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The study of origins of Coronavirus should IRGC chief: Time to export follow science Chang Hua, Chinese Ambassador in Iran For more than a year, the COVID-19 epidemic has been raging coronavirus vaccine to U.S. around the world. The virus frequently mutates, and the situation is still complicated and severe. In order to scientifically deal with General Salami says Iran will break formidable barriers through science and technology the virus and better prevent possible risks in the future, it is very important to find the origin and source of the virus. POLITICAL TEHRAN — Islamic “High goals” On the issue of origin-tracing, China has been calling for deskRevolution Guards Corp The IRGC commander said the Iranians international cooperation on the basis of respecting facts and Commander Major General Hossein Sala- have high goals, adding the Islamic Republic science, and has always been a supporter for global scientific mi said on Sunday that reaching high peaks has decided to be among the top countries research on the source of the virus and its transmission routes. cannot be done without bearing hardships. in the world in every field. Soon after the COVID-19 outbreak, China reported the situation General Salami made the remarks as the “Today we are among the top countries in to the WHO and published the genome sequencing of the novel IRGC started the first phase of the clinical many areas. We have unmanned wide-body coronavirus at the first opportunity available. China put in place trial of its domestically-made “Noora” coro- aerial vehicles that fly seven thousand kilo- the strictest information release system in a professional and navirus vaccine. meters and land anywhere,” he explained, efficient manner to provide authoritative information in a timely Produced by Baqiyatallah University of highlighting Iran’s advances in military manner, carried out epidemic-related technical exchanges and Medical Sciences, Noora vaccine was unveiled industry. shared information with more than 180 countries and over 10 at the presence of IRGC chief and Health Iran plans to give vaccines to poor international and regional organizations. China co-sponsored the Minister Saeed Namaki. The recombinant countries WHA resolution on COVID-19 and support WHO-led cooperation vaccine entered the stage of human trial after In his Sunday remarks, Salami said, “We on zoonotic source research among member states. Despite the 16 months of research by Iranian scientists. give these vaccines to the poor people of other daunting task of domestic prevention and control, China twice Salami said Iran is announcing to the countries and our dear nation can be sure invited WHO experts in for study of origins. From January 14 to world that it will never give up in the face of that they will see the signs of hope raised February 10 this year, Chinese experts and international experts difficulties and “we know that we can finally more than ever.” from WHO and ten countries formed a joint team and conducted remove all formidable barriers of sanctions Iran has criticized “vaccine apartheid” joint research for 28 days in Wuhan. China did a lot of adminis- through technical and scientific efforts.” by the West. trative, technical, logistic and supporting work for the joint study. The senior general went on to say “we are Zarif has said Iran will fight against ‘vaccine China offered the joint mission every convenience, arranged a rich fighting for independence and we are in the us to interact with the world.” (Razi Cov Pars) started the clinical trial on apartheid’ in Africa. “Iran will always be a itinerary with many site visits, and presented item by item raw data midst of a great battle.” Even during the Coronavirus pandemic, February 27. reliable partner to all African friends,” Zarif of particular concern. These fully demonstrate China’s openness, He said Iran is hellbent to achieve progress the United States refused to loosen financial Fakhra vaccine, the third domestically wrote on his Twitter account on May 25. Zarif transparency and responsible attitude. Many experts on the joint despite all pressures by the West. sanctions on Iran to import medicine and developed vaccine named after martyr nuclear added, “As COVID-19 continues to ravage the mission spoke highly of China, saying that they had comprehensive “Powerful countries have decided to pre- medical equipment. In March 2020 Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was unveiled world, we’re again joined in the fight against and frank discussions with the Chinese side on data issues, were vent our national independence and we have Foreign Minister Zarif said the U.S. economic and started the clinical trial on March 16. apartheid—this time #VaccineApartheid.” able to obtain key data throughout the process, could feel the trust decided at any cost” to protect “the stature of war against Iran is “supplanted by medical The first phase of the human trial for Fakhra Salami also said Iran is now able to export and openness of the Chinese side, and were granted full access to our country and nation,” Salami remarked. terrorism”. vaccine is done successfully. coronavirus vaccines to the United States. every place they asked to see, everyone they wanted to meet. In Criticizing the West for imposing stifling Noora is the fifth vaccine that Iran is “Osvid-19”, the fourth domestic vaccine “Now is the time for us to give vaccines March, the WHO released the origin-tracing study report of the sanctions on Iran, he said, “Those who speak developing. produced by Osvah Pharmaceutical Company, to the Americans, and we declare that if they China-WHO joint mission, drawing a clear conclusion that lab of democracy and progress in world want our COVIRAN BAREKAT vaccine is being is also undergoing human trials. It will be have a shortage, we are ready to help them. leak is extremely unlikely. Peter Daszak, member of the WHO sick children to die in arms of their mothers. administered for injection. It received the available in early September. I promise the Americans and the Iranians international expert group and president of EcoHealth Alliance, Their plan for our nation is poverty, back- license for public use on June 14. It was un- On May 24, the first coronavirus vaccine that whatever they have boycotted that we said in a recent interview with an American media outlet, “There wardness, disease, and disintegration, which veiled on December 29, 2020. made by the private sector also succeeded do not achieve, they can be sure that we will is no evidence that this was a virus created in a lab ... In fact, we’ve is why they don’t allow us to transfer money The second vaccine developed by the to receive the code of ethics and entered the achieve it, but we are ready to give them all worked with the lab in Wuhan for 15 years now ... And we know for medicine and vaccines nor do they allow Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute phase of clinical studies. that progress,” he concluded. that they do not have that virus in the lab”. Although Chinese and foreign experts and the WHO have giv- en their authoritative and science-based views on the “lab leak” hypothesis, unfortunately, we have seen rhetoric and actions that stigmatize and label the virus. Politicians and media in US and Former parliament speaker: Raisi-Qalibaf ties are deep some other countries are still vigorously hyping up the narrative POLITICAL TEHRAN — “I testify that there is a deep “Imam Khomeini taught us that we should know that vic- that “the virus was leaked from the WIV” and pushing for inves- deskunderstanding between Raisi and Qalibaf,” tory and success come from God, and thanking God for His tigations into it. Being the first country to report COVID-19 cases former parliament speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said blessings is our duty,” the former parliament speaker told doesn’t necessarily make China the origin of the novel coronavirus. on Sunday. the gathering as some members of the Coalition Council of In fact, a number of clues, reports and studies suggest that the Haddad-Adel, the current chairman of the Coalition Council the Islamic Revolution Forces were also present. outbreaks began in multiple locations around the world as early of the Revolution Forces, made the remarks at the presence of Stating that the June 18 elections carried a variety of mul- as the second half of 2019. Many medical experts also believe that elected representatives of Tehran in the Assembly of Experts ti-layered realities that each of which must be analyzed in its judging from the overall situation of the epidemic, it is an obvious and Parliament in bi-elections and 21 members of the Tehran place, Haddad Adel said the most important achievement of fact that COVID-19 has multiple origins and broke out in multiple city council, who were elected in the June 18 elections held the election was the participation of the people in the elections places. Thus, study of origins is a global mission that should be simultaneously with the presidential polls. who have been enduring economic hardship for eight years. conducted in multiple countries and localities, while using the The former senior MP said that he intends to thank Par- He said the Iranian people, who have been under the most study to shift the blame to specific countries only creates difficulties liament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf “who explicitly crippling sanctions in history for more than 10 years, were ‘We intend to serve people’ and barriers for national efforts to fight the virus and save lives. stated months ago when the coalition was arguing for the “fed by foreign media outlets to distance themselves from the He went on to say that the faction that has gained power Scientific matters need scientific opinions, and professional presidency that he would not enter the election race if Raisi Islamic Republic” but the people did not heed them. should focus on serving the people. questions require professional answers. Study of origins should be came to the field, and he did so. Haddad-Adel said that the sanctions were intended to The goal of the officials should be to serve the Revolution jointly conducted by scientists all over the world, featuring solidar- “If it were not for this, the cooperation between the par- make the people “rebel against the establishment, and this and the values of the Revolution without any consideration ity and cooperation instead of stoking confrontation and sowing liament and the government would not have been shaped, was the last resort of the global imperialism for this nation or factionalism, he insisted. division. The process should not be dictated by any country’s will. and now there is a deep and impenetrable agreement and to give up on the Revolution.” “The only thing we do not think about in the coalition, To politicize this issue will only severely hinder global cooperation honesty between the president-elect and Qalibaf, the heads He described the June 18 elections as a milestone inside and we have never set on the agenda, is to say what our in study of origins, jeopardize anti-pandemic cooperation, and cost of the government and the parliament, which I testify is not and outside the country which had had a positive effect and share will be? Now that the desired government has won, more lives. It would run counter to the international community’s tactical at all,” he stated. changed the dynamics. we have no intention of saying that our comrades, group aspiration for solidarity against the virus. Qalibaf withdrew candidacy in favor of Ebrahim Raisi in Stating that the elections will have a positive impact on and party must be in the government, and we are looking Upholding the spirit of openness, transparency and science on the final days in the 2017 presidential elections. the Vienna negotiations to revive the Joint Comprehensive to help Raisi, and of course one of the supports we can pro- the origin studies, China will continue to cooperate with WHO Haddad-Adel went on to say that all should remember the Plan of Action (JCPOA), he said that the representatives vide is to suggest him which forces should be used in which in this regard, and make due contribution to promoting global time, space, history and geography in which they are serving of the new administration will be able to negotiate with an section of the administration,… our criterion is meritocracy, solidarity against the virus and saving more lives. the Islamic Revolution and the Islamic Republic. upper hand. revolutionary attitude, service and devotion,” he added. Araqchi: Enough negotiations have taken place and now is MP says U.S. cannot impose conditions on Iran the time for decision-making POLITICAL TEHRAN — The Masirah news network aired on Sunday. nuclear deal. The U.S. is involved in the deskspokesperson for the In a press conference with his French talks indirectly. Iran is seeking guarantees POLITICAL TEHRAN — Speaking with the ICANA website National Security and Foreign Policy counterpart in Paris on Friday, Blinken that the U.S. will not quit the nuclear deal deskon Sunday, Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator said Committee of the Parliament has criticized the said the U.S. could eventually decide not as happened during the Donald Trump there have been enough nuclear negotiations over some key issues U.S. secretary of state for his remarks, saying to rejoin the agreement if negotiations in administration. and it is time for the negotiation parties to make decisions. Antony Blinken’s statements are intended Vienna continue without progress. “The Americans are not trustworthy, and Abbas Araqchi said he dis- to start a psychological war against Iran. “There will come a point, yes, where it will we have the right to ask for a guarantee that cussed the latest developments Mahmoud Abbaszadeh Meshkini stated be very hard to return back to the standards the agreement will not be violated again,” surrounding the Vienna negotia- that the United States cannot impose set by the JCPOA,” Blinken said. the MP said. tions with the MPs sitting on the conditions on the Islamic Republic as the Meshkini also said it is seeking a Regarding the issue of Iran’s monitoring Parliament National Security and U.S. is the party that has left the 2015 nuclear verifiable lifting of sanctions and this is a agreement with the International Atomic Foreign Policy Committee, adding deal, officially called the JCPOA. “red line”, adding that the Americans are Energy Agency (IAEA), Meshkini stated, he cherishes this opportunity to “Blinken’s remarks are issued in order not trustworthy. “If the sanctions are not lifted, not only will use the MPs’ insights. to start a psychological war and get more Iran and the remaining members to the Germany, France and Britain) have started we not give any files to the Agency but we Expressing pleasure over the concessions (from Iran),” Meshkini told Al JCPOA Joint Commission (Russia, China, talks in Vienna since April to revive the 2015 will also turn off the cameras.” meeting, he said, “There was a very good interaction today; of course, these interactions have already existed and we exchanged views Rouhani: Annual export above $40 billion despite U.S. pressure with the representatives. Today, some representatives made good POLITICAL TEHRAN — The outgoing president of conditions,” he said at a meeting of the Administration’s Eco- The U.S. unleashed the so-called maximum pressure cam- desk suggestions, some had questions Iran said his administration has managed nomic Coordination Headquarters. paign and targeted the Iranian nation with the “toughest ever” that were answered. These meet- to thwart the serious harm that the U.S. has been seeking to do Rouhani also said his administration has managed to rel- restrictive measures. ings help to build national understanding and consensus.” to the country’s oil revenues. atively thwart the U.S. harsh blow to Iran’s currency income In comments made earlier this month, Rouhani said Iran, as a So far six rounds of negotiations have been held between Iran According to Tasnim, in comments on Sunday, President from the oil exports. victim of sanctions and a fierce economic war, is going to release the P4+1 group for reviving the nuclear deal, officially called the Hassan Rouhani said his administration has fought against the The achievements of the administration are especially valu- a document on the crimes it has faced under the inhumane and JCPOA. The U.S., which quit the JCPOA during Trump’s presiden- intense pressure of the sanctions by carrying out the Resistance able since they have occurred under the pressure of the toughest unprecedented sanctions imposed by the U.S. cy, is participating in the talks indirectly. The talks are being led by Economy strategy. sanctions and the economic war, the president stated. Crime against humanity is normally perceived by the public the European Union. “Though great pressures and difficulties have been inflict- Iran has been under a series of illegal sanctions imposed by opinion as war and military clashes, while the sanctions and “We are almost reaching the final stages. There are a series of ed on people, we have been able to maintain the (value) of the the U.S. since 2018, when ex-president Donald Trump withdrew economic war should also be considered and registered as a issues that have been sufficiently negotiated and it is time for the country’s (annual) exports above $40 billion under the worst Washington from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). silent crime against humanity,” he said. countries to decide,” Araqchi explained. Stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran has already made “tough decisions,” he said that when the United States withdrew from the JCPOA and Iran decided to stay in the deal, it was Iran’s big and Iran’s maneuvering in the Atlantic has scared U.S., Israel, says army chief difficult decision that has led to the preservation of the nuclear deal POLITICAL TEHRAN — The naval cadets, Major General Mousavi said the Army has broken the record of navigation on a mis- Last month, the Iranian Foreign Ministry until this date. deskflotilla that the Iranian has turned into the symbol of self-sufficiency sion to the Atlantic Ocean thousands of miles spokesman responded to media reports about “Now it is the turn of the negotiation parties, and according to Navy has dispatched to the Atlantic Ocean has in the ground, aerial, naval and air defense sec- away from the country’s territorial waters and two Iranian warships whose final destination the negotiations we had, they must decide and reach a conclusion frightened the U.S. and the Zionist regime, Iranian tors under the auspices of the Defense Ministry, in accordance with international law, he added. may be Venezuela, stressing that Iran is enti- on the revival of the nuclear deal in order to reach an agreement,” Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Tasnim reported. The U.S. and the Zionist regime have been tled to freedom of navigation in international he highlighted. Mousavi said on Sunday. The Army has made such advances that a terrified by such a meaningful presence of the waters and cautioning that everybody should The chief nuclear negotiator underlined that it is time for all sides to According to the Tasnim news agency, fully homegrown flotilla of the Navy, serving as Iranian flotilla in the Atlantic, the commander avoid miscalculations in dealing with the Is- make decisions. “The other parties must make their tough decisions.” In a meeting with military commanders and the symbol of self-reliance and self-sufficiency, said. lamic Republic. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JUNE 28, 2021 IRAN IN FOCUS 3 SPORTS Iran lays out rules for Mousavi defends Vladimir Alekno’s tactics in 2021 VNL

SPORTSTEHRAN – Iran middle blocker Moham- deskmad Mousavi defended Vladimir Alekno’s cooperation with IAEA tactics in the 2021 Volleyball Nations League. Under leadership of the Russian coach, Iran finished in POLITICAL TEHRAN – Iran has pro- noted, according to Press TV. 12th place which didn’t live up to expectations. deskvided explanations on the In that sense, “the agency had no duty Now, Mousavi has defended the performance of Alekno, continuation of its cooperation with the UN to report on the expired [understanding] following disappointing results in Italy. nuclear watchdog after it accused Iran of agreement” to the Board of Governors, “The federation’s policy was to prepare the team for the being unresponsive to demands by the UN Gharibabadi said. 2020 Olympic Games. We were unlucky at the start of the body regarding a technical understanding The Iranian diplomat said the Agency is competition since Amir Ghafour suffered a shoulder injury. that expired last week. not in a position to determine the measures “After losing to Australia, our team came under a huge The understanding which was reached in needed to be taken by Iran in terms of dealing pressure but there was no technical problem,” Mousavi said February laid out temporary conditions for with the technical understanding. Instead, in an interview with Varzesh3.com. Iran and the International Atomic Energy it only serves as an executive body. “In fact, “Mr. Alekno had previously said he would consider VNL Agency to continue monitoring activities in here we see the Agency only as an executive, as a preparation tournament for the Olympics. He is a great light of an Iran nuclear law obligating the not as a responsible body that determines coach and I really enjoy working with him. He has helped us Iranian government to restrict cooperation duties,” Gharibabadi pointed out. improve our self-confidence,” he added. with the IAEA and ratchet up nuclear activ- On Sunday, Iran once again underlined “Alekno has no mental limitation. In the match against ities in case the West failed to ensure Iran’s that the Iran-IAEA deal has expired. “I have Russia and Brazil, he treats like the normal games and this interests envisioned in the 2015 nuclear deal, already talked about the Agency, and now I is what really caught my eye,” Mousavi said. officially known as the Joint Comprehensive say that after the three-month opportunity Plan of Action (JCPOA). which came to an end, nothing has been Under the February deal, the Atomic extended and after that none of the items Aghaei becomes the first Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and recorded inside will ever be given to the the IAEA “agreed: 1. That Iran continues Agency and are in the possession of the woman to represent Iran at to implement fully and without limitation On Friday, Grossi, in a report to the IAEA derstanding. Islamic Republic of Iran,” Iranian Parlia- Olympics badminton its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement Board of Governors, announced that Iran “Data recording was a political decision ment Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf with the IAEA as before. 2. To a temporary said in response to a query from a lawmaker has not responded to the IAEA questions by Iran to facilitate, including, the political SPORTSTEHRAN – Soraya Aghaei will be the first bilateral technical understanding, compat- concerning the technical understanding. “An talks and to help its success and shouldn’t who demanded clarity on the fate of the deskwoman badminton player to represent Iran ible with the Law, whereby the IAEA will immediate response from Iran is needed in be considered as obligation in relation with February deal. at the Olympic Games. continue with its necessary verification and this regard,” the IAEA said in a statement the Agency. Since Iran is continuing the A spokesman for the Parliament’s National The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has informed monitoring activities for up to 3 months (as summarizing a report by its chief Rafael implementation of its CSA, continuation or Security and Foreign Relations Committee the Iranian federation Finland’s Airi Mikkela has withdrawn per technical annex). 3. To keep the techni- Grossi to its 35-nation Board of Governors discontinuation of recording has nothing warned against turning off the cameras being from the 2020 Olympic Games. cal understanding under regular review to that was also seen by Reuters. to do with Iran’s safeguards obligations.” operated inside Iranian nuclear facilities if According to the BWF ranking, Egyptian player Hadia ensure it continues to achieve its purposes,” “The Director General stresses the vi- he said on Twitter, adding, “Undoubted- sanctions on Iran are not lifted. Hosny had to replace the Finn in the women’s singles but she according to a joint statement issued by the tal importance of continuing the Agency’s ly, any decision to be taken by Iran in this In remarks to Yemen’s Al Masirah TV has opted to participate at the women’s doubles. IAEA and the AEOI during a visit by IAEA necessary verification and monitoring ac- regard would only be based on its political channel, the spokesman, Mahmoud Abbas So, Iran’s Aghaei has been awarded a quota place to take Director-General Rafael Grossi to Iran. tivities in Iran, including the uninterrupted considerations, and the Agency can not, Zadeh Meshkini, said, “If sanctions are not part in the Games. This deal expired in May, but at that time, collection and storage of data by its mon- and should not, consider it as a something lifted, we will not only not give them data Aghaei is the first Iranian woman badminton player to Iran and the remaining parties to the JCPOA itoring and surveillance equipment,” the it was entitled to.” and images, but we will also turn off the compete in the Olympic Games. were busy negotiating a possible Iranian and statement added. Gharibabadi further elaborated on his cameras.” Kaveh Mehrabi had already represented Iran in the men’s American return to the 2015 nuclear deal. The International Atomic Energy Agency remarks in a televised program on Saturday, Iranian and the U.S. as well as European badminton competition in the 2008 Olympic Games. Therefore, Iran and the IAEA decided to said that IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi saying Iran had been retaining data from the diplomats are preparing for a potentially Aghaei is the 10th Iranian woman in the 2020 Olympic extend by one month the technical under- wrote a letter to Iranian officials on June cameras “solely based on good will, and not decisive round of talks this week in Vienna Games. standing. The Vienna negotiations did not 17, but Iran has not responded to this letter as part of its obligations towards the agency.” that is expected to result in a deal to revive Armina Sadeghian, Najmeh Khedmati, Fatemeh Karamza- result in a resumption of the JCPOA and and has not determined whether it intends The Islamic Republic took the decision the JCPOA. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister deh and Hanieh Rostamian in shooting, Sara Bahmanyar the temporary understanding reached its to maintain the current agreement or not. to keep data only out of “political consid- Seyed Abbas Araqchi, who led the Iranian and Hamideh Abbasali in karate, Nazanin Molaei in rowing, expiry date. Here relations between Iran Iran’s ambassador to the IAEA, Kazem erations” and in line with its commitment negotiating team in Vienna, said Sunday that Nahid Kiani in taekwondo and Farzaneh Fasihi in athletic and the IAEA started souring, with Iran Gharibabadi has responded to the IAEA to international safeguards, he said. “Iran Vienna talks have almost reached their end have previously secured their places at Tokyo 2020. announcing the expiration of the February statement by saying that Iran was under is not bound by any commitment to im- that the time has come for the negotiating deal and the IAEA insisting on an extension. no obligation to respond to extend the un- plement the agency’s demand,” the envoy parties to make decisions. Friendly: Iran basketball suffer second defeat Iran won’t give data recordings to IAEA: parliament speaker against Japan

1 Addressing the parliament speaker, the lawmaker whereby the IAEA will continue with its necessary SPORTSTEHRAN – Iran national basketball team asked, “Has the Supreme National Security Council verification and monitoring activities for up to 3 months desksuffered their second defeat against Japan made a decision that we do not know about? Please (as per technical annex). 3. To keep the technical un- in five days. make the necessary remarks in this regard.” derstanding under regular review to ensure it continues Iran lost to Japan 76-50 in their third friendly match on Qalibaf responded by saying that the deal has ex- to achieve its purposes.” Sunday. pired, therefore, Iran will not provide the IAEA with the The February deal was reached after Iran started to Mehran Shahintab’s men lost to Japan 85-57 in Miyagi images it has been recording over the past few months. implement a nuclear law obligating the Iranian gov- on Wednesday. “I have already talked about the Agency, and now ernment to restrict cooperation with the IAEA and The Persians defeated Japan 72-67 in another warm-up I say that after the three-month opportunity which increase nuclear activities if the West failed to meet match on Friday. came to an end, nothing has been extended and after the demands of Iran within a certain period. The deal The matches were held as part of preparation for the 2020 that none of the items recorded inside will ever be was extended for three months until June 24. Recently Tokyo Olympic Games. given to the Agency and are in the possession of the Ali Akbar Salehi, head of the AEOI, sent a letter to Iran have been drawn in Group A of the Olympics along Islamic Republic of Iran. The law is being implemented the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog informing him with the world’s No. 1 the U.S. and France. accurately,” Qalibaf stated. that the February deal between Iran and the IAEA Iran and the IAEA reached in February a temporary has expired but Iran decided to continue to store data deal allowing the Agency to continue its monitoring of related to monitoring activities. Iran’s Hazfi Cup final will be Iran’s nuclear facilities for a period of three months. The letter was announced after the Agency released The deal was reached during a two-day visit by IAEA with the act passed by the Parliament of the Islamic a quarterly report on Iran in which it accused Iran of held on Aug. 9 chief Rafael Grossi to Iran. Republic of Iran called ‘Strategic Action to Cease Actions failing to explain traces of uranium found at several At that time the IAEA and the Atomic Energy Or- and Protect the Interest of Iranian Nation’ Iran will allegedly undeclared sites. The letter also came after SPORTSTEHRAN – The Iran’s Hazfi Cup final date desk ganization of Iran (AEOI)issued a joint statement stop the implementation of the voluntary measures IAEA Director-General Grossi announced on May 24 will be held on Aug. 9. announcing the deal. as envisaged in the JCPOA, as of 23 February 2021.” that he had agreed with Iran to extend by one month The quarterfinals round have been scheduled for July 15. “The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and the The statement added, “In view of the above and in the February deal between Iran and the IAEA allow- The semifinals will be held on Aug. 4 and the final has International Atomic Energy Agency recalled and reaf- order for the Agency to continue its verification and ing the UN nuclear watchdog to continue necessary been slated for Aug. 9. firmed the spirit of cooperation and enhanced mutual monitoring activities, the AEOI and the IAEA agreed: monitoring activities. The Iran’s Hazfi Cup was founded in 1975 and Esteghlal trust that led to the Joint Statement in Tehran on 26 1. That Iran continues to implement fully and without However, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s permanent are the most successful club with seven titles, followed by August 2020, and the importance of continuing that limitation its Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement representative to the UN offices in Vienna, said that Persepolis who have won six titles. cooperation and trust,” the February statement said. with the IAEA as before. 2. To a temporary bilateral Salehi, in his letter, told Grossi that the monitoring Tractor are Hazfi Cup defending champions. “The AEOI informed the IAEA that in order to comply technical understanding, compatible with the Law, deal has expired. Daei says Ronaldo can Iran says ‘will not negotiate forever’ improve goalscoring record POLITICAL TEHRAN – In what “What they’ve asked for - in principle, ister Jean Yves Le Drian. He also called SPORTSTEHRAN - Former Iranian striker Ali Daei deskappeared to be a re- they’ve said they want all of the sanctions on Iran to make “difficult” decisions to desksays that Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo can sponse to remarks by U.S. diplomats that President Trump’s administration advance talks that could revive the JCPOA. improve his goalscoring record. threatening to halt negotiations in Vienna reimposed or imposed since 2018 to be Le Drian reiterated the same call. Daei held the record for the most goals scored in inter- if Iran failed to give concessions, Foreign lifted. And that’s a lot. And we’ve said “It’s been six weeks since the negotia- national football until Wednesday when Ronaldo scored Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh we’re prepared to remove those that we tions started again. Some progress was two penalties against France and tied the Iranian for the said late on Saturday that “Iran will not think we need to remove to be back in achieved, and we will now be entering record. negotiate forever.” compliance with the JCPOA. But we’re the most difficult times. It will require With Portugal’s Ronaldo close to breaking the record, Daei Khatibzadeh said Iran remains com- not going to lift all of the sanctions that some strong and courageous decisions said he had a “good feeling about it” and was “glad” his record mitted to saving the Joint Comprehen- the Trump administration imposed,” U.S. on behalf of the new Iranian authorities, could be broken “by a player who is a true champion on the sive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - the official envoy to the Vienna talks Rob Malley but now is the time,” he said. the Europeans’ inaction,” he added. field and an all-out gentleman off the playing field.” name for the 2015 nuclear deal - which told NPR. On Friday, Khatibzadeh reacted to “During the negotiations in Vienna, it Ronaldo could surpass Daei’s 109 goals scored for Iran was ditched by the former U.S. adminis- Malley appeared to go so far as to Blinken’s and Le Drian’s remarks in was announced time and again that it is this week in Portugal’s upcoming match against Belgium on tration in May 2018 and it has been the threaten to walk out of the Vienna talks which they had said they were waiting the U.S. that has disrupted the balance Sunday during the UEFA European Football Championship. most active party in the Vienna nuclear if they ceased to make progress. “We for Tehran to rejoin the JCPOA. of the JCPOA and has practically imped- “I’ve been always proud of [Cristiano Ronaldo]. He is one talks aimed at salvaging the tattered deal. wouldn’t be going back to Vienna if we “Iran has never left the JCPOA, so ed the implementation of the JCPOA of the world’s third best football players and amongst those “Out of a steadfast commitment to thought that it’s not possible to reach there is no point saying it should return through its full non-compliance,” said who will not be forgotten,” Daei told Euronews. salvage a deal that the US tried to torpe- a deal. I don’t think that this window to the deal,” said Khatibzadeh, accord- Khatibzadeh. “Ronaldo has proved during years that with perseverance, do, Iran has been the most active party is going to be open forever. At some ing to a statement issued by the Iranian “Moreover, it was stressed that the hard work and professionalism one can achieve many goals,” in Vienna, proposing most drafts. Still point, we’ll have to conclude that this Foreign Ministry. Islamic Republic of Iran is fully prepared he added. believe a deal is possible, if the US decides is not succeeding. But we’re not there “Rather, it is the United States that to stop its remedial measures (i.e., the Daei scored his 109 goals between 1993 and 2006 while to abandon Trump’s failed legacy. Iran yet,” he said. should make up its mind and return to the scaling down of its obligations under the Ronaldo’s first international goal was in 2004 in a match will not negotiate forever,” Khatibzadeh In an echo of Malley’s warning, Blinken JCPOA by lifting its illegal sanctions and JCPOA) and resume the implementation against Greece during the European championship that year. said on Twitter. also warned that the U.S. could eventu- effectively fulfilling its commitments,” of its commitments under the JCPOA “He is also an example of a good human being outside the The spokesman’s tweet seems to be ally decide not to rejoin the agreement if said the spokesman. provided the U.S. fully implements the field, who has done many good things,” Daei said of Ronaldo. a response to recent remarks by the top negotiations in Vienna continue without “The Americans and Europeans know agreement, and that the other parties are But he said that Ronaldo, who may soon become the highest U.S. nuclear negotiator in Vienna and U.S. progress. better than anyone else that Iran decided fully aware of Iran’s position,” he noted. goalscorer in men’s international football, will leave a record Secretary of State Antony Blinken who “There will come a point, yes, where to remain in the JCPOA and keep it alive “It is clear that if the U.S. makes up its that could eventually be broken by others. both, in a thinly-veiled threat, warned it will be very hard to return back to the despite the fact that, and at a time when mind, becomes ready to fully deliver on “Mr. Ronaldo certainly leaves a record that many may of the Vienna talks possibly hitting a standards set by the JCPOA,” the chief the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the its commitments and stop using sanctions break after 16-17 years, but I think [in terms of] Mr. Ronaldo’s deadlock if Iran continued to insist on U.S. diplomat said at a briefing in Paris agreement and imposed illegal and cruel as a bargaining chip, it will be possible fitness and physical readiness, he can improve this record, its positions. after meeting with French Foreign Min- sanctions on Iranian people and despite to reach a deal,” the spokesman said. and I have always wished him success,” he said. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY JUNE 28, 2021

Commodities worth $420m Iran’s Q1 petchem traded at IME in a week

ECONOMY TEHRAN — During the past Iranian cal- deskendar week (ended on Friday), 1.03 million output up 7% yr/yr tons of commodities worth $420 million were traded at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME), showing a 25-percent growth in the value and an eight-percent rise in the weight, as compared 1 diversify the products, provide exports. to the figures of the preceding week. feedstock for domestic industries and in- According to Iranian Oil Minister Bijan As reported by the IME’s Public Relations and International crease the added value of the products in Namdar Zanganeh, the country is currently Affairs Department, the exchange played host to trading of this industry.” producing nearly 70 million tons of petro- 664,176 tons of commodities valued at more than $233 million Mentioning the current year’s motto which chemical products annually and by the end on its metals and minerals trading floor. is “Production: Support and Elimination of the industry’s second development leap, On this floor the exchange saw trades of 259,914 tons of of Obstacles”, Mir-Hashemi noted that the the country’s petrochemical production ca- steel, 760 tons of copper, 1,315 tons of aluminum, 27 tons of Iranian petrochemical industry is ready to pacity is projected to reach 100 million tons precious metals concentrate, 78,440 tons of zinc, 306,720 achieve the goals of production growth in per year. tons of cement, 10 kg of gold bar, 7,000 tons of sponge iron the current year. The minister has pointed to the diver- and 10,000 tons of iron ore. “All conditions and infrastructure have sification of products, greater use of liquid Next trading floor was the IME’s oil and petrochemical, been provided to achieve a leap in production feedstock, and land preparation, as some which sold on its both domestic and export rings 364,262 in the Iranian petrochemical industry in the of the important factors to be taken into tons of commodities with a total trading value of more than current year; with the measures taken this account for the future development of the $187 million. year, the idle production capacities of some petrochemical industry, and said: “In this The IME’s customers purchased on this floor 87,500 tons existing complexes will also be revived,” he said. industry, great work has been done in creating of vacuum bottom, 134,304 tons of bitumen, 94,783 tons of The petrochemical industry plays a cru- knowledge, indigenizing technologies, and polymeric products, 36,913 tons of chemicals, 8,000 tons of cial role in Iran’s non-oil economy, as the cooperation with universities.” lube cut, 3,420 tons of base oil and slack wax, 110 tons of argon, petrochemical export is the second-largest The production capacity of Iran’s petro- 1,300 tons of sulfur and 405 tons of insulation. source of revenue for the country after crude chemical industry is expected to be increased oil. Petrochemical exports already constitute from 100 million tons to 133 million tons at nearly 33 percent of the country’s non-oil the end of the third leap.

Transport ministry inks co-op MOU with govt. entities ECONOMY TEHRAN – Iranian Transport and Ur- The law for promoting and supporting knowledge-based deskban Development Ministry on Saturday companies was approved by the Majlis (Iranian parliament) inked memorandums of understanding (MOU) with the in 2010, paving the way for a jumpstart in the march toward vice presidency for science and technology and the New scientific progress. Towns Development Company for cooperation in estab- Over the past couple of years, the concept of ‘knowl- lishing a new science and residential town. edge-based company’ has changed to ‘knowledge-based The signing ceremony was attended by the Transport society’, meaning that supporting knowledge-based com- Minister Mohammad Eslami and heads of the mentioned panies will lead to many social and economic advantages entities, the portal of the ministry reported. for the public. Last but not least was the IME’s side market with 2,133 Speaking at the ceremony, Eslami pointed to the emer- According to Mehdi Elyasi, the deputy vice president for tons of various types of commodities sold on it. gence of new opportunities for the activities of knowl- science and technology, the number of knowledge-based As previously reported, the value of trade at Iran Mercantile edge-based companies in science parks in recent years, companies has increased from around 50 in 2013 to more Exchange rose eight percent during the past Iranian calendar and said: “over the past few years, the mechanism for the than 5,700 in the current year. month (May 22-June 21). growth of knowledge-based companies has been provided Currently, many knowledge-based companies are active vancements in different fields, however, the level of progress As reported by the IME’s Public Relations and International in the country and the Ministry of Transport and Urban in different fields, ranging from information and commu- in the fields of health, ICT, agriculture, and energy has Affairs Department, more than 3.623 million tons of commod- Development has also been involved in this process.” nication technology to health, agriculture, and energy with been more noticeable. Of course, other sectors such as ities worth over $1.88 billion was traded at the exchange in The official further noted that his ministry is determined an estimated total sale of 1,200 billion rials (around $28 the automotive industry have removed many bottlenecks the past month, indicating also 22 percent growth in terms to support knowledge-based companies in order to help billion at the official rate of 42,000 rials). so far. At present, 40 knowledge-based companies with of weight as compared to its preceding month. them develop their activities. Various knowledge-based companies have made ad- large turnovers are listed on the stock market. The IME sold on its metal and mineral trading floor 1.816 million tons of commodities worth almost $1.076 billion. Commodities traded on this floor included 979,170 tons of various types of steel, 550, 280 tons of cement, 26,060 tons Domestic manufacturers supply 80% of equipment used in Goreh-Jask project of copper, 690 tons of molybdenum concentrate, 129 tons of ECONOMY TEHRAN – More than for the integrated development of Makran Goreh-Jask pipeline consists of 1,000 kilom- precious metals concentrate, 31,245 tons of aluminum, 165,000 desk80 percent of the equip- shores in the southeast, which has been one eters (km) of 42-inch acid-compatible pipes, tons of iron ore, 33,705 tons of zinc, 400 tons of metallurgical ment, machinery, and technical parts used of the major policies of the country consid- five pumping stations, two pigging stations, coke, 60,000 tons of sponge iron, 250 tons of lead and 13 kg in the strategic Goreh-Jask pipeline project ering the significance of the trade with the and a metering station at the end of the line. of gold bars. have been supplied by domestic companies, South Asian countries. “Offshore facilities also include wharves, Furthermore, the exchange played host to trading of 1.74 the former Acting Industry, Mining and “We have been planning for years to use support ports, and related loading facilities million tons of commodities on both domestic and export Trade Minister Hossein Modarres Khia- Makran coast and the Oman Sea as one of and pipelines. Also, electrical systems and pits of its oil and petrochemical trading floor valued at more bani has said. the country’s trading hubs, and now with storage facilities are under construction to than $795 million. As Shana reported, the mentioned pipe- the launch of the Goreh-Jask project we will be partly commissioned in the first phase,” The IME’s customers purchased on this floor 492,393 tons of line project is going to provide Iran with witness an economic boom in southeastern according to Dehqani. various grades of bitumen, 319,550 tons of polymeric products, an alternative route for the country’s crude Iran and especially in the Jask region,” Kh- The PEDEC head stated that the first phase 159,480 tons of chemicals, 19,834 tons of oil, 540,400 tons of oil exports that are currently carried out iabani said. of this project with a capacity to transfer over vacuum bottom, 42,630 tons of sulfur, 450 tons of argon, 550 through the Strait of Hormuz. The pipeline the density of Iran’s trade will be trans- The pipeline project has currently reached 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day will be tons of insulation and 157,000 tons of lube cut. will open a new gate for Iranian oil to the ferred from the Persian Gulf to the Sea of nearly 80 percent of physical progress and is ready for operation by the end of the current There were also 6,316 tons of commodities traded on the Indian Ocean by transferring it from Goreh Oman, the country’s trade plan will change nearing completion based on the schedule. Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2021). IME’s side market. in Bushehr Province to Jask on the shores geopolitically,” Modarres Khiabani said. According to the Managing Director of The transfer capacity of the pipeline can The value of trades at Iran Mercantile Exchange in the of Oman Gulf. Implementation of the Goreh-Jask pipe- Iran’s Petroleum Engineering and Develop- be increased up to 30 million barrels per day previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20) rose 108 “With the launch of this huge project, line is in line with the country’s programs ment Company (PEDEC) Touraj Dehqani, in the second phase of the project, he said. percent compared to the preceding year. During the past year, about 3.5 quadrillion rials (about $83.5 billion) worth of commodities were traded at the men- tioned market. In the past year, several new records were achieved in terms TEDPIX gains 4,747 points on Sunday of the volume and value of transactions in the mentioned ECONOMY TEHRAN — TEDPIX, the main index 50 years. market’s various floors including the industrial, petroleum, deskof Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), gained The fall in oil prices and the reimposition of the U.S. and petrochemical floors. 4,747 points on Sunday. unilateral sanctions on Iran’s economy led the Iranian IME is one of the four major stock markets of Iran, the Over 9.548 billion securities worth 72.916 trillion rials government to turn to the capital market for funding. other three markets are Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), Iran’s (about $1.736 billion) were traded at the TSE. On one hand, the government tried to prevent liquid- over-the-counter (OTC) market known also as Iran Fara Bourse The first market’s index fell 208 points, and the second ity from going to the markets such as gold and foreign (IFB), and Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX). market’s index gained 22,205 points. currency, and on the other hand, considering the recent TEDPIX rose 66,000 points in the past Iranian calendar events in the Iranian economy, it also looks at this market week. with a view of financing, which resulted in the prosperity Over $141m of facilities paid The index closed at 1.213 million points on Wednesday of this market. to export companies in 2 (the last working day of the week). The rising rate of inflation and also that of foreign cur- TEDPIX returned to the uptrend after a long period of rency exchange have been also mentioned as two major months fluctuation and continuation of the downward trend factors led to the flourishment of the capital market. During the past week, the indices of Iran Khodro Company, In addition to inflation, which has been one of the main 1 The value of Iran’s non-oil exports reached $6.3 Saipa Company, Esfahan Oil Refining Company, Kourosh drivers of capital market growth in the past two years, billion in the first two months of the current Iranian calendar Food Industry Company, and Zarmakarun Industrial Com- another market driver is changing the attitude of gov- year, up 48 percent compared to the last year’s same period, pany were the most widely followed indices. capital market, in a way that this market experienced such ernment officials towards the capital market and trying according to the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Over the past two years, a number of factors affecting a growth in the past Iranian calendar year 1399 (ended on to transfer the shares of 18 large state-owned companies Administration (IRICA). Iranian economy have created a new status in the country’s March 20) that was never seen in its history of more than through exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Nearly 215,000 tons of copper concentrate produced in 2 months ECONOMY TEHRAN — Iran pro- Company (NICIC) announced the discovery reserves at 40 billion tons, saying that Iran deskduced 214,854 tons of of one billion tons of new copper reserves currently has the world’s seventh-largest copper concentrate during the first two in the country. copper reserves, and hopefully the coun- months of the current Iranian calendar NICIC carried out 101,000 meters of deep try will climb to sixth place in the current year (March 21-May 21), which was three drilling to identify new copper reserves across Iranian calendar year. percent more than the figure for the same the country in the previous Iranian calendar Sa’d-Mohammadi further mentioned period of time in the past year. year (ended on March 20), which resulted the new record achieved in the country’s Production of copper concentrate stood in the discovery of one billion tons of new copper cathode production and noted that at 106,487 tons in the second month of this reserves, Ardeshir Sa’d-Mohammadi said over 280,000 tons of the mentioned product year, with no change form that of the same in a press conference. were produced in the country during the month of the previous year. Sa’d-Mohammadi put the value of the previous year which was 12 percent more The periodical reports and statistics discovered reserves at 350 trillion rials (about than the preceding year. has defined more than €2.4 billion plus 300 indicate that Iran’s metals sector is pro- $8.3 billion). Pointing to the NICIC’s new projects trillion rials (about $7.1 billion) worth of Iran exported 16.9 million tons of non-oil commodities in- gressing both in terms of production and According to the official, NICIC had also for the current year, the official noted that projects to be implemented over the next cluding gasoline, polyethylene, methanol, iron and steel ingots export despite the limitations imposed by discovered 523 million tons of copper reserves three major copper-related projects will four years, which will increase the compa- and steel products to foreign destinations in the mentioned two the U.S. sanctions. across the country during the Iranian calen- go operational in the current year which is ny’s total copper concentrate capacity to 2.3 months, according to Mehdi Mir-Ashrafi. The country’s copper industry is moving dar year 1398 (March 2019- March 2020). going to add more than 400,000 tons to million tons. In total, the Islamic Republic traded 22.2 million tons of forward noticeably, as some outstanding Considering the new discoveries, NICIC’s the country’s copper concentrate output, He further noted that the country’s copper such goods worth $12.8 billion with its trade partners in the projects are implemented. total copper reserves across the country have boosting the company’s annual incomes exports increased in the previous year de- period under review, up 6.6 percent and 38 percent in terms of Meanwhile, in early April, the managing currently surpassed eight billion tons. by $800 million. spite the negative impacts of the coronavirus weight and value, respectively, Mir-Ashrafi said. director of National Iranian Copper Industries The official put the country’s total copper According to Sa’d-Mohammadi, NICIC pandemic and the U.S. sanctions. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JUNE 28, 2021 ANALYSIS/INTERVIEW 5

U.S. irresponsible exit from Afghanistan will Chauvin got a ‘slap on the wrist’ because white lead to civil war, researcher predicts supremacy in north ‘A stable Afghanistan is equally important for Iran and Pakistan’ America never went away 1 Racism in America is inseparable from the settler By Mohammad Mazhari ment of their economic and strategic colonialism capitalist system that America was founded on. So interests, a stable Afghanistan is equal- long as racism is tied to this capitalist system that exploits human TEHRAN — A Pakistani researcher is ly important for both sides. It should beings for profit exists, racism is something black Americans will confident U.S. “irresponsible withdraw- also not be forgotten that Iran is now have to learn to deal with, for now. Private security agencies who al” from Afghanistan will pave the way formally part of the Chinese Belt and protect this system are just a formalized extension of the deep for a civil war in the country which will Road Initiative (BRI) and any instability state, they just appear in the guise of police forces and federal adversely affect the region in its entirety. in Afghanistan will affect the imple- forces. The origins of the American police come from what used Arhama Siddiqa tells the Tehran Times mentation of the deal adversely. Here to be black slave controls. an extension of U.S. presence in Afghan- I must mention that the China-Iran Today, they are still killing and controlling black Americans. The istan would “lend some legitimacy to deal holds immense benefits for Pa- Western capitalist system puts profit over people. It’s not a case of the Taliban” to continue fighting but “if kistan as well henceforth it too has a one or two bad apples, the bad apples are part of a wide-ranging irresponsible troop withdrawal takes stake in maintaining its sanctity. The discriminatory system. Take the Klu Klux Klan, founded in 1865 place as is currently the case, without China-Iran deal gives further impetus and waged a campaign of terrorism, violence and intimidation a doubt there will be a civil war which for the CPEC to be extended into Af- by white ‘settler’ Americans towards black communities. will have domino effects on the entire ghanistan as well. Hence, both Iran and The movement’s infamous trademark signature was lynching region and gradually global implica- Pakistan can help to cooperate peace in a black American overnight and leaving them hanging so the tions as well.” Afghanistan through counter terrorism black community sees the body come sunrise. On Wednesday, Taliban fighters were measures, maintain their development In the 1920’s it’s membership exceeded four million people battling government troops inside the trajectories and continuing to facilitate nationwide. If that wasn’t bad enough, today the racist, terrorist northern city of Kunduz after occupying the Afghan peace process by bringing group is still active under this same American system. the main border crossing with Tajikistan all sides on the negotiating table. Unfortunately, there are many other examples where the U.S. the previous day and reaching the out- Do you predict a civil war in Af- capitalist system allows issues such as racism to be accepted in skirts of northern Afghanistan’s main ghanistan? society. Take Hollywood and the American film industry for hub, Mazar-e-Sharif. There are two aspects to this. The example. The number of movies and Netflix dramas that brain- Overall, the Taliban’s lightning offen- first is that it goes without saying that wash and tap into the idea of white supremacy and depict black sive in northern Afghanistan resulted in an elongation of U.S. presence in Af- characters as beasts or violent people while white characters are the fall of dozens of districts over the past the focus of Afghan factions towards (CPEC). Hence, China would not want ghanistan would lend some legitimacy brave cops and heroic people is also part of the problem. week, putting much of the countryside infighting could be filled by militants the U.S. keeping tabs on CPEC’s devel- to the Taliban to continue fighting and The answer lies in a civil rights revolution that replaces or under insurgent control. such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS. opment especially in close proximity to would continue to prolong the status undermines this racist capitalist system; so long as there is ine- “The failure started when the Bush Imran Khan has said Islamabad Gwadar. Similarly, Prime Minister Khan quo. Secondly, if irresponsible troop quality, oppression, racial wage gaps, poverty or a justice system administration not only avoided talks won’t allow the U.S. use Pakistan has been trying to reset ties with Iran withdrawal takes place as is currently that disproportionately targets people on the basis of their skin with the Taliban but also outright rejected as a base for its Afghan operations. and if he submits to U.S. proposals it the case, without a doubt there will be a color, racially, politically and economically exploits and dominates agreements that the Afghan government How do you read his statement? would put a damper on that and also his civil war which will have domino effects them. There must be real change. This is not a system you can had itself belted with the Taliban in 2001 I would like to make three points here. statements regarding mediation/facil- on the entire region and gradually global tweak here and there to reform it in your favor, the system has and 2004 which might have brought the First, if you analyze Prime Minister itation between Iran, Saudi Arabia and implications as well. to be replaced with a fair one that represents all as one. war to a rest 15 years ago. Similarly, the Imran Khan’s statement in the years the U.S. will be contested. Moreover, it Why did America fail to contain The African American community are in the right and when Obama administration made the same leading up to his election, you will no- would disturb the neutral balancing act Taliban in Afghanistan? the majority accept that they are in the right and that the truth mistake,” Siddiqa argues. tice that he has continuously criticized Pakistan maintains in the Middle East Given that it has been 20 years since is on their side then a revolution will naturally occur. In essence, Following is the text of the interview: previous Pakistan governments to allow (West Asia) and would result in grave the U.S. invaded Afghanistan and what today black Americans are not fighting for their rights, they are How do you assess U.S. with- U.S. boots in Pakistani soil. His vehe- security consequences. President Biden has termed as ‘a forever fighting for the lives. No justice no peace. It’s not just the United drawal from Afghanistan? ment opposition has left little room for How can Iran and Pakistan co- war’ seems to have been more driven States where the knees of the authorities are being placed on the When President Biden announced Mr. Khan’s government to roll out a red operate to establish the peace in based on emotions and irrational behavior necks of the indigenous. that the U.S. would start downgrading carpet and submit to any U.S. requests. Afghanistan? opposed to careful strategic planning. Just head north towards Canada, where, just like America, troop presence from July 2021, the re- Second, hypothetically if Pakistan Both Iran and Pakistan share not only I believe the failure started when the Thanksgiving Day is celebrated! A day that commemorates the sponsibility of ensuring peace in Afghan- was to aid the U.S., it would most likely borders with Afghanistan but also a unique Bush administration not only avoided arrival of settlers followed by centuries of oppression and genocide. istan shifted in the Afghan populace, damage Islamabad’s ties with the Taliban cultural connection and henceforth, have talks with the Taliban but also outright For the natives of North America ‘Thanksgiving’ is a day of particularly on both the Taliban and which the former can ill afford to do so. direct stakes in the Afghan peace process. rejected agreements that the Afghan mourning and protest in a similar fashion to how the annual the Afghan government to come to a Third, if Pakistan accepts U.S. request, Both Tehran and Islamabad also main- government had itself belted with the Nakba Day is a day of mourning and protest for the Palestinians. workable and sustainable compromise. it would be a cause of concern for two tain a certain amount of influence over Taliban in 2001 and 2004 which might The indigenous people of a land that was stolen from them in However, contrary to the previously op- of Pakistan’s neighbors – China and various Afghan factions. Both countries have brought the war to a rest 15 years 1948 by white settlers arriving from outside West Asia is referred timistic estimates, there are fears now Iran. The ongoing U.S.-China rivalry can also cooperate in countering threats ago. Similarly, the Obama administration to as Nakba day in occupied Palestine. in the backdrop of the recent violence is no secret as is the U.S. aversion to such as those posed by Al-Qaeda and ISIS. made the same mistake. In Canada, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has asked the in northern Afghanistan and what can the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Moreover, in order for the develop- The Taliban cannot be excluded from Pope to come and apologize for the recent discovery of the re- be termed as a completely irresponsible the peace process. They are very much mains of some 1000 indigenous people whose bodies were found withdrawal on part of the U.S. adminis- “Both Iran and Pakistan share not only a part of the landscape of Afghanistan near Catholic run boarding schools over the past month in two tration that Kabul could collapse within borders with Afghanistan but also a unique if sustainable peace and development mass graves. This is the same Justin Trudeau who admitted he six to twelve months of complete with- is to prevail. In Afghanistan they will can’t recall how many times he wore blackface in his life. Not drawal of U.S. troops. Another major cultural connection and henceforth, have have to be part of the government. This the exact role model, is he? concern is that the ungoverned spaces direct stakes in the Afghan peace process.” is what the U.S. has failed to recognize The origins of using ‘blackface’ at parties may need a little ex- left by U.S. troops supplemented by for years. plaining. Until the mid-20th century, white actors used blackface when depicting black plantation slaves. Using it today means you are essentially dehumanizing black people and reinforcing the idea that they are inferior to white people. The images of Trudeau U.S. liberal democracy turning into totalitarian regime using blackface emerged during his re-election campaign and just before the election. Perhaps that’s why he apologized a thousand times. But even reminiscent of the Soviet Union: ex-Senate candidate a hundred thousand apologies from the Canadian government will not take away the pain from the native people of the land. 1 2. The exposure of the quagmire of never-end- result was the unilateral American withdrawal from the They say it’s the tip of the iceberg; the remains of children forcibly ing American military operations in the Middle East deal, the imposition of draconian economic sanctions separated from their parents and taken away to live in catholic (West Asia) that have been an abysmal failure and which on Iran for abiding by the terms of the agreement, the run, government funded residential schools. There, they were are based on a complete pack of lies used to justify the assassinations of Soleimani and Fakhrizadeh, and the tortured, sexual abused, died and buried in unmarked graves unjustifiable in Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, public claiming of responsibility for these crimes by the in a cultural genocide. Palestine, Gaza, Lebanon, and Ukraine; 45th President of the United States and the Mossad, The Canadians did it far quicker than their American coun- 3. The exposure of the existence of informed, artic- respectively. The current American Administration is terparts who went to war with the natives. In Canada they just ulate dissidents from these reprehensible policies at just as owned by the Zionist monolith as the previous wiped out a large portion of the younger generation. There have either end of the political spectrum in both the United one. Is Iran simply going to sit by and allow its own been calls for a joint investigation by the Canadian government States and Europe. destruction? Of course not. and the Catholic Church to probe the matter. But how can you Press TV has been especially effective in bringing in- Thankfully Putin stands by as a faithful friend and ally, ask the two parties that are responsible for this genocide to in- formation and analysis to English speaking audiences and as he has been with Syria. The recent disappearance of vestigate themselves? readers unavailable otherwise in American and Western Biden and NATO from a direct confrontation with Rus- The country must allow an independent international com- media. The American empire finds this intolerable, either sia in the Donbass while using Zelensky as a laughable mittee to lead a thorough investigation if Ottawa really wants in the exposure of its lies regarding Iran, Palestine, Syria, surrogate tiger in the region underscores that Iranian to confront the true horror of its colonialism. An international Ukraine, Putin’s Russia, Venezuela and Colombia, and backbone with Russian back-up in a crisis would demon- organization is also needed to lead the way in finding the remains China, or the divisions developing in American society strate that in a showdown, Biden would join Zelensky in How do you evaluate Raisi’s victory in the of the potentially hundreds of thousands of other children buried on the empire’s foreign policy, its management of the a standup Comedy Club routine in Kiev. The British HMS Iranian presidential election? What are its im- underground as the government is obviously unwilling to take economy, and a burgeoning polarization of the public on Defender flight from the Black Sea region near Crimea plications for the West? on this haunting task. Why are the indigenous people of the land cultural and social issues that can no longer be hidden. is another example of what happens when a bully gets It is a positive development for Iran in that it shows leading the way in searching for their loved ones? Canadian of- I saw a Russia Today story of June 24th quoting Sergei its bluff called in someone else’s neighborhood. Hang the absolute failure of a Zionist-neo conservative for- ficials must face accountability here, otherwise this disturbing, Naryshkin, the head of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence tough in Tehran. eign policy based on coercion and force, and what is chilling reality will haunt the country’s officials forever. Service, as saying that the United States held up as a How do American-Zionist media shape the possible when criminals are confronted with resolute “model of liberal democracy” is rapidly turning into stereotypes in minds of the Western public? resistance. What has been demonstrated by Assad in a totalitarian regime reminiscent of the former Soviet The long-term strategy has always been to depict Syria, the Houthis in Yemen, and the Russian resolve Resistance News Union. I absolutely agree with this. Naryshkin spoke the United States and Israel as beacons of light in the against NATO threats and deployments, is being shown of media monopolies, the development of a domestic midst of jihadic Islamic darkness and repression. This by Iran in this election of a so-called “hardliner” which Haneyya arrives in Lebanon police state, and the “irremovability of oligarchic elites.” is becoming harder to sustain precisely because outlets is presumably defined as anyone who doesn’t lie down These elites want a world government they control in like Press TV have daily exposed American and Israeli for an Israeli-American-Saudi-UK destruction of Iran heading senior delegation its entirety, with global surveillance, military coercion, crimes in Gaza, Palestine, East Jerusalem, Iran, Syria, as a sovereign nation-state. economic blackmail, control of fiat currency, control of Ukraine, Iraq, Afghanistan, Venezuela, and Colom- Do you think the Biden administration is ready INTERNATIONAL TEHRAN — A senior-level delegation of Ha- media, and subversion of nation-states and cultures the bia among others. Even more significantly, the cost of to negotiate with the new Iranian administration? deskmas Movement arrived in Beirut on Sunday weapons used to achieve it. these miserable efforts by the empire is bankrupting No, not in good faith. Anthony Blinken, Wendy Sher- led by its leader Ismail Haneyya on a few days visit to Lebanon. Outlets like Press TV threaten this totalitarian agen- the United States economically and politically, and man, and Victoria Nuland are the Zionist-Jewish trio This is the second visit for Haneyya to Lebanon during the da and mindset. This is the reason for the attempts to actually weakening an American military in terms of the in charge of Biden’s foreign policy team. The mere fact years 2020-2021. He was received on arrival by Lebanese officials destroy its outreach. latter’s overextension and wasteful spending on wars that Blinken has been insisting on the attachment of and several leaders of Lebanese parties. I agree with what Dr. Ahmad Ali-Akbari told Eka- of occupation and counterinsurgency at the expense of conditions to American re-entry into JCPOA illustrates Raafat Murra, one of Hamas leaders, told the PIC that this terina Blinova of Sputnik International on June 23rd modernization of weapons through research and pro- the point. It has not yet dawned on the United States visit comes after the victory of the Palestinian people and the when he called Washington’s calls for freedom of speech curement. As just one example, the Russian development government and its Zionist media moguls that the fail- resistance in the Saif Al-Quds battle which confirmed the unity a “tissue of lies.” and acquisition of hypersonic missiles has rendered ure of Biden to keep his campaign promises on JCPOA of the Palestinian people, and demonstrated the success of the Western powers always try to portray Iran and the aircraft carrier-based power projection model of guaranteed the subsequent Iranian election results. This resistance project and its ability to defend the national principles, the resistance axis as anti-freedom. Now they the United States Navy obsolete, at a small fraction of result was Iran’s best choice. Sadly, the Soleimani and sanctities and Jerusalem. have launched a propaganda campaign claiming the cost. The balance of political and military forces is Fakhrizadeh murders illustrate how little has changed “The meetings of Haneyya and the Hamas delegation with that the Iranian president-elect is a hardliner. shifting against the United States and the West toward in the American-Iranian relationship since Operation Palestinian and Lebanese forces and the leadership of the resist- How can they justify this paradox while they are Russia and China to the benefit of Iran. This is why the Ajax in 1953. But 1953 is not 2021. The shifting of the ance in Lebanon will emphasize the priority of the Palestinian banning Iranian media? Zio-American rhetorical hysteria toward all three is on balance of power I spoke of earlier in this conversation cause, the unity of the Palestinians, and means of confronting They can’t plausibly justify the paradox. Actually, if the rapid increase. The anti-Press TV actions of the illustrates this truth. And there is absolutely nothing the Israeli occupation and its schemes”, he added. I were an Iranian, I’d have voted for a “hardliner.” No American government, along with Google, YouTube, the American empire and Israel can do about it, as both Murra pointed out that this visit is a part of the tour that the other vote makes any sense whatsoever. Rouhani nego- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the like, must be continue to move toward disappearance from history Movement’s leadership has taken to several countries and will tiated with the West in good faith on JCPOA/P5+1. The understood in this larger context. in the progression of the 21st century. continue to other countries. I I NN TT EE RR NN AA TT I I OO NN AA LL DD AA I I LL YY 66 HERITAGEHERITAGE && TOURISMTOURISM JUNEJUNE 28, 28, 20212021

Yerevan to exhibit handicrafts Here are destinations near from northeast Iran

1 The value of Iran’s handicrafts exports stood at $120 million during the first eleven months of the past Iranian calendar Tehran to escape summer heat year 1399 (March 20, 2020 – February 18, 2021). Ceramics, pottery vessels, handwoven cloths as well as personal ornamentations with precious and semi-precious gemstones are traditionally 1 The villages of Darband and Dar- beautiful scenery, a good trekking path, and exported to Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, the U.S., the UK, and akeh stand out when it comes to the north countless riverside restaurants and cafes. other countries. of Tehran. Those are amongst the most ac- For people who want to do more, it is pos- cessible cool destinations for relaxing and sible to hike towards the Tochal cable car enjoying good Iranian cuisine, good weather and beyond. even climbing easy mountain routes. The bustling Iranian capital, however, Tajrish Square is a gateway to the rocky never disappoints its travelers! Exploring Darband where people hike upward trails. this mesmerizing metropolis will transport A few kilometers uphill from the atmos- you on a journey through more than 250 pheric square the road ends, becoming a years of Iranian history – from the dazzling path winding up a narrow rocky valley, with Golestan Palace and the adjacent Grand water cascading down the slopes. The trail Bazaar to the majestic Borj-e Azadi (“Azadi heads up into the hills past a picturesque Tower”) and the former U.S. embassy in succession of teahouses, restaurants, and downtown Tehran. fruit-conserve stalls. The Iranian capital is also home to A visit to Darband can easily be combined prestigious museums such as Treasury of with Sadabad Cultural-Historical Complex. National Jewels, Niavaran Palace Complex, You may exit the once royal complex via National Museum of Iran, Glass & Ceramic Bojnord is the capital of the northeast province, which em- the top entrance and keep going up the hill Museum, Masoudieh Palace, Sarkis Cathe- braces the counties of Shirvan, Esfarayen, Maneh, Samalqan, and perhaps drink a cup of tea and puff on dral, Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art, Raz, Jargalan, Jajarm, Faruj, and Garmeh. a qalyan (hobble-bobble) while submerged Carpet Museum of Iran, to mention but a Most foreign tourists pass straight through North Khorasan with a mountain-village feel. few. Serene gardens, contemporary cafes, in transit between Mashhad and Gorgan, but if you have time to Also, Darakeh is where you can enjoy and traditional teahouses are other options explore, it is worth diverting south from the capital, Bojnurd, the lovely nature, listen to the sound of the where you can relax and enjoy all that is towards Esfarayen, famed for its wrestling tournaments, the river, and rest for a while. It is teeming with A view of Darband village in northern Terhran. good about Tehran. remarkable citadel of Belqays and the partly preserved stepped village of Roein some 20km north. Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari Work starts to restore and protect ancient mosque in Qazvin TOURISM TEHRAN — Jameh Mosque of Qazvin, (1501-1732), the southern and western iwans and arcades reinforcing tourism by deskwhich is one of the oldest congregational were added, and the Qajar period (1779-1924) witnessed riversides mosques in Iran, has undergone some rehabilitation works, a major renovation and expansion. the deputy provincial tourism chief has said. The mosque follows the four-iwan typology; each iwan TOURISM TEHRAN – The tourism directorate of the A budget of 2.5 billion rials (about $60,000 at the official is centered on a large courtyard with a central fountain. desksouthwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari prov- exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) has been allocated This courtyard is one of the largest mosque courts in Iran, ince is making efforts to develop necessary travel infrastructure to the project, Ehsan Nourani announced on Sunday. measuring nearly four thousand square meters. Its two main around its main riverbanks. Strengthening the inner shell of the mosque, insulation, prayer halls are located along the north and south sides of “Tourism infrastructure is being upgraded on the riversides of replacing worn-out bricks, and repairing plasterworks are the court. Two narrow arcaded halls, five meters wide, run Zayandeh-Rood,” the provincial tourism chief said on Saturday. parts of the restoration project, which is being carried out along the east and west. A budget of 20 billion rials ($476,000 at the official exchange by the experienced restorers and cultural heritage experts, The mosque is constructed of brick, which is clad with rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) has been allocated to the project, the official added. tiles and inscriptions in some areas. The main prayer hall is Mehrdad Javadi added. Locally known as the Masjid-e-Jameh Atiq, the mosque the most ornamented part of the mosque. Both its mihrab is originally built on the site of a Sassanid fire temple, it was and minbar are made of stone, and the upper part of the subsequently developed and expanded over several different walls is ornamented in different floral patterns and small periods. Its construction was first ordered in 807 CE (192 AH) polychrome tiles. by the Abbasid Caliph Harun Al-Rashid. Under the Seljuk Half-dome roofing the south iwan also has a double-shell The historical monument was inscribed on the national leaders (1038-1194), two iwans were added to its north. structure. The two northern minarets are clad with colorful heritage list in 1921. After a renovation in the eleventh century, the twelfth tiles in floral patterns. The interior of the iwans is decorated In Islamic countries, the Jameh mosque (in Persian Mas- century saw the construction of the main prayer hall, a with muqarnas; in the north iwan, these muqarnas are stuc- jed-e Jameh) is referred to as a large center of community dome, a courtyard, and a religious school. Under the Safavids coed, while those in the southern iwan are of exposed brick. worship and a site for Friday prayer services.

Qajar-era Tekkiyeh being restored to former splendor HERITAGE TEHRAN –Didehvar month of Muharram to commemorate the pilgrims and dervishes who relied on deskTekkiyeh, a Qajar-era martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein the goodness of the benefactors for daily (1794–1925) place for gathering of mourn- (AS), third Shia Imam and the grandson sustenance. ers, has undergone some rehabilitation of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Today Tekkiyehs, however, are specific The project aims to build an access road to the Saman tourism works. During that month, apart from locations for mourners who meet and area, which overlooks the river, as well as to promote the region The project involves strengthening mosques, each neighborhood sets up participate in religious gatherings after as a tourist destination, the official added. the walls and rooftop as well as repairing its own establishment for the ceremo- which they head out on the streets in Zayandeh-Rood, meaning ‘life-giving river’, is the largest river the wooden interior decorations of the nial processions of the month known as groups known as dasteh (literally meaning in the central plateau of Iran. It flows from west to east and is the building, which is situated in the city Tekyeh (or Tekkiyeh), which are venues cluster) to parade dramatic mourning. most well-known river of Iran after Karoon. of Borujerd, western Lorestan province, for gathering of mourners known as ‘heyat’ Tekkiyeh is also a place for performing Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari lies in the southwestern part of the according to a local tourism official. (literally meaning group or delegation) tazieh, a passion play inspired by historical country. Its capital is Shahrekord. The province has various unique The Tekkiyeh, which is located inside who cherish the courage of Imam Hus- and religious narrations, and Sineh-Zani traditions and rituals relative to the ‘tribal’ lifestyles. Special forms a historical garden, has been purchased rounding garden are altogether listed on sein (AS) and his 72 loyal companions [beating the chest] ceremonies. of music, dance, and clothing are noteworthy. It has considerable by the province’s Cultural Heritage, the National Heritage List. who were all martyred in the battle of Tazieh, which recounts religious potential to become a vibrant tourist attraction because of its Tourism and Handicrafts Department With grief-stricken hearts, millions of Karbala in 680 CE. events, historical and mythical stories, changing natural landscape. and Borujerd Municipality, Hojatollah the faithful across Iran along with their Tekkiyeh (stemming from the word and folk tales, was registered on UN- The province is also a hub for making wool felt products, ma- Yarmohammadi added on Sunday. fellow Shia Muslims worldwide hold mas- eteka, meaning backup or reliable) was ESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural jorly of which exported abroad. It is home to some 500 crafters, The historical monument and its sur- sive mourning ceremonies in the lunar historically a staying place for visiting Heritage of Humanity in November 2010. in over 250 workshops, making handmade felt products. Currently, about 40 tons of felt are yearly being made in Cha- harmahal-Bakhtiari through traditional and modern manners, which could be increased to 50 tons, according to official data. Experts believe that Shahr-e Kord has the potential to be a world Iranian handicrafts: Monjugh Duzi city for felt products. HERITAGE TEHRAN — Monjugh Douzi is a kind of “Toranji” and “Sar Toranji”, “Sar Lachaki”, “Shamsehee”, deskIranian embroideries, which its know- “Bazubandi”, “Band Rumi”, “Shah Abbasi”, knots, patterns how has been passed down from generation to generation from Kelims, holy names, etc. Historical hills, kiln and from ancient times. Monjughs are most commonly sewed to thick silk, Mojughs are small beads that look like glass and are satin, and other shiny fabrics in different colors, and bathhouse in Lorestan added sewed to clothing and other textiles. in styles such as “Khati” or linear, “Tupor” where the to national heritage list There are some historical documents and evidence that motif is filled by Monjugh, “Bast Duzi”, “Cobareh Duzi” prove this art was quite popular during the Achaemenid and “Barjesteh Duzi” or embossed. Sometimes it is used TOURISM TEHRAN – A total of nine archaeological hills and Sassanid eras. Back then tents, carpets, and garments along with other embroideries like “Gheytan Duzi” that deskand other historical sites across the western were ornated by Monjughs, however, it was a custom is done by thick yarn, or with silk yarn, sequins, pearls, province of Lorestan have been inscribed on Iran’s list for the specific to aristocrats. and filigree. national heritage. According to specialists, Monjugh flourished once again This delicate handicraft can be applied to ornate The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts in the late 20th century, during the Qajar era. Some of clothing, head wears, money bags, decorative tableaus, announced the inscription on Sunday in a letter to the gover- the valuable and elaborate Monjugh Duzi pieces of this sewing Mojugh beads to fabrics. The first step is to pass pencil holders, cases of stamps or brushes, bags, covers nor-general of the province, CHTN reported. era are kept in the Decorative Arts Museum of Iran and the beads through yarn by using a needle and then, sew of boxes or utensils, belts, necklaces, anklets, coasters, A historical brick kiln, a public bathhouse, and a cement factory can be visited. them to the fabric based on the pattern. There are a lot and many more objects. were also added to the prestigious list. Gradually the material for making Monjugh changed of patterns and motifs that can be applied in Monjugh Monjugh Duzi has been practiced in the cities of Urmia from gemstones to glass and they turned into a craft Duzi such as “Gol o Morgh” (flower and bird), “Gol o and Tabriz for the longest time and is very popular today. practiced and used by ordinary people. Buteh” (flower and bush), kinds of paisley, birds, animals, Additionally, there are other artists and fans of Monjugh According to Visit Iran, Monjugh Duzi is the art of hunting grounds, geometric, trees, cypresses, arabesque, in cities such as Tehran, Isfahan, and south of Iran.

Atlas created to amass traditional clothing of Sistan-Baluchestan region HERITAGE TEHRAN – An atlas has ported. Valley and the Babylonian civilizations. middle Asian countries to free waters. The deskbeen created to collect To preserve indigenous traditions and The province possesses special signifi- vast province is home to several distinctive traditional clothing and attires of people original clothing, it seems vital to revive cance because of being located in a strategic archaeological sites and natural attractions, who are native of the southeastern Sis- indigenous clothing and its effectiveness and transit location, especially Chabahar including two UNESCO World Heritage tan-Baluchestan province. today, he added. which is the only ocean port in Iran and sites, namely Shahr-e-Soukhteh (Burnt “Having completed a comprehensive Recording relevant data seems vital to the best and easiest access route of the City) and Lut desert. study on the subject, the data have been reaching this goal, which the institute has entered into the software for the atlas of previously done in different regions such Lorestan, which is a region of raw beauty, was inhabited by ethnography of the country,” Anthropol- as Kerman, Yazd, and Khorasan, he noted. Kind Attn.Embassies, Wonderful Building to Let Iranian Indo-European peoples, including the Medes, c. 1000 BC. ogy Research Institute Director Alireza The collective province -- Sistan in the Zaferaniyeh Diplomatic Area, 5 floors 270sq each, Cimmerians and Scythians intermittently ruled the region from Hassanzadeh said on Sunday. north and Baluchestan in the south -- ac- about 700 to 625 BC. The Luristan Bronzes noted for their eclectic From the dawn of history, people have counts for one of the driest regions of Iran 4 rooms, Spacious Saloon, Enough Parking, array of Assyrian, Babylonian, and Iranian artistic motifs, date dressed differently according to their ge- with a slight increase in rainfall from east entrance from 2 streets, Rent /month:11.000USD, from this turbulent period. Lorestan was incorporated into the ographical location, environment, way of to west, and an obvious rise in humidity growing Achaemenid Empire in about 540 BC and successively life, wars, political beliefs, and economic in the coastal regions. In ancient times, Negotiable Ms.Sonia:09035755145/09195341598 was part of the Seleucid, Parthian, and Sasanid dynasties. conditions, Hassanzadeh said, ISNA re- the region was a crossword of the Indus I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JUNE 28, 2021 SOCIETY 7 COVID-19 UPDATES Iran among few countries with The statistics are related to 24 hours started 2:00 p.m. June 26 all vaccine production platforms New cases 9,758 New deaths 134 SOCIETY TEHRAN – Iran is one imported and others are expected soon. deskof the few countries that Iran is also producing vaccines jointly Total cases 3,167,741 has all vaccine production platforms, with three countries of Cuba, Russia, and Mohammad Reza Shanehsaz, head of Australia, which may also be released Total deaths 83,845 the Iranian Food and Drug Adminis- by September. tration, has stated. Eleven countries from Asia and South With the efforts of local experts, the America, and a European country have New hospitalized patients 1,093 20-year path of vaccine development was asked for importing Iranian-made coro- completed in a few months, he highlighted. navirus vaccine (COVIRAN BAREKAT), Patients in critical condition 3,190 In the field of vaccine production, Hassan Jalili, the vaccine’s production great and unique steps were taken by manager, has said. Total recovered patients 2,835,633 the pharmaceutical industry, he noted, Christoph Hamelmann, the former ISNA reported on Sunday. representative of the World Health Or- The reason why some countries got ganization in Iran, said in March that Diagnostic tests conducted 23,308,926 vaccinated earlier than us is because of Iran has one of the most successful plat- their experience on the development of forms in the world for COVID-19 vaccine Doses of vaccine injected 5,709,020 SARS and MERS vaccines, otherwise, our production. speed would have been much faster than “Considering the production line of other countries, he explained. the Pasteur vaccine, Iran is very advanced Mass vaccination against COVID-19 and successful in developing a vaccine started on Iranian citizens with the Rus- while being able to help other countries, Earthquake shakes Iran over sian-made Sputnik V vaccine on Feb- I am sure that Iran’s vaccine production ruary 9. platform is one of the most successful 800 times in a month While Iran continues efforts to mass-produce local candidates, sever- al foreign vaccines have already been ones in the region,” he said. SOCIETY TEHRAN – A total of 847 earthquakes have deskbeen recorded across the country over the past calendar month Khordad (May 21-June 21), according to the Seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the IRGC starts clinical trial of “Noora” coronavirus vaccine University of Tehran. 1 Iran is the sixth country in the Homegrown vaccines developed by the Razi Vaccine and Se- “Osvid-19”, the fourth domestic vac- Fourteen earthquakes of more than 4 on the Richter scale world and the first country in West Asia COVIRAN BAREKAT, the first coro- rum Research Institute (Razi Cov Pars) cine produced by Osvah Pharmaceutical have been recorded in the country by the National Seismological to gain the ability to produce the Corona- navirus vaccine made by researchers at started the clinical trial on February 27. Company is also undergoing human tri- Center, the largest of which occurred on June 6, with a magnitude virus vaccine. Presently, there are several the Headquarters for Executing the Order Iran has also successfully completed als, which will also be available in early of 5.2 near Salehabad in western Ilam province. companies and centers researching and of the Imam, received the license for the first phase of the human trial for September. Statistically, 774 earthquakes with magnitudes smaller than developing domestic vaccines. Due to the public use on June 14. Fakhra vaccine, the third domestically On May 24, the first coronavirus 3, and 59 earthquakes with magnitudes between 3 and 4, also, fact that two of the domestic vaccines have The vaccine was unveiled on December developed COVID-19 vaccine, named vaccine made by the private sector in 13 quakes with magnitudes 4-5 have occurred. successfully passed the clinical, safety, 29, 2020, and started to be mass-pro- after martyred nuclear scientist Mohsen Iran succeeded in receiving the code of and efficacy trials, voluntarily receiving duced on March 29. Fakhrizadeh, that was unveiled and start- ethics and entered the phase of clinical injections of them has started. The second Iranian-made vaccine ed the clinical trial on March 16. studies. Forests and forestry in Iran (Part 4) 25 percent strongly degraded and the remaining half (4) A very specific type of Persian “forest” consists of of the original forest completely destroyed (quoted completely azonal stands of trees, bushes or woody from de Planhol, p. 625). While there is no doubt that shrubs. Usually covering small areas and always de- from an ecological point of view even potentially intact pendent on very specific local conditions, they appear, ecosystems are damaged as a result of the degradation for example, around waterholes in very arid deserts. of their adjacent areas, it is clear that nowadays there While it is hardly justified to label them as “forests” in are hardly any virgin forest areas left in Persia. Even the proper sense of the word, one type of these azonal those sections of the Caspian forest belt that still seem Also, an earthquake with magnitudes 5-6 shook the country. “forests” is composed of isolated stands of saxaul (Ha- to be abundant in vegetation cover have experienced The Iranian plateau is located in a very seismically active re- loxylon sp), occurring in areas where ground water selective exploitation through forestry, forest pasture, gion of the world and is known not only for its major catastrophic can be tapped by their deep roots. Another type is and various forms of individual tree cutting for char- earthquakes but also for the disasters relating to natural hazards, riparian and wadi forests along the few perennial or coal, building material, and similar uses. especially earthquakes. periodical rivers and subterranean streams close to the The history of deforestation requires a differentiated About 2 percent of the earthquakes of the world occur in surface. These ecologically favored locations exhibit a approach in regard to space (Caspian versus Zagrosian Iran but more than 6% of the victims of the world earthquakes wide variety of different species (tamarisks, willows, forest) and time. The deforestation of the Zagrosian during the 20th century are reported from Iranian earthquakes. poplars, wild fruit-trees, elm, plane) combinations forests and that of other arid sections of Central Persia This shows the high level of vulnerability in Iran, according to being dependent on the availability of water, on cli- are as old as human settlement there, although with Mehdi Zare, a professor of engineering seismology. matic conditions and the variety of soil. A third type of reconstruct the original distribution and composition differing intensity in different periods. De Planhol (pp. Tehran is also one of the most hazardous metropolises in azonal “forests” are more or less isolated distributions of the Persian forest ecosystems. It is equally diffi- 626-32) argues that during Greek-Hellenistic times the world in terms of the risk of different natural disasters, of tamarisks, saxaul, and halophytic ligneous bushes cult to identify primary and secondary causes of their ancient records speak of densely forested areas not such as earthquakes, floods, subsidence, drought, landslide, in extremely salty environments, for instance along destruction and to attribute these causes to specific only in the Zagros and its forelands, but even in the fire following an earthquake, etc. the shores of salt lakes or at the edge of kavirs. periods of history. As already indicated, the present more arid parts of present-day Fars. In central Per- Small occurrences of mangrove forests (Avicennia poor state of forestry in Persia cannot be attributed sia, on the other hand, deforestation seems to have officialis) are typical for the Straits of Hurmuz and to a single cause. been more advanced (de Planhol, p. 627). Evidence of other smaller segments of the Persian Gulf coast. Bobek (1951, 1958) and Xavier de Planhol are, to both Roman intervention and Sasanian adaptation of Scientists discover new Except for northern Persia and part of the Zagros, date, the only scholars who have tried to reconstruct Roman lifestyles and engineering techniques tend to one can therefore hardly speak of “forests” in the Per- the history of deforestation in Persia, de Planhol’s support de Planhol’s conclusion (p. 629), according to species of giant rhino sian context. While undoubtedly from an ecological article of 1969 being the first attempt at a compre- which deforestation had progressed greatly between perspective tree-cover could be much more extended, hensive analysis. According to him (p. 625) and partly the Achaemenid period and the Middle Ages. On the ‘taller than giraffe’ human interference has since Neolithic times greatly based on Bobek, the situation around 1960/1965 can other hand, the medieval period, with the “nomadization” In north-western China, scientists have discovered fossil evi- diminished the distribution and composition of forests be summarized as follows: approximately 95 percent of large parts of the population due to the impact of the dence of a new species of giant rhinoceros, “taller than a giraffe” in Persia (Figure 1). of the Juniperus forests in the arid Alborz sections and Mongol conquests and destruction of cities and rural that lived 26.5 million years ago, making it one of the largest Deforestation and its causes. Present-day Persia has in Khorasan had been destroyed, as well as almost settlements, coincided with an “equilibre forestier” mammals to have ever roamed the planet. hardly any virgin forests left: deforestation as a result 100 percent of the pistachio-almond forests of central in which nomads used the forests solely for their own According to the study, published in the journal Communi- of the millennia-old human impact on the natural en- Persia. Only the Caspian forest region retained part needs and that of their flocks. This ensured a kind of cations Biology, the rhino Paraceratherium linxiaense weighed vironment—population growth, appropriation of land of its original status. According to Bobek’s estimates sustainable preservation of the degraded forests to 21 tonnes – the equivalent of four large African elephants – and for agriculture, exploitation of forests by nomads, and around l950-55, 25 percent of the Caspian lowland the extent that, until the early 20th century, further could reach close to 7m to graze treetop leaves. increasing demand for wood as construction material proper were still covered by heavily degraded humid deterioration of the semi-humid/semi-arid Zagrosian The scientists, including those from the Chinese Acade- or as firewood (charcoal)—have destroyed or depleted forests, while the foothills and slopes of the Alborz forests was halted. my of Sciences, say the findings offer important clues about the forest resources of the country. It is difficult to and its valleys were 25 percent comparatively intact, (Source: Encyclopædia Iranica) the distribution of this long extinct mammal across the Asian continent, shedding more light on the evolutionary lineage of modern-day rhinos. In the research, the scientists analysed completely preserved ENGLISH IN USE skull and jawbone fossils recovered from the Linxia Basin in Gansu Province, China, among deposits pertaining to the Late LEARN NEWS TRANSLATION Oligocene period 34 to 23 million years ago. They also found associated fossilised body parts of the rhino, including the atlas bone that connects the skull to the spine, as well as three vertebrae from another individual in the site Bikes to hold 3.5% share in at the northeastern border of the Tibetan Plateau. Based on the analysis, the researchers found that the fossil انجام ۳.۵ درصد از سفرهای تهران با دوچرخه Tehran transportation remains belonged to an entirely new species different from .other known giant rhinos معــاون حمــل و نقــل ترافیــک شــهرداری تهــران از تدویــن ســند دوچرخــه ,Deeper assessment of the atlas bone and the axis bone پایتخــت خبــر داد، براســاس ایــن ســند، مــی بایســت ۳.۵ درصــد از ســفرهای ,Bikes will carry out 3.5 percent of the capital’s total transportation as the national document on bike transport development has the second vertabra going down from the top of the spine, revealed clues that the rhino possessed a long and flexible تهــران بــا دوچرخــه انجــام شــود. proposed, deputy mayor for traffic and transport affairs at Tehran neck, the Independent reported. The scientists also found evidence from genetic analysis of محســن پورســیدآقایی در گفــت وگــو بــا ایســنا، بــا بیــان اینکــه ســند توســعه .Municipality has stated the samples that Paraceratherium linxiaense was related to دوچرخــه در دســتور کار قــرار دارد گفــت: در حــال حاضــر ایــن ســند ســند A five-year plan to develop biking in the capital has been proposed aiming to promote biking, develop bike lanes and curb air pollution. another giant rhino species from western Pakistan, indicating that the genus was widespread across Asia, including in the ۵ســاله در شــورای ترافیــک پایتخــت در حــال بررســی اســت کــه در صــورت Currently, the document is under review by the traffic council to Indian subcontinent. During this prehistoric time period, the researchers believe تصویــب دوچرخــه ســواری ترویــج و توســعه مــی یبــاد. be approved, ISNA quoted Mohsen Pourseyyed Aqaei as saying the giant rhino could “disperse freely” from the Mongolian وی بــا بیــان اینکــه ســاالنه ۱۲۰کیلومتــر بــه مســیر دوچرخــه اضافــه مــی شــود، در .on Saturday As per the document, some 120 kilometers of the roads will be Plateau to South Asia along the eastern coast of the Tethys -Ocean – a prehistoric sea that has now become incorporat پاســخ بــه ســوالی در مــورد سرنوشــت دوچرخــه هــای قبلــی شــهرداری گفت:دلیــل accessible for the bicycle riders each year, he added. ed into mountain ranges that stretch from northern Turkey through northern Iran, Afghanistan, Tibet and Indochina due شکســت طــرح هــای دوچرخــه در گذشــته ایــن بــود کــه بــه تکنولــوژی هــای روز The reason behind the failure of bicycle schemes in past recent .to tectonic plate movement دنیــا توجــه نشــده بــود بگونــهای کــه راکبــان بایــد بــه مبــداء ســفر برگشــته و years was that the technology was overlooked in the schemes so that the cyclists had to return to the bike renting stations and give “The Tibetan region likely hosted some areas with low el- evation, possibly under 2,000m during Oligocene, and the دوچرخــه را تحویــل میدادنــد امــا امــروز بــا اتــکاء بــه تکنولوژیهــای جدیــد، back the bikes, while today, using the new technologies, bicycle lineage of giant rhinos could have dispersed freely along the eastern coast of the Tethys Ocean and perhaps through some اســتفاده از دوچرخــه بــرای شــهروندان تســهیل شــده اســت. .use has been facilitated for the citizen, he explained lowlands of this region,” the scientists wrote in the study. 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No. 18, Bimeh Alley, Nejatollahi St., Tehran, Iran P.o. Box: 14155-4843 convention Zip Code: 1599814713 CULTURE TEHRAN – A book series the publisher said. deskcomposed of two Persian The series entitled “Children and Human stories teaching children their personal and Rights: Stories of Samin and Amin” has been social rights based on information from the illustrated by Sanaz Karimi-Tari. United Nations Convention on the Rights The United Nations Convention on of the Child (UNCRC) has been published. the Rights of the Child is an international Tahereh Shahmohammadi has created the human rights treaty, which sets out the educational stories “My Personal Rights” and civil, political, economic, social, health “My Social Rights” based on ideas produced by and cultural rights of children. Mohammad-Mehdi Seyyednasseri, publisher The Convention defines a child as any GUIDE TO Zekr announced on Sunday. human being under the age of eighteen, unless SPIRITUAL AWAKENING In this collection, a boy named Amin the age of majority is attained earlier under with his little sister, Samin, ask their national legislation. Front cover of “My Social Rights”, the second book of the series “Children and Human The best form of devotion to the service of Allah is parents questions and the answers provide The UN General Assembly adopted the Rights: Stories of Samin and Amin”. not to make a show of it. helpful information for the readers aged convention and opened it for signature on Imam Ali (AS) between five and eight. November 20, 1989, the 30th anniversary countries are party to it, including every The convention deals with child-specific Children and other people of different of its Declaration of the Rights of the Child. member of the United Nations except the needs and rights. It requires that the “nations social strata needed to learn about their It came into force on September 2, United States. that ratify this convention are bound to it by social and personal rights in order to be 1990, after it was ratified by the required Iran has adhered to the convention since international law.” Ratifying states must act History of art in Iran during treated in a way observing human rights, number of nations. As of June 26, 2021, 196 1991 and ratified it in the parliament in 1994. in the best interests of the child. Safavid to Qajar Periods: Director Mohsen Hosseini working on performance Part 6 Although the court style survived these unfortunate years, it was sustained in undiminished power by only one patron, Tahmasp’s lamenting elimination of Persian gardens nephew Ebrahim Mirza, who, between 1556 and 1565 assembled an atelier of painters and calligraphers that was as impressive He plans to stage the performance provisionally named “I always have the greatest respect for these three artist as what had existed under Tahmasp. “Fall of the Persian Garden” at Tehran’s Risheh Gallery during ladies and my works have always come under their influence. The 28 unsigned paintings of the Freer Gallery Haft autumn.“For a long time I have been concerned about the issue These three ladies were similarly the legends in their own Owrang already mentioned in connection with Shah Mahmud of the Persian garden; those gardens which were located to the lifetimes and their works were distinctly feminine,” he noted. reflect an ethos somewhat removed from the controlled elegance north of Tehran and other cities, and have gradually dried up Earlier in February 2016, he staged “West-East Divan” at of the 1539-43 Kahmseh: figures are more attenuated, color and been replaced by crowded streets and residential towers,” Tehran’s City Theater complex based on Johann Wolfgang combinations more daring, sensuality more overt, and humor Hosseini told the Persian service of MNA on Sunday. von Goethe’s work of the same title. even ribald. Its painters almost certainly included Mirza Ali, the Actor-director Mohsen Hosseini and his troupe The performance will be staged based on poems by French Hosseini’s troupe was invited by Germany’s Goethe- son of Soltan Mohammad; Mozaffar Ali, the grandnephew of perform “West-East Divan” at the Charsu Hall of poet Charles Baudelaire and Persian poet Sohrab Sepehri. Institut in 2018 to perform the play in Weimar and Frankfurt. Behzad and the son of the early Safavid painter Haydar Ali; and Tehran’s City Theater Complex on February 4, 2016. Bridging between the Eastern and Western cultures is “West-East Divan” contains poems, notes and essays Sheikh Mohammad, the son of the calligrapher Kamal Sabzevari. (Iran Theater) the trademark of Hosseini’s performances. by the German poet, dramatist, novelist and philosopher. Among the calligraphers similar familial relationships are ARTTEHRAN – Iranian actor and director He directed “Forugh of Sarah Pina” at the Nazerzadeh Kermani Inspired by the Divan of Hafez (c. 1325-1389), Goethe (1749– found: Malek Daylami was the son of the famous calligrapher deskMohsen Hosseini are working on a Hall of the Iranshahr Theater Complex during September 2017 to 1832) blends his own character with that of the Persian poet, Shahra-Mir Qazvini; Rostam Ali was also Behzad’s nephew and performance that criticizes the elimination of Persian remember Persian poet Forugh Farrokhzad, English playwright who was well acquainted with Quranic and theological subjects. worked for Ebrahim’s father, Bahram; and Mohebb Ali was Rostam gardens from urban spaces. Sarah Kane and German choreographer Pina Bausch. “West-East Divan” was first translated into Persian by Ali’s son. Family ties and connections were obviously of central Over the past two decades, numerous Persian gardens “This play is in praise of love and art, and also is based Shojaeddin Shafa in 1949. There are other translations of importance in landing important commissions in Safavid Iran. on the edges of cities and urban spaces have dried up and on works by Forugh Farrokhzad, Sarah Kane and Pina the book by Kurosh Safavi and Mahmud Haddadi. After Ebrahim Mirza was recalled to Qazvin in 1565, his painters been replaced by new housing developments. Bausch,” Hosseini had said. Haddadi’s rendition of the book was republished in 2011. apparently found employ with provincial aristocrats and with princes and nobles at the royal court. Some even went to work for commercial ateliers. Thus in the 1570s painters probably trained in Ebrahim’s atelier perpetuated a provincial version of his style which has Artists from Iran, Turkey, Nigeria, Mexico to join together at “Polychromatic” in London been aptly dubbed the Khorasan school. ARTTEHRAN – Five artists more pertinent than ever. into the issues concerning capitalism, social Shah Tahmasp died in 1576 and was briefly succeeded by his deskfrom Iran, Turkey, Nigeria “Throughout art history, color has been media and global economic inequality. son Esmail II, a distinguished warrior who had been confined to and Mexico will showcase their latest works in used in artworks to help create a sense of The artworks by Ogunade Olisco and prison for the last twenty years by his jealous father. an exhibition entitled “Polychromatic” at the identity, by conveying intangible concepts Quiroz also represent the concept of indemnity Esmail’s eighteen-month reign had a damaging effect on the Daniel Raphael Gallery in London next week. such as emotions, dreams and mental states. in Africa and Latin America. immediate future of Iranian art: he executed his brilliant cousin Curated by Tima Jam, the month-long “Drawing on the theoretical framework All the artists have organized many Ebrahim as well as nearly all the other princes of royal blood, exhibition opens on July 1 exhibiting works of surrealism and seminal psychoanalytic exhibitions in their homelands and prestigious thereby removing many of Iran’s potential patrons. by Salman Khoshru and Milad Musavi from studies, this exhibition aims to engage viewers art centers across the world. Despite his own rapacity, he undertook the creation of an Iran, Mustafa Horasan from Turkey, Olamide with the subconscious perceptions of the self Founded in 2016 by Daniel Levy, the Daniel impressive Shahnameh intended to rival that of his father. While Ogunade Olisco from Nigeria and Horacio through artworks that utilize color to reveal Raphael Gallery is dedicated to emerging a number of excellent masters were gathered together in Qazvin for Quiroz from Mexico. emotion and expressivity.” contemporary art. this purpose, their talents did not match those of Tahmasp’s artists. In an Instagram post, the gallery said, In his collection of deformed portraits, By its exhibitions, the gallery intends to be Now widely dispersed, the Shahnameh of Esmail II was never “Each artist explores notions of identity Khoshru has featured very emotional interactive, thought-provoking and original. completed. All of its masters were third- or fourth-generation and the self through their own inventive expressions, while Musavi mixes some media The gallery has said that it aims to act Safavid artists, and few of them were the scions of earlier painters use of color. such as cinema and animation to showcase as a platform for an international range of or calligraphers. The two leading masters were Siavosh and Sadeqi, “The concept of identity and the subject of identity in his artworks. emerging and mid-career artists to establish painters trained by Mozaffar Ali. perception of the self is perhaps now Horasan’s artworks provide a deep insight themselves in the art world. A portrait by Iranian artist Salman Khoshru. The turbulence of Esmail II’s reign did not end with his death. The political chaos of Iran demanded a strong and more imaginative ruler than his elder brother, Mohammad Khodabandeh (1577-87). Nearly blind, the new shah was fit neither as monarch nor patron. While the country drifted into civil war, economic stagnation, and Noam Chomsky’s “Requiem for the American political disintegration, there was no apparent patronage of any of the arts or architecture, and masters such as Sadeqi (whose valuable personal record, Majma al-Khawass, allows the reconstruction of Dream” appears in Persian his career) wandered through Iran in search of stable patronage. into Persian by Mohammad Nasiri. a chapter to each of these ten principles, and adds readings Some officials and lesser aristocrats emerged as minor patrons Published by Seven Stories Press in 2017, the book lays out from some of the core texts that have influenced his thinking during this period, in which drawings flourished, perhaps because Chomsky’s analysis of neoliberalism. It focuses on the concentration to bolster his argument. they were cheaper than manuscripts or paintings, but many members of wealth and power in the United States over the past forty To create “Requiem for the American Dream”, Chomsky of the artistic and intellectual elite immigrated to India, including years, analyzing the phenomenon known as income inequality. and his editors, the filmmakers Peter Hutchison, Kelly Nyks the calligrapher, Mir Hosayn Sahwi, who penned the quatrain Chomsky skewers the fundamental tenets of and Jared P. Scott, spent countless hours together over the accompanying Sadeqi’s drawing. neoliberalism and casts a clear, cold, patient eye on course of five years, from 2011 to 2016. Middle Safavid period (1587-1629) the economic facts of life. After the release of the film version, Chomsky and the This dismal condition ended with the accession of Shah Abbas, What are the ten principles of concentration of wealth editors returned to the many hours of tape and transcript one of the most energetic patrons in Iranian history. Whereas and power at work in America today? They’re simple enough: and created a document that included three times as much A poster for the Persian translation of Noam Chomsky’s Tahmasp’s primary interest had been in the art of the precious reduce democracy, shape ideology, redesign the economy, text as was used in the film. “Requiem for the American Dream”. book, Abbas’s patronage extended into many areas—architecture, shift the burden onto the poor and middle classes, attack The book that has resulted is nonetheless arguably the most precious books, single pages of painting and calligraphy, ceramics, CULTURE TEHRAN – Political activist and linguist the solidarity of the people, let special interests run the succinct and tightly woven of Chomsky’s long career, a beautiful textiles, carpets, and metals. deskNoam Chomsky’s book “Requiem for the regulators, engineer election results, use fear and the power vessel, including old-fashioned ligatures in the typeface, in His fostering of the arts was also of a different kind from that American Dream: The 10 Principles of Concentration of of the state to keep the rabble in line, manufacture consent, which to carry Chomsky’s bold and uncompromising vision, of his grandfather, and it must be understood in the context of Wealth & Power” has been published in Persian. marginalize the population. his perspective on the economic reality and its impact on his political activities. His passion for architecture was part of a Saad Publications is the publisher of the book rendered In “Requiem for the American Dream”, Chomsky devotes our political and moral well-being as a nation. larger fascination with urban planning, which mirrored his own ambitious economic and social policies. Authority, whether political or religious, was increasingly centralized in Isfahan, while trade with Europe and the Far East “Our History Is Still Being Written” at Iranian bookstores was increased; the existence of provincial centers of patronage ceased, and the role of non-royal patrons centered in Isfahan, CULTURE TEHRAN – Talaye They became combatants in the clandestine becoming different human beings in the process. where aristocrats, officials, professionals, and merchants lived. deskPorsoo Publications has struggle and 1956-58 revolutionary war that “These books are the kinds of books The importation of objects from Europe, India, and China made recently released a Persian translation of brought down a U.S.-backed dictatorship and historians are always hoping for, but that very Iran’s arts more cosmopolitan than they had been for centuries. “Our History Is Still Being Written: The opened the door to the socialist revolution rarely see the light of day. Their value for average The new shah was a man of definite tastes. He held the paintings Story of Three Chinese-Cuban Generals in in the Americas. readers and for scholars cannot be overstressed, and drawings of Sadeqi and Reza in high esteem and prized the the Cuban Revolution”. Each became a general in Cuba’s for several reasons, the most important being calligraphies of Ali Reza and Mir Emad. The book written by Armando Choy, Revolutionary Armed Forces. Here they the historical process of reconnecting Cuba The careers of these four individuals reveal some of the complexities Martin Koppel, Gustavo Chui and Moises talk about the historic place of Chinese and Africa at a time when such reconnecting and politics of the royal workshops. About 1587 Sadeqi, already a Sio Wong has been translated into Persian immigration to Cuba, as well as more than continues to be fiercely discouraged by the well-established master, was appointed director of the royal library; by Nasser Yekta. five decades of revolutionary action and powers-that-be… In a subdued, almost humble, the much younger painter Reza had recently joined the staff. The book is a chapter in the chronicle of internationalism, from Cuba to Angola, way, these books can be seen as collective praise From their association came a Shahnameh, now in a the Cuban Revolution, as told by those on Nicaragua and Venezuela. for what Cuba has been able to do, not just for fragmentary state in the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, which the front lines of that ongoing epic. Through their stories the social and specific African countries, but for the majority was commissioned by the shah near the beginning of his reign Armando Choy, Gustavo Chui and Moises political forces that gave birth to the Cuban of humanity resisting the unrelenting assaults and finished by about 1595. Sio Wong, three young rebels of Chinese-Cuban nation and still shape our epoch unfold. of the capitalist system,” Jacques Depelchin Source: Encyclopedia Iranica ancestry, threw themselves into the great We see how millions of ordinary men and wrote in African Studies Review on “Our History Front cover of the Persian translation of To be continued proletarian battle that defined their generation. women like them changed the course of history, Is Still Being Written”. “Our History Is Still Being Written”.