

Salman was named Saudi crown prince in June 2012 after the death of Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz. Salman has recently represented King Abdullah at most public events because of the monarch’s ailing health.

Salman bin Abdulaziz, the new king, will also serve as prime minister and defense minister in the Arab state.

But the 79-year-old is reportedly in poor health and is unlikely to rule for as long as his elder sibling.

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