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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Oct. 12

October 12, 2014

The Supreme Leader’s decision to offer amnesty to or commute the sentences of as many as 1,256 Iranian prisoners convicted in various courts and the 2014 Golden Neuron Award which was given to Iran’s renowned scientist Professor Majid Samiias the world’s top neurosurgeon grabbed front-page headlines in several Iranian newspapers on Sunday. A gathering by Principlists “to unite” also appeared on the front pages of some dailies.

Abrar:“The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance should not give in to illogical pressures by the Worriers [a group of Ahmadinejed supporters who have expressed concern about the state of affairs since the rise to power of President Rouhani’s government in 2013]”, appealed a statement by the artistic arm of reformist Mardomsalari (Democracy) Party.

Arman-e Emrooz: “Pressures are being cranked up on Reformists to block the movements of the Moderation Camp,” writes the daily on hardline media attacks on former President Mohammad Khatami to interfere with efforts to promote moderation by President Rouhani’s administration.

Arman-e Emrooz: “Recent efforts by Ansar [Hezbollah to enforce morality laws] are politically motivated,” said Abdullah Nasseri, a member of BARAN Foundation (the Foundation for Freedom, Growth and Development of Iran), and a close ally of former President Mohammad Khatami.

Asia: “Iran and the West have no other choice but to arrive at a nuclear agreement,” said Ali Khorram, an advisor to the Iranian foreign minister.

Asia: “A Europe-Iran economic forum [which meets in London on Wednesday October 15] has been given added weight by the presence of the US, ostensibly for supervision.”

Asrar: “Iran holds Pakistan accountable for the recent terrorist attacks in Saravan [in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan],” said Deputy Interior Minister Hossein-Ali Amiri.

Asrar: “Iran’s efforts to bring down the inflation rate and improve economic growth are exemplary,” said the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Asrar: “Iran plans to jointly make movies with European countries,” saidHojjatollah Ayyoubi, the director of Iran’s Cinema Organization.

Asrar: “Iran is ready to step up efforts to settle [outstanding] issues between Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),” said Abbas Araghchi, a senior Iranian nuclear negotiator.

Ebtekar: “Professor Majid Samii was named the world’s top neurosurgeon,” is the daily’s pick for its front page. The World Academy of Neurological Surgery conferred the 2014 Golden Neuron Award upon the renowned Iranian scientist at its biannual meeting in Vienna on October 11.

Ebtekar: “Policies adopted by [President] Rouhani are praiseworthy,” said Mahathir Mohammad, the former Malaysian prime minister.

Etemad: “A political maneuver by the Principlists 15 months ahead of parliamentary elections,” appeared on the daily’s front page, saying that the absence of some heavyweights from Saturday’sgathering has raised concerns within the conservative camp.

Hadaf va Eghtesad: “Iran is the key regional power,” said Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alawi.

Hambastegi: “The question of unity would not have been brought up if there had been no differences,” said Gholam-Ali Haddad Adel, a former Iranian parliament speaker and a top Principlist figure.

Iran: “A nuclear deal would pull the rug from under the hard-liners’ feet,” said Sadegh Zibakalam, a university professor and a political analyst.

Iran: “President Rouhani will have a direct talk with people on Monday night”. The President will go live on TV to give a progress report of his Cabinet’s performance.

Jomhouri Islami: “Exporters would be given new incentives,” said the deputy minister of trade, industry and mines.

Jomhouri Islami: “Line One of Shiraz Metro was inaugurated in a ceremony attended by First Vice-President Eshagh Jahangiri.”

Jomhouri Islami reports that shortage of water supplies has prompted officials to issue a drought alert in three Iranian provinces.

Qods: “The World Bank is not expected to adopt a politically motivated stance [against Tehran],” said Ali Tayyebnia, the Iranian economy minister, in the annual meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington.

Resalat quoted Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari as saying that the deployment of foreign ground troops in Iraq is out of the question.

Roozan: “Those who have kept distance from moderation are to blame for the emergence of ISIL,” said Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Roozan: “Former President Mohammad Khatami places emphasis on efforts to recognize the rights of and show respect for universities.”

Shahrvand: “As much as 40 tons of humanitarian aid is en route to Iraq,” said the deputy director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

Sharq reports on “Untold stories about the university scholarship case”, saying that the names of the children of certain office holders under former President Ahmadinejad and those of MPs are on the list of students who have been favored with illegal scholarships.

Hafez Day commemorated in Shiraz

Emad Askarieh

October 12, 2014

Commemoration Day of Iran’s internationally renowned poet, Hafez, was held by his tomb in his hometown, Shiraz, in the presence of 1st Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri, Vice President and head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization Masoud Soltanifar.

Prominent Iranian and foreign poets as well as literary figures and experts in Hafez studies attended the commemoration service that received broad mass media coverage.

The National Library of Fars Province, too, will in its Documentaries Department hold a scientific conference on Hafez on Sunday.

October 12th marks “Hafez Day” in the Iranian National calendar.

Khaje Shams-ud-Deen Muhammad Hafez-e Shirazi (1325/26–1389/90), was a Persian poet.

His collected works are regarded as a pinnacle of Persian literature and are to be found in the homes of most people in Iran and Afghanistan, who learn his poems by heart and use them as proverbs and sayings.

His life and poems have been the subject of much analysis, commentary and interpretation, influencing post-fourteenth century Persian writing more than any other author.

Themes of his qhazals are the beloved, faith, and exposing hypocrisy. His influence in the lives of Farsi speakers can be found in ‘Hafez readings’ (faal-e Hafez ‎) and the frequent use of his poems in Persian traditional music, visual art, and Persian calligraphy.

His tomb is visited often. Adaptations, imitations and translations of Hafez’ poems exist in all major languages.

Airstrikes on Kobani plot for foreign presence in Syria: Iran commander

Emad Askarieh

October 12, 2014

A high-ranking Iranian military commander says the US-led airstrikes against ISIL targets in Syria are part of a “show” aimed at paving the way for foreign military presence in the Arab country.

“There is premonition of conspiracy to victimize the people of [Syria’s Kurdish town of] Kobani in order to create a bridgehead for the military presence of the coalition in Syria,” Iranian Armed Forces’ Chief of Staff Major General Hassan Firouzabadi said on Saturday.

He expressed deep concern over a possible massacre in Kobani, saying such a thing would amount to a “criminal tragedy.”

The Iranian commander also lashed out at the US for its “selective” airstrikes against ISIL terrorists, saying the raids have contributed to the militants’ advances in Iraq and Syria.

The Iranian commander underlined the need to help the people of Kobani in their fight against ISIL, implicitly criticizing the Turkish government for refusing to let Kurdish fighters cross the border into Syria to join the anti-ISIL battle.

He also called on the international community, particularly Muslim countries, to condemn the ISIL attacks in Kobani.

The Iranian commander’s remarks come as Kurdish militants continue defending the town of Kobani against ISIL militants.

On Friday, the United Nations’ envoy to Syria, Staffan de Mistura, warned that thousands of people “will most likely be massacred” if Kobani falls into the hands of ISIL militants. He also urged Turkey to allow Kurdish volunteers to cross border into Syria to defend Kobani against the ISIL terrorists.

Turkey has called for the creation of a no-fly zone over its border with Syria as the United States and its allies continue airstrikes against the ISIL terrorist group in Syria.

Iran has cast doubt on the sincerity of the US-led attacks against ISIL targets, saying Washington has an ax to grind in the so-called anti-terror battle.

President Rouhani to talk to people live on TV program

Emad Askarieh

October 12, 2014

Deputy head of the Presidential Office for communications and publicity affairs said that President Rouhani will present a report on his administration’s performance in various fields in a televised speech.
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Parviz Esmaeili noted that Rouhani has so far held four news conferences with Iranian and foreign media in Iran, eight news conferences in the provinces and eight news conferences abroad.

The numerous contacts with reporters reveal the government’s attention to the special status of media, and create harmony between the nation and government in line with aspirations of the nation.

In the upcoming TV interview, President Rouhani will deal with the country’s major issues in the fields of economy, foreign policy and culture, Esmaeili said.

Professor Majid Samii named world top neurosurgeon

Emad Askarieh

October 12, 2014

Professor Majid Samii-Golden Neuron Award

The world-renowned Iranian scientist in neurological surgery Professor Majid Samii has garnered the 2014 Golden Neuron Award.

The award was announced during a ceremony held at the biannual meeting of the World Academy of Neurological Surgery in Vienna on October 11.

Many leading scientists and neurological surgery scholars have flocked to the biannual meeting that kicked off on October 9 and will run until October 12.

Iranian neurosurgeon and medical scientist, Professor Samii, had earlier received the 2014 Leibniz Ring Prize in Berlin.

Prof. Samii is renowned worldwide for his life trajectory and especially for his work in the Project Africa 100.

The 70-year-old scientist Professor Samii is known as Iranian-German neurosurgeon that has been the president of the International Society for Neurosurgery. He was also elected as the founding president of the Congress of International Neurosurgeons (MASCIN) in 2003.

While the scientific study of the nervous system has increased significantly during the second half of the twentieth century, Professor Samii has recently launched the project of constructing an advanced neurology center in Iran.

Iran’s saffron exports hit $83 million mark

Emad Askarieh

October 12, 2014

A member of Iranian National Saffron Council said the country has exported over 83 million dollars of saffron in the first six months of the Iranian calendar year, (started on March 21, 2014), raising by 20 percent comparing to a similar period last year.

“Iran exported 58 tons of saffron, worth $83.118.000 to 45 countries, mainly to the UAE, Spain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Australia and Canada,” said Ali Hosseini.

He also noted that the country has raised its saffron exports to 22.8 percent in terms of weight. The exports have also posted a 22.5 rise as far as their value is concerned.

Hosseini continued that the amount is expected to rise to 150 tons by the end of fall (mid-December).

Iran accounts for around 96 percent of the world’s total saffron production. The country exports saffron to 46 countries, including European and the Persian Gulf countries.

Due to its diverse climate and fertile soil, Iran’s agriculture products are rated among the best in the world with its saffron being second to none.

Around 300 tons of saffron, which is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus, is produced worldwide each year, with Iran, Spain, India, Greece, Azerbaijan, Morocco and Italy accounting for the largest shares.

Iran Holds Pakistan Accountable for Terrorist Attacks in Saravan

Emad Askarieh

October 12, 2014

The Iranian Interior Ministry on Saturday held Islamabad accountable for the terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of several policemen in southeastern Iran recently.

“We don’t expect the Pakistani government to allow terrorist operations to be launched against Iran from the Pakistani soil,” Interior Ministry Spokesman Hossein Ali Amiri told reporters in Tehran on Saturday.

He called on the Iranian Foreign Ministry to take more active measures in contacts with Islamabad to push the neighboring country not to allow its territory become a launching-pad for terrorist operations against Iran.

Yet, the spokesman said the terrorist attacks did not have any military value as they were only some hit-and-run operations by the terrorists who snuck into Iran from a neighboring state, carried out terrorist operations and then escaped to the same country.

Amiri called for Pakistan’s serious cooperation in preventing terrorists’ infiltration into Iran, and said, “The Pakistani government should be held accountable for the terrorist operations.”

Four Iranian police officers, including a conscript, were killed in two terrorist attacks on a border post in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

The tragic event took place on Wednesday and Thursday in the vicinity of the city of Saravan near the border with Pakistan.

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Iran ready to work with IAEA to settle nuclear issues: Deputy FM

Emad Askarieh

October 12, 2014

A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic is ready to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to resolve outstanding issues about its nuclear work.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to speed up resolution of issues through cooperation with the agency, and is prepared to resolve all these issues with the agency one after the other,” Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi said.

Araqchi made the remarks in a meeting with Russian Ambassador to Tehran Levan Dzhagaryan on Saturday on the verge of the next round of bilateral and trilateral nuclear talks between Tehran and member states of the P5+1 group of countries in the Austrian capital city of Vienna.

He also praised the significant and prominent role played by the Russian and Chinese delegations in the nuclear talks.

Araqchi, who is also a top member of Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, also underscored the need for continued consultation among Tehran, Moscow and Beijing on the Islamic Republic’s atomic work.

The Russian ambassador, for his part, voiced Moscow’s determination to help the conclusion of a permanent nuclear deal.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is set to meet with EU foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, and US Secretary of State John Kerry in the Austrian capital, Vienna, on October 15, to discuss the progress of the ongoing nuclear negotiations between Tehran and P5+1.

Zarif and Ashton are also slated to sit down for bilateral talks on Iran’s nuclear issue next Tuesday ahead of the trilateral meeting.

Tehran and P5+1 – Russia, China, France, Britain, the US and Germany – wrapped up their latest round of nuclear talks in New York late last month.

The two sides are currently working to reach a final agreement aimed at ending the long-standing dispute over Tehran’s civilian nuclear work as the November 24 deadline approaches.

Foreign threats run counter to UN Charter: Iran

Emad Askarieh

October 12, 2014

Iran has slammed intimidation and pressure against world countries by foreign states as violation of the UN Charter and principles of international law.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee, member of the Iranian mission at the UN Hossein Qaribi noted that unilateral illegal actions by some countries aimed at imposing their policies on other nations through methods such as sanctions, run counter to the collective efforts to promote the rule of law and will bring about adverse consequences.

On Friday, Iran’s Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Ali Tayyeb-Nia lashed out at the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for having adopted a politically-tainted approach vis-à-vis certain member countries, including the Islamic Republic.

He noted that unfair sanctions against Iran over its nuclear energy program have in fact targeted the Iranian nation.

At the beginning of 2012, the US and EU imposed sanctions on Iran’s oil and financial sectors with the goal of preventing other countries from purchasing Iranian oil and conducting transactions with the Central Bank of Iran.

Police aircraft crashes in southeastern Iran, kills seven

Emad Askarieh

October 12, 2014

An Iranian police airplane has reportedly crashed in the southeastern city of Zahedan, leaving all seven people on board dead.

The Turbo Commander light aircraft went down in the Sabzpoushan mountainous area in Zahedan, the capital of Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan on Saturday, IRNA reported.

According to the report, the airplane was on its route from the capital, Tehran, to Zahedan where the incident happened. The victims include three senior officers, a police employee and three crew members.

IRNA quoted an unnamed source as saying that the passengers on board were heading to Zahedan for an investigation into the recent slaying of four Iranian police officers by armed bandits in the city of Saravan in the same province.

The wreckage of the aircraft has been found in Sabzpoushan. However, the cause of the fatal incident is still unknown.

Local officials have not made any comments on the plane crash so far.