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TEHRAN – 130 MPs in the new parliament have signed a pe- tition seeking questions from President Hassan Rouhani over price rises, Tasnim reported. agreement, Zarif says The petition has been presented to the Majlis presiding board. Eghbal Shakeri, an MP who represents Tehran, said on Sunday, “The motion to ask questions from Mr. Rouhani and signed by 130 POLITICAL TEHRAN – Foreign necessity of maintaining internal integ- representatives is over reasons behind price rise in automobile deskMinister Mohammad rity and avoiding domestic clashes over market, foreign currency and basic commodities.” Javad Zarif said on Sunday that there is no foreign policy. “hidden issue” in the long-term comprehensive “Foreign policy is not the area of fac- agreement between Iran and China. tional clashes. That is why according to Iran has underground “The agreement was discussed in the the constitution, foreign policy is within missile cities along southern meeting between Chinese President Xi Jin- the authority of the Leader who sets gen- ping and Leader of the Islamic Revolution eral policies of the system in the sphere of coasts, commander says [Ayatollah Ali Khamenei]. We announced foreign policy. It means avoiding internal the issue to the people. In last year’s visit, clashes over the foreign policy,” the chief 1 The commander also said the enemies should brace I took this agreement to China and it was diplomat remarked. themselves to hear the news of new long-range Iranian missiles announced. When China responded to our Elsewhere, Zarif attached importance and vessels that they could not even imagine. draft, we announced it and when China ac- to expanding relations with neighboring Tangsiri went on to say that cepted negotiation with us, the issue was countries. the IRGC Navy keeps a close announced,” Zarif told an open session of ‘Iran has made achievements watch on every single ship that the parliament. in ditching dollar’ crosses the Strait of Hormuz, The foreign minister said the details will be Zarif also said that Iran has made stressing that if the U.S. forces announced when the agreement is “finalized”. achievements in ditching the U.S. dollar make any mistake, they will He added, “There is transparency in our in its foreign transactions. be followed as far as the Gulf behavior, however, the truth is that power He cited use of barter system to ease up of Mexico. in the world is shifting (to the East) and we pressure caused by illegal U.S. sanctions Iran has frequently criticized should know the realities of the international the government spokesman explained. Mousavi dismissed claims of any new ne- as an example. the presence of foreign forces in situation and take action in the post-West In a meeting on June 21, the cabinet of gotiation about the cooperation plan. “One of the issues that reduces the the Persian Gulf, stressing that world.” ministers approved the final draft of the 25- He said, “This document is in line with pressure of sanctions is the elimination it disrupts security in the region Zarif said the revival of the Silk Road is year comprehensive cooperation plan between the interests of the two countries and it is of the dollar from transactions, which we and that only regional states are included in the agreement. Iran and China. an honorable.” were pursuing through the use of the barter responsible for safeguarding the Government spokesman Ali Rabiei said Rouhani said the strategic partnership ‘U.S. actions are economic ter- system and many countries have joined it,” security in the body of water. on June 23 that Iran and China have drafted a between the two countries is based on a win- rorism’ Press TV quoted him as saying. Leader of the Islamic Revolu- 25-year plan for comprehensive cooperation win approach. Answering questions by MPs, Zarif also Zarif says he had best relations tion Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khame- which proves failure of the plots to isolate the “This cooperation is a ground for Iran and said that the United States’ actions against with Gen. Soleimani nei has already underlined that the security of the Persian Gulf Islamic Republic. China’s participation in basic projects and Iran are economic terrorism. Elsewhere in his remarks, Zarif said region comes within the purview of the regional countries alone. “This plan proves failure of the United development of infrastructure, including “The United States is making efforts to that he had best relations with Lieutenant “The Persian Gulf security relates to the countries of the region States’ policies to isolate Iran, sever Iran’s the large ‘Belt and Road’ initiative, and an impose a situation on Iran through economic General Qassem Soleimani. which have common interests, and not to the U.S. So, the security relations with the international community opportunity to attract investment in various war and economic terrorism and not sanc- “I met with him every week,” he said. of the Persian Gulf region should be provided by the countries of and also to harm Iran’s will to expand relations economic fields, including industry, tourism, tions. The United States’ actions are economic General Soleimani was martyred near this region itself,” the Leader said in 2016. with other countries,” Rabiei said during a information technology and communication,” bullying or the same economic terrorism,” Baghdad’s international airport in a U.S. press conference. the presidential website quoted Rouhani as he said. terrorist attack on January 3. He said that the 25-year plan is based on a saying. Zarif said in March that the U.S. “economic In retaliation, on January 8 Iran fired Salehi says Iran is studying win-win approach which “heralds long term Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi terrorism” on Iran has been expanding to ballistic missiles at a U.S. military base in various scenarios over the cooperation”. said on June 29 that the 25-year Iran-China the new level of “medical terrorism” which western Iraq, shattering the U.S. image as “Recognizing cultural commonalities, comprehensive cooperation plan has not been is not even permissible on the battlefield. the greatest power in the world. Natanz incident encouraging multilateralism, supporting finalized yet. ‘It is essential to maintain inter- Iran was the first country to target a equal rights of the nations and insisting on However, he said, the content of this “agree- nal integrity’ U.S. military position in the world since POLITICAL TEHRAN — Ali Akbar Salehi, director of the domestic development are parts of this plan,” ment will be published once it is finalized.” Zarif also attached great importance to the Second World War. deskAtomic Energy Organization of Iran, has said that various scenarios over the Natanz incident are being studied and the final results will be announced. Abolfazl Amouei, an MP, told ISNA on Sunday that Salehi said Expert calls Zarif’s letter to Borrell a test for Europe’s determination in a meeting of Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy POLITICAL TEHRAN — Rahman and illegal measure by the three European prepare the ground to save and fully implement expect all JCPOA participants to approach this Committee that all security and intelligence aspects of the issue deskGhahremanpour, an ex- states (Germany, the UK, and France) to in- the JCPOA by honoring their commitments process in this spirit within the framework will be studied. pert on international relations, has said that itiate a draft resolution at the International instead of following the United States’ poli- of the JCPOA.” Behrouz Kamalvandi, the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors cy of maximum pressure, the spokesperson He further said, “The Joint Commission, Organization of Iran (AEOI) said on Thursday that the incident letter to EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and also the continuation of non-compliance concluded. which is responsible for overseeing the imple- had caused no stoppage or slowdown of enrichment because the was a test for Europe’s “determination”. with the international commitments under Borrell said on Friday that he has responded mentation of the agreement under the terms affected shed was actually under construction and not part of the “Zarif’s letter to the EU foreign policy chief the JCPOA and the resolutions passed by the to Zarif’s letter. of the JCPOA, has met since 2016 to discuss enrichment process yet. was a deterrent action to prevent intensifica- (JCPOA) Joint Commission, the Minister of “I have received today a letter from the the implementation of the JCPOA and address Iran’s Civil Defense Organization chief Brigadier General Ghola- tion of tension on issues related to the JCPOA Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Foreign Minister of Iran referring Iran’s pertinent issues brought to the attention of mreza Jalali said on Thursday that Iran will respond if the incident [the 2015 nuclear deal],” Ghahremanpour told Iran yesterday sent a letter to Mr. Borrell, concerns regarding implementation issues the Coordinator by any participant.” in Natanz is proven to be a cyberattack. ISNA in an interview published on Sunday. the European Union foreign policy chief and by France, Germany and the United King- The EU foreign policy chief concluded, “As He said that Iran will take new decisions if the JCPOA coordinator, and once again re- dom under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of we approach the fifth anniversary of the JCPOA, Israeli foreign minister: Europe refuses to take a serious action against ferred the cases of the European countries’ Action (JCPOA) to the Joint Commission for I should like to take this opportunity to recall the United States. non-compliance according to Article 36 of resolution through the Dispute Resolution the importance of the agreement. The JCPOA Israel taking any action to Zarif has sent a letter to Borrell to denounce the JCPOA to the Joint Commission for Mechanism, as set out in paragraph 36 of the is a historic achievement for global nuclear the E3’s non-compliance with the JCPOA after settlement.” agreement,” the top European diplomat said. non-proliferation contributing to regional stop ‘Iranian nuclear threat’ the three European states drafted an anti-Iran Iran will take the necessary and propor- “As I have said previously, the Dispute and global security. I remain determined to resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors. tional measures in response to any excessive Resolution Mechanism requires intensive continue working with the participants of the (Press TV) —The Israeli foreign minister says the regime considers Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousa- demands and irresponsible behaviors, and efforts in good faith by all,” he said, adding, JCPOA and the international community to Iran’s nuclear abilities as an “existential threat” to itself, noting vi said on Friday, “Following the irresponsible firmly calls on the three European states to “As Coordinator of the Joint Commission, I preserve it.” that Tel Aviv is taking any action to stop what he called “Iranian nuclear threat.” Gabi Ashkenazi made the remarks on Sunday, a few days after a shed at Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility was damaged in an incident, ‘Future of nuclear deal depends on Rouhani says Iran, Venezuela should whose cause has not been officially declared yet. Natanz is a uranium enrichment center located near a city of determination to keep it’ deepen ties the same name in central Isfahan Province, some 250 kilometers POLITICAL TEHRAN — Marc Otte, POLITICAL TEHRAN — President by a warrant issued by U.S. District Judge (155 miles) south of the capital, Tehran. deskthe former European deskHassan Rouhani has James Boasberg for the seizure of the The center is among the sites now being monitored by the In- Union’s special representative to the Middle said that Iran and Venezuela should more than 1.1 million barrels of gasoline ternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) under a 2015 nuclear East peace process, has said that future of deepen “strategic” and “friendly” ties. in the four vessels, Reuters reported. deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as He made the remarks in a message Legal sources said the gasoline could (JCPOA) between Tehran and major powers. the JCPOA, depends on the international to Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro likely only be seized by U.S. authorities if On Thursday morning, one of the sheds under construction in determination to keep it. on the occasion of the anniversary of the tankers enter U.S. territorial waters. the open area of ??the site suffered damage following an incident, All sides’ good intention and trust- Venezuela’s independence. In the civil-forfeiture complaint, U.S. which caused no casualties and did not affect the activities at the building actions are only ways to settle the “Stressing the necessity of deepening federal prosecutors aim to stop delivery complex, according to the spokesman for the Atomic Energy Or- crisis created by the Trump administration, friendly and strategic relations between of Iranian gasoline aboard the Liberia- ganization of Iran (AEOI) at the time. he told ILNA in an interview published on December 2019 that the White House the two countries, I am sure that we will flagged Bella, Bering, Pandi and Luna, Israeli top diplomat, whose remarks were quoted by Jerusalem Sunday. has no way other than putting an end to witness the Venezuelan people’s victory according to the lawsuit, first reported Post, further said, “We have a long-term policy over the course of He also said that the United States seeks its policy of “maximum pressure” on the in overcoming the current problems in by the Wall Street Journal. many administrations not to allow Iran to have nuclear abilities.” to weaken Iran’s international position. Islamic Republic. near future,” Rouhani predicted. Boasberg issued the warrant for the Therefore, Ashkenazi added, “We take actions that are better Otte said that the U.S. is making efforts Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Michael Hollingsworth, a professor at seizure of the gasoline in the tankers left unsaid.” to reach its objective through policy of said in September 2019 that Washington’s the University of South Alabama, has said based on probable cause that the fuel is He also claimed that Iran “with those abilities is an existential maximum pressure on Iran. policy of sanction and pressure against Iran that trade between Iran and Venezuela forfeitable, the Justice Department said. threat to Israel, and Israel cannot allow it to establish itself on our U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally has not worked. poses no threat to the world. The lawsuit also aims to stop the flow northern border.” quit the nuclear deal in May 2018 and “The United States is running out In an interview with ILNA published of revenues from oil sales to Iran. Although Iran has fully adhered to the terms of JCPOA, in May introduced the harshest ever sanctions in of options. It is desperate. The policy of on Saturday, Hollingsworth said that Five Iranian oil tankers by the names 2018, U.S. President Trump unilaterally pulled his country out of history on Iran as part of his administration’s maximum pressure has not worked,” he the United States is well aware that any of Petunia, Forest, Faxon, Clavel, and the landmark nuclear deal and re-imposed the sanctions, which “maximum pressure” strategy against Iran. told CGTN in an interview. action against the Iranian tankers will Fortune carried fuel to Venezuela despite had been lifted against Tehran, and began unleashing the “toughest Many analysts and think tanks believe Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry have consequences. the United States’ sanctions. The last of ever” fresh sanctions. that the maximum pressure policy has failed. has called policy of “maximum pressure” Reportedly, the U.S. seeks to seize them entered Venezuelan waters on June 1. The U.S.’s intransigence flew in the face of the fact that the deal U.S. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff said on Tehran bankrupt. four Iranian tankers sailing towards The tankers carried 1,520,000 barrels has been ratified by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in May that the Trump administration’s “We have been pressuring them. Venezuela. of gasoline and diesel fuel to Venezuela. in the form of its Resolution 2231. policy of maximum pressure against Iran Maximum pressure… we’re seeing the The lawsuit, filed late on Wednesday There was also a team of Iranian engineers The Safeguards Agreement between Iran and the IAEA ensures is a “failed policy”. unfolding of really a bankruptcy of approach,” in the U.S. District Court for the District and specialists from the oil industry on non-diversion of nuclear material declared by the Islamic Republic. President Hassan Rouhani said in Kerry told CBS News. of Columbia, was followed on Thursday board heading for the country. In another controversial move, Washington recently launched a campaign to renew the Iran arms ban—in place since 2006/2007 and is set to expire in October—through a resolution at the UNSC, despite the fact that the U.S. is no longer a party to the JCPOA. MP urges govt. to halt implementation of Additional Protocol Russia and China are against the push, and most likely to veto it. TEHRAN (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker strongly rebuked a On June 19, the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board resolution as an excessive demand.” Elsewhere in his comments, Ashkenazi said that the Israeli re- new resolution passed by the IAEA Board of Governors against of Governors adopted a resolution drafted by the UK, France Appreciating the stance of those countries who have not backed gime supported Washington’s efforts to ensure that the UN arms Tehran, urging the government to stop implementing the Ad- and Germany calling on Iran to grant the IAEA access to two this scandal, lawmakers noted that this non-binding resolution embargo against Tehran would not be extended past its original ditional Protocol in response. locations amid allegations of undeclared nuclear activities. is a sign of a dominating culture that rules over the IAEA. expiration date this October. “Iran has voluntarily accepted the Additional Protocol, how- In response, Iranian parliamentarians, along with the Foreign European countries’ pressure for the ‘so-called preservation’ He noted that Tel Aviv could not accept a situation where Iran ever, under the current circumstances, our national interests Ministry, condemned the new resolution, calling on the govern- of the JCPOA shows that they have had an unconstructive view can purchase what he described as advanced weapons systems. entail the halt of the Protocol’s implementation,” Lawmaker ment to take appropriate and immediate response to the move. towards the rights of the Iranian people and have assumed the “The problem is not just attaining nuclear weapons, it’s that Alireza Zakani told Mehr News on Sunday. They released a statement, signed by 240 lawmakers, on June JCPOA as a tool to pursue their own aims, adds the statement. they are arming groups across the Middle East. Look at Hezbollah “This step is necessary for the government to show a strong 21, saying, “The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a country that has “The Iranian Parliament calls on the government to stop in Lebanon. That is why we’re making broad diplomatic efforts response [to the Europeans’ misconduct] and reflect Iranians’ had the highest level of cooperation and transparency with the voluntary implementation of Additional Protocol and change across the world,” he further claimed. unity against their lack of commitment,” he added. IAEA in 50 years of NPT, considers IAEA Board of Governor’s inspections into offline,” the lawmakers urged. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 6, 2020 ENERGYIRAN IN FOCUS 3
Ghalibaf: We won’t let IAEA complete Rouhani congratulates Algerian president on ENERGYespionage circle of hostile countries Independence Day desk POLITICAL TEHRAN — Iranian President Hassan Rou- POLITICAL TEHRAN — The Islamic Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman deskhani on Sunday forwarded a congratulatory deskRepublic and its parlia- Maria Zakharova has rebuked the UK, cable to his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune ment will not allow the International Atomic France, and Germany for introducing as well as Algerian government and nation on the country’s Energy Agency (IAEA) to pursue completing the resolution, saying such measures Independence Day. the circle of espionage of hostile countries, are rooted in “destructive” measures Algeria gained independence from France on July 5, 1962. In Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher adopted by the United States against the long struggle that saw profound and heavy sacrifices, some Ghalibaf has warned. the Iran nuclear deal. 1.5 million Algerians martyred with millions displaced. “The International Atomic Energy Agency Zakharova said last week that the Euro- In his message, Rouhani extended his warmest greetings to and the Board of Governors should know that pean trio’s actions fueling tensions around President Tebboune on the 58th anniversary of Algeria’s Inde- the Islamic Republic and the Majlis repre- Iran’s nuclear activities at the UN atomic pendence Day, praying to Allah Almighty to bestow health, felicity sentatives will not allow the Agency to be free watchdog contradicted their claims of and success upon the Algerian president and steady prosperity of any restriction so that it does whatever it commitment to the JCPOA. and well-being on the brotherly and friendly Algerian govern- wants and seeks to complete the circle of Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson ment and nation. espionage of hostile countries,” Ghalibaf said Zhao Lijian has also voiced his country’s Rouhani voiced hope that Tehran-Algiers relations would in- on Sunday, according to Mehr. opposition to the resolution, saying China crease at bilateral, regional and international levels in view of the He said Iran expects the other sides to does not approve of actions that escalate history of their ties and the potential capacities for cooperation. the nuclear agreement to fulfil their com- the situation. Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent mitments under the deal, officially called the “China supports the IAEA in playing its a felicitation cable to his Algerian counterpart Sabri Boukadoum, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). role in an objective, professional and neu- the Iranian embassy in Algiers wrote on its official Twitter account. “We will stand up to their excessive de- tral manner in verifying Iran’s compliance Zarif expressed his sincere and warmest congratulations, mands, and we hope that the Foreign Ministry with its safeguards obligations,” he said wishing the government and people of Algeria steady progress will be able to perform their duties well,” the during a press conference last week. “We and prosperity. parliament speaker added. are against politicizing its work.” “We will stand up to their excessive On different occasions, the two countries’ leaders have expressed The 35-member IAEA board of governors “The IAEA explicitly states that the safe- their determination for promotion of cooperation between Iran passed a resolution on June 19 demanding demands, and we hope that the Foreign guards issue is neither urgent nor poses a and Algeria in various fields with a view to enhancing the bonds access to two old places under the allegation proliferation risk,” Lijian explained, adding, By Luke Burgess Ministry will be able to perform their into higher levels by capitalizing on the two countries’ history that nuclear work may have been done there. “The Iranian side also expressed its clear wish and ample capacities, Hana Saada reported from Algiers. France, Britain, and Germany, the three duties well,” the parliament speaker says. to resolve issues through dialogue with the Politically, both countries aspire that the abundant affinities European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, agency. Under such circumstances, China Nine countries out 35 members to the tion and Thailand, Mongolia, Niger, South shared by both countries and basic role of the holy religion of submitted the draft resolution to the IAEA does not approve of actions that artificially IAEA board did not vote for the resolution. Africa, India, Pakistan and the Republic of Islam in breaking the chain of colonialism and gaining freedom board for approval. exacerbate tensions and escalate the situation.” China and Russia voted against the resolu- Azerbaijani abstained to vote. and independence would prepare the ground for expansion of cordial and brotherly relations at the highest possible level in all fields to materialize lofty aspirations of the two big revolutions and make joint efforts for restoration of peace, stability and security. Washington giving out signals for talks: Jahangiri A few months ago, Zarif held phone talks with Algerian Foreign Minister Boukadoum, during which both officials deplored the so- POLITICAL TEHRAN — Having failed to overthrow the U.S. returns to the deal and honors its commitments. deskthe Islamic Republic or cause the Iranian Tehran has emphatically rejected any prospect of bilateral called “deal of the century”, dubbing it “cruel” and “disgraceful”. economy to collapse, the Americans are now after holding talks with the U.S. They stressed the need for the Muslim world to take a decisive talks with Iran, according to Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri. Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stance in support of the rights of the Palestinian people. In remarks on Sunday, Jahangiri said the unilateral U.S. has ruled out the notion that “settlement of Iran’s problems Besides, they exchanged views on a range of issues of com- sanctions were imposed in order to overthrow the Islamic hinges on rapprochement with the United States.” mon interests. Republic but failed to reach their goal. Also, the new parliament in Iran has taken a tougher stance “When they lost hope to reach their goal, they sought against talks with the U.S. compared to the previous one. to cause economic collapse,” he said. “Of course, our Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the parliament speaker, Iran-China agreement should economy has been hurt by the sanctions, but now that said in his first address to the parliament that talks they lost hope to reach both of their goals, they ask and compromise with the United States are “harmful” be based on mutual interest: Iran to come to the negotiating table and they give a to the country. green light for that.” “The 11th Majlis considers anti-arrogance as both an ex-diplomat Tensions between Iran and the U.S. have been high since ideological doctrine and as a strategic interest. Negotia- U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of the nuclear tions and compromise with the United States, as the axis POLITICAL TEHRAN — A former Iranian Foreign Min- desk deal in May 2018 and re-imposed sanctions on all major of global arrogance, are considered fruitless and harmful,” istry spokesman has said the Tehran-Beijing industries in Iran, including oil and petrochemicals exports. “Now that they lost hope to he said back in May. agreement should be based on meeting mutual interests. The Trump administration’s sanctions were imposed under reach both of their goals, On June 21, Ghalibaf said Iran has never been against Ramin Mehmanparast, also a former ambassador to Po- the banner of a “maximum pressure” policy against Iran. negotiations with other countries, however “we believe land, said in an interview with ILNA published on Sunday that Tehran says the U.S. “maximum pressure” has produced they ask Iran to come to the talks with the U.S. are poisonous and harmful.” Iran’s foreign policy must have long-term, medium-term, and “maximum resistance” from Iran. negotiating table and they The parliament speaker also rebuked the European short-term plans. The U.S. government has also made empty calls for talks, countries that sponsored the anti-Iran resolution at the Explaining about the Iran-China 25-year comprehensive co- but Iran has made it clear that negotiation is always possible give a green light for that,” IAEA board, saying any future talks with the Europeans operation agreement, which was approved by Iran’s government, within existing framework of the nuclear deal and only if says Jahangiri. will also be held with “maximum distrust”. Mehmanparast said the details of the issues on this agreement are not yet known “so I can’t talk about it so much.” “Relations with China can also be regulated in such a way that both our interests and China’s long-term interests will be ‘Do not believe the hype,’ Zarif says France reaffirms commitment met,” he added. Asked whether Iran’s frustration with the European approach regarding letter to Borrell to JCPOA may have led Tehran to turn to China, the former diplomat said, “We need to have long-term plans to connect with different coun- tries in different ways.” “We have plans with China, Russia, and some Asian countries based on our interests and we can also have long-term policies for European countries.” Mehmanparast said the Europeans have limited diplomatic relations with Iran because of the U.S. sanctions, and they have failed to maintain their independence. The cabinet of ministers approved the final draft of the 25-year comprehensive plan in June. President Hassan Rouhani has said the strategic partnership between the two countries is based on a win-win approach. “This cooperation is a ground for Iran and China’s participation in basic projects and development of infrastructure, including the large ‘Belt and Road’ initiative, and an opportunity to attract investment in various economic fields, including industry, tourism, information technology and communication,” the presidential website quoted Rouhani as saying on June 23. Government spokesman Ali Rabiei has also said the plan POLITICAL TEHRAN — Iran has foreign policy chief and the JCPOA TEHRAN (IRNA) — French Foreign Iranian Foreign Minister’s letter warned proves “failure of the United States’ policies to isolate Iran, to desktriggered the JCPOA coordinator, and once again referred Ministry in a statement on Sunday reaf- that any interference in the ongoing cooper- sever Iran’s relations with the international community and also dispute resolution mechanism on at the cases of the European countries’ firmed commitment to the Joint Com- ation between Iran and the IAEA would be to harm Iran’s will to expand relations with other countries.” least six occasions, Foreign Minister non-compliance according to Article 36 prehensive Plan of Action. contrary to the provisions of the Mohammad Javad Zarif has said regard- of the JCPOA to the Joint Commission France’s statement was in reaction to a JCPOA and could have negative ing his Friday letter to the EU foreign for settlement,” Mousavi said. letter forwarded by Iranian Foreign Min- impacts on the existing coop- فراخوان عمومی اجاره ساختمان جهت استفاده اداری policy chief Josep Borrell, in which he Iran will take the necessary and ister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s to EU High eration under the Safeguards criticized the E3’s non-compliance with proportional measures in response to Representative Josep Borrell on invoking Agreement. the nuclear agreement. any excessive demands and irrespon- Dispute Resolution Mechanism envisaged Meanwhile earlier, Borrell سازمان ملل متحد در تهرا ن -Don’t believe the hype: Iran triggered sible behaviors, and firmly calls on the by the context of the JCPOA. said in a statement that he be“ #JCPOA DRM on at least 6 occasions (in ref three European states to prepare the By invoking DRM, Zarif expressed dis- lieves the JCPOA is an historic to U.S. AND E3 violations),” Zarif tweeted ground to save and fully implement may of the Islamic Republic of Iran at lack achievement for global nuclear on Saturday evening. the JCPOA by honoring their commit- of respect to the nuclear deal and failure non-proliferation contributing “I will be publishing all my letters ments instead of following the United of France, UK and German Governments to regional and global peace تعدادی ازنمایندگی های سازمان ملل متحد .shortly,” he added. States’ policy of maximum pressure, to honor their commitments. and security Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas the spokesperson concluded. France together with Germany and “I have received today a let- Mousavi announced on Friday that Zarif has Borrell also said on Friday that he has the UK are committed to preserve Iran ter from the Foreign Minister of در نظر دارند نسبت به اجــاره بلند مــدت -sent a letter Borrell to denounce the E3’s responded to Zarif’s letter. nuclear deal, French Foreign Ministry Iran referring Iran’s concerns re non-compliance with the deal, officially “I have received today a letter from the said adding that they respect their com- garding implementation issues called the JCPOA, after the three European Foreign Minister of Iran referring Iran’s mitments to the JCPOA. by France, Germany and the )حدود ده سال( یک ساختمان به متراژ تقریبی states drafted an anti-Iran resolution at concerns regarding implementation is- We have even taken step for supporting United Kingdom under the Joint the IAEA Board of Governors. sues by France, Germany and the United legitimate trade with Iran, it added. Comprehensive Plan of Action ۳ الی۴ هزار متر فضای اداری اقدام نمایند. Following the irresponsible and il- Kingdom under the Joint Comprehen- Without referring to European parties’ (JCPOA) to the Joint Commission“ legal measure by the three European sive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to the Joint impracticality with regard to their commit- for resolution through the Dispute states (Germany, the UK, and France) Commission for resolution through the ments, the French Foreign Ministry urged Resolution Mechanism, as set out جهت کسب اطالعات مورد نیاز به لینک ”,to initiate a draft resolution at the In- Dispute Resolution Mechanism, as set out Iran to return to its JCPOA commitments. in paragraph 36 of the agreement ternational Atomic Energy Agency in paragraph 36 of the agreement,” the We negotiated with Iran and other Borrell’s statement reads. Board of Governors and also the con- top European diplomat said. JCPOA parties based on a basic and realistic “As I have said previously, the ذیل مراجعه فرمایید. tinuation of non-compliance with the He added, “The JCPOA is a historic approach, the statement reads. Dispute Resolution Mechanism international commitments under the achievement for global nuclear non-prolif- Zarif in a letter to the High Represent- requires intensive efforts in good JCPOA and the resolutions passed by eration contributing to regional and global ative of the European Union Josep Borrell faith by all. As Coordinator of the the (JCPOA) Joint Commission, the security. I remain determined to contin- once again referred the cases of European Joint Commission, I expect all http://www.ir.undp.org/content/iran/en/home/ Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic ue working with the participants of the countries’ non-compliance to the Joint JCPOA participants to approach Republic of Iran yesterday sent a letter JCPOA and the international community Commission for settlement in accordance this process in this spirit within operations/procurement/ to Mr. Borrell, the European Union to preserve it.” with Article 36 of the JCPOA. the framework of the JCPOA.” I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY JULY 6, 2020
Mining companies’ sales Imports of 2,500 products through stock market up 55% in 2 months ECONOMY TEHRAN – The total sales of large mining banned in a quarter deskcompanies through the stock market has in- 1 Mentioning the motto of the units need 700 trillion rials (over $16.6 creased by 55 percent in the first two months of the current current Iranian calendar year, which is billion) of investment to realize the “Surge Iranian calendar year (March 20-May 20), year on year, Irani- “Surge in Production”, the official said, “We in Production” intended by the Leader. an Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation are following up the objective of surge in “Unlike other ministries, we don’t need Organization (IMIDRO) announced. production through four specified ways.” the government’s direct investment to car- Since the re-imposition of the U.S. sanc- ry out industrial projects; the mentioned tion, Iran has been focusing on the promo- 700-trillion rials resources are not going tion of domestic production and limiting to be given to the ministry, but will be the imports in order to move the economy injected directly into various production toward self-sufficiency and resilience. units across the country,” Rahmani said. In early April, Industry, Mining and “The needed funds will be provided Trade Ministry outlined its major programs through banks, stock exchange, the Na- for supporting the domestic production tional Development Fund (NDF), and in the current Iranian year that is named investment funds,” he said, adding “we the year of “Surge in Production” by the expect the growth in the country’s industrial Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah sector to become positive by the end of the Seyed Ali Khamenei. current [Iranian calendar] year (ends on Developing technology and promoting March 20, 2021).” knowledge-based industries, development Referring to the great capacities of the of domestic production in line with the country’s industrial and mining production Leader’s stresses on surge in production, sectors, the official said: “Industry is one managing imports and development of of the major sectors of Iran’s economy, as non-oil exports, improving the business the share of industry, mining and trade The cumulative sales of 72 large companies in the mining environment, development of financing sectors in the country’s gross domestic and mineral industries sector in the first two months of this Acting Industry, Mining, and Trade Minister Hossein Modares Khiabani and investment and finally development product (GDP) is about 35 percent, and year amounted to 388.443 trillion rials (about $9.25 billion), of logistics were reported to be the seven Trade Ministry’s works in the current year. Mining and Trade Minister Reza Rahma- it also accounts for 30 percent of employ- IMIDRO data showed. major axes of the Industry, Mining and As announced by the previous Industry, ni in mid-April, the country’s production ment in the country.” As reported, the mentioned companies sold 181.935 trillion rials (about $4.331 billion) worth of shares on the stock exchange in the second month of the current Iranian calendar year (April 20-May 20). Over 72,000 industrial, mining units Iran, Russia to hold Joint Economic The companies in the mining and mineral industries sector operating across Iran Committee meeting in Sept. accounted for 37 percent of the total sales in the market, during the mentioned two months. The top 10 companies with the highest sales performance were Mobarakeh Steel Company, National Copper Industries, Khuzestan Steel Company, Golgohar Mining and Industrial Company, Isfahan Steel Company, Chadormalo Iron Ore, South Hormozgan Steel, Kaveh South Kish Steel Company, Khorasan Steel and Iran Aluminum, respectively.
Commodities worth $904m traded at IME in a week
ECONOMY TEHRAN — Over 639,000 tons of commodi- deskties valued at $904 million were traded at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) in the past Iranian calendar week (ended on Friday), IME Public Relations Department reported. Last week, on the domestic and export metal and mineral ECONOMY TEHRAN – Latest of units among the Iranian provinces. Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali (R) and Russian Deputy Energy Minister trading floor of IME, 98,226 tons of various products worth desk Anatoly Tikhonov discuss energy and economic cooperation in a meeting in Moscow. $312 million were traded. Data released by the The employment of the said provinc- Iranian Industry, Mining and Trade es in the industrial and mineral units ECONOMY TEHRAN- In a meet- he said. On this trading floor, 89,718 tons of steel, 4,780 tons of copper, desk 3,350 tons of aluminum, 170 tons of molybdenum concentrates, Ministry shows that 72,250 industrial was 402,915, 262,498, and 193,290 ing between Iranian Mentioning the preferential trade agree- 18 tons of precious metal concentrates as well as 190 tons of zinc and mining units are operating across people respectively. Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali and ment between Iran and the Eurasian Eco- were traded by customers. the country in which nearly 2.43 million Also, Kish Free Zone with two active Russian Deputy Energy Minister Anatoly nomic Union (EAEU), Morgulov expressed people are working, ISNA reported. units, Chabahar Free Zone with 73 units Tikhonov, the two sides agreed on holding hope that the agreement would facilitate the According to the data, with 15,822 and Maku Free Zone with 84 units had the 16th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Com- trade between the two sides and give an extra active units, the field of non-metallic the least number of active units among mittee online or face to face in September, impetus to the expansion of ties. minerals accounts for the biggest share the provinces, with 70, 1416 and 2330 IRNA reported. According to the official data, trade turn- of the mentioned units, while food and people working in them, respectively. Jalali and Tikhonov also discussed the over between Russia and Iran amounted to beverage products and rubber and plas- In the past few years, many of the process of the latest energy cooperation $1.74 billion in 2018 and $1.589 billion in the tic products with 8,682 and 7,524 units production units across Iran have between the two countries. period between January-September 2019. are in the second and third places. been wrestling with financial issues Holding a working group on energy co- Agriculture products are the backbone In terms of job creation, the group as well as the problem of supplying operation between the two countries and the of trade turnover between the countries. of non-metallic minerals has also the their raw materials, so that many have implementation of several new projects in Trade in the agriculture sector amounted highest employment rate, with 382,837 been forced to shut down or decrease the fields of agriculture, energy, and trans- to 1.283 billion in January-September 2019, people working in this sector. The group their activates. portation were among the topics discussed an increase of 41.6 percent year-on-year. of food and beverage products and the Iran’s Industry, Mining, and Trade during the meeting. In late December 2019, Moscow’s com- group of manufacturing chemical prod- Ministry plans to bring 1500 idle units, In mid-February, Russian Deputy Foreign mercial representative in Tehran, Rustam ucts are also in the second and third mostly small and medium-sized enter- Minister Igor Morgulov said that the trade Zhiganshin had announced that more than place with the employment of 362,223 prises (SMEs), back into operation by turnover between Iran and Russia has fol- 50 percent of Iran and Russia’s total bilateral and 200,358 people. the end of the current Iranian calendar lowed an upward trend in the past two years trade is being conducted through national Tehran, Isfahan, and Khorasan year (March 2021). despite the challenging external conditions, currencies. The report declares that on domestic and export oil and Razavi provinces had 9785, 8585, 5294 Based on the ministry’s plans for Tass reported. “If in 2018 payments in national currencies petrochemical trading floors of IME, 540,645 tons of different active units, respectively, by the end of the current year, reviving 1,020 un- “Despite the challenging external condi- comprised 40 percent [of the two countries’ commodities with the total value of $611 million were traded. the last Iranian calendar year (March productive small mines is also on the tions, the Russian-Iranian trade turnover is trade], in 2019 this quota has already exceeded On this trading floor, 255,000 tons of VB feed stock, 105,730 19) accounting for the highest number ministry’s agenda. rising. It increased to $2 billion last year,” 50 percent,” Zhiganshin told sputnik. tons of bitumen, 77,708 tons of polymer products, 43,360 tons of chemical products, 1,615 tons of insulation, 53,000 tons of lube cut oil, 11,862 tons of base oil, 150 tons of argon as well as Transit via Iran expected to decline GSI plans a two-fold rise in mining 2,220 tons of sulfur were traded. Furthermore, 330 tons of commodities were traded on the 30% exploration operations by Mar. 2021 IME’s side market. As reported last week, over 3.088 million tons of commodities valued at $4.75 billion were traded at Iran Mercantile Exchange in June. Last month, the oil and petrochemical trading floor of the IME played host to trading of 1,928,480 tons of commodities worth more than $2.228 billion. On this trading floor, more than 454,287 tons of bitumen, 363,163 tons of polymer products and 129,840 tons of chemical products, 734,000 tons of VB feed stock, 118,000 tons of lube cut oil, 108,493 tons of sulfur, 4,920 tons of insulation, 7,600 tons of slaps waxes, 150 tons of argon as well as 8,027 tons of oil were traded by customers. ECONOMY TEHRAN — Transit of which indicates the existence of various ECONOMY TEHRAN – Head of We are seriously looking to pave the The metal and mineral trading floor witnessed trading over deskcommodities through problems in this sector which beg serious deskGeological Survey and way in this regard, and so far we have 1,156,368 tons of commodities worth more than $2.5 billion. Iran is expected to fall 30 percent in the attention,” he said. Mineral Explorations of Iran (GSI) said made significant progress compared to On this trading floor 1,036,628 tons of steel, 18,475 tons of current Iranian calendar year (ends on One of the main reasons for the decline mining explorations are going to increase by the previous years, Shahidi said. copper, 600 tons of molybdenum concentrates, 90 tons of pre- March 19, 2021), Mehr News Agency re- in the transit of goods via Iran has been 100 percent in the current Iranian calendar The official also voiced GSI’s readiness cious metals concentrates, 71,970 tons of zinc, 200 tons of lead ported, quoting an official with the Islamic the outbreak of coronavirus and the con- year (ends in March 2021), IRNA reported. for effective cooperation with the private ingot, 28,405 tons of aluminum, as well as 17 kg of gold bullion Republic of Iran Customs Administration sequent closure of the country’s borders According to Alireza Shahidi, GSI had it sector with the aim of completing the ex- were traded by customers. (IRICA). with its neighboring countries. on the agenda to explore 150,000 kilometers ploration cycle and supplying the minerals Furthermore, in the agricultural trading floor of the IME, According to Mostafa Ayati, the direc- Considering its geographical location, of land in the current year and following needed by the country’s industries. more than eight tons of saffron was traded by the customers. tor general of IRICA’s Transit Bureau, the Iran can play a significant role in transit of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s GSI has signed several agreements with The side market of the IME experienced trading of 3,176 tons volume of transit had also decreased by 26 goods in the region and benefit a lot from remarks on realization of the “Surge in the private sector for conducting explora- of tomato paste, 60 tons of used locomotive engine oil as well as percent in the previous Iranian calendar its status in this due. To benefit from its Production” it has increased its target to tion operations since the beginning of the 606 tons of metal scrape. year to 7.15 million tons. location for transit, the country has many 300,000 kilometers. current Iranian calendar year (March 20). IME is one of the four major stock markets of Iran, the other Speaking in a meeting of Tehran Cham- plans underway and on the agenda to boost Referring to his organization’s plans for In early June, Iran’s Deputy Industry, three markets are Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), Iran’s over- ber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and its transit capacity. the current Iranian calendar year, Shahidi Mining, and Trade Minister Darioush Es- the-counter (OTC) market known also as Iran Fara Bourse (IFB), Agriculture (TCCIMA)’s Transportation Some of these plans include developing said GSI is going to improve its performance, maili announced that the country’s Mining and Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX). Committee on Saturday, the official ex- Iran’s largest container port, Shahid Rajaee especially in the area of exploration of new Investment Insurance Corporation (MIIC) On April 21, IME Managing Director Hamed Soltani-Nejad pressed concerns over the condition of the Port in southern province of Hormozgan, mineral reserves this year. was going to allocate 30 trillion rials (over unveiled the market’s new outlook plan, which depicts IME’s transit sector in Iran and said necessary and also Chabahar Port in southeast of The head of the Geological and Mineral $714.2 million) for supporting mining ex- development roadmap until the Iranian calendar year of 1404 measures should be taken to revive this the country, connecting the ports to the Exploration Organization said improving ploration projects. (March 20205-March 2026). Materializing the slogan of this Ira- sector. railway network, development of transit via GSI’s exploration performance requires He further noted that the ministry has nian year, which is “Surge in Production” is seriously considered “The volume of transit in 1399 [the cur- railway, and also some customs measures defining a mechanism to provide new fi- it on the agenda to increase the country’s in the mentioned plan and it is, in fact, the strategic approach rent Iranian calendar year] will decrease by such as improving transit procedures in nancial resources for conducting targeted discovered mineral reserves by 25 percent of the outlook plan. 30 percent in the most optimistic scenario, the customs offices. and extensive exploration operations. in the current Iranian calendar year. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 6, 2020 ENERGY 5
No water outage, rationing on Global energy body warns against rush to cut renewables agenda despite high consumption and storage research funds The International Energy Agency has warned against a rush to cut ENERGY TEHRAN – Moham- about 2.8 to 9.2 million liters per day, this research and development funding for clean energy technologies, deskmad-Reza Bakhtiari, the year the figure has reached 7.3 million liters,” saying that continued innovation in renewable energy and energy managing director of Tehran Province Water the official said. storage technologies is essential if the world is to successfully tackle and Wastewater Company, has said no water He further noted that as the summer heat the long-term threat of global warming. outage or rationing is on the agenda despite upward trend continues, water consumption As reported by Renew Economy, based on a new report released the 25-percent increase in the capital city’s in Tehran is expected to reach four million by the International Energy Agency, continued support for clean water consumption in the Q1 of the current liters per day, which is the threshold for the technology research and innovation is critical to ensuring the world Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), capacity of the Tehran Province water facilities. is in a position to reach its zero emissions carbon targets. IRIB reported. In early June, Deputy Energy Minister The report comes as the future of the Australian Renewable Energy “Despite the 25 percent increase in drinking for Water and Wastewater Affairs Ghasem Agency remains uncertain, with it due to run out of funds shortly, water consumption in the first quarter of this Taqizadeh Khamesi announced that water and after cuts to the CSIRO energy team, and the removal of funding year compared to the same period last year consumption in Iran increased by 35 percent for the Energy Transition Hub at in Tehran Province, we assure people that following the coronavirus outbreak. the Melbourne University. there is no water outage or rationing on the “The outbreak of coronavirus has changed The IEA argues that the agenda,” Bakhtiari said. the pattern of household water consumption, Covid-19 pandemic presents an The official pointed to the outbreak of increasing drinking water consumption in opportunity to accelerate the tran- coronavirus and the beginning of the hot the country by 35 percent,” Khamesi said. sition away from carbon-heavy season as the main reasons for the unexpected According to the official, in the first few industries by directing stimulus rise in the capital city’s water consumption weeks of the pandemic, due to the high sensi- support to allow industries to re- in the mentioned time span. tivity toward the issue and also the lockdowns tool and improve the sustainability The mentioned increase equals 600 million “This increase in consumption is unprec- calendar month of] Khordad (ended on June water consumption by households increased of their operations. However, the liters of water, he noted. edented; in previous years in [the Iranian 20), Tehran’s water consumption would reach significantly. IEA warns that if governments pull back support for the clean energy transition, it could cripple clean tech innovation. “The world’s capacity to bring ‘Iran self-sufficient in repairing offshore drilling rigs’ new technologies to market will be weaker as a result of the dis- TEHRAN (MNA) — The CEO of Sina Energy workplace. ruptions caused by the pandemic. Market and policy uncertainties Development Company announced Iran as NIDC, a subsidiary of the NIOC, un- threaten to reduce the funds available to entrepreneurs,” the IEA’s self-sufficient in repairing its offshore drill- dertakes most drilling operations across report says. ing rigs. the country and has drilled 4,489 onshore “It is important to maintain research and development funding According to Majid Oji, there are and offshore oil and gas wells in the past at planned levels through 2025 and to consider raising it in strategic 300-feet-drilling rigs in the oil and gas fields four decades after the victory of the Islamic areas. Market-based policies and funding can help scale up value in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea, run by Revolution. chains for small, modular technologies – as they did for solar panels the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Holding 70 onshore and offshore drilling – significantly advancing technology progress.” and Offshore Oil Company (IOOC). rigs, as well as equipment and facilities for The report details how the energy sector will require new innova- “The rigs were previously sent to foreign offering integrated technical and engineering tions becoming more mature and commercially viable over the next countries for being repaired but Mostazafan services, the company plays a major part few decades to achieve sustained cuts to global emissions. This will Foundation has made it possible to repair the in drilling exploration as well as appraisal/ include further advances to battery storage technologies, hydrogen rigs domestically,” he said, “The issue saves development wells in the country. production and use technologies, as well as ongoing cuts to the cost five million to six million dollars for Iran.” In late February, NIDC’s deputy head for of wind and solar generation. “By the help of the Iranian knowl- drilling operation announced that the company “This report examines how quickly energy innovation would edge-based companies, Mostazafan Foun- had dug and completed the digging operation have to move forward to bring all parts of the economy – including dation has now the offshore drilling rigs of 100 oil and gas wells during the first ten challenging sectors like long-distance transport and heavy indus- constructed and repaired,” Oji added. months of the current Iranian calendar year try – to net-zero emissions by 2050 without drastic changes to how Despite the coronavirus outbreak, all op- (March 21, 2019-February 19, 2020). we go about our lives,” IEA executive director Dr Fatih Birol said. erations in Iran’s oil and gas rigs are ongoing Hamidreza Khoshayand said the drilled “This analysis shows that getting there would hinge on technol- in full compliance with safety and healthcare wells consisted of two exploration wells and ogies that have not yet even reached the market today. The message standards and complying with personal and 35 development/appraisal wells as well as is very clear: in the absence of much faster clean energy innovation, public health and hygiene principles in the 63 workover ones. achieving net-zero goals in 2050 will be all but impossible.” IEA energy split “A recent IEA survey revealed that companies that are devel- oping net-zero emissions technologies consider it likely that their Saudi Arabia is bullying OPEC members into compliance research and development budgets will be reduced, a clear sign of By Irina Slav largest part of the total 9.7-million-bpd OEPC+ cut. a second wave of Covid-19 infections in the world’s largest the damage that the Covid-19 crisis could do to clean energy inno- And they have stuck to it, unlike the three laggards. Last consumer. Meanwhile, demand has been slow to rebound. vation,” Dr Birol said. First, they said it nicely: play along and cut to your quotas, or month, the Kingdom pumped 7.53 million bpd, when it had There have been some good signs such as a pickup in “Now is not the time to weaken support for this essential work. we’ll all suffer low oil prices for longer. Then they put their foot originally been set a quota of 8.5 million bpd, the same as OPEC+ gasoline production in the U.S. and a drawdown in floating If anything, it is time to strengthen it.” down: start cutting deeper or else. And now it has emerged fellow Russia, which, however, has been slow to reach its own oil storage. And yet, most analysts warn that people around The threat of cuts to research and development funding is a what the “or else” part was—a new price war. quota. The Saudis have literally done whatever it takes to prop the world would continue to be cautious in commuting and present threat in Australia, a major source of researching funding, The Wall Street Journal’s Benoit Faucon and Summer up prices. And prices have remained weak. That would frustrate traveling, which will continue to affect oil demand. the Australian Renewable Energy Agency, reaching the end of its Said reported earlier this week that Saudi Energy Minister even the most patient of producers. If, in such an environment, Saudi Arabia decides to make budget for grant support. Abdulaziz bin Saud had threatened Nigeria, Angola, and Brent crude traded at more than $51 a barrel in early March, good on its threat, oil will fall sharply. Just how low it would Late last year, ARENA CEO Darren Miller told a senate estimates Iraq with another oil price war if they didn’t get in line with a few days before Saudi Arabia declared its first price war of the fall is anyone’s guess, but it is safe to say such a develop- hearing that ARENA had approximately $200 million in unallocated the production cuts, according to OPEC delegates. If they year against Russia for its refusal to sign up for an extension ment would hardly benefit anyone, including Saudi Arabia. funding, but since that time, the agency established the $70 million kept producing more than their quotas, Saudi Arabia would of the previous round of cuts, agreed on last December. On Certainly, it could beef up exports to undermine the market Renewable Hydrogen Deployment Funding Round, as well as con- start selling its crude at a discount on these three countries’ March 9, the benchmark plummeted below $35 a barrel. shares of Iraq, Nigeria, and Angola in China and India by tinuing to fund new research and demonstration projects. No new key markets, stealing market share. In a phrase reminis- After a further plunge in April on the back of the coro- cutting prices, but it wouldn’t be able to keep on doing it funding will be allocated to ARENA beyond the next financial year. cent of some of the best crime dramas, bin Saud reportedly navirus lockdowns, Brent has to date recovered to about for a very long time. The Kingdom has a deficit to deal with. With the help of ARENA funding, Australian research institutions, told Angolan and Nigerian delegates, “We know who your $40. So, if Saudi Arabia makes good on its threat, this time It could do it for a short while, to make its point. And then including the University of New South Wales, the Australian National customers are.” Brent—and WTI—will be falling from a lower starting point. Iraq, Nigeria, and Angola could continue under complying University and the CSIRO have been able to establish themselves as OPEC’s crude oil production last month fell to the lowest This is the only thing we can be sure of. because there would be nothing else Saudi Arabia could do leaders in clean tech research, particularly solar technologies, but in thirty years, at 22.69 million bpd. However, Iraq, Angola, Of course, the threat of a price war remains hypothetical. to stop them. And that’s not all. Earlier this week, Russia’s this may come to a halt without additional funding. and Nigeria still fell short of their quotas: Iraq only managed Perhaps it would prove to be enough to get Iraq, Nigeria, Energy Minister said there had been no discussions in OPEC+ It is understood that the Morrison cabinet is actively considering to achieve 70 percent compliance, Nigeria did a little better and Angola to mend their ways and start cutting produc- to continue cutting deep after the end of July. a proposal to extend the funding allocation for ARENA, but this may at 77 percent, and Angola even better at 83 percent. But that tion like they mean it. It would be the safer choice because As per the agreement, the cuts would be relaxed from 9.7 come paired with an expansion of ARENA’s funding mandate to was not good enough. Saudi Arabia has more oil, and it can afford to sell it more million bpd to 7.7 million bpd after the July extension. But include support for carbon capture and storage projects, and other It is understandable why the OPEC leader has had enough. cheaply than the three laggards, at least for a while. But it’s still early July, and there is a problem with compliance. projects outside of the renewable energy sector. The Saudis were not only the driver behind the latest agreement. what if they don’t? That Saudi Arabia could propose another extension is not The CSIRO was also forced to shed 40 within its energy research They also voluntarily deepened their own production quota, Well, if they don’t, we’ll likely have a new price crash, and out of the question because oil continues to be way too cheap divisions following funding cuts, that saw staff stood down across pledging to cut an additional one million bpd on top of the it could turn out to be worse than the first one as it would for it. And then we will have another OPEC+ drama brewing three of the CSIRO’s research labs. The moved was slammed by more than two million bpd they agreed to cut, shouldering the come amid a rising fear—and perhaps some evidence—of and, should the Saudis’ patience expire, a second price war. public service union the CPSU, which said it feared that further cuts could be made in a federal budget to be handed down in October. In May, the Morrison government released a discussion paper for its technology investment roadmap, which will draw upon funding to China’s June crude imports at independent UK calls for end of oil blockade be allocated to a new Grid Reliability Fund, but legislation necessary refineries dip amid congestion in Libya to establish the fund has not yet been introduced into parliament. Chinese independent refineries’ June crude The UK has called for an end to the oil imports edged down 0.5% to 4.4 million blockade in Libya and reaffirmed its sup- Renewables bring 55.8% b/d, or 18 million mt, in June from the port for state-owned oil producer National of Germany’s H1 power record high of 4.42 million b/d in May Oil Corp. as the only independent entity as Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical could in charge of the North African country’s production only manage to take in half of its feedstock energy industry. tanker arrivals due to port congestion. As Platts reported, the self-styled Libyan Renewables were responsible for 55.8 percent of Germany’s net ZPC received about 2.85 million mt of National Army has taken over two major oil electricity generation in the first half of 2020, reaching a record-high crude arrivals in June, according to mar- fields in Libya in their quest to wrest control level fuelled by strong winds, a new report shows. ket information collected by S&P Global June 29, data from trade flow and inventory of the energy industry from the UN-backed Haftar, supported by Russian mercenaries. According to data released on Wednesday by Fraunhofer Institute Platts on July 3. tracker Kpler showed. Government of National Accord, which is Bargaining chip for Solar Energy Systems ISE, a new monthly-high was achieved in However, the 20 million mt/year refinery Meanwhile, the other leading independ- also supported by Turkey and Qatar. The The embassy said Libya’s energy in- February when renewables accounted for 61.8 percent of the overall only managed to take in 1.35 million mt of ent refiner Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) LNA is supported by Russia, Egypt, the dustry should not be used as a “political power production, Renewables Now reported. crude in the month due to congestion prob- received 2.28 million mt in June, slumping UAE and Saudi Arabia bargaining chip.” Wind was the largest contributor to the first-half result with 75 lems at Zhoushan port in eastern China’s from 3.35 million mt in May, as the refin- “Reports of interference by foreign “The UK affirms its support for the Na- TWh of electricity generated, up from 67.2 TWh in the year-ago Zhejiang province, according to refinery ery cut its buying with the expectation of mercenaries in Sharara oil field are trou- tional Oil Corporation (NOC) as Libya’s period, and brought 30.6 percent of the country’s net electricity and port sources. Its imports were at 2.17 crude prices rising, a company source said. bling,” the UK embassy in Libya said in sole independent oil company charged output. Solar came second, with around 27.9 TWh fed into the public million mt in May. Imports to small-scale refiners a statement on July 4. “Militarization of with stewardship of Libya’s oil,” the em- grid that gave it a share of 11.4 percent. This was an 11.2 percent A number of Sinopec refineries in the up Libya’s energy sector is unacceptable and bassy said. “The NOC should be allowed rise as compared to the first six months of 2019 thanks to the better region and crude barrels delivered to storage However, the reduction was capped as risks further damage.” to resume production unimpeded for the weather conditions. facilities in Zhoushan designed by Shanghai the volume of crude oil discharged for the The conflict between GNA and LNA has benefit of all Libyans.” While solar and wind parks supplied a total of 102.9 TWh into the International Energy Exchange also use rest of the small-scale independent refin- escalated in recent months, with Libya’s oil NOC is still preparing for a resumption of grid, generation from hard coal-fired plants slumped by 46 percent to that port. eries, including those under the non-major and gas facilities caught up in the dispute. oil production and exports from its eastern just 14.4 TWh. The shares of lignite and hard coal fell to 13.7 percent Many Chinese companies bought crude ChemChina, surged 9.1% to 14.39 million The GNA has recently gained ground terminals but it continues to wait for the and 6 percent, respectively. when prices were low, causing port con- mt from the previous record high of 12.95 against the LNA led by Khalifa Haftar, which Petroleum Facilities Guard in the eastern With 23.7 TWh produced, biomass plants had a 9.7 percent share gestion issues in the country for more than million mt in May, Platts data showed. has halted the latter’s offensive into Trip- region to lift the oil blockade. of the total net generation. Hydropower production came at 9.5 a month. This was because the ports in Shandong, oli. The GNA has been striving to move Force majeure on crude loadings out of TWh, down 9 percent in annual terms. The volume of crude on tankers idled where most of the independent refineries eastward toward the oil-rich Sirte Basin the terminals of Marsa el-Hariga, Brega, Electricity consumption for January-June decreased to 234.2 in Chinese waters for 15 or more days has are located, have maximized their capacity into the eastern stronghold of the LNA. Es Sider, Ras Lanuf and Zueitina remain in TWh from 245.7 TWh a year back, while production marked an been consistently setting fresh highs, hitting to discharge crude cargoes to ease conges- But the 300,000 bpd Sharara and 75,000 place, as the ports are still being blockaded 8 percent drop to 243.8 TWh. The drop is a consequence of the 42.98 million barrels in the week beginning tion problems. bpd El Feel fields remain in the hands of by the guards, NOC said on July 1. COVID-19 pandemic. 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Saudi Arabia understands only one language, No IAEA member states can accept endless inspections: the language of force: Yemeni official Chinese expert By Mohammad Mazhari for the normalization project with Israel in areas controlled 1 A: the EU has at least three reasons to stay com- by Southern Transitional Council. mitted to the JCPOA. Firstly, the EU regards the JCPOA TEHRAN – “Deterrence policy became an urgent necessity Why is Israel trying to strengthen relations with the as one of its major but rare diplomatic achievements and in Yemen because Saudi Arabia and its coalition understand Transitional Council? regards the deal as the success of its approach of normative only one language, the language of force,” Director-General A: Israel is looking for a foothold in Yemen while it cannot diplomacy different from that of the U.S. Secondly; the of Legal Affairs in the Yemeni Ministry of Education tells the do so through its mercenaries in the region, including the EU also considers the JCPOA as the best way to realize its Tehran Times. so-called Transitional Council in southern Yemen, which is economic interests in Iran. Thirdly, the EU regards the The Ansarullah movement in Yemen on June 17 admitted under control of the Emirates. JCPOA as necessary to maintain peace or at least prevent attacks on two border airports in southwestern Saudi Arabia, They try to contain the danger of the growing awareness the security situation of its West Asian neighborhood from using bomb-laden drones. among Yemenis and their adherence to the Palestinian cause. going worse. The first attack targeted the “operation room in Najran Israeli anxiety has already started rising since the launch But unfortunately, the EU is vulnerable because of its airport” in Najran region, while the other one hit “aircraft of the Islamic movement in Yemen, and the first call against internal division, mainly as hangars in King Khaled Air Base in Khamis Mushait city” in America and Israel by the martyred leader Hussein Badr al- a result of U.S. intentional Asir region Al-Masirah TV reported. Din al-Houthi from the Maran Mountains. divide-and-rule policy toward The attacks came in response to the airstrikes and blockade He launched a practical project to confront Israel and the the EU, and its dependence by the Saudi-led military coalition. American arrogance in the region, so the sense of danger was on the U.S. for security pro- In this regard, the Tehran Times interviewed Abulwahhab significantly greater among Israelis about this awakening. tection. The EU does not have Alkhalil, director-general of legal affairs in the Yemeni Ministry Therefore, they moved their mercenaries in the region and the capability to confront the of Education, who says, “The importance of this operation inside Yemen with American cooperation to undermine this U.S. in issues relating to the Charter, which states that “nothing in the present Charter shall against Saudi Arabia lies in its targeting of the Ministry of project. After 6 unfair wars (against Yemen in modern history), JCPOA. impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense Defense from which the offensives against Yemen is managed.” they were unable to achieve their goal. Still, the discontent Despite frustrations and if an armed attack occurs against a Member of the United Na- Following is the text of the interview: against America and Israel has increased in the region, and dissatisfactions with the EU, tions until the Security Council has taken measures necessary What is your comment on the recent Yemeni military the Islamic project and Yemeni awareness have expanded. Iran will have to appreciate to maintain international peace and security.” operation against Saudi Arabia? At that time, Israel had no relation with the Arab regimes, the EU’s open expression Nevertheless, the importance of the fourth deterrence bal- A: The recent military operation carried out by the Yemeni especially Saudi Arabia and the Emirates. But after the revo- against the U.S. for withdraw- ance operation lies in its targeting of the Ministry of Defense missile forces against Saudi Arabia is the fourth deterrent lution of September 21 that frustrated American hegemony ing from the JCPOA and will from which the offensives against Yemen is managed, dealing balance operation targeting sensitive military and strategic and cut the hands of the Zionists who controlled the Yemeni have to work with the EU to a blow to its military intelligence facility as its inefficiency was sites in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, including the Ministry of decision in the past, Netanyahu, the prime minister of the maintain the JCPOA. In this revealed as it failed to track any information about the opera- Defense and Intelligence and Salman Air Base, as well as Zionist enemy entity, appeared to express concern and fear regard, as a nation with ancient civilization, Iran will have tions carried out by the Yemeni forces against Saudi Arabia. military sites in Jizan and Najran . about the revolution in Yemen in a speech before members of to see its own wisdom and patience as well. These operations prove that the Yemeni forces will hit any They used Samad 3 drones and launched a large number the American Congress saying that it threatens Israel. How do you see the future of the JCPOA? And what targets in a way the enemy will not expect in the (possible) of ballistic and cruise missiles, including Qods and Zulfikar, In his speech, Netanyahu referred to Israeli mercenaries will be the consequences of the resolution? next operations. in this operation, which was preceded by three deterrence in the region and helping them in the war against Yemen, A: E3 will stay committed with the JCPOA, but it is Political and military equations have changed, as the de- operations. saying Israel’s interest lies in creating chaos in the country. also true that they are also seriously concerned about the terrent operations carried out by the Yemeni forces against The first operation targeted the Al Shaybah oil field in the As we saw a sample of normalization in the Warsaw prospect of nuclear proliferation issues in West Asia and Saudi Arabia showed it. southeast of the Saudi kingdom. conference, where the seat of Khaled al-Yamani -who was other places in the world. Despite technical and intellectual superiority and their The field is located near the border with the United Arab foreign minister in the traitors’ government, was placed next International politics will define the consequences of military capabilities and weapons, which are the most ad- Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia’s main partner in the Arab to Netanyahu’s chair. the resolution. It will finally depend on how major play- vanced at the level of modern military industrialization, Saudis coalition against Yemen. To make matters worse, al-Yamani published his picture ers, including the U.S., China, Russia, France, Britain, and failed to track our missiles, and their American-made defense The second deterrent balance operation in which the on his Twitter account praising this step. Germany, interact on this issue, and how Iran will conduct systems could not even detect any missile. Abqaiq and Khurais oil refineries were targeted in the Eastern Israel has taken advantage of the slogans raised by the its diplomacy among major parties. Besides criticizing the The Yemeni Minister of Defense, Major General Muham- Province, is considered the largest in the world; it disrupted so-called Transitional Council, including the separation of EU countries, Iran will have to win trust from them. That mad Nasser Al-Atefi, sent strongly-worded messages to the the heart of oil and gas in Saudi Arabia. the South from Yemen and the autonomy of the South, even will make things evolve in the directions in favor of Iran. invading forces that we are continuing to carry out wide-ranging The third deterrence balance operation targeted Aramco though they are false slogans that have no base. What is the main purpose of the United States and Eu- strategic operations against the Saudi strategic depth. He and other sensitive targets in Yanbu and hit its targets with This project is supported and directed by the Emirates rope in taking such actions? further said the strategic operations would put an end to the high accuracy. against the Saudi-backed government, which doesn’t accept A: The U.S. and Europe, arrogance of the invading regimes and their brutal crimes The EU is The last operation came in response to the continuation the separation of south Yemen. though standing together in against the Yemeni people. vulnerable of the blockade on the Yemenis by Saudi Arabia and the Arab An article published by an Israeli newspaper revealed the the resolution mentioned Who will benefit from a division of Yemen? What is the coalition in preventing oil-laden tankers from reaching the relation with the Emirates describing it as the new “secret above, have different purpos- because of role of Israel in the war on Yemen? port of Hodeidah. friends” in Yemen. es. The U.S. led by the Trump A: Certainly, dividing Yemen is in the interest of the Is- its internal Meanwhile, Yemen is suffering from the pandemic of the Is there coordination between Israel and Persian Gulf administration has actually raeli entity, because it was not able, through the war against COVID-19. This blockade will result in a humanitarian crisis Arab countries to strike Yemen? fallen to be a cats’ pawn for division, Yemen, to undermine the project of awareness and the Yem- and catastrophe at health and service levels. A: Coordination took place from an early date on Yemen, Israel and would find every eni revolution. At the same time, the Yemenis support it, mainly as a The medical facilities depend directly on oil derivatives, as we mentioned in the conversation since the wars of Sa`dah, chance to contain against especially in the areas that invading forces were unable to result of U.S. especially the intensive care rooms and medical operations. but Israel was not directly visible at the time. However, they and punish Iran while the occupy during the past five years. After six year of war, the In the event of a power outage, a disaster occurs; the patients participated in the offensives against Yemen from the first day. EU might really have some intentional power of the Yemeni army and the popular committees is whose lives are dependent on these devices will die, and the A number of reports revealed that it had carried out military concerns for potential pro- growing by developing their military capabilities and ex- divide-and- service facilities will also stop due to the lack of oil derivatives. operations in Yemen, including targeting Jabal Naqam with a liferation in West Asia. pertise, and making ballistic missiles, advanced drones that Saudi Arabia prevented oil-laden tankers from arriving in neutron bomb. Some statements indicate Israel’s involvement As a Chinese expert in rule policy reach Israel, as far as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne- Yemen, though they had permits from the United Nations. after its allies failed to resolve the battle to its advantage. West Asian studies, how do toward the tanyahu has come out to announce his concern over them, However, the UN has turned its back on Yemen and openly How do you assess America’s role in supporting Saudi you analyze China’s state- accusing Iran of searching for ways to launch an accurate EU, and its supported Saudi Arabia, neglecting the Yemenis’ suffering strikes on Yemen while it claims defense for democracy and ment to the IAEA, saying, missile attack. Therefore, after a long period of invasion under blockade and the COVID-19 outbreak. human rights? “The root causes of this sit- dependence against Yemen without any achievement to secure Israel, Actually, they encouraged invading forces to continue with A: America is the Great Satan, and the invasion against uation lie in the unilateral the Zionist entity tended to support the so-called Southern on the U.S. maritime crimes and piracy that fall within the acts that are Yemen has been announced from its lands. It is also seeking to and bullying practices of the Transitional Council in southern Yemen to separate it from for security criminalized according to the Convention on the High Seas, re-impose its influence and control on Yemen, after thwarting U.S.”? northern Yemen, which would be with international support. which signed in Geneva in 1958, and the General Maritime its projects and the escape of its ambassador from Sana’a. A: China has been very protection. By splitting southern Yemen from its north, Israel and its Treaty of 1820 which went into force in 1994. It is also exploiting the invasion against Yemen to milk clear that the U.S. should be Arab allies aim to have effective control over the strategic The United Nations increased its support of Saudi Arabia the Saudi regime and plunder their money with billions of responsible for the current problems in the implementa- and important location of Socotra, Aden and the rest of the and the Arab coalition by removing them from the “list of dollars in arms deals. It didn’t lose even a dollar in the war tion of the JCPOA. If the U.S. had not withdrawn from the Yemeni territories, as it has secured control over the Red shame,” showing that it has lost the neutrality and competence against Yemen. Yet, American military equipment’s pride was JCPOA and had seriously implemented it, there would be Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait which represents the most to sponsor any endeavors or dialogue to resolve conflicts, insulted in Yemen, just as the U.S. developed missile system no tensions about the nuclear issue, and Iran-U.S. relations important seaports in the world. They also aim to create a base especially in Yemen. failed to protect the Saudi regime. could have improved. Therefore, the Yemeni people did not sit idly by, and de- America was never a democracy nor supportive of it. It What is the prospect of Sino-Iranian relations? terrence policy became an urgent necessity because Saudi “Certainly, dividing Yemen practices repression and violations even on its citizens, and it A: China’s support for Iran’s legitimate quests and rights Arabia and its coalition understand “only one language, the is in the interest of the controls the United Nations and the Security Council to serve in the JCPOA is one essential part of the mutual supports language of force. its interests and breaks international and humanitarian laws of the two and will serve to promote all-round relations Self-defense is a right approved by Article (51) of the UN Israeli entity” when it conflicts with its interests. between the two. In January 2016, China and Iran announced that the two would construct a Comprehensive Strategic Partner- ship during President Xi Jinping’s visit to Iran. The last What was the deadly India-China border clash really about? four years have seen the two sides are moving forward By Tariq Mir military force, he would then mobilize the steadily despite some frustrations on the Iranian side due public opinion against Pakistan to boost his to some over-expectations, and have seen the two sides India’s decision to cancel Kashmir’s special own falling ratings. have mutually supported each other firmly. China voiced status is threatening to trigger a regional In February 2019, during his re-election very clearly its support for Iran’s legitimate standings in conflict. bid for the prime minister’s office, Modi or- the nuclear issues. On the evening of June 15, hundreds of dered Indian warplanes to strike targets inside The COVID-19 fight sees the Comprehensive Strategic Indian and Chinese troops laid aside their Pakistan. It was a high-risk retaliation for the Partnership of the two is growing mature. Iran was the first arms and took on each other in a brawl on suicide bombing of an Indian paramilitary country that had expressed political support and sympathy the ridge of a mountain in Ladakh, a deso- force bus by a young Kashmiri rebel fighter at the foreign minister’s level for China. It was among the late high-altitude plateau in the northeast that left at least 40 of the servicemen dead countries that had delivered assistance to China earliest Kashmir. The clashes, in which clubs and in Pulwama, Kashmir. Although the aerial when China first found the disease. Iran’s help for China was stones were used, left a bloody trail of dead attack did not achieve anything substantial, reciprocated when Iran saw the disease’s outbreak in late and wounded soldiers on a frontier that had and India went on to suffer embarrassment February 2020. Iran was the first country that China had not seen such violence in the last 45 years. shortly after, when Pakistan carried out a dispatched medical experts, and was among the countries And as India buried 20 slain soldiers from tit-for-tat attack in Kashmir and shot down that China had delivered the largest amount of assistance. the fight, it began to contend with the high an Indian fighter plane too, Modi still pro- The joint COVID-19 fight also saw the strong people-to-peo- political cost of its ill-thought-out actions in jected himself as the strongman who could ple friendship between China and Iran. the Himalayan region. forcefully deal with Pakistan. China-Iran WeChat Group of Mutual Assistance in the India’s unilateral action to revoke the Modi’s approach to Kashmir is no different, COVID-19 fight was created shortly after the outbreak of special status of the disputed territory of and his strong-arm tactics have fanned an air the disease in Iran, and more than three hundred over- Kashmir in August 2019 was intended, in described once by former US President Bill of Kashmir, that went with Pakistan in 1947. of desperation in Kashmir. The fear of loss of seas students and professors of the universities learning the grand strategy of its Hindu-nationalist Clinton as “the most dangerous place in the What seemed to have forced China’s hand the homeland and how they could be turned and teaching Chinese and Farsi, and exchange students Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to usher in world,” descended into a free-for-all. was the fear that its $60bn investment in into a minority pervades every Kashmiri home. in medicine in the two countries joined the group. They “peace and development” in the restive state. In early May, a large contingent of Chi- the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a The new domicile law brought in by the Indian translated articles, videos, and pamphlets on the prevention What has resulted from it instead is a nese troops crossed an ill-defined border part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative that government after removing its special status and treatment of the epidemic from Chinese to Farsi, and never-before-seen military confrontation that separates the two countries in Ladakh wound through Gilgit-Baltistan, could become last year now qualifies thousands of Indians, spread these materials to an Iranian audience via WeChat between three nuclear powers - China, India, and hunkered down in trenches and camps, a victim of any major Indian military thrust who have lived in Kashmir for 15 years or and other social media, which greatly served to educate and Pakistan - and the terrifying prospect of with a large range of artillery guns and heavy into the region. The Chinese move was to studied there for seven, to buy the property the Iranian audience of the severity of the disease and the a whole region descending into the hellish equipment flanking the troop encampment. forestall any such Indian assault. and settle down in Kashmir. ways to fight it. vortex of war, mass suffering, and widespread The Chinese intrusion provided a peek into The face-off between Chinese and Indian The effect of the fear of dispossession, The future will see that the Comprehensive Strategic economic chaos. the contours of a new strategic competition troops in Ladakh might eventually turn out though, has galvanized Kashmiris at home Partnership is growing stronger and stronger as political For nearly 70 years, a tacit understand- unfolding on the world’s roof. In the last decade to be only a sideshow to what could become a and outside to rally together and mount a elites on both sides attach great importance to such a rela- ing of sorts had kept the three countries, all or so, India has been bolstering its defense much bigger military confrontation this year sustained campaign to bring the attention of tionship, and trust and friendship between the two peoples of which hold portions of Kashmir’s land, facilities across a wide swath of the forbidding between India and Pakistan along their long the world to the unfolding calamity they are are growing stronger. from doing anything drastic to bring about glacial landscape with the construction of border in Kashmir. If Modi were to suffer a facing. Annexing a contested land might be According to information released by the Iranian side a change to its fragile status quo. roads, bridges, tunnels, and a large airbase. debacle in Ladakh, which, whatever way you a new mantra in international relations, but recently, the two are currently working on a 25-year vision of But India upended the agreement by an- After the annexation last year, the Indi- look at it, is a possibility, for the Chinese do a strong native resistance could be the only cooperation, which is both proofs that the bilateral relation- nulling the autonomy and cutting the state an political leadership made open threats to not seem to be in a mood to retreat, and the means of defense against such onslaught. ship between the two is reaching a new high level and a new into two halves, and as a result, the region capture Gilgit-Baltistan, the northern area Indian army cannot push out a much superior (Source: Aljazeera) momentum further consolidating relations between the two. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 8 HERITAGE & TOURISM JULY 6, 2020
23 properties in East Archaeological survey identifies Azarbaijan added to National Heritage List 205 relics, ancient sites in Kerman HERITAGE TEHRAN – Twenty-three historical and nat- deskural sites as well as industrial properties in the TOURISM TEHRAN – A total of 205 relics and northwestern East Azarbaijan province have been inscribed on deskancient sites have been identified during the National Heritage List, CHTN reported on Sunday. an archaeological survey in Kuhbanan, the southeastern Kerman province, suggesting that the region has long been a hub for Tutia (vitriol) production and the main corridor for human migration into the eastern parts of the Asian continent. “In addition to 205 relics and historical sites so far been identified in Kuhbanan county, a survey co-directed by Iranian archaeologists Alireza Sardari and Morteza Khanipour, suggests that the region was once one of the human settlements in the Paleolithic era and it was a passageway for human beings who went towards eastern Iran and eastern parts of Asia,” ILNA quoted Sardari as saying on Sunday. Sardari noted that the newly-identified artifacts include [archaeological] sites and hills, [ruined] buildings, mills, water reservoirs, remains of ancient villages and houses, The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism towers, aqueducts, mines, stone graves, and shelters that announced the inscriptions on Saturday in a letter to the governor date back to different periods of history. general of the province, the report added. Talking on the survey, Khanipour said some of the Among the properties inscribed on the list are Haj Khalil identified relics and sites date from Parthian, Sassanid, Mosque, Enjili Church, and Kheljan Dovecote in Tabriz, Amir and [early] Islamic eras. Tuman Bathhouse in Sarab, Mohammad Qassab Mansion in “Regarding historical sources, and [travelogues by Shabestar and Maragheh and Marand train stations. ancient] travelers, the development of qanat [subterra- Soaked in history and culture for millennia, Tabriz, which is nean aqueduct] networks caused the creation of various the capital of East Azarbaijan, embraces several historical and villages in the in Kuhbanan region when growing pop- religious sites, including Jameh Mosque of Tabriz and Arg of ulation and urban development triggered the develop- Tabriz, and UNESCO-registered Tabriz Historic Bazaar Com- ment of mosques, temples, towers, bazaars, residential plex to name a few. The city became the capital of the Mongol houses, most of which being documented in the survey,” Il-Khan Mahmud Gazan (1295–1304) and his successor. Timur Khanipour explained. (Tamerlane), a Turkic conqueror, took it in 1392. Some decades In February 2020, teams archaeologists and cultural later the Kara Koyunlu Turkmen made it their capital, it was heritage experts co-led by Iranian archaeologist Nader when the famous Blue Mosque was built in Tabriz. Alidad-Soleymani and German Professor Peter Pfalzner The city retained its administrative status under the Safavid started another survey in Kerman to record evidence about dynasty until 1548 when Shah Tahmasp I relocated his capi- previously excavated sites in the counties of Jiroft, Kahnuj, File photo depicts the remnants of a mud-brick village in Kuhbanan county of Iran’s southeastern Kerman province. tal westward to Qazvin. During the next two centuries, Tabriz Anbarabad, Faryab, Rudbar, Qalehganj, and Manujan. during the first round of an international conference on Big and sprawling Kerman Province is something of a changed hands several times between Persia and the Ottoman In 2008, Piotr Steinkeller, professor of Assyriology in Jiroft civilization, held in Tehran on May 5 and 6, 2008. cultural melting pot, blending various regional cultures Empire. During World War I, the city was temporarily occupied Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations Marhashi, (known in earlier sources as Warahshe) was over time. It is also home to rich tourist spots and his- by Turkish and then Soviet troops. of Harvard University, announced that Jiroft is the lost a 3rd millennium BC polity, which was formed east of torical sites including bazaars, mosques, caravanserais, ancient city of Marhashi. Steinkeller presented his theory Elam on the Iranian plateau. and ruins of ancient urban areas. Miankaleh Peninsula: home to unique bird, reptile species
TOURISM One of the richest ecological havens in West Some 3,000 tourism workers in Kish lose deskAsia and perhaps in the whole world, Miankaleh Peninsula is home to many unique bird and reptile species. job over coronavirus outbreak 1 He also noted that due to the climatic con- The worldwide outbreak of COVID-19 has brought ditions of the island and the time of the outbreak of the world to a standstill, and tourism has been the the virus, which coincided with the island’s tourist worst affected of all major economic sectors. season, Kish Island’s tourism industry took a severe Some experts expect Iran to achieve a tourism hit from the pandemic. boom after coronavirus contained, believing its impact Over the past couple of decades, the coral Kish would be temporary and short-lived for a country Island has become a beach resort where visitors can that ranked the third fastest-growing tourism des- swim, shop, and sample a laid-back and relatively tination in 2019. liberated local lifestyle. It is home to free-trade-zone Latest available data show eight million tourists status, with ever-growing hotels, shopping centers, visited the country during the first ten months of the apartment blocks, and retail complexes. past Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2019).
Situated in the extreme southeastern part of the Caspian Sea Lorestan province to hold fam tour despite pandemic in the north of Iran, it is also an internationally-recognized ref- TOURISM TEHRAN – Lorestan tourism spaces. Over the past couple of months, the fear uge for migratory birds and a top destination for birdwatchers. deskdepartment is scheduled to hold a of the virus has emptied thousands of exhibition familiarization tour in a bid to promote traveling halls across the globe. Classic Persian recipes you to the western province. Over 1.5 million visits were paid to tourist Heads of associations of travel and tourism attractions and museums in Lorestan during the need in your repertoire: agencies from all over the country, some artists, past Iranian calendar year 1398 (ended March 20). correspondents, and prominent documentarians Lorestan was inhabited by Iranian Indo-European Tamarind-stuffed fish have been invited to the tour, which will be held peoples, including the Medes, c. 1000 BC. Cimmerians on July 15 and 16, CHTN quoted provincial deputy and Scythians intermittently ruled the region from (SAVEUR) — A luxurious whole fish preparation flavored with tourism chief Seyyed Amin Qasemi as saying on about 700 to 625 BC. The Luristan Bronzes noted tangy tamarind and fragrant barberries, perfect for Nowruz, the Sunday. for their eclectic array of Assyrian, Babylonian, and Persian New Year. (Yield: serves 4; time: 1 hour) The decision, however, comes in a time when Iranian artistic motifs, date from this turbulent Ingredients the country is still struggling with the coronavirus period. The region was incorporated into the growing 6 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for greasing pandemic and the government has taken measures Achaemenid Empire in about 540 BC and successively 1?2 cup barberries An aerial view of Falak-ol-Aflak fortress in Khorramabad, to curb the virus such as mandatory requirement was part of the Seleucid, Parthian, and Sasanid 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced the capital of Lorestan province, western Iran. for wearing masks in public places and covered dynasties. 1?4 cup tamarind paste 4 garlic cloves, minced 1?3 cup minced cilantro 1?3 cup minced parsley 1?3 cup minced tarragon Visits to Kermanshah tourist sites plummet as coronavirus forces travel curbs Lime wedges, for serving HERITAGE TEHRAN – Some need to follow strict health protocols. 4 trout, cleaned and butterflied desk32,000 travelers Inscribed into the base of a towering Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper visited historical and tourist sites across cliff, Taq-e Bostan comprises extraordinary Kermanshah province during the first three Sassanian bas-reliefs of ancient victorious months of the current Iranian calendar kings divide opinions. Late afternoon is year (started March 20), a sharp decline the best time to visit, as the cliff turns a compared to around 232,000 visits in brilliant orange in the setting sun, which the same period last year as travel curbs then dies poetically on the far side of the were imposed to limit the spread of the duck pond. coronavirus pandemic. Bisotun is a patchwork of immense yet Provincial deputy tourism chief Ali Saber impressive life-size carvings depicting the said that 31,838 visits to historical sites king Darius I and several other figures. [and museums] across Kermanshah were UNESCO has it that Bisotun bears registered during the first three months of the outstanding testimony to the important year. He added that the coronavirus disease interchange of human values on the has had a vast impact on the province’s development of monumental art and tourism, ISNA reported on Sunday. writing, reflecting ancient traditions in “The infection started spreading when monumental bas-reliefs. we were expecting to meet a high season in Temple of Anahita in the city of Kangavar tourism of the province. We had already is believed to have been built circa 200 planned to well host a large number of BC. Several column bases and ruins of a Instructions travelers.” Photo depicts Taq-e Bostan, one of main tourist destinations in Kermanshah. The site wall remain from the magnificent Greek- Heat oven to 375°. Grease two baking sheets and set aside. Kermanshah embraces a variety of awe- style temple. Soak barberries in warm water for 30 minutes and drain. boasts extraordinary samples of Sassanian bas-relief carvings inscribed into the base inspiring historical sites, of which Bisotun of a towering cliff. The temple was used during the Parthian In a large skillet over medium-high, heat 3 tablespoons olive and Taq-e Bostan are both on the UNESCO era (248 BC-224) as well as the Sassanid oil. Add the onions and cook until brown, about 10 minutes. World Heritage list. However, provincial tourism chief Omid their activities as the strict sanitary and era (224-651). Lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for The country closed cultural heritage Qaderi announced on Saturday that all social distancing requirements can be The monument was damaged as it was 30 minutes more, until dark brown and caramelized. Add the museums and historical sites across the museums across the western province have observed carefully in these places, he said. used for various purposes by the Seljuk, barberries, almonds, tamarind, and garlic, and cook until fra- country in a preventive measure amid fears gone on lockdown again for at least one The accommodation centers including Ilkhanid, Safavid, and Qajar dynasties, grant, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro, of coronavirus outbreak back in February, week following the increase in the number hotels, guest houses, and eco-lodge units which ruled in Iran over the past centuries. parsley, and tarragon. but as the coronavirus lockdown was eased, of people infected with the coronavirus. are also allowed to resume their work with The Temple of Anahita was seriously Season fish with salt and pepper. Stuff each fish with about they were reopened in early May. Amongst province’s several popular 50 percent of their capacities, the official damaged by an earthquake in 1957. 1?2 cup stuffing and brush with remaining olive oil. Bake for 15 Saber also expressed his hope that the historical sites, Taq-e Bostan, Bisotun, and added. Afterward, people invaded the perimeter minutes. Change oven setting to broil and cook an additional 3 province would witness a tourism boom the Temple of Anahita, which reopened their He also noted that travel restrictions of the site, using stones from the temple to 4 minutes, until the fish’s skin is golden. after coronavirus. doors to the public in May, can continue haven’t been imposed yet, but travelers to rebuild their homes at that location. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 6, 2020 SOCIETY 9
Iran, South Korea to enhance co-op FAO shares international expertise and knowledge on fighting international crimes with Iran in Early Warning Early Action systems SOCIETY TEHRAN — Director deskGeneral of Interpol in Iran Tehran – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Hadi Shirzad and South Korean Ambassa- Nations (FAO) in close partnership with its national stakehold- dor to Tehran Ryu Jeong-Hyun discussed ers in Iran and Mongolia organised a knowledge-sharing event expanding cooperation on fighting interna- for Iranian experts, providing a unique opportunity to transfer tional crimes and expanding bilateral ties. technical expertise and international experiences in Dzud Early During a meeting held on Saturday, Shirzad Warning Early Action (EWEA) systems between the two nations. said that “The Law Enforcement Forces of According to a press release published by the FAO Representa- Iran (NAJA) have always insisted on speeding tion in Iran, the event focused on discussing different aspects up police missions.” of successful implementation of Dzud Early Warning Early Ac- He further referred to the achievements tion system in Mongolia, including developing risk maps using of the NAJA in the fight against international nationwide and comprehensive meteorological network data; crime and expressed readiness to expand crafting a functional procedure for on-time disseminations of cooperation and education in this regard. analysed information; and developing and taking anticipatory Explaining the goals and missions of the measures by national authorities based on the latest update. NAJA in the international arena, he empha- As presented in the webinar, the FAO-supported project in sized on expansion of cooperation in different Mongolia not only allows national authorities to mitigate the countries, expanding police relations, ex- negative impacts of disasters and reduce large-scale damages and changing experiences, in order to accelerate losses caused to the agriculture sector but also, through delivering the extradition and prosecution of criminals. immediate assistance, it contributes to the improvement of food For his part, the South Korean official security in the affected rural communities and the empowerment expressed readiness to cooperate as much as of vulnerable population to maintain their livelihoods during the possible in various fields of police activities, disaster and rebuild them in post-disaster periods. highlighting that the development of joint In this regard, the achieved results demonstrated how such police relations between the two countries measures are cost-effective for the national government as every is essential for the promotion of security USD 1 spent on early actions taken by authorities to help the mechanisms. risk-prone households, returns more than USD 7 in benefits – reduced damages and losses – to each disaster-affected family. At the outset of webinar, Mr Shukri Ahmed, FAO Deputy Strategic Programme Leader on Resilience highlighted the need Iranian, Russian chancellors of top to strengthen the global awareness and the shift from managing disasters to managing risks. He urged the realisation of such by employing preventive and anticipatory mechanisms and put in universities to meet online place necessary actions and interventions to reduce risks and SOCIETY TEHRAN — The fifth meeting of the been signed to establish the Union of Iranian and Rus- prevent them from turning to disasters. Capacity building at all deskchancellors of top universities of Iran sian Universities and Permanent Secretariats of the levels, from global to communities to households is necessary to and Russia will be held online on July 7 with the aim of Union of Iranian and Russian Universities. be able to absorb shocks and mitigate their impacts. He added, expanding scientific and academic cooperation. The meetings also led to signing and publishing “having good early warning information is only one side of the The event will be also attended by some political, four joint statements focusing on the expansion of equation; if we are not proactive enough in translating such cultural, and scientific officials of the two countries, Iran-Russia academic relations. Moreover, several information to early action, it does not fully serve its purpose.” ILNA news agency reported on Sunday. MOUs were signed between universities of the two “Early and expedited actions in the pre-disaster situation, not Since 2015, four meetings have been held at the countries in the fields of teaching Persian and Russian only can save lives and protect livelihoods from the immediate University of Tehran and State University of Moscow, languages, mathematics, aerospace engineering, and shocks caused by the natural hazard and climate induced dis- through which a Memorandum of Understanding has medical sciences. asters but also would protect long-term development gains by increasing the resilience of local communities over time,” said Mr Gerold Bödeker, FAO Representative to Iran in his statement during the event, delivered by FAO-Iran Programme Consultant. IRGC at full capacity in fight against Mr Gerold Bödeker also underscored the firm commitment by FAO to jointly work with Iran “to adopt and establish early warning platforms and develop indicators and evidence-based coronavirus triggers to enable effective early actions against looming disasters.” “The Organization looks forward to increasing collaboration 1 The IRGC has informed the provincial com- talized, Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said with the Government of Iran and the other counterparts in pro- manders to be prepared to deal with the second wave on Sunday, adding that the total number of patients in the moting climate-smart and risk-reducing/proofing agriculture of coronavirus outbreak, he highlighted, concluding, country reached 240,438. practices and strengthening disaster risk management capacities,” to battle the pandemic, we use all the IRGC’s power Unfortunately, 163 patients lost their lives over the past emphasised FAO Representative to Iran in his concluding remarks. and remove any obstacles. 24 hours. Linking to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the United Nations Over the past 24 hours, 2,560 new cases of COVID-19 The total number of COVID-19 deaths in the country Resident Coordinator to Iran, Ms Ugochi Daniels emphasised that were identified in the country, of which 1,295 were hospi- reached 11,571, she said. “access to reliable data/information and robust analysis, including early warning systems and early warning early action” is more urgent and important than ever. She added that the COVID-19 pandemic Thawing Arctic permafrost could release deadly waves of ancient reinforces the call for multi-sectoral, multi-hazard and anticipatory approaches that consistently integrate disaster and climate risk management and strengthen the resilience of people, their liveli- diseases, scientists suggest hoods and the ecosystems they depend on in a sustainable manner. Describing the benefits of establishing Early Warning Sys- Disturbing things are happening in the Arctic. It is at this pivotal moment a startling thawing for the first time since before the from deep permafrost.” tems, Mr Vinod Ahuja, FAO Representative in Mongolia asserted In the last fortnight a devastating heatwave new risk could also be unleashed upon the last ice age, potentially freeing pathogens Dr Chantal Abergel, also a virologist at that such systems “helps anticipate the impact of the disaster has seen temperatures in Siberia reach a re- world – one which binds together both the the like of which modern humans have the same institution, added: “We are able and allows all stakeholders to act early to overcome the disaster cord 38C (100.4F), meanwhile, vast fires are implications of an overheating planet and never before grappled with. to revive viruses out of ancient permafrost with minimal losses. This has been a great step forward to being burning, releasing huge amounts of carbon the tragedy of a highly contagious disease. Jean Michel Claverie, a virologist at samples. So far we have not been able to prepared and building resilience”. dioxide into the atmosphere and dramati- Scientists have said the rapidly warming Aix-Marseille University, told Greenpeace’s go up to 30,000 years, but it may come at FAO, as the lead UN agency dedicated to increasing the resil- cally illustrating the vicious circle of climate climate in the far north risks exposing long- investigative journalism outfit Unearthed: some point.” ience of agricultural livelihoods and food systems, will continue breakdown. dormant viruses, which may be tens or even “The idea that bacteria can survive for very So far researchers have been able to suc- to work closely with partners to build inclusive, resilient and As climate scientists ponder whether these hundreds of thousands of years old, and have long I think is definitely accepted. The re- cessfully reactivate ancient DNA viruses, but sustainable societies, thereby, supporting countries to deliver extremes portend the dawn of a terrifying been frozen in the permafrost in the Arctic. maining debate is for how long? Is it a million not the more fragile RNA viruses. on their commitments on disaster risk reduction and climate new era of supercharged heat in the Arctic, Due to the rapid heating – the Arctic years? 500,000 years? Is it 50,000 years?” RNA viruses include diseases such as change actions to ensure risk-informed development. the planet also remains gripped by the coro- is warming up at least twice as fast as the He added: “There are extremely good Spanish flu and the coronavirus responsible navirus pandemic, the Independent reported. rest of the world – the permafrost is now papers that say yes, you can revive bacteria for the current pandemic. WORDS IN THE NEWS ENGLISH IN USE Belgium: trial of Marc Dutroux LEARN NEWS TRANSLATION (March 01, 2004) Amid heavy security, the trial of the alleged child murderer Marc Dutroux has begun in the Belgian town of Arlon. Three Iran capable of manufacturing other defendants, including Dutroux’s ex-wife, are facing lesser charges. The trial could last up to four months. This report from ایران می تواند هر دارویی را ظرف دو سال Chris Morris: any medicine in two years With a police helicopter hovering overhead and hundreds of -officers on duty around the courthouse, Belgium is finally wit تولید کند nessing the trial of Marc Dutroux. It’s eight years since he was رئیــس ســازمان غــذا و دارو گفــت هــر دارویــی را م یتوانیــم طــی ۲ ســال در Iranian pharmaceutical industry and scientists are capable of producing any kind of medicine over a two-year period, arrested and charged with murder, abduction and imprisonment; eight years since four girls died and two others were rescued داخــل کشــور تولیــد کنیــم. Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz, head of Food and Drug Ad- from a basement cell. In court today, the defendant sat behind .bullet-proof glass as the court prepared to swear in a jury بــه گــزارش ایرنــا، محمدرضــا شــانه ســاز روز دوشــنبه گفــت ایــن یــک بلوف نیســت .ministration, has said Defence lawyers will argue that it’s impossible for Marc Dutroux و صنعــت داروســازی و دانشــمندان کشــور توان تولیــد همــه داروهــا را دارنــد. Some medicines are not currently manufactured domestically to get a fair trial in a country which has, in effect, already declared him guilty. He was he was just a pawn in the game, part of a much بــه گفتــه شــانه ســاز، برخــی اقــام دارویــی کــه اکنــون در داخــل تولیــد نمــی as their production is not economically justifiable because broader conspiracy. Many Belgians believe him. They point to شــود بــه علــت کــم مصرفــی اســت زیــرا توجیــه اقتصــادی نــدارد یــا مولکــول .of low consumption, he added, IRNA reported In some cases, medicines are new pharmaceutical molecules police and judicial blunders as evidence that there’s been a campaign to cover up the truth. But the prosecution says Dutroux هــای دارویــی جدیــدی هســتند کــه بــه تازگــی در دنیــا تولیــد شــده انــد. that have recently been produced worldwide, he noted. and his accomplices worked on their own. They will argue that او ادامــه داد: آمریــکا هــر دارویــی را کــه توانســته تحریــم کــرده امــا مــا توانســته “The U.S. has sanctioned medicine as far as possible, but we he is an evil man, responsible for the most horrific of crimes. Words ایــم از راههایــی که مــی دانیــم داروهــای مــورد نیــاز بیمــاران را تامیــن کنیــم و have been able to provide patients with the required medicine, hovering: waiting, in the air, in one place abduction: if someone abducts another person, they take the اکنــون دارو بــه میــزان کافــی در سراســر کشــور وجــود دارد. .and currently there is no shortages,” he explained person away, using force bullet-proof: made of a strong material that bullets cannot pass through PREFIX/SUFFIX PHRASAL VERB IDIOM swear in: to promise to fulfil the duties of a new job or appointment pawn: someone being used by another person for his or her “hyp- or hyph- or hypo-” Pop off Bring someone to heel own advantage judicial: relating to judgement in a court of law Meaning: under, beneath, low Meaning: to die suddenly; to say something quickly Explanation: if you force someone to behave in a blunders: stupid mistakes For example: The sequence shows hypogeal and without thinking disciplined manner, you bring them to heel accomplices: an accomplice is someone who helps another germination of peas. For example: You’re all just waiting till I pop off For example: The boy had always behaved badly, person commit a crime so you can get your hands on my money. but the new headmaster managed to bring him to heel. (Source: BBC) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 10 INTERNATIONAL JULY 6, 2020
Iraqis rally to decry Saudi paper’s offensive cartoon of ‘Third intifada imminent if Ayatollah Sistani
Iraqi protesters have staged a demonstration in the capital Bagh- dad to condemn Saudi daily Asharq al-Awsat newspaper over an Israel annexes West Bank’ offensive cartoon depicting Iraq’s most prominent Shia cleric An adviser to Palestinian President Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. Mahmoud Abbas has warned that a third The demonstrators converged outside the gates of the heav- intifada (uprising) could be just around the ily-fortified Green Zone, which is home to several embassies corner if Israel goes ahead with its high- and government offices including the parliament and the prime ly-contentious plan to annex parts of the minister’s office, on Sunday, seeking to break into the Saudi em- occupied Palestinian territories. bassy, Arabic-language al-Ahad television network reported. Speaking to France 24 Arabic on Sat- The participants demanded that the Iraqi government adopt urday, Nabil Shaath said that the two ma- a clear stance on the insult to the prominent religious figure. jor Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah, Ahad said security forces used tear gas to disperse the pro- which are based in the Gaza Strip and the testers who were trying to enter the area. West Bank respectively, are in agreement The report said there were injuries among the demonstrators about a new intifada if Israel annexes the after the Green Zone Protection Forces assaulted them. West Bank. Hezbollah slams Asharq al-Awsat’s affront to sen- “When things flare up and it becomes ior Iraqi cleric a fully-fledged intifada, we will see a com- Meanwhile, Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has bination of forces between Gaza and the strongly condemned the offensive cartoon, emphasizing that the West Bank,” he said. cleric enjoys a sublime position in the hearts and minds of Muslims. Shaath also noted that he expected the “Ayatollah Sistani has always preserved Iraq’s safety, political potential Palestinian uprising to be funded stability and national unity,” the Lebanese resistance movement by the Arab world, Press Tv reported. said in a statement released on Saturday evening, pointing to a The first intifada, which took place in June 2014 fatwa (religious decree) issued by the cleric, which 1987-1993, involved Palestinian demonstra- called on all Iraqi citizens to defend their country shortly after tions, mass boycotts and general strikes as ening differences between Netanyahu and But recently there have been indications the prospects of establishing a sovereign Daesh unleashed its terror campaign in Iraq. well as attacks on Israeli forces using rocks, his coalition partner, minister of military of Trump›s waning support for the annex- Palestinian state on 1967 boundaries. Molotov cocktails, and firearms. affairs Benny Gantz. ation deal, with some analysts arguing that At a joint press conference on July 2, The second intifada featured many more Israeli labor, social affairs and services the U.S. president already has too much on Hamas and Fatah pledged unity against pitched gun battles and bombings. It began minister Ofir Akunis stressed that officials his plate to deal with in light of the upcoming Israel’s annexation of Palestinian areas and Kanye West announces 2020 in 2000 and lasted until 2005, leaving 3,200 were still working out the details of the plan elections and the COVID-19 crisis gripping vowed to “topple” Trump›s Middle East plan. Palestinians and about 1,000 Israelis dead. with their American counterparts. the United States, and therefore is not in Israeli lawmaker Ayman Odeh of op- presidential run Israel›s ruling coalition, led by prime Akunis also said that he expected the a situation to continue his controversial position Joint List party also attended the minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had an- annexation to take place later this month support for Netanyahu›s land grab project. conference. Kanye West, the entertainment mogul who urges listeners in one nounced July 1 as the date to begin moving after U.S. President Donald Trump issued Israel’s planned push to illegally consol- “I’m taking part in the conference in song to “reach for the stars, so if you fall, you land on a cloud,” forward with the scheme to impose “sov- a declaration on the matter. idate its occupation of Palestine has drawn Ramallah to support Palestinian recon- claimed Saturday he is challenging Donald Trump for the US ereignty” over about a third of the West The U.S. president had already given fierce international condemnations even ciliation moves. Reconciliation between presidency in 2020. Bank, including settlements and the fertile Tel Aviv the green light for the land grab in from some of the regime›s closest allies. the factions is a necessary step in com- “We must now realize the promise of America by trusting God, Jordan Valley. his self-proclaimed “deal of the century,” The UN, the EU and key Arab countries bating annexation, ending the occupation unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for The regime, however, failed to launch which was unveiled in January with the have all said the West Bank annexation would and achieving a just peace,” he said in a president of the United States! #2020VISION,” the born-again the land grab bid on the set date amid wid- aim of re-drawing the Middle East map. violate international law and undermine statement. billionaire rapper tweeted as Americans marked Independence Day, AFP reported. West offered no further details on his supposed campaign, four months before the November election, and it is unclear if British government is major partner in killing civilians in Yemen he has officially registered to run for office. 1 He added that the training is evidence of the warm and Hundreds of thousands of Twitter users reacted to the star’s but that Saudis attended in times of previous courses lasting political and military relationship between the Brit- announcement and “Kanye” shot to become the top trending on defense systems in particular Tornado, which is (fighters ish government and the Saudi regime. We were told that term on the platform, although many questioned whether the also used by the Saudis to strike and bomb Yemen). Britain is defending the achievement of man around the volatile rapper would go through with his plan and others claimed The training of Saudi students continued despite the world, but it supports, arm and cooperate with one of the it was a publicity stunt. arrest of 2016 Saudi candidates accused of rape at the base. In 2019, Wing Commander Jim Thorley, Chief Technical worst totalitarian dictatorships in the world. Training Officer at COSford, decided to resign “to take up In June 2019, the British government assured Parliament that a position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.” it would not issue export licenses to arms to Saudi Arabia and Massive protests staged Declasved.com reported that 10 small-level pilots en- the countries allied with it so that they would not be used in the tered initial flight training courses at the Royal Air Force Yemen war, but Minister of Commerce Liz Terrace apologized across Australia in support base in Cranwell, Parkston Heath base in Lincolnshire and to Parliament in September 2019 because it allegedly allowed, the Wettring base in Cambridge Shire, north of London in according to its claim, the export of 180 spare parts for the of Black Lives Matter 2019, and in the same year, 30 Saudis also learned how to Saudi signal weapon In clear violation of the court’s decision. Fast aircraft driving at Valle Base in Anglesey, North Wales. Terrace said, Ministry officials did not know that Saudi Mass protest rallies have been staged in cities across Australia in According to the site, a BAE Hawk aircraft is used for A spokesman for the campaign against the arms trade, forces deployed in Yemen. support of the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States. training the British and Saudi military at the Valey base, Andrew Smith, said that the war in Yemen “created the Directly and shockingly, Britain participated in feeding Anti-racism rallies were held in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, where the BAE employs 78 people. worst humanitarian catastrophe in the world” and “Britain the Yemeni crisis and the war in the country which suffers Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Perth, and other cities over the weekend. Among the 21 countries that Britain trained its pilots was fully complicit in fueling the crisis. from the worst humanitarian catastrophe in the world, and The rallies were staged amid health warnings about the spread last year, most of the 600 trainees came from countries The British-made fighters were important in the bombing British warplanes participated in the bombing of civilian of the coronavirus disease. Rally organizers urged the protesters that buy British weapons, including countries that support and it appears that a large number of the people who led targets and killed civilians, including children. to maintain social distancing during the demos. Saudi Arabia in the Yemen war. them were trained in Britain. (Source: Yemen Press) The protest rallies began a month ago to show solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, which has gained momentum after the U.S. police killing of African-American George Floyd. In Australia, there has also been an increased focus on the Protesters burn American flag outside White House after Trump’s mistreatment of the indigenous people of the continent. Australia’s indigenous people now make up only about three percent of the total population of the country of ap- July Fourth address proximately 25 million. 1 Burning the American flag is not The marble statue, one of three Columbus In another event, A Greenville County The protesters have also demanded the removal of the statues illegal, however, and the Supreme Court ruled monuments in Baltimore, was dedicated in Sheriff’s deputy noticed a “disturbance” at the of figures with legacies related to colonialism and racism. in the 1989 case Texas v. Johnson that the 1984, honoring the legacy of the 15th century club before 2 a.m., and called for backup due One such figure was 18th-century British explorer Captain action is protected by the First Amendment. Italian explorer, known as a sea captain who to “active gunfire from inside the building”, James Cook, whose statue in Sydney was recently defaced. Protesters in Baltimore use ropes to discovered America for Spain. according to Lt. Jimmy Bolt. remove statue of Christopher Columbus As the nation-wide movement against Initial reports suggested that 12 people Meanwhile, a Christopher Columbus racial injustice and police brutality gains were wounded, but the Sheriff’s Office later Resistance News monument has been toppled by a group of ground in the United States, the legacy of the revised figures, stating that 2 people died protesters in the Little Italy neighborhood Columbus has resulted in the figure now and 8 more were injured. IOA starts to expand Neve of Baltimore, in the US state of Maryland, on being denounced by many over his - and his that of many Confederate leaders. The news comes after a series of fatal the evening of 4 July. The group used ropes sponsors - ‘enslavement’ of native peoples Amid the ongoing protests, US President shootings across the American South. On Daniel settlement on to pull down the statue before tossing it into in the region. Donald Trump signed an executive order en- Saturday, one man was killed and three Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. The statue toppling in Baltimore echoes visaging up to ten years imprisonment for others injured in a shooting attack at a annexed land Video of the incident, shared in social a series of violent acts against other histor- those who are found guilty of violence and Mississippi nightclub, and a day before a media, revealed a group of violent protesters ical monuments, such as defacing a George vandalism toward statues. child was shot dead and three others were INTERNATIONAL TEHRAN— The Israeli occupation authority Washington statue in Manhattan and pulling Two dead, eight injured after admitted to a hospital after a shooting at desk shouting while removing the monument from (IOA) has started to build 164 housing units its base using ropes. down a Thomas Jefferson statue, alongside shooting at South Carolina nightclub a mall in Alabama. in the illegal settlement of Neve Daniel, south of Bethlehem. According to the Colonization and Wall Resistance Commis- sion, the new housing units will be built on dozens of dunums of Palestinian land, which were annexed from the towns of Algeria seeks apology from France over colonial past: president al-Khader and Nahalin. The Commission accused the IOA of making use of the global Algeria is waiting for an apology for France’s colonial oc- In what has been seen as a thaw in ties, Algeria on Fri- coronavirus crisis to illegally seize more land and expand its cupation of the North African country, the president said, day received the skulls of 24 resistance fighters decapitated illegal settlements and outposts in the West Bank and Jerusalem. expressing hope that French President Emmanuel Macron during the colonial period. would build on recent conciliatory overtures. The skulls will be laid to rest in the martyrs’ section A global re-examination of the legacy of colonialism of the capital’s El Alia cemetery on Sunday - the 58th has been unleashed by the May killing of unarmed African anniversary of Algeria’s independence - according to Ghanim calls for Arab and American George Floyd by a white police officer, which media reports. sparked mass protests around the world. Tebboune said an apology from France would “make it int’l action against Israel’s “We have already had half-apologies. The next step is possible to cool tensions and create a calmer atmosphere needed... we await it,” President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said for economic and cultural relations,” especially for the more arrogance on Saturday in an interview with news channel France 24. than six million Algerians living in France. INTERNATIONAL TEHRAN— Speaker of the Kuwaiti Na- “I believe that with President Macron, we can go further In December 2019, Macron said “colonialism was a grave desktional Assembly Marzouq al-Ghanim has in the appeasement process ... he is a very honest man, who mistake” and called for turning the page on the past. condemned the Israeli intents to annex Palestinian lands as wants to improve the situation.” During his presidential election campaign, he had created a reflection of its arrogance, calling for Arab and international France’s 132 years of colonial rule in Algeria and the a storm by calling France’s colonization of Algeria a “crime action against such plans. brutal eight-year war that ended it, have left a legacy of against humanity”. urged countries to make amends for “centuries of violence This came in a press release issued by the office of Ghanim often prickly relations between the two countries. United Nations human rights chief Michelle Bachelet has and discrimination”. following his talk over the phone with his Jordanian counter- part and chairman of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union Atef Tarawneh, according to the Jordan News Agency. Ghanim reiterated his Assembly’s rejection of “Israel’s ag- U.S. diplomats leaving Saudi as coronavirus cases surge gressive unilateral steps” and its readiness to work with Arab As countries around the world prepare to past 48 hours as the kingdom struggles ment approved the voluntary departure the Johns Hopkins University. More than and friendly parliaments at all continental and international battle a looming second wave of coronavirus to contain the outbreak, just weeks after of “non-emergency personnel”. 1,800 people there have died. parliamentary forums and events to expose Israel’s practices infections, many United States diplomats it reopened its economy, the Wall Street Despite Saudi Arabia’s efforts to con- The uptick in the number of infec- and rally an international position against it. are following hundreds of U.S. citizens Journal (WSJ) reported. tain the spread of the virus early on, the tions coincided with the kingdom’s move He also stressed his country’s rejection of Israel’s plan to annex repatriated over the past few months. More are expected to fly out in the com- number of the cases in the country has to lift restrictions in a bid to revive its the Jordan Valley and called for decisive Arab and international Dozens of U.S. diplomats, along with ing weeks, officials familiar with the plan surged past 200,000 - up 110,000 from economy, which has suffered from low reactions in this regard. their families, have left Saudi Arabia in the told the WSJ, after the U.S. State Depart- May - according to figures published by oil prices. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 6, 2020 SPORTS 11
Volleyball can become popular Amir Sedighi elected as Iran wushu president
SPORTS TEHRAN — Amir Sedighi has been elected as as football: Salehi Amiri desknew head of Iran Wushu Federation on Sunday. SPORTS TEHRAN — President In the presidential elections held at the Iran’s Academy Olympic, deskof National Olympic Sedighi was elected for a four-year term till 2024 by receiving Committee (NOC) of the Islamic Republic of 34 votes out of 43 votes. Iran, Reza Salehi Amiri, said that volleyball can become popular as football in Iran. Salehi Amiri, who was accompanied by Nasrollah Sajjadi, Chef de Mission for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Summer Games, and Olympic gold medal winner Behdad Salimi, visited Iran Volleyball Federation headquarters in Tehran on Sunday. “Sociologically, I believe that volleyball can shine in the future and it could become popular as football in Iran,” Salehi Amiri said. Praising volleyball president Moham- madreza Davarzani as founder of modern volleyball in Iran, Salehi Amiri said, “I am sure Iran can shine on the Olympic stage and stay among the world’s powerhouse teams. Davarzani is well aware of what the federation needs to be successful.” Salehi Amiri also is sure the re-arranged Mamoud Motedayen finished in second place in the elections Tokyo 2020 Olympics will take place next with nine votes. year. “A coronavirus vaccine could be coming Sedighi replaced Mehdi Alinejad who worked as wushu pres- later this year and it will help the organizers ident for 12 years. to hold the Games. Japanese people have Alinejad currently serves as the Iranian Deputy Minister of resumed their normal life after the coro- Sport and Youth. navirus lockdown and it means that the “First, I would first like to thank everyone for giving me Games to be held successfully next year.” an opportunity to serve as president of wushu federation for Davarzani, on the sideline of the meet- the next four years. Wushu is one of the most decorated fed- ing, emphasized that Iran volleyball are erations in Iran and I know it’s a difficult task ahead of us. ready to be among the top four teams in We can achieve our goals if we stand up and work together. the Olympic Games. We are a united family,” Sedighi said. Iran made history in 2016, booking a “Persian Leopards” finished at the fifth a better place in Tokyo. both foreign and Iranian option for the place at the Olympic Games for the first place in the Games. Now, the head of Iran “Now, we are focusing on finding a new team and will announce his name at the time as the top ranked Asian team. The volleyball federation says that they want head coach for the National Team. We have appropriate time,” Davarzani said. Rio Ave President confirms interests for Mehdi Taremi 10-man Persepolis beat Greco-Roman wrestler Hossein Nouri António da Silva Campos, president of Rio Ave, has confirmed Shahin Bushehr hospitalized in ICU that several European clubs have shown their interest in signing Mehdi Taremi. The Iranian forward has scored 16 goals so far for Rio Ave. “There are several clubs that are interested”, António da Silva Campos told in an interview with O Jogo. “We wait until the end of the season then will decide the fate of the player. The truth is that there is strong competition for the Iranian international, who has another year of contract with the team,” he added. “Benfica, Porto, Bordeaux, and other clubs from, Spain, Italy and England are also among the long list of Taremi. He costs 10 million euros,” the Rio Ave president stated. (Source: O Jogo)
Two Iran league matches cancelled after players test SPORTS TEHRAN — Perse- In the 66th minutes, Mehdi Torabi rolled SPORTS TEHRAN — Three- World Championships in Paris. positive for coronavirus deskpolis football team his shot beneath Shahin goalkeeper Abolfazl desktime Asian champion The 87kg wrestler also won three gold emerged victorious over Shahin Bushehr in Darvishvand to seal three crucial points Hossein Nouri is being treated for coro- medals in Asian Championships in 2017, Iran Professional League (IPL) on Saturday. for the Reds. navirus in the intensive care treatment 2018 and 2019. Tasnim — The match between Pars Jonoubi and Esteghlal and At an empty Azadi Stadium, Persepolis The result left Shahin Bushehr bottom (ICU) of Tehran’s Masih Daneshvari Nouri also claimed a gold medal at the Nassaji against Foolad in the Iran Professional League (IPL) edged past struggling Shahin 1-0 to cement of the table. Hospital. 2018 Asian Games. have been postponed after the players tested positive for the their position at the top of the table. In Isfahan, rock-bottom Paykan defeat- The Greco-Roman wrestler was diag- Iran has been battling the spread of coronavirus. Persepolis were reduced to 10 men after ed their hosts Zob Ahan 4-1 and Tractor nosed with COVID-19 in his hometown the coronavirus, with the total number of Esteghlal were supposed to travel to the southern city of Kamal Kamyabinia received a straight red moved up to third place with a 2-0 win Karaj but was transferred to Tehran after cases hitting 237,878 on Saturday and a Bushehr to meet Pars Jonoubi on Sunday but the match was card for a reckless tackle on Shahin player over Sanat Naft in Tabriz and went level his condition worsened. further 148 deaths bringing the country’s canceled due to coronavirus concerns. in the 43rd minute. on points with second-placed Sepahan. Nouri won a bronze medal at the 2017 toll to 11,408. Esteghlal coach Farhad Majidi has shut down the team’s training for two weeks. The Nassaji and Foolad match in IPL Matchweek 23 has been postponed as well after several players of Foolad tested positive Ali Karimi: Iran’s finest footballing export for COVID-19. Although he wasn’t the first Iranian player to try his his contract resulted in him being transferred to Steel Azin. If five players of a team are tested positive, the team’s matches luck in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, Ali Karimi Two relatively successful seasons ensued with Karimi will be canceled, acting head of Iran Football League Organization is probably the most renowned. A professional career contributing regularly from midfield. Once again, however, Soheil Mahdi had already said. lasting almost 20 years played out in four countries at Karimi’s time at the club wasn’t without controversy. a variety of clubs, resulted in Karimi becoming one of In January 2011, Karimi signed a short-term deal back in Iranian football’s best-known exports. the Bundesliga with Schalke 04 until the end of the season. Born in Karaj, Iran, in 1978, Karimi signed his first profes- However, he was to make only two appearances. Iranian taekwondo sional contract for Iranian second flight club, Fath Tehran, A further return to Persepolis followed, where Karimi where he spent two years. A transfer to Persepolis, the top made another 50 appearances over the next two seasons, fighter bags gold in Russia side in Iran, ensued in 1998 and the domestic double was scoring at a rate of almost one goal every three games. By virtual games won the following season. By this time, Karimi had already now his career was winding down and after a further season won the first of 127 caps for Iran in what was to prove a with Tractor Sazi, Karimi retired in the summer of 2014 fourteen-year international career. after helping his club with the Iranian Cup. IRNA — Iranian taekwondoka Amir Reza Salmani Fard ranked An attacking midfielder usually, Karimi was an ag- His international career spanned fourteen years and 127 first in the Russian international virtual competitions. gressive ball-winner who contributed to the score sheet caps with 38 goals and took in the World Cup final stages Speaking to IRNA, Head of Khuzestan taekwondo committee regularly. Not especially tall or strongly built, Karimi was of 2006 and the qualification stages of the 2002, 2010 and said the first round of virtual competitions in the Pumsae field nevertheless noted for his strength on the ball intertwined two goals to nil, Karimi played well and his performance 2014 versions. He also won the Asian Games in 1998. Almost was held in Russia and Salmani Fard with the highest scores with his stamina. A player who could be deployed playing didn’t go unnoticed. The following May, Bundesliga giants, inevitably his time with the national side had its moments stood in the first place. just off the front two or a little deeper, Karimi was known Bayern Munich, announced the signing of Karimi despite of strife. He was dropped in May 2008 for criticizing the He added that the event was held in the presence of nine coun- for his sense of timing and his ability to find space. It was reservations in some quarters regarding Karimi’s fitness. Iranian FA, the IRIFF, and only reinstated after personal tries and the Iranian athletes defeated rivals from Kazakhstan, these attributes that contributed to his more than healthy Karimi was to play more than forty times for the Bavar- intervention from the Iranian Prime Minister. Uzbekistan, and Germany. goalscoring record over his career. ian giants over the next two seasons, and although he only Since his retirement from playing in 2014, Karimi has made Salmani Fard had earlier snatched a bronze medal in Iran After three years with Persepolis, Karimi was ready to scored a handful of goals, he contributed to a Bundesliga a name for himself in management and coaching, including virtual Pumsae competitions and bronze medal of the premier move on. A transfer abroad was the preferred option and and German Cup success in 2006. a spell as Carlos Queiroz’s assistant for the national team. league, he noted. after a trial with Perugia Calcio proved unsuccessful, Ka- After two years in Germany, Karimi was on the move The Asian Footballer of the Year in 2004 and runner-up rimi signed for United Arab Emirates side Al-Ahli. In four again – this time to Qatar Sports Club, where he was to in 2012, Karimi is rightly remembered as one of the nation’s seasons at the club, Karimi contributed to Al-Ahli twice play a single season. Next was a move back to Persepolis best-ever players and thanks largely to his spells in the winning the UAE Cup. in Iran. The move didn’t prove to be particularly successful Bundesliga he helped raise the profile of Iranian and Asian Syria football federation In October 2004, Iran played host to Germany in an the second time around and Karimi’s time back at the club football in general. international friendly. Although Iran were defeated by was to end in acrimony after only a year when a dispute over (Source: PunditFeed) confirms friendly with Iran Tasnim — A top official of Syrian football federation has con- firmed a friendly match with Iran. Xavi signs one year extension with Al-Sadd Iran were supposed to meet Oman in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium The Blaugrana legend has agreed to stay on of last year. but he is already being tipped to leave the after agreeing to fresh terms, which reads: on September 3 but the match was cancelled. as the Qatar based club’s head coach through Xavi was subsequently appointed Al Sadd’s club after just six months in charge. “Happy to renew my contract with Al Sadd, Now, Ibrahim Abazeed has announced that Iran national to the end of the 2020-21 season new permanent head coach, and has since Xavi, who recently admitted that he harbours I’m working with the club’s management football team are going to meet Syria in a warm-up match Xavi’s long-awaited return to Barcelona guided the club to two trophies. ambitions to coach Barca in the future, has been during the current period on a number of in Tehran as part of preparation for the 2022 World Cup has been put on hold after his decision to sign The 40-year-old has been heavily linked touted to replace Setien if he fails to deliver issues, including the renewal of Akram Afif’s qualification. a one-year contract extension with Al-Sadd. with the top job at Barca since moving into success in either La Liga or the Champions contract, and signing foreign players to re- Iran are in Group C, five points behind Iraq. Barcelona said goodbye to a club legend management, as the Spanish champions League come the end of the season. place Gabi and Marco Fabian.” Deagan Skocic’s team are scheduled to host Hong Kong when Xavi called time on a hugely successful continue to try and rediscover the spark However, the former Blaugrana captain Despite the World Cup winner’s decision on October 8 in Tehran and meet Cambodia five days later spell at Camp Nou spanning 17 years in 2015. of previous eras under former players Pep has now committed his immediate future to to remain in Qatar, Barca could still end in Phnom Penh. The Spaniard spent the next four seasons Guardiola and Luis Enrique. Al-Sadd, with an official announcement post- up bringing back an influential figure after Iran’s last two matches against Bahrain and Iraq - which are playing in the Qatar Stars League for Al- Quique Setien is the latest man attempting ed on the club’s Twitter account on Sunday. the club’s next presidential elections in the very crucial - will be against Bahrain and Iraq on November 12 Sadd, before hanging up his boots in May to bring back the glory days at Camp Nou, Xavi has delivered a message to supporters summer of 2021. and 17 in Tehran. Prayer Times Noon:13:09 Evening: 20:44 Dawn: 4:10 (tomorrow) Sunrise: 5:55 (tomorrow) JULY 6, 2020 ART&CULTURE I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y www.tehrantimes.com Managing Director: Mohammad Shojaeian Editor-in-Chief: Ali A.Jenabzadeh Bust of Commander Qassem Soleimani Editorial Dept.: Fax: (+98 21) 88808214 — 88808895 [email protected] Switchboard Operator: Tel: (+98 21) 43051000 Advertisements Dept.: Telefax: (+98 21) 43051430 unveiled at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall Public Relations Office: Tel: (+98 21) 88805807 Subscription & Distribution Dept.: Tel: (+98 21) 43051603 ARTTEHRAN – A bronze Webmaster: [email protected] deskbust of Commander Printed at: Jame Jam Bartar Borna - 44197737 Qassem Soleimani set up in the courtyard of Tehran’s Vahdat Hall was unveiled on Sunday. Tehrantimes79 Tehrantimes79 Tehrantimes79 Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi and a large number of No. 18, Bimeh Alley, Nejatollahi St., Tehran, Iran officials attended the unveiling ceremony P.o. Box: 14155-4843 Zip Code: 1599814713 of the bust created by Sabr-Ali Lavai. Lieutenant-General Soleimani, the commander of the Quds Force, the overseas arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, was assassinated during a U.S. air raid in Baghdad on January 3. Speaking at the ceremony held at Rudaki Hall, a smaller hall above Vahdat Hall, Salehi called Commander Soleimani a popular personality with whom people could easily connect. GUIDE TO “Peace, bravery and glory were the secrets SPIRITUAL AWAKENING behind the life of martyr Soleimani,” he said. “Commander Soleimani came to life with Patience is a fitting cover, and wisdom is a the Sacred-Defense [1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war] and today the 40th anniversary of the sharp sword. So cover your ugly conduct with Sacred Defense is his first death anniversary. Commemorating this martyr will help add patience, and kill carnal desires with wisdom. to the splendor of the 40th anniversary Imam Ali (AS) of the Sacred Defense,” the minister said. Next in a live video call with Khuzestan Province, the poster of the Zolfaqar Art and Literary Festival was unveiled. The name of the festival refers to Zulfiqar, the sword of Imam Ali (AS). It was also used Tunis to host Iranian to name a national honor, entitled “Order The Bronze bust of Commander Qassem Soleimani is seen in the courtyard of Tehran’s Vahdat Hall on July 5, of Zolfaqar”, one of which was presented to 2020. (Honaronline/Gata Ziatabari) cultural festival Commander Soleimani in March 2019 by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah CULTURE TEHRAN — The International Cultural Center orders and epaulets that we grant— are the bravery of Commander Soleimani and Soleimani Theater Festival was unveiled. Seyyed Ali Khamenei. deskof Hammamet (CCIH) in the Tunisian capital things that are noteworthy on the basis that the province owes a lot to the martyr The festival will be held in the city of “What is offered to you in return for of Tunis will be playing host to an Iranian cultural festival. of worldly calculations, but on the basis and is ready to pay its respect to him as Kerman from December 21 to 26. jihad in the way of God and what Allah the An agreement to organize the festival was discussed in a of spiritual and divine calculations, they much as it could. Qader Ashena, the director of Iran’s Exalted grants in return for laying down meeting between Iranian cultural attaché Meisam Farahani and are not noteworthy,” the Leader said had The province will do its best to be a good Dramatic Arts Center, Deputy Culture your life and offering your possessions the director of the center, the Iranian Cultural Center in Tunis said in honoring the commanded with host to the artists from all different fields Minister for Artistic Affairs Seyyed Mojtaba is paradise and divine satisfaction. What announced in a press release on Sunday. the medal. in honor of martyr Soleimani, he said. Hosseini and Rudaki Foundation Managing we grant— including our verbal and non- The International Cultural Center of Hammamet operates The Khuzestan governor-general also Moreover, in a video call with Kerman, Director Ali-Akbar Safipur were among verbal gratitude, and the medals of honor, under the auspices of the Tunisian Ministry of Cultural Affairs. said that the province has been a witness to Soleimani’s hometown, a poster of the 2nd the participating guests. No exact date was mentioned for the Iranian cultural festival in the press release. Farahani pointed to various Iranian cultural festivals Children’s cultural center releases card Sureh-Mehr books scoop Golden organized in Tunisia over the past decades and added that Iranian festivals in various media are ready to host art and game “The Parrot and the Grocer” Pen Awards cultural groups from Tunisia. He said, “The cultural affinities between Iran and Tunisia have always been regarded by officials of the two countries and therefore, the mutual cultural events have always been well organized.” “Iran’s profound culture and ancient civilization have always been respected by Tunisian people and frequent mutual cultural festivals will help develop the understanding of each other among the people of the two countries,” he added. Tunis was the guest city of the 31st Tehran International Book Fair in 2018.
Sofia Coppola’s “Lost in Translation” published in Persian
CULTURE TEHRAN — American filmmaker, actress, and deskwriter Sofia Coppola’s book “Lost in Translation” This photo shows the image of the card game “The Parrot and the Grocer” Scholar Milad Jafarpur (R) is honored for “Epic of Musayyebnameh” during has recently been published in Persian. published by Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and the 18th Golden Pen Awards at the Iran Pen Association in Tehran on July Ruhollah Zamzameh is the translator of the book published Young Adults (IIDCYA). 3, 2020. (Mehr) by Minoo in Tehran. ARTTEHRAN — games are inspired by national and CULTURE TEHRAN — Books Imam Ali (AS) and his sons Imam Hassan deskIran’s Institute for cultural origins, they would have a more deskpublished by Sureh- and Imam Hussein (AS), won the Golden Intellectual Development of Children profound influence and cause a deeper Mehr, a publishing house affiliated Pen in the Review and Research section. and Young Adults (IIDCYA) has released connection with the users. with the Art Bureau, received three The book written by Mohammad-Baqai a card game named “The Parrot and the Earlier in June, the IIDCYA honors out of the five categories at Vars Bukhari and Abu Taher Tarsusi has Grocer”, which has been inspired by a announced its plan to publish a selection the 18th edition of the Golden Pen been translated and corrected by Milad story from Persian poet Jalal ad-Din of 10 card games inspired by stories Awards on Saturday. Jafarpur. The Mahmud Afshar Foundation Rumi’s masterpiece Masnavi-ye Manavi. from classic Persian literature. “The “Atun-nameh: Esmal Talai’s Mails” is the publisher of the book. The game has been designed by Parrot and the Grocer” is one of the written by Mohammad-Esmaeil Hajalian In the Children’s Poetry category, the Emad Arghand to help children practice games from the collection. won the award in the Adults Story section award was shared by Tayyebeh Shadmani’s observing while developing deductive The collection will also help children while “A History with a Cornelian Cherry collection “Hezar-o-Shast-o-Pansad” reasoning. and young adults to become familiar Flavor” by Yusef Qojaq was awarded in published by Behnashr and Hossein “Rumi’s Masnavi-ye Manavi is full with stories from Farid ud-Din the Children’s Story category. Tavallai’s book “It Rains Inside Myself” of stories, which represent deep moral Attar Neyshaburi’s Mantiq at-Tayr “He Just Read”, a collection by Hadi published by Elmi-Farhangi. and mystical concepts in a very sweet (Conference of the Birds) and several Mohammadhassani, shared the award The awards ceremony was held at the and creative way,” Arghand said. other Persian masterpieces through in the Adults Poetry section with “Flying Iran Pen Association, which organizes the Cover of the Persian version of Sofia Coppola’s book He added that the story of “The playing the games. in the Cocoon” by Hamed Hosseinkhani, Golden Pen Awards, every year. “Lost in Translation”. Parrot and the Grocer” is also a good Other games include “Simorgh” which was published by the Shani Writer and filmmaker Jamal Shurjeh, a concept for a game with its collection inspired by Mantiq at-Tayr, and “The Publishing House. member of the association who is suffering The book is about Bob Harris, a fading American movie star of varied characters. Snake Catcher’s Tale” inspired by “Epic of Musayyebnameh”, a book about from a brain disease, was also honored for who arrives in Tokyo to appear in lucrative advertisements. He also said that he believes if the Masnavi-ye Manavi. Musayyeb ibn Qaqa Khazai, a companion of his lifetime achievements. He is staying at the upscale Park Hyatt Tokyo and is suffering from strains in his 25-year marriage and a midlife crisis. Charlotte, another American staying at the hotel, is a young DEFC, Iran Chamber of Commerce team up to produce docs college graduate who is accompanying her husband while he works as a celebrity photographer in Japan. Charlotte is feeling similarly disoriented as she questions her recent marriage on national entrepreneurs and is unsure about her future. ARTTEHRAN — The Documentary and first businessman who became the first Iranian industrial Bob and Charlotte grapple with additional feelings of jetlag deskExperimental Film Center (DEFC) and investor, promoting entrepreneurship. and culture shock in Tokyo and frequently happen upon each the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and The life story of Asghar Qandchi, the founder of Iran other in the hotel. After several chance encounters, Charlotte Agriculture have teamed up to produce documentaries on Kaveh, Iran’s first truck and trailer manufacturing company, invites Bob into the city to meet some local friends. The two successful Iranian entrepreneurs. has been portrayed in the documentary “Unfinished Path” bond through a fun night in Tokyo, where they experience the The two have agreed on several projects over the past year, by director Mostafa Razzaq-Karimi. city nightlife together. In the days that follow, Bob and Charlotte some of which have so far been produced or are currently Qandchi was a blacksmith working in his garage in spend more time together and their friendship strengthens. under production. downtown Tehran. He had an interesting life, he could not One night, while each are unable to sleep, the two share an “Unfinished Path”, “Amin al-Zarb”, “Mohsen Khan”, “Zuu”, go to school to study but he was a successful entrepreneur. intimate conversation about Charlotte’s personal uncertainties “F,A” and “Nureddin Family” are some of the documentaries. He worked diligently and experienced many problems in and their married lives. Director Jamshid Bayat-Tork is working on making the his life. His dramatic life and Iran’s contemporary history The pair encounter each other again in the evening, when Bob documentary “Amin al-Zarb” which explores the adventurous as well have been reviewed in the documentary. reveals that he will be leaving Tokyo the following day. life of the businessman in addition to portraying the economic The 100 year-long history of public transit by bus in Tehran The following morning, when Bob is leaving the hotel, he and changes within Iranian society during the Qajar era. is the topic of another documentary under production by Charlotte share sincere but unsatisfactory goodbyes. Amir Kabir and Mirza Hossein Khan Sepahsalar, the director Nima Mahdian. In 2003, Coppola made a film adaptation of the story, which prime ministers of Qajar king Nasser ad-Din Shah, as According to Mahdian, transit by bus has made great changes won her the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and the Golden well as the political activist Seyyed Jamaleddin Afghani in the public culture of the country and the documentary views Globes Best Actor award for Bill Murray for the portrayal of were three main characters who made great efforts in the A logo for the Documentary and Experimental Film the historical course of bus transit in Tehran, while it also shows Bob Harris. development of the government, and Amin al-Zarb was the Center. the people’s behaviors towards the vehicle.