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February reminder of Iranian resolve to transform: Culture chief

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Emad Askarieh
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Ali Jannati-Culture min

Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati released a message Tuesday to mark the glorious victory [36 years ago] of the Islamic Revolution.

In the message, the Iranian culture chief said, “February is a reminder of Iranian resolve to usher in a sea change and rewrite their destiny. It led to an achievement indebted to the self-belief of a noble nation and to the leadership of a source of enlightenment: the architect of the Islamic Republic.”

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The message further said, “Today once again we recommit ourselves to tapping into our capacity on artistic and cultural fronts and relying on honesty and integrity, morality and ethical excellence to safeguard our national independence, and protect the legitimate freedoms of everyone without any discrimination, and in line with the principles of the Islamic Republic; we also vow to try to promote culture and human value and respect individual and collective rights to replace preferential treatment with unbiased relations and promote interaction and synergistic dialogue as a major strategy to secure social understanding.

“We are certain we will walk down that path with our heads held up high. Despite plots by overt and covert enemies, great, lasting victories lie ahead for the Iranian nation.”

Iranian negotiators act in line with instructions of leader: Advisor

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Emad Askarieh
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velayati-2

As the Supreme Leader has said Iranian hands are not tied; rather, the American have their hands tied because they have been unable to impose their will on Iran and stop the Islamic Republic from making progress, Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to the Supreme Leader for international affairs, told reporters Tuesday on the sidelines of an international congress attended by foreign guests who are in Tehran to take part in ceremonies to mark the victory of the revolution.

He further said the Supreme leader supports the Iranian negotiators who are trying their best to stand up for Iranian rights, adding as the leader has said Western attempts to stop the progress of Iran’s peaceful nuclear program are bound to fail.

In conclusion, Velayati expressed hope that the Iranian nuclear negotiating team will be successful at the talks and in defending the rightful insistence of the Islamic Republic on tapping peaceful nuclear energy.

Iran’s president urges high turnout in February 11 rallies

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Emad Askarieh
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Iran Islamic Revolution

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for massive presence in the upcoming nationwide demonstrations to mark the anniversary of victory of the Islamic Revolution, which falls on February 11.

The higher turnout in the demonstration, the better the world will get the message of Iran’s “national solidarity,” President Rouhani said on Monday.

He noted that the “ill-wishers and enemies” of Iran will better feel the Iranian nation’s power in the form of mass rallies during the national celebration.

President Rouhani also described the February 11 rallies as a factor that will help the country better deal with the economic woes and help manage the nuclear talks with world powers.

Iran and P5+1 (Russia, China, the US, Britain, France and Germany) are in talks to hammer out a final agreement to end more than a decade of impasse over Tehran’s nuclear energy program.

Massive turnout in the demonstration enables Iran to “encounter those who make excessive demands with more power on all international issues and to defend the Iranian nation’s right in an easier and less costly manner,” he added.

In relevant comments on Sunday, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei predicted a huge turnout in the upcoming demonstration, noting that the mass rallies will indicate that the Iranian nation is not constrained.

The Iranian nation toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime 35 years ago, on February 11, 1979, ending the 2,500 years of monarchic rule in the country.

The revolution, spearheaded by the late Imam Khomeini, established a new political system based on Islamic values and democracy.

On February 11 each year, Iranian people pour into the streets in their millions to commemorate the great victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Chinese FM due in Tehran soon

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Emad Askarieh
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China-FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Iran in the next few days, Spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.

In his trip to the region from February 12 to 16, Wang will also visit Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

Hua Chnying said the foreign minister goes to the region at the invitation of National Security Advisor for Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Iranian and Emirati foreign ministers. The spokesperson did not say which country Wang visits first.

Wang’s visit to the region was scheduled to start on Monday but it was postponed.

In his trip, Wang will talk on preparations and finalization of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the Middle East.

International and regional issues including terrorism are among other issues to be discussed in Wang’s visit to the region.

Gov’t spokesman: Leader’s remarks show Iran’s path in N. negotiations

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Emad Askarieh
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Nobakht

Spokesman of the Iranian Government Mohammad Bagher Nobakht underlined that the guidelines drawn up by the Supreme Leader during his Sunday speech specified the country’s line of policy in the nuclear negotiations with the six world powers.

“The remarks of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution are the final say for the government and the Islamic Republic,” Nobakht said in Tehran on Monday.

“In compliance with His Excellency’s guidelines, we will accept any position that the other sides might have for the settlement of the nuclear issue if only they prove to be in the interest of the Islamic Republic,” he added.

Ayatollah Khamenei underlined on Sunday that Iran would never accept a bad agreement with the world powers, but the country was in favor of a single-phase comprehensive deal which would respect the Iranian nation’s inalienable rights and entail all details.

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Any nuclear deal must recognize Iran’s nuclear rights: VP

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Emad Askarieh
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Jahangiri

“We have emphasized since the beginning [of the nuclear talks] that no deal is better than a bad deal and we are not after a bad deal at all,” Jahangiri said on Monday.

“We seek an agreement that observes the rights of the Iranian nation,” he added.

The Iranian VP also dismissed the “illegal” sanctions against the country over its peaceful nuclear activities and said Iran’s expert and veteran negotiating team opened the path of dialog and interaction to settle the West’s nuclear dispute with Iran.

Jahangiri further noted that the process of nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1 over the past 1.5 years prevented the imposition of new sanctions against the country.

The Iranian vice president’s remarks came after the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that Iran would rather refrain from any nuclear agreement with P5+1 than strike a deal which runs counter to the interests of the nation.

Ayatollah Khamenei added that Iran agrees with the US on that no deal between Tehran and P5+1 would be better than a bad one which would bring about the humiliation of the Iranian nation.

Iran and P5+1– Russia, China, France, Britain, the United States and Germany – are seeking to reach a high-level political agreement by the end of March and to confirm the full technical details of the accord by July 1.

The scale of Iran’s uranium enrichment and the timetable for the removal of anti-Iran sanctions are seen as the major sticking points in the talks.

Iran has so far suspended some of its enrichment program in return for certain sanctions relief.

I want to picture today’s Iran for Americans: US photojournalist

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Emad Askarieh
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photo journalist
Randy H. Goodman
Randy H. Goodman

Randy H. Goodman, a US photojournalist, who visited Iran on three occasions during the 1979 Revolution and later during the Iran-Iraq war, has returned to Iran after 35 years in a bid to add photos of modern-day Iran to her previous collection and bridge the cultural gap between the two nations.

What comes next is a partial translation of a report by Sobhan Farajvan about her presence in Iran after 35 years as posted by doorbin.net on February 8:

According to a report by the Public Relations Office of the National Iranian Photographers’ Society (NIPS), American photojournalist Randy H. Goodman, who has come to Iran for a visit, attended the 13th Photography Biennial at Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art on January 28. One of the areas she has been very active in is taking photos of revolutions. She was in Iran some 35 years ago and took snapshots of the post-revolution Iran.

In a speech at the gathering, Mrs. Goodman said, “My name is Randy. I have been invited by the museum curator to attend this gathering. I am glad for the opportunity to join you.”

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She further said, “I am no longer the young girl who came to Iran 35 years ago; I am a mother. I decided to visit Iran again and be the only female US photojournalist who adds photos of today’s Iran to her old collection of snapshots. I have got a press pass to visit subway stations, bus stops and the city at large to take photos of people and focus my attention on a comparison between Iran back then and Iran now. I hope I can organize an exhibition and publish them in a book.”

She concluded, “Your hospitality to an American has motivated me most to complete my photo collection. I hope I can show today’s Iran to American people so that I can fill the void between Iranian and American cultures.”

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Feb. 10

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Emad Askarieh
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Iranian Newspapers Headlines
Iranian Newspapers Headlines

A call by officials and state institutions on the public to turn out in force for nationwide rallies on Wednesday to mark the 36th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution dominated the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Tuesday. The dust storm that has swept through the country’s southwestern provinces, making daily life difficult for residents, particularly in Ahvaz, and comments by the Russian president on Iran’s entitlement to uranium enrichment also appeared on the cover of dailies.

 

Abrar: “The Air Force is ready to fend off any threat,” said an Iranian Air Force commander.

 

Abrar newspaper-02-10-2015

Afkar: “Environmental problems are claiming lives,” said Tehran Mayor Ghalibaf.

 

Afkar newspaper-02-10-2015

Aftab-e Yazd: “February 11 is a national festivity and belongs to all Iranians,” said the president.

President Rouhani made the comment as he urged all Iranians to take part in Wednesday’s rallies marking the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

 

Aftabe Yazd newspaper-02-10-2015

Arman-e Emrooz: Not being hopeful about the future is dangerous

Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani also said public awareness makes it difficult for reactionaries [to secure their objectives].

Arman-e Emrooz: Preparatory legal measures are being taken to imprison Rahimi

 

The corruption charge of Mohammad Reza Rahimi, who served as vice-president under Ahmadinejad, has been upheld by the Supreme Court. He has been sentenced to more than five years in prison.

 

Arman Emrooz newspaper-02-10-2015

Asr-e Rasaneh: “The drop in oil prices won’t force a shutdown of South Pars gas field,” said a deputy oil minister.

 

Asre Resaneh newspaper-02-10-2015

Asrar: “The leader’s comments determine our position,” said Nobakht, the government spokesman.

Asrar: “Muhammad, Messenger of God is the greatest Iranian film in 35 years,” said Ali Jannati.

The minister of culture and Islamic guidance made the comment as he and a number of other cultural officials watched the movie during a special screening on Monday.

 

Asrar newspaper-02-10-2015

Emtiaz: Dust has sent 234 residents of Ahvaz to hospital emergency rooms.

Emtiaz: Authorities have warned the capital will face a water crisis in the summer.

 

Emtiaz newspaper-02-10-2015

Etemad: Dust has swept through seven Iranian provinces.

 

Etemad newspaper-02-10-2015

Ettela’at: The Iranian Air Force has unveiled a new fighter jet named Saeghe 2.

 

Ettelaat newspaper-02-10-2015

Hambastegi: “Inflation is the biggest problem and needs to be contained,” said Vice-President Eshagh Jahangiri.

 

Hambastegi newspaper-02-10-2015

Jomhouri Islami: “Some 25,000 villages will have access to the Internet,” said the communications minister.

 

Jomhouri Eslami newspaper-02-10-2015

Resalat: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Iran is entitled to enrichment.

 

Resalat newspaper-02-10-2015

 

A robotic companion to ease the loneliness of the elderly

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Emad Askarieh
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ACCOMPANY

The ACCOMPANY project consists of a robotic companion as part of an intelligent environment, providing services to elderly users in a motivating and socially acceptable manner to facilitate independent living at home. The ACCOMPANY system provides physical, cognitive and social assistance in everyday home tasks, and contributes to the re-ablement of the user, i.e. assist the user in being able to carry out certain tasks on his/her own.

On February 8, the Iranian Students News Agency filed a report that a prototype of the service robot has been made. The following is the translation of the report that the agency posted on its website:

The robot uses a state-of-the-art service robot platform, Care-O-bot® 3 to assess user requirements and user acceptance of the robot.

Dr. Farshid Amirabdollahian, a reader (associate professor) in adaptive systems at the school of Computer Science, the University of Hertfordshire, coordinates the 5-million-euro project called ACCOMPANY, which brings together nine centers from five European countries.

Over the last three years, the research team has carried out extensive research at the University of Hertfordshire. One of the achievements of the team is the recognition of activities and the situation of people in an intelligent atmosphere as well as concentration on the ability of the robot to remember events.

The project results showed that a service robot could potentially lift the individual out of loneliness and encourage stimulatory responses while independence of an individual is preserved.

Dr. Amirabdollahian stressed that the project had substantiated the possibility of befriending a robotic companion as it underscored the necessity of concepts such as empathy, emotions, social intelligence and morality to lead an independent life.

 

Imam Khomeini turned Iran into a key regional power

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Emad Askarieh
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Egyptian scholar

Saeed Allavandi, an expert with the Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies, has said that [the late] Imam Khomeini underlined unity between Shiites and Sunnis, turning Iran into a key regional power.

He made the remark on the sidelines of a conference on “Iran, Egypt, Future Outlooks” which was held in Tehran on Saturday. The following is the translation of his remarks as reported by the Islamic Republic News Agency on February 8:

Allavandi said that Egypt, like Iran, is opposed to any force which deals a blow to public security, and denounces all manner of terrorism, state-sponsored, regional and international.

The scholar condemned the terrorist acts in France, Spain, Libya, Tunisia, Nigeria, Syria and Iraq and said it takes global measures to take on terrorism which is growing in many countries.

Referring to Egypt’s new policy, known as al-Infitah (openness), he said proximity between Cairo and Tehran will serve the interests of the two nations.

As for admission by US Secretary of State John Kerry that Iran is a powerful country which has made multiple achievements, he said the settlement of Iran’s nuclear talks is looming.

He went on to stress that Egypt-Iran ties are a must for fighting against the Zionist regime, calling for the development of mutual ties. He said the Zionist regime which is the enemy of the world of Islam has a diplomatic mission in Egypt, but Iran which is a friendly nation does not have an embassy there.

The Al-Ahram scholar said disagreements between the two countries are not serious, calling for the removal of existing misunderstandings. He said the two sides’ diplomacy should be changed and politicians in both countries have a duty to take measures to improve the current atmosphere.

Allavandi also said Egypt takes pride in what Iran has achieved on different fronts after the Islamic Revolution.

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