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Iran resolved to support Palestinian cause: Supreme Leader

January 27, 2015

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei underlined Iran’s determination to continue support for the Palestinian cause until its materialization.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will remain resolved (in its support) until the day that the cause of Palestine is materialized,” Ayatollah Khamenei said in a meeting with Head of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine – General Command (PFLP-GC) Ahmed Jibril in Tehran on Monday, adding that youths will definitely see such a day.

The Leader reiterated that the issue of Palestine is among top issues of the entire Islamic world.

Imam Khamenei further lauded services and efforts made by Jibril in line with the fulfillment of the Palestinian cause.

The Leader then called on Jibril, as a person who plays a central role in the Palestinian issue, to maintain his spirit of resistance until the final victory.

For his part, Jibril noted that Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution has turned the country into an influential player on the international scene, and praised the Leader’s key role in the Islamic Republic’s current progress.

He also thanked Iran’s firm and principled stance on restoring the Palestinian nation’s rights.

Top cleric describes protection of public property as duty of Iraqi army

Emad Askarieh

January 26, 2015

According to hawzahnews.com, Hadi al-Ameri, who heads Iraq’s Badr Organization and is widely known as Iraq’s General Soleimani, has ordered his men to do their best to ensure public security and protect their property.

In a statement, Al-Ameri, the head of the military wing of the Supreme Islamic Iraqi Council, said he has received a letter from Ayatollah Sistani in which the top Shiite cleric has thanked all military and volunteer forces who are fighting IS. Ayatollah Sistani has also described respect for rights of the public and protection of their property as religious and moral duty of all those who are fighting the terrorists.

On Sunday [January 25] Al-Ameri reported that IS terrorists have been lodged out of Diyala and a mop-up operation is underway in the province.

In conclusion, he said the Salah ad Din Province and Kirkuk will be the next battlegrounds in the fight against the terrorist group.

In other news, Qasim al-Araji, the head of the parliamentary Badr bloc, said that Al-Mansuriyain Diyala has been purged of IS fighters.

It seems that Iraq is preparing for a grand, fateful battle in Mosul to force IS terrorists from their northern stronghold. In the battle which is likely to get underway shortly, the Iraqi army will lead the charge against IS militants in Mosul and other forces, including the volunteers, will fought on other battlefields.

Individual actions have no place in the world

Emad Askarieh

January 26, 2015

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has said that a brand name is a national capital which can leave its mark on the lifestyle of other nations.

In a message to the first International Brand Strategy Conference on Sunday, the top councilor said that the time is at a premium and the world cannot wait to see people take individual actions to reach a bigger goal. The following is a partial translation of what else Rafsanjani said in his message to the international get-together as reported by Arman-e Emrooz daily on January 26:

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It is praiseworthy that state and private organizations, universities and different trade guilds have joined forces, and work together to achieve a common goal.

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Reliance on a resistance-based economy is a must at this critical situation in which the country is going through tough times. The country needs promising collective measures on all fronts to boost production, maximize productivity, and cut dependence on raw material and oil sales.

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Business branding, which is an asset, does not simply help industrialists and service institutes register higher sales and more sustainable production; rather, it is a national capital which can enhance a nation’s credibility and extend its influence on the lifestyle of other nations. In today’s world the dignity of the Islamic Iran has been intertwined with the quality of products it makes at home or sends abroad.

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Iran’s reliable brands and quality products can better promote its culture of compassion, compatibility and productivity in the world at a time when drums of Islamophobia and Iranophobia are being banged.

With that being the case, the mission of those involved in business activities is to hoist the flag of artistry, fairness and excellence of Iranian industrialists in the farthest reaches of the world. They also have an undertaking to help the country’s industries and businesses grow in keeping with Iran’s 2025 Outlook Plan.

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Interaction and cooperation at a global level is what is needed at the current juncture. If Iran seeks to compete with the world’s big industries and trade systems, individual actions or overlapping measures should become a thing of the past. The country needs to mobilize what it has to get the job done, Jihad-style.

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Brand activists should draw inspiration from valuable religious teachings, upgrade their knowledge and competence, and tap into world experience to gain a [solid customer] base in all industries.

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To ride out the current stormy times and to play a historical role in the world order, Iran has to resolutely try to ensure that the reliable brands it has find their way into domestic, regional and global markets.

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Iranian game Search for Happiness designed for the deaf

Emad Askarieh

January 26, 2015

Iranian computer game ‘Search for Happiness’, tailored for the hard of hearing, will be released by March.

The game is designed to educate its audience on informative and moral concepts and will come on Iran’s market by March 21.

Search for Happiness is a completely domestically-made video game by Pars Age of Games Company.

The social theme of the game with two endings addresses a variety of moral principles, educating the gamers among other things on the grave consequences of greed, probable problems of emigration, the concept of happiness and gratitude to God for His blessings.

One of the main features of the game is its ability to communicate with the deaf audience.

Every design used in the game including 47 locations and 58 characters has been developed through digital painting.

The game also enjoys traditional Iranian music for its soundtrack, namely tar, setar and the infusion of these two instruments in Dastgah-e Sur and dastgah Abuata recorded for approximately 3 hours.

Dastgah is a musical modal system in traditional Persian art music. Persian art music consists of twelve principal musical modal systems or dastgahs; a dastgah is a melody type on the basis of which a performer produces extemporized pieces.

Blasphemous cartoons insult all divine prophets: Iranian official

Emad Askarieh

January 26, 2015

Ali Younesi, a special assistant to the president for ethnic and religious minorities, said Iran’s religious and cultural teachings stress respect for all divine religions, adding that the Islamic Republic is committed to supporting the rights of all religious minorities.

In a meeting with the Archbishop of the Armenian Church Nerses Bedros XIX in Tehran on Sunday, Younesi said Iranian Armenians are part of the old history of the country and all Iranian ethnic groups have lived together peacefully throughout history.

He thanked the Pope Francis for his firm position on the abusive cartoons in the French magazine, saying it was not only an insult to Islam but to all divine prophets.

Stressing that all such sacrileges are masterminded by Zionists, Younesi said, ‘Certain sophisticated and secret activities are pushing the world toward atheism and insecurity. While the Middle East needs security, the Zionists are creating insecurity, hatred, and enmity in different ways.’

Referring to President Rouhani’s proposal at the United Nations to make a world without extremism and violence, he said the Islamic Republic is fighting against terrorist groups.

The Archbishop of the Armenian Church, for his part, expressed pleasure over his trip to Iran and meeting with high-ranking officials and minority members of parliament, saying it is obvious that the minorities in Iran are living in peace and have no problem thanks to government efforts to uphold their rights.

Referring to the insulting cartoon in the French magazine, the archbishop said freedom of speech does not let anyone insult other religions.

Culture minister stresses enforcement of Iran-Italy cultural MoU

IFP Editorial Staff

January 26, 2015

Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati in a meeting with the Italian ambassador to Tehran has called for promotion of cultural ties between Tehran and Rome. What comes next is the translation of a report Ettela’at daily published on the meeting on January 26:

A report posted on the official website of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance Sunday said that in a meeting with the Italian diplomat, Ali Jannati stressed the implementation of cultural and arts deals between the two countries. “The draft of a memorandum of understanding has been handed to Italian officials. Now we are waiting for them to sign it,” Jannati said.

He went on to say, “The presence of centers which focus on Iran and Eastern studies in Italy shows the two nations have much in common when it comes to culture and rich ancient civilization. The approach of both nations to each other’s history and culture is positive.”

Hailing as constructive the role that Italy has played in the reconstruction of Bam, [a citadel city in southern Iran struck by a devastating earthquake in 2003], he added, “During the Iran visit of the Italian culture minister last year, a number of constructive meetings on closer cultural cooperation between the two countries were held. Iran has had long-running, close relations with Italy in different areas. Archeological excavations, especially in the city of Isfahan by a team of Italian experts, are an example of such ties.”

He added, “The willingness of the two countries to ink agreements in different fields including culture, politics and economy reflects their interest in establishing closer bilateral relations.”

Italian Ambassadorto Iran Mauro Conciatori, for his part, said, “Aside from the centuries-old culture and civilization, Iran has a geographically strategic position which can be used as a bridge among nations. Participation in Venice Biennial provides Iran with a perfect opportunity to end the unfair views some members of the international community have toward Iran. Such presence can spell an end to biased prejudgments.”

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Jan. 26

Emad Askarieh

January 26, 2015

The top story of most Iranian newspapers on Monday was former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s disavowal of the actions of his deputy Mohammad Reza Rahimi, who has been found guilty of corruption and sentenced to jail. Exchanges between Mahmoud Bahmani, a former governor of the Central Bank, and the presidential office over alleged violations of monetary rules and regulations by former and current governments and eruption of deadly clashes on the anniversary of the Egyptian revolution dominated the front pages of the Iranian dailies.

Afkar: “IS is neither Islamic nor a state,” said Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Arman-e Emrooz: [Following the conviction of former first vice-president] Mahmoud Ahmadinejad opted for justification rather than an apology. “The case involving Mohammad Reza Rahimi has nothing to do with my government,” a statement by the former president said.

Arman-e Emrooz: Up to $3 billion in debts owed by Babak Zanjani [who stands accused of massive corruption and is expected to take the dock soon] has yet to return to government coffers.

Arman-e Emrooz:Saeed Mortazavi, a former judge and Tehran prosecutor who has been disbarred for five years, has called for an open trial.

Asr-e Eghtesad: In a bid to shore up the economy parliament has voted for a bill to cut customs red tape.

Asr-e Iranian: Some 20 MPs have released a statement that criticizes Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for failing to call off his Paris visit [following the publication by a French weekly of cartoons insulting the Prophet Muhammad] and for taking a walk on the streets of Geneva with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Asrar: “The danger posed by reactionaries is far greater than that of the enemies of Islam,” said Ayatollah Mousavi Bojnurdi, a member of the Combatant Clergy Association.

Ettela’at: More than 200 MPs have thrown their weight behind the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps and appreciated the efforts of its commander [Major General Ghasem Soleimani] for the role he has played in the fight against ISIL.

Ettela’at: “The road to security and stability goes through cooperation,” said President Hassan Rouhani at a meeting with the visiting Georgian parliament speaker.

Hambastegi: “I hope Saudi officials act realistically and set the stage for cooperation on all fronts,” said the Iranian FM in a news conference with his Croatian counterpart.

Hambastegi: “We will stick to our rights,” vowed the Iranian president.

Hemayat: “Those who hold dual citizenship cannot take charge of key state positions,” said the minister of justice.

Hemayat: Members of Parliament’s Judicial Committee have praised the Judiciary for not backing off in the corruption case involving a former government official [Mohammad Reza Rahimi, vice-president under Mahmoud Ahmadinejad].

Iran: “The entire world will benefit from conclusion of a nuclear deal,” said President Rouhani at separate meetings with Croatian and Georgian officials.

Iran Daily: Iran gas condensates exports fetch over $8 billion.

Jamejam: In a televised debate Sadegh Kharrazi, a former Iranian ambassador to Paris, and Alireza Zakani, a principlist MP, have evaluated the performance of the current and former Iranian nuclear negotiators.

Kaenat: “The West should make up its mind [in nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1],” said Foreign Minister Zarif.

Kayhan has taken a swipe at the visiting vice-president of the German Bundestag for “meddling in Iran’s internal affairs” by calling for an end to the house arrest of “seditionist leaders” [presidential hopefuls who doubted the results of the 2009 elections and caused widespread unrest].

Kayhan: “Claims that [the West] respects nations are not compatible with disrespect to their faith,” President Rouhani told the Georgian parliament speaker.

Mardomsalari: In a letter to the French ambassador to Tehran, Iran Press House has denounced the insulting behavior of Charlie Hebdo as being incompatible with human logic and instinct.

Mardomsalari: The Asian Football Confederation has dismissed Iran’s dope complaint against an Iraqi player in the AFC Asian Cup 2015.

Payam-e Zaman: “Nuclear talks are a test of P5+1 honesty,” said the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.

Shahrvand: The number of Iranians who suffer stroke each year stands at 160,000.

Siasat-e Rooz: The number of protesters killed in clashes that erupted on the anniversary of Egypt’s revolution is now in double digits.

Iran’s top security official holds West responsible for potential failure of talks

Emad Askarieh

January 26, 2015

The six world powers should account for any trouble or failure of the nuclear talks, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani warned after the US congress threatened to impose a new set of sanctions on Tehran.

“Iran’s nuclear negotiations with P5+1 serve as a test of these countries’ honesty to see how committed they are to the path of negotiations and removal of all illegal and cruel sanctions,” Shamkhani said in a meeting with Georgian Parliament Speaker Davit Usupashvili in Tehran on Sunday.

He stressed that Iran has shown goodwill in the negotiations, “and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports endorse this fact”.

“But we will show proper reaction and take due action appropriate to the attitude and performance shown by the opposite side,” Rear Admiral Shamkhani underlined.

“The responsibility for any problem in the talks and adoption of approaches whose fruitlessness has already been proved (in similar cases) in the past rests with the opposite side,” Shamkhani underlined.

Democracy not to be achieved by financing terrorism: Larijani

Emad Askarieh

January 26, 2015

Iran’s parliament Speaker Ali Larijani criticized world powers’ double-standard policies in the region and their support for terrorism.

“One cannot establish democracy in a country through providing financial, arms and intelligence support to terrorists,” Larijani said Sunday in a meeting in Tehran with Vice-President of the German Bundestag Claudia Roth.

He was referring to Western support for terrorist militants fighting the government of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria.

Syria has been gripped by deadly unrest since 2011. The civil war was waged by terrorists backed by Western powers and some of their regional allies, especially Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

Larijani also underlined the importance of political, economic and parliamentary relations between Iran and Germany and said consultations between the two countries on major regional and international issues could lead to the expansion of bilateral ties.

Roth, for her part, called for more interactions between Iranian and German parliaments.

The German official further stressed the need for an end to the war and bloodshed in Syria as soon as possible, and said talks with powerful regional countries like Iran can help end the Syrian crisis.

Dialog must solve regional problems: Rouhani

Emad Askarieh

January 26, 2015

“The way to establish peace and stability is that all [countries] should respect each other’s geographical borders and in case of any problem, they should settle it through dialog,” Rouhani said in a meeting with Georgian Parliament Speaker David Usupashvili in Tehran on Sunday.

He called for the expansion of Iran-Georgia ties and said Tehran and Tbilisi must make use of their utmost capacities to improve cooperation.

The Iranian president said the two countries should boost economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, adding that Iran can export its gas to Europe through Georgia while the North-South corridor can link Georgia’s ports to the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Rouhani also expressed Iran’s readiness to bolster cooperation with Georgia in scientific, cultural and parliamentary fields.

Urging respect for different religions, cultures and thoughts, Iranian president said, “We should all counter extremism, violence and terrorism hand in hand.”

Enhanced ties with Iran

The Georgian parliament speaker pointed to the growing Tehran-Tbilisi relations during the recent years and expressed his country’s determination to further bolster cooperation with Iran in various fields.

Usupashvili said Iran has close ties with regional countries and can play a positive role in establishing peace and stability in the South Caucasus region.