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Iran renews Farhad Ghaemi Major automakers Iranian students shine at support for to come out of manufacture 203,500 International Olympiad Afghanistan Page 2 retirement Page 3 vehicles in a quarter Page 4 in Informatics Page 7

Water, electricity projects worth over $102m put into operation Canada report makes no TEHRAN - Energy Minister Reza Ardaka- Three of the mentioned projects in- nian on Tuesday inaugurated five major cluding a wastewater treatment plant water and electricity industry projects val- and some projects for the development ued at 4.32 trillion rials (about $102.8 of electricity transmission network were See page 3 million) through a video conference in put into operation In Hamedan province, the 13th week of the ministry’s A-B-Iran while two water projects were also inau- sense: deputy FM program in the current Iranian calendar gurated in Golestan and Zanjan provinces. year (started on March 21). Under the framework of the A-B-Iran The said projects were inaugurated in program, the Energy Ministry has inau- Hamedan, Zanjan, and Golestan provinc- gurated many projects to supply drinking es, the Energy Ministry portal (known as water to the country’s rural areas. Iran slams UN for Paven) reported. Continued on page 4 Play on life story of Islamic Revolution not including Israel, ideologue Ayatollah Beheshti published TEHRAN – A play recounting the life auspices of the Art Bureau of the Islamic story of Ayatollah Mohammad-Hossein Ideology Dissemination Organization. S. Arabia in child- Beheshti, a main ideologue of the 1979 The play was introduced at the Shoha- Islamic Revolution, has been published. daye Enqelabe Eslami Cultural Complex The play entitled “The Loneliest of the in Tehran on Tuesday during a special Oppressed, The Most Oppressed of the meeting attended by Qaderi, Dramatic killing blacklist Lonely” has been penned by Nasrollah Arts Center director Qader Ashena, Art Qaderi. Bureau director Mohammad-Mehdi It has been published by Sureh-Mehr, a Dadman and a group of cultural figures. major publishing house working under the Continued on page 8

TEHRAN — Iran on Monday severely Guterres presented his annual report. criticized the United Nations for failing The report covers countries and or- to include Israel and Saudi Arabia in ganizations under the UN’s Monitoring its blacklist of parties violating minors’ and Reporting Mechanism, which are rights during conflicts, calling on the listed as grave violators in the report’s world body to adopt a non-discrimina- annexes. tory approach in naming and shaming Recruitment of child soldiers, attacks child-killer regimes. on schools and hospitals, killing and Iran’s Ambassador to the UN, Majid maiming, sexual assault and abduction Takht-Ravanchi, made the remarks in of children could trigger inclusion in the an address to the Security Council Open annex, which could result in Security Debate on Children and Armed Con- Council sanctions. flict, after UN Secretary General Antonio Continued on page 2

Kuwaiti physician Iran is a role model for primary PM strongly condemns U.S. raids on PMU calls Iranian health care: WHO as‘flagrant violation’ of Iraq’s sovereignty coronavirus TEHRAN - Ahmed al-Mandhari, the World Health In addition, the PHC registry system helped to Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi has attacked three positions purportedly belonging Organization director for Eastern Mediterranean better identify vulnerable groups, including age strongly condemned as a “flagrant violation” to the PMU along the border. vaccine scientific Region, has said the Islamic Republic of Iran is groups at high risk of developing moderate to severe of the Iraqi sovereignty an overnight airstrike Later, the 14th Brigade of the PMU announced a role model for primary health care. COVID-19 symptoms who might need hospital care. by U.S. warplanes against the positions of the that four of its fighters had been killed when breakthrough For the past four decades, its PHC network PHC also played an important role in efforts to anti-terror Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), the warplanes hit its headquarters. The brigade has aimed to ensure that people have timely leave no one behind, through stepwise national also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, in which several is made up of the Kata’ib Sayyid al-Shuhada BY MOHAMMAD MAZHARI access to affordable, accessible, and acceptable campaigns to combat COVID-19 including equi- resistance fighters were killed. anti-terror resistance group. Kuwaiti medical doctor essential health services, he said in a message to table access to vaccines for the most vulnerable “We condemn the U.S. air attack that target- The PMU in general is an Iraqi govern- praises Iran’s success in the inaugural ceremony for 696 primary health people in the fifth round.” ed a site last night on the Iraqi-Syrian border, ment-sponsored umbrella organization composed A producing coronavirus vac- care facilities across the country on Tuesday. He went on to say that as the pandemic has which represents a blatant and unacceptable of about 40 factions of volunteer counter-ter- cines, saying it marks one of the “These new facilities will help to increase demonstrated, there is a global need to integrate violation of Iraqi sovereignty and Iraqi nation- rorism forces, including mostly Shia Muslims most important scientific break- the level of health care coverage towards 100 primary health care across a wide range of policies, al security,” said a statement from Kadhemi’s besides Sunni Muslims, Christians, and Kurds. throughs in recent years. percent,” he added. strategies, activities, and services This reorienta- office on Monday. The organization had a significant role in de- “The achievement of Iran and Cuba “At the outset of the COVID-19 epidemic, tion of the health system requires clear political The statement added that the government feating the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group in Iraq. in producing COVID vaccines, which are the Islamic Republic of Iran made its primary commitment and strong leadership at all levels. will “study all legal options” to prevent such Iraqi military condemns U.S. airstrikes among the sanctioned countries by the health care system a core part of its national Engaging individuals, communities, and action being repeated. on PMU’s positions United States and the West, is one of the response. This PHC infrastructure allowed sys- stakeholders from all sectors is crucial to bet- The statement came after the Iraqi cabinet, Separately, Iraq’s military spokesman Yehya most important scientific breakthroughs tematic outreach activities for early case detection, ter define health needs, identify solutions and headed by al-Kadhemi, held an emergency se- Rasool denounced the U.S. airstrike and said in recent years,” Issam al-Salih tells the contact tracing, and triage for hospital referral prioritize actions by working closely together, curity meeting following the U.S. airstrikes. it was a “breach of sovereignty.” Tehran Times. (if necessary) by community health workers. he concluded. In the early hours of the day, U.S. warplanes Continued on page 5 “It is good news for the peoples of the region who were looking at the global sci- entific monopoly,” notes. Following is the text of the interview: Historically distinct bathhouse restored to former glory The U.S.-China Leader of the Islamic Revolution Aya- TEHRAN – A historically distinct bathhouse, official exchange rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) Amir Kabir, was killed upon the order of Naser tug–of–war tollah Ali Khamenei has received a dose where a popular reformist prime minister of Iran was allocated to the project, Kashan’s tourism al-Din Shah Qajar (r. 1848 – 1896). of Iran’s first locally developed COVID-19 was murdered in the mid-19th century, has been chief Mehran Sarmadian said on Tuesday. Moreover, eight wax figures depicting Amir BY DOST MUHAMMAD BARRECH vaccine. How do you read this move? restored to former glory. The project involved repairing the walls, Kabir and his killers at the moment of his death The international world order during the Cold War Iran’s success to manufacture a COVID A top tourist destination, the bathhouse is scraping worn-out coatings, and re-applying were also restored, Sarmadian noted. was a bipolar world order dominated by two great vaccine is a great scientific achievement located within the UNESCO-recognized Bagh-e new plasterworks as well as replacing worn-out A budget of 200 million rials ($4,700) was powers the U.S. and USSR. USSR remained a for- for Iranians. Fin, which is a lush green Persian garden in the flooring and installing lights and speakers, the spent on the project, which included cleaning midable threat to the U.S. and the downfall of the Despite economic, political and techno- city of Kashan on the margins of the central Ira- official added. the figures and restoring their hair, faces, and former in 1991 culminated in the emergence of the logical embargoes Iran is considered one nian desert. The bathhouse was the place where the na- eyes, he explained. latter as a sole power. To perpetuate its hegemony of the eight countries that have developed A budget of one billion rials ($23,800 at the tionalist hero Mirza Taqi Khan, better known as Continued on page 6 across the globe, the U.S. after 9/11 started the war infrastructure for this vaccine, which is a on terror, a military campaign against Al-Qaeda. glimmer of hope for Muslims and West The tenet of war and terror has now been waning. Asian citizens. It is an achievement we are Currently, China is the only game in the town in the proud of as people of the region, especial- U.S. threat perception manufacturing. Countering ly since Iran is a neighboring country to China has been the prime objective of U.S. foreign Kuwait and other Arab countries. policy. A recent G-7 summit under the leadership of It has had a great echo at regional Athletic the U.S. has entirely revolved around China-bashing. level, despite the attempts of the cynics to G-7 members in their 12,400-word communiqué undervalue this wonderful achievement. Grand Prix labeled China and said that Beijing had been guilty This step sent a message to the world of human rights abuses and was using its econom- about Iranian achievements indicating the held in ic influence to bully others. China, by reacting to Supreme Leader’s complete confidence the G-7 communiqué, maintained that “a small” in capabilities of Iranian young experts group of countries decided the fate of the world and scholars. Shahrekord were long gone”. How do you assess the moves by A few pertinent queries that need to be answered countries, especially countries like TEHRAN – Iran’s Athletic Grand Prix was held in Shahrekord, the capital city are: Why has the U.S. obsession with China been Iran and Cuba, that have tried to escalating? Is a threat of China to the U.S. actual? of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. produce Covid-19 vaccines? Does Answering these questions require experts to ponder the Third World need such efforts as The competition brought some 45 athletes across Iran together in the city. over prevailing great power competition between long as the developed countries are the U.S. and China. China’s growing economic, mil- far ahead in the field of medicine? The Grand Prix serves as Olympic Games and 2021 World Athletics U20 itary and political powers across the globe create a The achievement of Iran and Cuba in discomfort zone for the U.S. producing COVID vaccines, which are Championships in Kenya. Sprinter Farzaneh Fasihi, who has The U.S. in great power competition with USSR among the countries under sanctions by the during the Cold War termed the latter’s ideology Hamed Riahi Dehkordi Riahi Hamed been recently awarded a spot at the United States and the West, is one of the antithetical to Western values predictably will now most important scientific breakthroughs 2020 Olympic Games, took part in the competition in the women’s 100 espouse the path of Cold War by accusing China of in recent years. IRNA/ meters. being an authoritarian regime. Continued on page 5 Continued on page 5 I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 2 POLITICS JUNE 30, 2021

Iran will open maritime Iran continues efforts to security coordination center in Chabahar

POLITICAL TEHRAN — Iran’s Navy commander un- desk broker peace in Afghanistan veiled plans for inauguration of a center in the country’s southeastern port city of Chabahar for international cooperation on maritime security, the Tasnim POLITICAL TEHRAN — The Irani- ior research associate at Strategic Vision news agency reported. deskan officials have repeat- Institute (SVI), tells the Tehran Times. Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khan- edly emphasized that the Afghanistan cri- The U.S. intelligence community has zadi broke the story on Tuesday as he delivered a speech sis must be settled through intra-Afghan concluded that the government of Afghan- at the 7th meeting of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium talks. The Tehran Times examines efforts istan could collapse as soon as six months (IONS) held on Reunion Island, a French department in by the Iranian diplomats to broker dia- after the American military withdrawal the Indian Ocean near Madagascar. logue between the Taliban and the Afghan from the country is completed, accord- government. ing to officials with knowledge of the new In an exclusive interview with the Teh- assessment, The Wall Street Journal re- ran Times that will soon be published, ported last week. Mohsen Baharvand, the Deputy Foreign American intelligence agencies revised Minister in Legal Affairs, stated that Iran their previously more optimistic estimates has a good interaction with Afghanistan and as the Taliban swept through northern “our border security is interdependent.” Afghanistan in recently days, seizing doz- He added that the security forces must ens of districts and surrounding major have taken extra precautionary measures, cities. Afghan security forces frequently but said he does not see any “sign that our surrendered without a fight, leaving their land was in danger.” Humvees and other American-supplied The deputy foreign minister also said equipment to the insurgents. that there were negotiations between the The new assessment of the overall U.S. Taliban and Iran in Qatar and when the intelligence community, which hasn’t been The commander said the Iranian Navy will do its ut- Taliban delegation came to Iran on Jan 26. previously reported, has now aligned more most to pave the way for regional interaction by opening “I do not think Iran is a country that closely with the analysis that had been “coordination center on international cooperation for needs someone to recognize its borders. generated by the U.S. military. The military maritime security” in Chabahar, in southeast Iran. Iran is a powerful country, its borders are Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian Fard talking to has already withdrawn more than half of Highlighting the Iranian Navy’s activities as the rotating clear, and overall Iran is the most power- Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar (right). its 3,500 troops and its equipment, with president of the IONS, Khanzadi said Iran has stepped ful country in the region, and Iran does the rest due to be out by Sept. 11. up efforts for coordination among the IONS members, not need anyone to recognize its borders. Pakistan as well as boosting relations of of Afghanistan and not the entire country. On Wednesday, Taliban fighters were held meetings of the maritime security task force, and Iran watches over its borders. We are a the three countries. However, he said, the Taliban should battling government troops inside the convened meetings on joint naval exercises. powerful country and we do not need The Afghan foreign minister also be seen as part of the solution to end the northern city of Kunduz after occupying He also noted that Iran’s Navy has compiled the first anyone’s guarantee,” the deputy foreign stressed the need to expand bilateral and protracted conflict in the Central Asian the main border crossing with Tajikistan the “IONS tactical book” focusing on plans for the fight against minister said. multilateral relations with Iran. country. previous day and reaching the outskirts of piracy, sharing of information, and addressing natural Baharvand noted that Iran considers Expressing his approval over holding a “The Taliban does not constitute all northern Afghanistan’s main hub, Mazar- disasters. its own interests in any situation, calling tripartite meeting among Iran, Afghanistan, Afghanistan, but is part of that country and e-Sharif. Tajikistan’s border service said Iran is a permanent member of IONS and has held its Iran a “proactive, strong and powerful and Pakistan, Atmar stressed that such a part of the way out of crisis,” Khatibzadeh 134 Afghan troops at the crossing were 3-year presidency since 2018. country”. meeting will be useful in strengthening said, according to Tasnim. granted refuge while some 100 others were The IONS is a voluntary initiative that seeks to in- Government says Taliban is part regional consensus in the efforts to sta- Khatibzadeh stressed the need for the killed or captured by the Taliban. crease maritime cooperation among navies of the littoral of Afghanistan’s future solution bilize Afghanistan. formation of an inclusive government in The U.S. is pulling out from Afghanistan, states of the Indian Ocean Region by providing an open In remarks on Tuesday, government The Iranian diplomat had met with Afghanistan through “peaceful and sus- ending the country’s longest overseas war, and inclusive forum for discussion of regionally relevant spokesman Ali Rabiei said that the Tal- Foreign Minister Atmar and Abdullah tainable solutions” that would involve all as a result of the February 2020 agreement maritime issues. iban is part of Afghanistan and a part of Abdullah, the head of Afghanistan’s Afghan groups and ethnicities. that the Trump administration negotiated The IONS has 24 members, including Bangladesh, its future solution. High Council for National Reconcilia- Khatibzadeh also said Iran is closely with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar. White India, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Iran, Oman, Saudi “What is important for us is the for- tion, before heading to Pakistan. During monitoring the situation in Afghanistan House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Arabia, UAE, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, South Af- mation of an inclusive government with the meetings, the current developments at high security and political levels and is Wednesday that, while Taliban attacks rica, Tanzania, France, Australia, Indonesia, Myanmar, the presence of all Afghan groups and the in Afghanistan were discussed and the negotiating with all Afghan groups. on Afghan forces are increasing, there has Singapore, Malaysia, Seychelles, Thailand, Timor Leste, achievement of a peaceful and lasting solu- two sides stressed the need to continue “It is necessary to protect the territorial been no such rise in attacks on American and the UK. tion in this country,” he noted. consultations in this regard. It is worth integrity (of Afghanistan) and its achieve- troops. “Had we not begun to draw down, There are also 8 observers, namely China, Germany, He added that the Islamic Republic mentioning that Taherian paid a visit to ments of the past two decades. Moreover, violence would have increased against us Italy, Japan, Madagascar, the Netherlands, Russia and is closely monitoring developments in Islamabad on Wednesday at the invitation authentic intra-Afghan dialogue is the sole as well,” she said. “So the status quo, in Spain. Afghanistan and is following the recent of Mohammad Sadegh Khan, the special sustainable solution. We are prepared to our view, was not an option.” moves with concern. envoy of the prime minister of Pakistan facilitate the talks,” Khatibzadeh stated. U.S. President Joe Biden has said that “While calling on all parties to calm for Afghanistan. He also underlined that Iran would not Afghans “are going to have to decide their Iran slams UN for not down, we do not consider the use of vio- Iran has doubled down on its diplomatic rush to comment or make any forecast future” as Afghan President Ashraf Ghani including Israel, S. Arabia lence and non-peaceful behaviors useful efforts to achieve peace in neighboring on the possible collapse of Kabul and the visited the White House on Friday. in resolving disputes, and we will continue Afghanistan as the conflict there has in- subsequent developments in Afghanistan. According to al Jazeera, about 5,000 in child-killing blacklist our consultations with Kabul to end un- tensified between the Afghan government “What matters to us is (the formations Afghan families have fled their homes in constructive conflicts and replace dialogue and the Taliban. of) an inclusive government, security, the northern city of Kunduz after days of 1 However, the Tel Aviv regime has never been listed. and engagement with the participation of The Taliban have intensified attacks on and territorial integrity of Afghanistan.” fighting between Taliban fighters and gov- The Saudi-led military coalition which has waged a bloody all influential political groups and forces,” government forces as the U.S.-led foreign He added, “We are monitoring the ernment forces, officials said on Saturday. war on Yemen was removed from the list in 2020. It hap- the spokesman underlined. troops have begun leaving the war-torn moves of Daesh in Afghanistan.” Heavy fighting has also been reported pened some years after the coalition was first named and Rabiei said the Islamic Republic con- country after two decades. Iranian officials maintain that the in- in the provinces of Kandahar and Baghlan, shamed for killing and injuring Yemeni kids. tinues to urge all countries not to interfere Foreign Ministry says security and tra-Afghan negotiations should include where the Afghan forces claimed to have in the internal affairs of Afghanistan. unity in Afghanistan are important all Afghan groups in accordance with the retaken areas from Taliban control but “Our mission is to communicate with to Iran Afghan constitution. the armed group still held on to parts of the Afghan government and provide any Speaking in his weekly presser on Mon- The Taliban is making rapid advances Pul-e-Khumri area in central Baghlan, necessary assistance,” Rabiei highlighted. day, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson in Afghanistan. It views the Ashraf Ghani according to local media. The tripartite meeting Saeed Khatibzadeh noted, “The security government as a puppet regime. Last week According to the WSJ, the setbacks In line with continuation of Tehran’s of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Af- the UN expressed alarm at their gains. suffered by the Afghan military in recent efforts to help broker peace in neighbor- ghanistan is very closely linked.” Some analysts say the Taliban have days prompted the prominent mujahedeen ing Afghanistan, Iran’s special envoy for Khatibzadeh said “what is important to been moderated over the years. commanders who fought the Taliban before Afghanistan Mohammad Ebrahim Tahe- us is security and unity” in Afghanistan. A member of an Islamabad-based 2001, such as Atta Mohammad Noor, to call rian Fard held talks with Afghan Foreign “Violence in Afghanistan has escalated think tank believes that the “Taliban are on supporters to rejoin armed militias in Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar on to alarming levels and some minorities are accommodating all ethnic groups” as it a national mobilization. While this mobi- Monday. under pressure. We want everyone to respect looks forward to seize the power in Kabul. lization is ostensibly in support of Afghan Taherian Fard referred to his recent visit rights (of others). Only a political solution “Taliban are accommodating all the government forces, it shifts the power away to Pakistan, stressing the importance of can guarantee Afghanistan’s future.” ethnic groups in their organization as they from Ghani’s embattled administration a plan to hold a trilateral meeting among In his Monday remarks, Khatibzadeh have eyes on the upcoming administration and toward the warlords whose authority foreign ministers of Afghanistan, Iran, and also said the Taliban represent only part in Kabul,” Zafar Iqbal Yousafzai, a sen- he long tried to curb. Takht-Ravanchi demanded a mechanism for the inclusion or exclusion of names in the blacklist so as to ensure the impartiality and validity of the UN function. “Protection of children, particularly girls, in armed con- Iran renews support for Afghanistan, urges peaceful solutions to settle conflicts flicts is a fundamental moral and humanitarian principle and every effort must be made to ensure that it is fully POLITICAL TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly negotiations in Vienna, the spokesman said if Iran cannot respected by all parties in all conflicts,” he said. deskpress briefing on Tuesday morning, Ira- achieve what it wants by the end of the government, according “The mechanism to list the parties violating the rights nian government spokesman Ali Rabiei assured the Afghan to the decision of the top decision-makers, the next govern- of children in armed conflicts must also be used effectively government and people that the Islamic Republic will always ment will follow the issue. and without discrimination and selectivity. It is a source stand by them. “All this depends on the policy of the establishment and of grave concern that the Israeli forces have never been “We assure the government and people of Afghanistan what is going on in the negotiations, and we will not hesitate blacklisted as violators of children’s rights in relevant that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always stood by them to present our opinions, but if the views are not paid attention reports of the secretary-general and also the name of the and will continue to do so, and we call on all ethnic groups to, the continuation of the negotiations will be postponed so-called Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen has and political forces in Afghanistan to unite and reject any to the next government,” he emphasized. been deleted from the top of that list,” he added. foreign interference, and commit to peaceful solutions to Iran and other remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear The Iranian envoy also said that the UN confirmed the settle their disputes,” he remarked. deal (JCPOA) have been negotiating in Vienna since April killing and wounding of 194 people in Yemen in 2020 by Rabiei added, “We always emphasize that genuine Af- to revive the talks. The United States is also participating the Saudi-led coalition. ghan-Afghan dialogue is the only lasting solution to the in the talks indirectly. The sides are expected to hold a new On June 22, 2021, Yemeni children marched across Afghan problem.” round of decisive talks. the country to protest the killing of more than 3,500 He went on to say that Iran attaches great importance Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi has said counterparts and the injuring of over 4,000 over the to Afghanistan’s territorial integrity and national unity and developments in Afghanistan with concern. enough talks have taken place and now it is the time that past six years in Saudi strikes, which have also orphaned seeks respect for the rights of minorities and guarding the “While calling on all parties to calm down, we do not con- the other sides take political decisions. thousands of Yemeni kids and displaced millions of them. achievements made by the Afghan people over the past two sider the use of violence and non-peaceful behaviors useful Rabiei said that any agreement must necessarily include Additionally, Takht-Ravanchi said Israel keeps com- decades. in resolving disputes, and we will continue our consultations the lifting of oppressive economic sanctions against Iran. mitting the most systematic and gross violations of chil- Rabiei also said that the Taliban is part of Afghanistan with Kabul to end unconstructive conflicts and replace it with “Based on the instructions of the Leader of the Islamic dren’s rights in West Asia. and should be part of solution for the protracted conflict dialogue and engagement with the participation of all influen- Revolution if it is possible to lift the sanctions, when he The UN secretary general’s report confirmed 1,031 in the country. tial political groups and forces,” the spokesman underlined. said that it should not be delayed not even for a day, the cases of severe violence against 340 Palestinian chil- “What is important for us is the formation of an inclusive Raisi-Rouhani visit government is committed to continue the negotiations with dren, including 11 killings, 324 injuries, 361 arrests and government with the involvement of all Afghan groups and Elsewhere in his remarks, the spokesman said that the full determination, regardless of the differences of opin- 30 attacks on schools and hospitals by Israeli forces, the achievement of a peaceful and lasting solution in this meetings between President-elect Ebrahim Raisi and the ions, and we are determined to lift the sanctions as soon as he added, noting that 66 children were among the 253 country,” he noted. outgoing administration ministers are intended to transfer possible. But we are not in a hurry to abandon our rights Palestinians who lost their lives in the 11-day Israeli war The spokesman said that the Islamic Republic contin- experiences and better understanding on how to run the country. during the remaining time of the government to conclude on Gaza last month. ues to urge all countries to avoid interfering in the internal Outgoing president Hassan Rouhani visited Raisi on his the negotiations,” he underlined. “These barbaric acts are clear manifestations of gen- affairs of Afghanistan. victory day to congratulate him and exchange views. Rabiei also said that there is a consensus on lifting sanc- ocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity, mate- The remarks by the Iranian government spokesman come Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh and Industry Minister Alireza tions in key sectors of the Iranian economy, such as energy, rially breach fundamental norms and principles of in- as the war between the Taliban and government forces is Razm Hosseini also met with the president-elect on Tuesday, finance, banking, and insurance. ternational law, and entail international responsibility intensifying. briefing him on latest developments in their portfolios. However, he added, if no agreement is reached on all of the Israeli regime, whose officials must therefore be “Our mission is to communicate with the Afghan government ‘Nuclear deal talks can continue in next admin- issues, no agreement will be reached in practice, and if an brought to justice for committing such heinous crimes,” and provide any necessary assistance,” Rabiei highlighted. istration if we don’t reach mutual understanding’ agreement is reached in all cases, “we can speak of an agree- Takht-Ravanchi stated. He also said the Islamic Republic is closely monitoring Responding to questions about the fate of nuclear deal ment reached.” I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JUNE 30, 2021 IRAN IN FOCUS 3 SPORTS Canada report makes no Farhad Ghaemi to come out of retirement

SPORTSTEHRAN — Iran’s outside spiker Farhad deskGhaemi will be come out of retirement after sense: deputy FM four months. The 31-year-old player had POLITICAL TEHRAN – Diplo- You don’t see anywhere in the world that a announced his retirement deskmatic tensions between country involved in a conflict is obliged to from the national duty after Iran and Canada run high with a recent close its airspace. This doesn’t happen. This 14 years in late March due to investigative Canadian report on a 2020 is not a commitment that must be bindingly the personal problems. Ukrainian plane crash on the outskirts met,” Baharvand told the Tehran Times, After Iran’s poor perfor- of the Iranian capital being the latest in adding, “Second, our conflict zone, where mance in the 2021 Volleyball a string of differences between the two we were in conflict with America, i.e. the Nations League, the team coach countries. A senior Iranian diplomat told Ain al-Assad airbase, was at a distance of Vladimir Alekno has asked the the Tehran Times that this report bears 700-800 kilometers from Tehran. No one player to join the team for the no legal meaning. thought that an incident would happen to 2020 Olympic Games. Ever since the Ukrainian passenger a passenger plane. Besides, Iran’s airspace Iran finished in 12th place plane was mistakenly shot down by Ira- was really clear at that time. If you look in the 2021 VNL and the results nian military forces in a highly charged at the air traffic of the time, you don’t see have raised concerns about the confrontational atmosphere between many civilian planes flying over Tehran.” team’s performance in Tokyo, Tehran and Washington in early 2020, The senior Iranian diplomat also put a where the Persians have been relations between Iran and Canada have share of the blame on the Ukrainian air- drawn along Japan, Poland, Canada, Venezuela and Italy in Pool A. been constantly worsening as large swaths of liner. He said airways are responsible for Ghaemi helped Iran win two gold medals at the 2014 and passengers aboard that plane were holding conducting part of the risk assessment of 2018 Asian Games as well as a bronze medal at the World Grand Canadian citizenship. flights. This means that risk assessment Champions Cup. Iran announced that it accidentally is not exclusively a duty of governments, shot down the Ukrainian plane a few days Baharvand said, noting that during the after the incident, forming an investiga- leveled trenchant criticism against Iran, joint statement said. drama of early January 2020, British Air- Ehsan Hadadi to undergo tion team that worked hand in glove with holding it responsible for the downing of It also raised questions about a decision ways refused to fly over Iran and chose to surgery after Tokyo 2020 several concerned countries to get to the the passenger plane despite the fact that by Iran to keep its airspace open during tit- reroute their flights through Iraq due to bottom of what happened on that tense its own report on the issue admittedly said for-tat strikes between Iran and the U.S., their risk assessment. SPORTSTEHRAN — Gholamreza Norouzi, head of night. The investigation team concluded there was no evidence to prove that Iran which started after the latter attacked the Baharvand concluded that the downing deskIran’s Sports Medicine Federation, says that that the plane was brought down due to intentionally downed the Ukrainian jet. convoy of top Iranian commander General of the Ukrainian plane was not intentional. discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi will undergo spinal surgery after a human error, prompting the Iranian The government of Canada’s report Qassem Soleimani near Baghdad’s Airport A few minutes before this plane’s takeoff, the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. government to offer compensation sums entitled “The Downing of Ukraine Inter- in early 2020. a number of passenger planes successfully Hadadi has returned Iran from the U.S. to get treatment in much more than what is usually being paid national Airlines Flight 752: Factual Anal- The Canadian report castigated Iran for took off and safely continued their flights, Tehran. Now, Norouzi says the athlete is reluctant to undergo sur- to families of victims of similar incidents, ysis” confirmed earlier Iranian assessment not “implementing basic protections like he continued. But five minutes before the gery before the Games but he will have surgery after the Olympics. according to Iran’s Deputy Foreign Min- that there is no evidence that the downing closing the airspace over Tehran or notify- Ukrainian airliner took off, the deputy “Hadadi will definitely participate at the Olympics. Hadadi ister for Legal and International Affairs of the plane was “premeditated.” Despite ing airlines.” The joint statement added, foreign minister said, the mobile air de- is doing physiotherapy to get prepare for the Olympics. I wish Mohsen Baharvand. its admission about the lack of evidence “All planes flying into or out of Tehran’s fense system unit deployed nearby moved him the best of luck at the competition. The thrower will undergo In a lengthy interview with the Tehran about Iranian premeditation, the Cana- airport that night were at risk, including to another place, causing a disruption of spinal surgery after the Games,” Norouzi said. Times which will soon be published in full, dian government’s report claimed that four civilian flights that took off immedi- co-ordinates, which, in turn, led to a failure Hadadi became the first Iranian to earn an Olympic track Baharvand said the usual compensation sum Iranian civil and military authorities are ately before Flight PS752 with hundreds in identifying the civilian plane. and field medal when he took silver in the discus at the 2012 for victims of aviation accidents is some- “fully responsible” for the crash of the of passengers on board going to major The Iranian diplomat said the Canadian London Games. thing around $20,000 but Iran offered each Ukrainian plane. international hubs.” report does not make sense legally as Canada He threw 68.18 meters in London. victim of the Ukrainian plane, regardless Following the issuance of the Canadian In addition, the statement also accused is not in a position to independently con- of their age, gender, or nationality, a lump report, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Iran of covering up the evidence regarding duct an investigation into a matter falling sum of $150,0000. Baharvad noted that Trudeau, as well as the Minister of Foreign the plane crash. “Iran must also account under Iran’s sovereign right to investigate. Iranian gymnast Keikha fails some of the victims’ families have already Affairs, Marc Garneau, and the Minister of for the cover-up that followed the downing In addition to discussions surrounding received their share of compensation. Transport, Omar Alghabra, put out a joint of Flight PS752, including bulldozing the the Ukrainian plane, Baharvand touched to qualify for Olympics Iran also cooperated with Ukraine, a statement mounting a blistering attack on crash site before investigators arrived,” on the longstanding differences between country that owns the crashed plane, to “Iranian civilian and military authorities,” it claimed. Tehran and Ottawa, saying that tensions SPORTSTEHRAN — Iranian gymnast Saeedreza desk investigate the issue. Canada, as the advisor accusing them of “recklessness, incompe- The Tehran Times reached out to Ba- between the two precede the plane issue. Keikha failed to secure his spot at the 2020 of Ukraine in this case, also played a part tence, and wanton disregard for human harvand, who is in charge of negotiations He pointed to a Canadian decision to seize Olympic Games. in the investigation. But all this seems to life,” and holding them “fully responsible with Ukraine over its plane, to hear his properties belonging to the Iranian govern- Keikha’s original work on Pommel Horse earned gold over be of no avail in terms of getting Canada to for the downing of Flight PS752.” response to these Canadian allegations. ment in Canada as an instance, underlining top qualifier Nariman Kurbanov (KAZ) at the 13th Artistic Gym- respect Iran’s independent investigation. “The report was produced by the Cana- Baharvand offered a legal answer to a that Canada had no legal rights to seize nastics World Cup four days ago, giving the Iranian his first-ever The Canadian government has managed dian Forensic Examination and Assessment question on why Iran did not close its air- properties owned by the Iranian govern- FIG World Cup title. to launch its independent investigation Team, led by former CSIS Deputy Director space. He said experts may have technical ment in accordance with state sovereign However, he could not earn his spot in the Games and lost the into the plane crash while leveling accu- Jeff Yaworski. The government established reservations on his view, but from a legal rights. No other country all over the world, Olympics battle to his Japanese rival Kohei Kameyama. sations against Iran from time to time. the Forensic Team in October 2020 and standpoint, Iran did not have a commitment except the U.S., has done what Canada Local media reports suggest that Keikha will represent Iran The result of the investigation has recently mandated it to compile and analyze all to close the airspace, and thus closing it did with Iranian state properties, Bahar- at the 2020 Olympic Games after receiving a wild card. been published, underlining that there was available information about Flight PS752. is more of a precautionary measure than vand asserted, hinting that a resumption The rescheduled Summer Olympic Games are being held July no evidence that Iran intentionally shot This work is part of Canada’s broader efforts a commitment. of ties with Canada hinged on restoring 23-Aug. 8 in Tokyo, Japan. down the Ukrainian jet. to uncover the truth about what happened “First, closing the airspace is not a com- the ownership of these properties to the However, the Canadian government and hold the perpetrators to account,” the mitment. It’s just a precautionary measure. Iranian government. U.S. basketball team named for Tokyo 2020

Tehran says to support Syria in face of unfair sanctions SPORTSTEHRAN —Three-time Olympian Kevin Du- deskrant has been invited to U.S. Olympic Men’s POLITICAL TEHRAN — A senior Iranian diplo- views about strategic relations between Syria and Iran Basketball Team. deskmat said on Monday that his country is and underlined the important role played by the two The U.S. Basketball unveiled its official 12-member for the ready to play an active role in reconstructing Syria and countries’ joint committees to enhance cooperation in Games. help the country in the face of unjust Western sanctions, all areas, particularly in the economic sector to serve the The U.S. Olympic Team 2020 are seeking a fourth consec- Press TV reported. common interests of the two nations. utive Olympic title. They were drawn into Group A alongside Ali Asghar Khaji, Iranian foreign minister’s senior aide They also discussed regional developments and sev- 2019 FIBA World Cup bronze medalist France, 2017 Asia Cup for special political affairs, made the remarks in a meet- eral issues of political concern, particularly the agenda runner-up Iran, and the to-be-determined winner of the FIBA ing with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus. of the Astana meetings and stressed the importance of Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Canada. Over the past years, the U.S. has been maintaining an continuing political efforts to achieve positive results The American men will open Olympic preliminary round play illegal military presence on the Syrian soil, collaborating in Syria’s interest. on July 25, against France, then will play Iran on July 28 and will with anti-Damascus militants and stealing the country’s Iran, Turkey, and Russia have emphasized the need to close out preliminary play on July 31 versus the winner of the crude oil resources. continue consultations and coordination among the three FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Canada. It has also slapped rounds of crippling sanctions on guarantors of the Astana process as the most effective The U.S. Olympic basketball squad: Bam Adebayo (Miami Syria, which has been gripped by foreign-backed militancy format for settling disputes in Syria. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad (C-R) and Ali Asghar Heat), Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards), Devin Booker since March 2011. The Syrian president and the Iranian diplomat also Khaji (C-L), Iranian Foreign Minister’s senior aide for spe- (Phoenix Suns), Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets), Jerami Grant Parts of the restrictive measures have been imposed emphasized that the Syrian Constitutional Committee cial political affairs, meet in Damascus on June 28, 2021. (Detroit Pistons), Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors), under the so-called Caesar Act, an American piece of should continue its work without any foreign intervention. (Photo by SANA) Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks), Zach LaVine (Chicago Bulls), legislation that alleges to support the Syrian people by The constitutional committee is a United Nations-facil- Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers), Kevin Love (Cleveland protecting them against the Syrian administration’s way demonstrated the Syrians’ strong will. itated constituent assembly process that seeks to reconcile Cavaliers), Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks) and Jayson of governance. Assad also congratulated the successful presidential the Syrian government and the opposition. Tatum (Boston Celtics) The bans target almost all Syrian economic and trade election in Iran earlier this month, which dealt a new In a separate meeting, Khaji and Syrian Foreign Minis- activities, as well as the country’s government officials. blow to ill-wishers who are trying to target the Islamic ter Faisal al-Mekdad discussed possible ways to enhance Syria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Republic’s security and safety. relations to overcome the impacts of unilateral coercive Iran to open CAFA U15 Girls with Bassam Sabbagh has stressed that an improvement of the Ebrahim Raeisi, the incumbent Iranian Judiciary measures imposed on the Syrian and Iranian nations. humanitarian situation in Syria requires an immediate chief, was elected president after he garnered about 62 Khaji also hailed the successful presidential election a match against Afghanistan lifting of unilateral coercive measures imposed by the U.S. percent of the votes in the June 18 election. He will suc- in Syria and massive participation of the people in the “Syrians’ strong will” ceed President Hassan Rouhani, who has served two political process. SPORTSTEHRAN —Iran will begin the CAFA U15 During the Monday meeting, senior diplomat Khaji four-year terms in office. The two sides also discussed preparations for an up- deskGirls Championship with a match against Af- and President Assad also discussed ways to further coop- The election was held amid an earsplitting political coming Astana meeting and affirmed the importance of ghanistan on Friday. eration between Syria and Iran in various areas, Syrian and media campaign by the United States as well as its respecting Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The tournament will be held in the capital of Tajikistan from official news agency SANA reported. Western and regional allies who were trying to portray Khaji and Mekdad said the constitutional com- July 2 to 8 in the round-robin competition. Khaji also said high turnout in the Syrian presidential the vote as “undemocratic.” mittee should work without any intervention under Uzbekistan won the first edition in 2017 but Iran claimed the election last month, which led to Assad’s landslide victory, During the meeting, Assad and Khaji also exchanged any pretext. title in the second edition in 2019. Now, the Iranian girls prepare to win the title for the second time. Iran will begin the campaign on Friday with a match against Afghanistan. The Iranian girls are scheduled to play powerhouses Resistance against economic war is bearing fruit, Rouhani says Uzbekistan on July 3. Iran will also play Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on July 6 and POLITICAL TEHRAN — Outgo- won the June 18 presidential election in other countries, will mark the fruit- pressure” campaign against Iran. His aim 8, respectively. desking President Hassan by a landslide. He will be sworn in as fulness of the Iranian nation’s resistance was to strangulate the Iranian economy. Rouhani said on Tuesday that his ad- president on August 5. against the economic war. His administration introduced a total ministration has eased the burden on his In spite of all troubles, especially the Last week, the president highlighted ban on Iran’s oil sale. Esteghlal forward Cheick successor Ebrahim Raisi by providing obstacles posed by the COVID outbreak his administration’s success in dealing In November 2018, Trump’s national basic commodities. and the economic war, the administration with the sanctions in an unequal battle, security adviser John Bolton said, “The Diabate returns to Iran The administration has made all ar- will not allow its successor to face any urging that his successor should be in- objective has been from the beginning to SPORTSTEHRAN —Esteghlal football team forward rangements with realistic evaluations problem in providing basic commodities formed of the economic conditions and get oil exports from Iran down to zero.” deskCheick Diabate returned to Iran on Tuesday. to ensure a steady supply of basic com- at the beginning of its tenure, he added. the measures taken during his tenure to Speaking to reporters in Singapore The Malian striker went to France after the Iran Professional modities despite the economic problems Pointing to the promising signs of settle the problems. on the sidelines of the ten-member As- League was halted for the 2022 World Cup qualification but failed caused by the coronavirus restrictions, defeating the enemy in its economic war Former U.S. president Donald Trump sociation of Southeast Asian Nations to return to Iran due to COVID-19 flight restrictions. rise in global prices, and reduced pro- and possible removal of cruel sanctions quit the multilateral 2015 nuclear deal (ASEAN), Bolton added, “It is our in- He was supposed to stay in France for 10 days but the player duction in the wake of drought, Rouhani against the Iranian nation, Rouhani said – the JCPOA – in May 2018 and started tention to squeeze them very hard. As was forced to remain there for about a month. told an economic meeting. a release of Iran’s blocked assets, that slapping harshest sanctions in history the British say: ‘Squeeze them until the Now, Diabate has returned to Iran, Tasnim news ageny reported. Raeisi, the incumbent Judiciary chief, have been unjustly and illegally frozen against Iran in line with his “maximum pips squeak’.” Esteghlal is scheduled to meet Aluminum on Thursday. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY JUNE 30, 2021

Major automakers manufacture 203,500 Tehran hosting 2 vehicles in a quarter

ECONOMY TEHRAN — Three major Iranian car- deskmakers, namely Iran Khodro Company international exhibitions (IKCO), SAIPA Group, and Pars Khodro, manufactured 203,529 vehicles during the first quarter of the current ECONOMY TEHRAN — The 18th ing numerous companies active in a variety Iranian calendar year (March 21- June 21), the data re- deskInternational Exhibition of fields including construction, industrial leased by Codal website showed. of Kitchen, Bath, Sauna, Pool Industries and hospital doors, and windows, anti-theft According to the data, the production by the mentioned and Equipment as well as the 13th edition and fire equipment, smart door and window companies was just one percent more than that of the last of Doors and Windows Technology Inter- systems as well as smart lighting systems year’s first quarter in which the output stood at 203,334. national Exhibition of Iran (Do-Win Tech and retrofitting equipment. 2021) opened at the Tehran Permanent Also in the Kitchen, Bath, Sauna, Pool International Fairgrounds on Tuesday, Industries exhibition companies and manu- IRNA reported. facturers active in the field of kitchen equip- As reported, some 230 Iranian and ment, baths, saunas, and swimming pools are foreign companies are taking part in the participating to exchange information and mentioned exhibitions to showcase their present their latest products, while getting latest achievements and products in the informed about the latest developments related industries. in this sector. The opening ceremonies of the exhibitions Almost all international exhibitions and were attended by senior officials including events had been canceled until recently due the Secretary of Iranian Free Zones High to the conditions created by the coronavirus Council Hamidreza Mo’meni and Managing pandemic. Director of Iran International Exhibitions Back in 2020, the National Headquarters Company (IIEC) Hassan Zamani. for Coronavirus Control allowed the country’s The exhibitions are being held with com- exhibition events to be held in compliance plete observations of safety and health pro- with health and safety measures. tocols and standards to prevent the further The National Coronavirus Control Head- spread of the coronavirus. Both exhibitions quarters announced strict health conditions will wrap up on July 1. and protocols for holding new exhibitions, During the said three months, IKCO manufactured According to the organizers, many knowl- attending this year’s exhibitions and various to be held on the sidelines of the events. and events would be able to operate only if 97,230 vehicles, registering a slight rise of just 0.57 per- edge-based companies and start-ups are specialized workshops are also scheduled The Do Win Tech 2020 exhibition is host- these protocols are observed. cent compared to the same period last year. SAIPA manufactured 81,669 vehicles in the mentioned period, 2.7 percent more than the output in the first quar- ter of the previous year. Water, electricity projects worth over $102m put into operation Pars Khodro also manufactured 24,630 vehicles in the period under review, 9.23 percent lower than the figure 1 The first phase of the A-B-Iran program (the on April 6 and like the previous phases, this year, too, the for the same time span of the past year. acronyms A and B stand for water and electricity in Persian) Energy Ministry is planning to inaugurate numerous water Three mentioned major Iranian carmakers, IKCO, SAIPA, was initiated in the Iranian calendar year 1398 (ended and electricity projects in various provinces every week. and Pars Khodro, had manufactured 900,714 vehicles in on March 19, 2020), during which 220 major projects Earlier this month, Ardakanian had announced that the previous year (ended on March 20), which was 4.3 with a total investment of 335.6 trillion rials (about $7.99 since the beginning of the third phase of the program percent more than the figure of its preceding year. billion) were put into operation across the country. in the current calendar year 65 major energy projects According to Codal data, during the past year, IKCO In the second phase of the program that was carried worth 150 trillion rials (over $3.57 billion) have gone manufactured 480,338 vehicles, which was 21.9 percent out in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended on March operational across the country. more than the output in its preceding year, which was 20) 250 water and energy projects worth 500 trillion Last week, the minister inaugurated 24 major water 393,812 vehicles. rials (about $11.9 billion) were inaugurated in several and electricity industry projects valued at 9.028 trillion SAIPA manufactured 317,321 vehicles, with a 12.6-per- provinces. rials (about $214.9 million) through video conferencing cent fall from 363,379 vehicles manufactured in 1398. The third phase of the program was officially started in eight provinces. And Pars Khodro manufactured 103,055 vehicles in the past year, showing a 2.8-percent drop from the output of its previous year, which was 106,072 vehicles. Iranian Industry, Mining, and Trade Ministry’s pro- grams for the current Iranian calendar year show that 60% of Iran’s industrial parks in need of renovation the manufacturing of 1.2 million cars has been put on ECONOMY TEHRAN — The deputy currently working in the country’s industrial the most important program that Iran is the agenda. deskhead of Iran Small parks and zones. following up in its industry sector in a bid According to the Industry Ministry data, since Iranian Industries and Industrial Parks Organization He emphasized that ISIPO needs more to nullify the effects of the U.S. sanctions automakers had produced 984,200 such vehicles in the (ISIPO) announced that 60 percent of the authority to effectively maintain the country’s on its economy. previous calendar year, the country’s car output is planned country’s industrial parks are more than 15 industrial areas as the heart of the country’s In this due, the current Iranian calendar to increase by over 21 percent in the current year. years old and need to be renovated, IRNA economy, saying: “Many problems will be year (began on March 21) has been named the The production of 8,968 buses, minibuses, and vans reported. solved if one percent of the added value year of “Production: Support and Elimination is also planned for the current year, which would be an Making the remarks in a meeting between that industrialists pay to the government of Obstacles”, and all governmental bodies, increase of 378 percent in this sector. Last year, domes- MPs and owners of industrial units on is spent on industrial parks and zones.” as well as the private sector, are moving in tic automakers managed to produce only 1,873 units of Monday, Fathali Mohammadzadeh, noted Iran’s industrial parks play a significant line with the materialization of this motto. such vehicles. that more than 1,011 industrial parks and role in making the country independent Regarding its significant role in the zones are established across the country, through boosting production, which is a realization of the mentioned goal, the 830 of which have been handed over to with industrial units and currently, over major strategy of Iran to combat the U.S. Industry, Mining, and Trade Ministry industrial units. 48,400 units have started operating in these sanctions. has already defined its main programs for TEDPIX gains 4,000 points According to Mohammadzadeh, so far parks and zones. In fact, strengthening domestic supporting domestic production in the on Tuesday 93,000 operation deals have been signed He further noted that 950,000 people are production to achieve self-reliance is current year.

ECONOMY TEHRAN — TEDPIX, the main index deskof Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), climbs 4,727 points to 1.248 million on Tuesday. Over 7.171 billion securities worth 54.349 trillion rials Over 1,000km added to Iran’s transit routes in 8 years (about $1.29 billion) were traded at the TSE on Tuesday. ECONOMY TEHRAN – Iranian Transport and have the biggest impact on the country’s transportation and The first market’s index rose 7,307 points, and the sec- deskUrban Development Ministry data transit operations over the past two years and these projects ond market’s index gained 3,615 points. shows that more than 1,000 kilometers (km) have been have had average progress of more than 70 percent so far. TEDPIX rose 66,000 points in the past Iranian calendar added to the country’s transit routes over the past eight “Two of the mentioned projects were put into operation week (ended on June 25). years, IRNA reported. in the previous year and 221 kilometers of freeways were The index returned to the uptrend after a long period As reported, the total length of the country’s transit completed across the country,” he said. of fluctuation and continuation of the downward trend. routes reached 25,329 km at the end of the previous Khademi, who is also the managing director of Iran’s Over the past two years, a number of factors affecting Iranian calendar year 1399 (March 20) from the 24,033 Construction and Development of Transportation Iranian economy have created a new status in the country’s km eight years ago. Infrastructures Company (CDTIC), stressed that the capital market, in a way that this market experienced such The mentioned data also indicates that back in the completion of 221 km of freeways in the previous year a growth in the past Iranian calendar year 1399 (ended Iranian calendar year 1392 (ended in March 2014) the was achieved despite the fact that the annual freeway on March 20) that was never seen in its history of more total length of the country’s freeways stood at 2,203 km, construction in the country has been 80 km. than 50 years. while at the end of the previous Iranian calendar year As for the country’s highways development, the official the figure reached about 2,726 km. said the completion of 2,000 km of highways has also Regarding the main roads in the country, the total length been put on the agenda, of which last year 170 km was of the said roads was 21,628 km in 1392 which increased completed. to about 25,193 km at the end of the previous year. and 1,200 km of highways will be added to the country’s “Most of the highways that are going to be inaugurated In 1392, there were about 5,534 km of rural asphalt roads, road network by the end of the current Iranian calendar this year are part of the East-West and North-South while the figure reached 135,540 km at the end of 1399. year (March 2022). corridors, which will be a big step towards the development Back in May, Deputy Transport and Urban Development Khademi noted that the ministry prioritized the of freight, transit, and passenger transportation in the Minister Kheirollah Khademi said 440 km of freeways completion of nine major freeway projects which would country,” he noted.

Quarterly exports from Golestan province increases 68% ECONOMY TEHRAN — The value The value of Iran’s non-oil exports reached weight and value, respectively, Mir-Ashrafi deskof exports from Golestan $10.7 billion in the first three months of the said. province, in the northeast of Iran, increased current Iranian calendar year, up 69 percent According to the official, the country’s 68 percent during the first quarter of the compared to the last year’s same period, IRNA trade balance was $476 million positive in The fall in oil prices and the reimposition of the U.S. current Iranian calendar year (March 21- reported quoting the head of the Islamic the mentioned time span. unilateral sanctions on Iran’s economy led the Iranian June 21), as compared to the first quarter of Republic of Iran Customs Administration Iran’s top five non-oil export destinations government to turn to the capital market for funding. the previous year, according to a provincial (IRICA). during this period were China with $3.1 billion On one hand, the government tried to prevent liquid- official. According to Mehdi Mir-Ashrafi, worth of exports, Iraq with $2.3 billion, ity from going to the markets such as gold and foreign Ebrahim Hosseini, the director-general Iran exported 30 million tons of non-oil the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with over currency, and on the other hand, considering the recent of the province’s customs department, commodities in the mentioned three months, $1.3 billion, Turkey with $595 million, and events in the Iranian economy, it also looks at this market announced that 130,710 tons of commodities registering a 38-percent rise compared to Afghanistan with $570 million. with a view of financing, which resulted in the prosperity valued at $35.254 million have been exported the figure for the last year’s Q1. Meanwhile, the country’s top five sources of this market. from the province in the three-month period of Meanwhile, some 8.4 million tons of goods of imports during these two months were The rising rate of inflation and also that of foreign cur- this year, indicating also 450 percent growth valued at $10.2 billion were also imported the UAE with $3.2 billion, China with $2.2 rency exchange have been also mentioned as two major in terms of weight. into the country in the said period to register billion, Turkey with $1 billion, Germany with The value of Iran’s non-oil trade stood factors led to the flourishment of the capital market. The official further said that 1,281 tons a 34-percent rise in terms of value compared $414 million, and Switzerland with $384 at $73 billion in the past Iranian calendar In addition to inflation, which has been one of the main of products worth $5.217 million have been to the last year’s same quarter. million worth of imports. year (ended on March 20). drivers of capital market growth in the past two years, imported to the province in the first quarter In total, the Islamic Republic traded 38.4 The official also noted that over 2.742 According to Mir-Ashrafi, Iran’s non-oil another market driver is changing the attitude of gov- of this year, showing 123 percent rise in terms million tons of non-oil goods worth $20.9 million tons of goods were transited export was 112 million tons valued at $34.5 ernment officials towards the capital market and trying of value, and 32 percent growth in terms of billion with its trade partners in the first through Iran in the said period, registering a billion, while that of import was 34.4 million to transfer the shares of 18 large state-owned companies weight, as compared to the figures for the quarter of the current Iranian calendar year, 121-percent rise compared to the same period tons worth $38.5 billion in the past year, the through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). same period of time in the past year. up 25 percent and 50 percent in terms of in the previous year. official added. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JUNE 30, 2021 ANALYSIS/INTERVIEW 5

The U.S.-China tug–of–war Iraq PM strongly condemns U.S. raids on PMU forces as ‘flagrant 1 The U.S. president Joe Biden says Initiative (BRI), the U.S. and its G-7 members that “I think we’re in a contest not with have undertaken to Build Back Better World violation’ of country’s sovereignty China per se but a contest with autocratic (B3W). A White House press statement while governments around the world as to whether sharing detail regarding B3W said that the 1 “We condemn the U.S. air attack that targeted a site on the or not democracies can compete with them U.S. was reuniting the world’s democracies Iraqi-Syrian border last night, which represents a blatant and un- in the rapidly changing 21st century.” In the to live up to the expectations of the people acceptable violation of Iraqi sovereignty and national security in pretext of democracy vs autocracy, the U.S. and cope with the world’s foreseen chal- accordance with all international conventions.” again is weaponizing its values and playing lenges by demonstrating the shared values Rasool further called on all involved parties to exercise restraint the ideology and values card. of democracy. The press statement further and avoid any escalation of tensions. Jeffrey Sachs, a professor at Columbia said that the U.S. and its G-7 partners would He said Baghdad would work thoroughly to prevent the recur- University in the U.S., argues that the U.S., use B3W to meet the “tremendous infra- rence of such incidents. “instead of recognizing its violations of hu- structure needs of low-and middle-income man rights, criticizes other countries with countries” with “the aim of help narrow the biased human rights application.” Sachs $40+ trillion infrastructure need in the de- U.S. forces, allied SDF further articulates that the U.S. always veloping world”. tries to be a champion of human rights. Though economies involved in B3W are militants injured in rocket Ironically, the U.S. has turned a blind eye developed countries, they are in financial to its horrendous human rights record and crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and attack on Syria oil filed plays the double game by using human the Global Financial Crisis 2008, from which rights as a significant tool to interfere in some countries have not entirely recovered. A rocket attack on a US-occupied Syrian oil filed has reportedly other countries’ domestic affairs to retain BRI unlike B3W is single-handedly financed wounded several American forces and allied militants from the its hegemony. Under the guise of human and underpinned by China while there are so-called Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), an alliance of mainly rights violation, the U.S. is committed to multiple stakeholders in B3W. States are Kurdish forces fighting against Damascus. punishing China and its soft image. dynamics that can alter their foreign policies Citing Syrian sources, Russia’s Sputnik news agency reported The U.S. is deeply worried about Chi- The writer is a Research Associate at India Study Centre, the Institute of Strategic overnight; any divergence of interest among that seven SDF elements, including a commander, sustained injuries na’s military and latent powers, posing a Studies Islamabad (ISSI). He is also Ph.D. (IR) candidate at International Islamic the U.S. and its allies would cause a huge on Monday night in the rocket strike on Omar oil field in Syria’s grave threat to its hegemony across the University Islamabad (IIUI). setback to the B3W. eastern Dayr al-Zawr province. The injured were taken to al-Shaddadi hospital in Hasakah world. Kenneth Waltz asserts that “great “China is on the way to developing secretive where Beijing will outstrip Washington. AI Ostensibly, B3W is unmatchable with province, the report said. powers are those that score highly on the weapons directed energy weapons, advanced by 2030 would probably contribute $15.7 BRI. The U.S. relative decline is somewhat It also cited sources close to SDF as saying that an unidenti- size of population and territory; resource space weapons, electromagnetic rail guns, trillion to the global economy. China’s con- obvious in the shape of formulating alliances, fied number of U.S. army soldiers and other foreign troops were endowment, military strength; political high-powered microwave weapons or even tribution in AI by 2030 will be around $7 such as Quad also known as the Quadrilateral wounded in the attack. stability and competence”. China, which more exotic arms”. An emerging battlefield trillion. Analysts are of the view that China Security Dialogue, highlighting democratic The U.S. military confirmed the attack, but denied any American appears to be following Waltz’s doctrine, between the U.S. and China for sure is the is predicted to be overtaking the U.S. as the values and supporting G-7 members. China’s casualties. has been making steady progress in both technological race, where Beijing is stealing world’s largest economy a few years earlier rapid headways in economy, artificial intel- “At 7:44 P local time, US Forces in Syria were attacked by multiple military and latent powers. Beijing after the a march on Washington. than predicted due to COVID-19. The U.S. ligence, cybersecurity, soft power, military rockets. There are no injuries and damage is being assessed,” sadi U.S. in 2020 had the world’s second-highest Council on Foreign Relations, a U.S. gross domestic product in 2020 contracted and latent powers are shifting the world order Coly. Wayne Morrotto, spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve, military expenditure of $252 billion. The think-tank, says “Made in China 2025 is a by 2.3% to $20.93 trillion in current-dollar in its favor. The U.S. excessive economic a codename for a US-led offensive targeting Iraq and Syria since Center for a New American Security, 2020 real existential threat to U.S. technological terms. Meanwhile, China’s GDP expanded dependence on China shuns the former to 2014 under the pretext of fighting Daesh. report forecasted that due to China’s ro- leadership”. Sophisticated technologies in the by 2.3% last year to $14.7 trillion, putting go for direct confrontation with the latter. The rocket strike came one day after the U.S., at the order of bust economy its military power had been great power competition in the foreseeable Beijing’s economy at merely $6.2 trillion The U.S. with the support of its allies will President Joe Biden, bombarded locations along the Iraqi-Syrian expanding that by and large would disturb future will affect strategic stability while an behind the U.S. However, China’s per capita try to contain China to slow down Beijing’s border, killing four Iraqi resistance fighters. the U.S. military supremacy. imminent arm race between the U.S. and income in the last two decades had spectac- economic growth that invariably will affect its Some sources in al-Bukamal city in Dayr al-Zawr told Sputnik Robert O. Work, a former U.S. Deputy China would remain technology-oriented. ularly reached (10,276 dollars). economy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity that the US aerial assault also killed a Syrian child and injured three Secretary of Defense, warns the U.S. that Artificial intelligence (AI) is another domain In order to derail China’s Belt and Road as well as its military and latent powers. other civilians.

Kuwaiti physician calls Iranian coronavirus vaccine scientific breakthrough New Israeli foreign minister 1 It is good news for the people of the region who were We also have to review what happened and cast light lands in UAE on 1st state visit looking at the global scientific monopoly. on the source of the pandemic. The best way to prevent its Especially in the field of medicine and the technology spread in the future is taking precautions as well as taking Yair Lapid is the first Israeli minister in history to officially visit the of producing vaccines we are facing a monopoly by major advantage of the experiences and capabilities to ensure the United Arab Emirates after he arrived in the country on Tuesday to international companies such as Pfizer and AstraZeneca. national health security of each country inaugurate Israel’s embassy in Abu Dhabi and consulate in Dubai. There is no doubt that the national will is able to counter the The Corona crisis has affected jobs, social contacts, global According to al Jazeera, Israel’s newly installed foreign minister Western embargo and generate the necessary drive towards trade, study and travel procedures. will be hosted by his Emirati counterpart, Abdullah bin Zayed Al independence and pursuit of knowledge. The necessity is What are the latest developments with regard to Nahyan. The countries’ top two diplomats are expected to discuss a the mother of invention. the coronavirus spread in Kuwait and the Persian range of bilateral issues over the two-day visit, including economic The blockade has contributed to preventing those two Gulf countries? cooperation, trade and security. countries to access medicine and clinical and healthcare Since late February 2020, Kuwait has been exposed to “The inauguration is a symbolic act,” foreign ministry spokes- facilities. Unfortunately, the political differences have a big the corona and a partial and total ban has been implemented person Lior Haiat told Al Jazeera. “The embassy and consulate have role in lack of aid and medical supplies, even during the several times. already been working for four and a half months.” coronavirus pandemic. The Kuwaiti government has invested all the capabilities Israel normalized relations with the UAE and Bahrain last August I also followed the Iranian-Cuban alliance in the produc- and potentials of the medical and administrative staff. under the government of former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin tion of a joint vaccine, and it showed us the importance of Currently, we are considered one of the countries that have Netanyahu, whose 12-year grip on power ended earlier this month. solidarity, fighting despair, and trusting in national and local succeeded in partially containing the pandemic when the resources. These sciences are no longer in the monopoly of problem was exacerbated in certain hotspots where people America and Europe, and those vaccines that are now in arrived from abroad, and then it moved to hotbeds among high demand globally will not be monopolized, when Iran citizens who need to work and trade. Slimmer Kim prompts and Cuba provide adequate amounts of vaccine for their For this reason, airports, ports and border points were people despite the sanctions. health leaders lack faith in the capabilities of their scientists opened, which caused the entry of some infected cases, ‘heartbreak’ in North Korea There is no doubt that Iran will help peoples of neighbor- and their scientific resources. It is really unfortunate that including the Indian mutant Delta, which is one of the ing countries, which are seeking to get rid of the pandemic. no real initiative has embraced these genius minds, and we fast-spreading viruses and causing severe infection. North Koreans have been worrying tearfully about leader Kim Jong In my opinion, they are on the right path and history will in the Arab countries have a lot of capabilities, but there is Some still do not believe in the procedures that are be- Un’s “emaciated” condition, state media quoted a local resident as record that. no political and administrative will to adopt this. It is not ing taken by the Ministry of Health, however, the number saying, in a highly unusual broadcast that provided rare acknowl- I have heard about the Barekat vaccine from the Iranian acceptable that Cuba a small country located on an island of corona cases for weeks has ranged between 1500-1900 edgement of foreign speculation about Kim’s weight loss. company Shifa Pharmed Industrial Co, as I have learned in the Caribbean Gulf to be able to produce two different per day, and the death tolls are about 1920 only since the The comments – in a country where public discussion of the about vaccines from other companies such as the Razi Vac- vaccines, while 22 Arab states failed to collaborate or join pandemic reached Kuwait. leader’s health and personal life is nearly always off-limits – are cine and Serum Research Institute. up to produce a common vaccine, for example. However, campaigns have vaccinated approximately 66% being seen as an effort to boost domestic support for Kim as he grap- There is another vaccine from a company affiliated with Our health security should not be dependent on abroad. of the population, with about 325,000 people infected. This ples with deepening economic hardships caused by the COVID-19 the Iranian Ministry of Defense, so I am happy to hear about This is really saddening. is generally acceptable. pandemic, sanctions imposed as a result of its nuclear programme, these achievements, and this also comes by announcing the What has the world learned from the Corona Kuwait has imported Western vaccines including Oxford and natural disasters, some experts said. manufacturing of two vaccines, the Abdala vaccine and the experience? What are its pros and cons? and Pfizer, and we hope to use other vaccines and platforms “Our people’s hearts ached most when we saw [Kim’s] emaci- Soberana02 vaccine. The global Corona pandemic reminds us that the human for those who wish, such as the Iranian, Chinese and Rus- ated looks,” North Korean state TV cited the unidentified man as It reminds us of their level of development, cooperation, being is still weak and exposed to the threat of pandemics, sian vaccines, especially for those who believe in conspiracy saying on Friday. “Everyone says their tears are welling up in their and confidence in the local capabilities. Congratulations to no matter how much we develop financially, and that the theory and the insecurity of some vaccines, such as Oxford. eyes naturally.” them for this achievement, which indicates the failure of risk of epidemics exists if we do not join hands and work Perhaps this increases their confidence. Judging from photos published recently, Kim, who is about 1.70 the sanctions and sieges. on steps to improve the health system. First and foremost, the vaccine is a means to prevent the metres (5 feet, 8 inches) tall, appears to have lost some weight. Why haven’t we seen an Arab initiative in the We must investigate the causes leading to the spread spread of the disease. In general, there is nothing wrong with Previously tipping the scales at about 140 kilograms (309 pounds), field of vaccine production despite capabilities in of the coronavirus to ensure that it will not be repeated how the government manages the pandemic, and we aspire which would make him “very severely obese”, North Korea watchers the Arab world? again, and be prepared to exchange industrial, medical and for more realism and firmness, and in the end we wish all say he may have lost between 10 and 20 kilograms (22 – 44 pounds) Unfortunately, the governments of Arab countries and scientific experiences. humans safety and the end of this crisis forever. in recent times. Analysts said the remarks showed authorities were seeking to use the change in Kim’s weight to reinforce loyalty to the regime in desperate times, portraying him as a “devoted, hardworking” leader Democrats criticize Biden’s Iraq airstrikes, reignite war powers debate as the country struggles to tackle a food crisis and other challenges. More U.S. voices have joined the chorus of seeking congressional approval, a move various military operations. working to repeal the two-decade-old opposition to President Joe Biden’s week- which reignited the party’s long-running “The danger here is that you fall into authorizations for the use of military Resistance News end airstrikes against facilities belonging push to rein in presidential war powers. a pattern of military escalation that be- force in Iraq. to Iraqi anti-terror resistance groups on Biden cited his authority under Article comes war without voters ever having a The Iraqi government condemned the Nasrallah, Hamas chief talk Iraq-Syria border, with Democrats ex- II of the Constitution, which allows him to say,” Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a airstrikes on its soil on Monday, with Iraqi pressing frustration over his decision to take steps to protect U.S. service members. top member of the Foreign Relations Com- Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi de- recent Gaza war in Beirut sidestep Congress again. Some Democrats, however, sounded the mittee said. “The safest bet for a president nouncing the attack as “blatant” violation INTERNATIONAL TEHRAN— The top leaders of Hezbollah and Democratic lawmakers have already alarm about possible abuses of that power, is to just claim broad Article II authority.” of his country’s sovereignty. Kadhimi said desk been infuriated over Biden’s airstrikes in which the U.S. president has employed to According to Press TV, Biden’s airstrikes “Iraq reiterates its refusal to be an arena Hamas held talks in Beirut on Tuesday about the region earlier this year without first circumvent Congress and legally justify came as U.S. lawmakers were already for settling scores.” last month’s 11-day war with Israel in the Gaza Strip. Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of the Palestinian Hamas, arrived in Lebanon on Sunday and met several top officials, including President Michel Aoun and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Haniyeh, Nasrallah discuss ways to achieve ‘final victory’ against Israel On Tuesday, Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Top leaders of the Palestinian and Lebanese resistance The Palestinian resistance groups that are based in the The Palestinian factions had so far fended off several Nasrallah discussed how they can build on the experience of the movements have exchanged views on the latest Palestinian Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip launched the operation on May wholesale Israeli wars, but the recent victory marked the latest round of violence. The bruising war had caused widespread military gains against Israel and ways to achieve “ultimate 11, days after the Israeli regime turned a deaf ear to their most decisive one to ever be scored by them given its grand destruction in the Gaza Strip, brought life in much of Israel to a victory” against the occupying regime. earlier ultimatum and kept assaulting their compatriots scale and manner of achievement. standstill and killed at least 254 people. Accompanied by a delegation, Ismail Haniyeh, the visiting and their sanctities in the occupied territories. Haniyeh and Nasrallah discussed ways of leveraging the Meanwhile, Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri met in his head of Hamas’ Politburo, met with Hezbollah Secretary Upwards of 4,000 rockets were fired towards the Israe- victory through “utilizing all capabilities in a bid to reach the office on Monday with Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas political bureau General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on Tuesday for talks on li-occupied territories during the operation, killing 11 Israelis final and decisive victory,” the statement added. chairman, along with the accompanying delegation and discussed “the latest developments related to the resistance [campaign] and causing millions of dollars in damage to the occupying The two sides also laid emphasis on the strength of their latest Palestinian developments. against the Israeli enemy in the region,” Lebanon’s al-Manar regime’s various structures and facilities. brotherly relations, which they said have an important role Berri congratulated the delegation on the victory achieved in television network reported on its website. The rockets flew throughout the entire expanse of the in the consistency of the regional resistance axis. the “Saif al-Quds” battle and praised the Palestinian steadfastness, During the meeting, the two sides held talks on the de- territories, reaching as far as Tel Aviv, the holy occupied city Haniyeh reached Beirut on Sunday at the head of a del- calling for uniting Palestinian efforts and positions. tails of Operation Sword of al-Quds and its repercussions, of al-Quds, and even northern-lying cities such as Haifa and egation. The official has so far sat down with several other For his part, Haniyeh lauded the Lebanese support for the Pal- Hezbollah’s Media Relations Office said in the statement. Nazareth, forcing the regime to desperately demand a ceasefire. notable Lebanese figures. estinian cause and people and Berri’s efforts in this regard. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 6 HERITAGE & TOURISM JUNE 30, 2021

Hand-woven carpet exports jump 84.6 percent in two months 70-year-old street stairs under

HERITAGE TEHRAN —Iran’s export of hand-woven deskcarpets increased 84.6 percent in terms of value during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar restoration in Tehran year 1400 (March 21-May 21, 2021), from a year earlier, IRNA reported on Monday. TEHRAN – A resto- passed through Shemiran gardens, barren “According to the customs statistics, exports of Iranian hand- TOURISM deskration project has been fields between Tehran and Shemiran, made carpets has increased by 84.6% over the [year’s first] two commenced on a 70-year-old stairway, Yusef Abad, Abbas Abad, and Behjat Abad months in terms of value,” said Farahnaz Rafe’, the head of the which goes down to Tehran’s Vali-e Asr ending at its southernmost tip inside the National Union of Cooperatives of Iran’s Carpet Manufacturers. Street, famed as the longest in West Asia. then Qajar-era town of Tehran. The stairway is the first of the eight Vali-e Asr Street, which is registered on sets of stairs that connect Vali-e Asr Street Iran’s National Heritage list, was added to other streets and alleys nearby, the to UNESCO’s temporary list in 2019. The mayor of the district has said. street is one of the main urban elements The project aims to improve the ap- of the Iranian capital in the north-south pearance of the stairways and remedy the direction. unfavorable conditions that had occurred “Vali-e Asr Street is the best example in previous years, Mehr quoted Turaj which witnesses the persistent exercises Farhadi as saying on Tuesday. of creating the concept of Garden-Street The other seven sets of the historical as a destination of an urban area from stairways will also undergo restoration the Safavid era up to the modern time. works in the near future, he noted. A variety of architectural styles from While restoring the stairways, efforts traditional to modern and eclectic is a are made to maintain their originality representation of eastern and western and antiquity, the official added. values synthesis in a specific geographi- Vali-e Asr Street runs for over 17 ki- cal point, which carries a true definition lometers from the railway station in the square in the north. It is lined with many cultural centers. of an architectural and spatial place,” “Among the 33 countries trading with Iran during the period, south of the metropolis to the Tajrish shops, restaurants, parks, cinemas, and In the 19th century, the route once according to UNESCO. Japan and Germany were the two main importers of handwoven Persian rugs and carpets,” she added. Persian carpets are sought after internationally for their delicate designs and their good quality. Among Persian carpets, particularly those of the classic period, the medallion may represent an open lotus blossom with 16 petals as seen from above, a complex star Historically distinct bathhouse back to former glory form, or a quatrefoil with pointed lobes. 1 Amir Kabir was a modernized figure who tic, philosophical, figurative, and religious notions. Medallion carpet is any floor covering on which the deco- instituted significant changes in the country, particu- The UNESCO website asserts that the flawless ration is dominated by a single symmetrical centerpiece, such larly in the fields of education and administration. design of the Persian Garden, along with its ability as a star-shaped, circular, quatrefoil, or octagonal figure. The He was imprisoned in the bathhouse and eventually to respond to extreme climatic conditions, is the name, however, is sometimes also given to a carpet on which the murdered upon the decree of the king who could result of an inspired and intelligent application of decoration consists of several forms of this kind or even of rows not tolerate his popularity. different fields of knowledge, i.e. technology, water of medallion figures. The history of Bagh-e Fin in its current shape management and engineering, architecture, botany, dates back to the time of Shah Abbas I who was and agriculture. the 5th Safavid king of Iran and reigned from 1588 Along with the UNESCO-registered Persian gar- House of pottery opens in to 1629. However, some sources say the original den, the ancient city of Kashan boasts a cluster of Golpayegan premises date far back in time. architectural wonders, an atmospheric-covered Because the oasis city of Kashan lies adjacent to the bazaar, as well as some of central Iran’s best tradi- HERITAGE TEHRAN – On Monday, a house of pottery central Iranian desert, water is scarce, however, inside tional mansions, some of which turned into boutique deskwas inaugurated in the city of Golpayegan, the garden, water superabundantly flows through hotels now. which was once a thriving hub for the ancient craft in central Iran. a series of turquoise-colored pools and fountains. During the reign of the Seljuks (1051–1118), Kashan “Concerning the history of earthenware in Gileadean, a house The elevated cedars inside the garden that are became famous for its textiles, pottery, and tiles, of pottery was inaugurated in the city to revive the ancient craft,” up to 500 years old contribute to the scenic land- reaching high levels of accomplishment in each of CHTN quoted Golpayegan’s tourism chief as saying on Monday. scape while the profusion of orange trees permeate royal establishment. these industries. Today, Kashan and its surrounding Initiated with the close cooperation of a leading local crafter, pleasant fragrance when the trees are in blossom. The genuine concept of the Persian Garden that is towns and villages are also widely known as a major the house is also a school for training various fields of traditional Besides the bathhouse complex, the garden also deeply rooted in time interweaves natural elements center for the production of rose water, which is sold pottery, embossed painting techniques, and painting on pottery, embraces several historic structures such as a two-story with manmade components to embody an idea of at outlets around the main tourist attractions and the official noted. edifice that was once used to be the lodging for the creating a paradise on Earth by the means of artis- dedicated stores in the local bazaars.

Archaeologists to shed new light on Marivan plain HERITAGE TEHRAN – A team of natural passage of the Marivan plain in Preliminary evidence shows occupation deskIranian archaeologists the transfer of [early] human groups and fluctuating over time with peak settlement has commenced a follow-up survey on the their culture into the Iranian plateau.” numbers identified for the Chalcolithic, ancient Marivan plain, which is situated Systematic field-walking in the sum- Iron Age, Parthian, and Islamic periods. in Kordestan province, western Iran. mer of 2018 resulted in the recording of A range of diagnostic surface finds shows “Supervised by [Iranian archaeol- 60 archaeological sites dating from the the complexity of archaeological material ogists] Nemat Hariri and Mohammad Neolithic to the Late Islamic periods. Of from the Marivan Plain. Masoumian, the survey is aimed to gain a these, 37 sites were newly discovered by Experts believe that cultural interaction clear understanding of various historical the Marivan Plain Archaeological Project in the Marivan region had a varied impact periods across Marivan,” CHTN quot- (MPAP); the remaining 23 sites examined on local groups. The Zagros Mountains With 14 entries, Iran ranks first globally for the number of cities ed Marivan’s tourism chief as saying on by the MPAP have previously been iden- may have acted as a physical barrier to and villages registered by the World Crafts Council, as China with Monday. tified by researchers from Iran’ Bu-Ali direct interaction curtailing or rerouting seven entries, Chile with four, and India with three ones come next. “This study is conducted to find an- Sina University, according to Cambridge exchange, possibly via south-western Iran The value of Iran’s handicrafts exports stood at $120 million swers to questions about the role of the University Press. or the Rania plain in Iraq. during the first eleven months of the past Iranian calendar 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 exported to Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, the U.S., the UK, and Prehistorical troglodyte homes to become tourist destination other countries. TOURISM TEHRAN – A series of prehistorical anchors, shooting and scenes of war, and scenes desktroglodyte homes and their rock- of deer hunting in individual and collective forms. carved surroundings situated in northwest Iran will The rock art can be seen in some mountainous 90 properties added to Iran be prepared for sightseers. regions across Iran where roaming life and livestock “The troglodyte caves of Binalar, which are located farming are prevalent typically. The rock-carved national heritage list in Meshkinshar county (of Ardebil province), will figures of animals, associated tools are regarded be [temporary] handed over to the private sector to as good clues to help shed light on daily life in the TEHRAN – A total of 90 historical sites, aging HERITAGE be prepared for tourist visits,” provincial tourism distant past, though some figures might be symbolic. deskstructures, and natural sites in Khorasan Razavi chief Nader Fallahi said on Monday. Iran is a haven for ancient troglodytic architecture province have recently been inscribed on the national heritage list. “Those troglodyte caves were once settlements which is somewhat forgotten though they are filled The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of early humans… and they embrace two-story and with life and creativity. The northwest Kandovan announced the inscriptions on Tuesday in a letter to the gover- three-story dwellings parts of which have been village is one of the most famous examples of nor-general of the northeastern province, IRNA reported. destroyed over time… and some of those caves troglodytic architecture in the country; its ice- Several mansions, ancient hills, remnants of castles, mosques, are interconnected,” the official explained. cream cone-shaped homes are resembling that of cisterns, petroglyphs, caves, public bathhouses, and cemeteries “The participation of the private sector is an Turkey’s Cappadocia. were among the properties added to the prestigious list. important step toward bringing prosperity to Binalar In 2018, the country hosted the 3rd International caves to attract tourists to the area,” Fallahi stated. Troglodytic Architecture Conference in which tens So far, tens of thousands of ancient petroglyphs and of experts, researchers, and academia discussed rack-carved arts have been discovered in Meshginshahr troglodyte-associated architecture, culture, and county, some of which depict mountain goats, boat technology.

First boutique hotel to make debut in Qom TOURISM TEHRAN – Qom prov- he noted. development for the local communities deskince is to recognize its In addition to offering accommoda- through fueling a tourism boom along first boutique hotel, which is its main tions, boutique hotels are notable for the once flourishing route. structure is a historical mansion featuring their architectural style, aesthetic appeal, The second-holiest city of the country gems of traditional Iranian architecture. and artistic arrangement, he explained. after Mashhad, Qom is home to both the “The historical mansion of Salamatiha He also noted that a way to deal with magnificent shrine of Hazrat-e Masumeh is to become the first boutique hotel the destruction of historical monuments (SA) and the major religious madrasas The provincial capital of Mashhad attracts hundreds of pilgrims after being fully restored and renovat- and houses is by restoring and rebuilding (schools). each day from various Iranian cities, neighboring countries, and ed,” provincial tourism chief Alireza them, as well as changing their purpose. Apart from sightseers and pilgrims even across the globe; the raison d’être is the striking massive shrine Arjmandi said on Tuesday. Over the past couple of years, hun- who visit Qom to pay homage at the holy complex of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam. A budget of 180 billion rials ($4.2 dreds of historical sites and monuments shrine, the city is also a top destination Dozens of five-star hotels and hostels are dotted across Mashhad. million at the official exchange rate of across Iran have been temporarily ced- for Shiite scholars and students who The city has also the highest concentration of water parks in the 42,000 rials per dollar) has been al- ed to the private investors by auctions come from across the world to learn Is- country, and it also embraces a variety of cultural and historical located to the project, which is being reportedly to gain higher productivity lamic studies at its madrasas and browse sites that are generally crowded. The metropolis is also a good carried out by the private sector, the and better maintenance. through eminent religious bookshops. place to buy top handwoven rugs and carpets, and it’s a staging official added. Conducted by the Revitalization and The antiquity of Qom goes back to natural sceneries have been scattered post for travel to Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and little-touristic Upon completion, the project is ex- Utilization Fund for Historical Places, the the Sassanid era (224 CE–651) and sev- across the city as well as towns and vil- Khorasan regions. pected to generate 17 job opportunities, scheme is expected to assist a sustainable eral historical mosques, mansions, and lages nearby. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JUNE 30, 2021 SOCIETY 7 COVID-19 UPDATES Tribespeople to be vaccinated The statistics are related to 24 hours started 2:00 p.m. June 28 against coronavirus in four months New cases 12,717 SOCIETY TEHRAN – All the This movement in less than 14 months New deaths 142 desktribespeople aged above in the most difficult conditions of sanctions 18 will be vaccinated against coronavirus and epidemic will be remembered as a re- Total cases 3,192,809 by the end of the eighth calendar month cord in the history of the health system of Aban (November 21), deputy health min- Iran, he noted. ister Alireza Raisi said. President Hassan Rouhani said last Total deaths 84,127 “By the end of Mordad (August 22) all the month that if the volume of COVID-19 vac- tribespeople aged over 50 will be vaccinated cine required by the country is provided, New hospitalized patients 1,672 ahead of the national plan’s schedule, ad by the vaccination of people with underlying the end of Shahrivar (September 22) all the diseases will be completed by late July, and Patients in critical condition 3,176 people aged above 40 will be vaccinated,” the whole population will be vaccinated by he explained, IRNA reported on Monday. late November. There are 1,186,830 people living in To vaccinate people with underlying dis- Total recovered patients 2,862,261 212,660 tribal families across the country, eases, about 14-15 million doses of vaccine is he noted. required, while we now have 5 million doses, Diagnostic tests conducted 23,538,876 Health Minister Saeed Namaki said in so another 10 million must be provided to May that vaccination is going well in the complete the process by the end of July, then Doses of vaccine injected 5,907,914 country, and by the end of June, “we will we will continue the process with foreign and vaccinate the target groups, including the domestic vaccines, he explained. population above 60, and the incurable and He expressed hope to start vaccination special patients. of the whole population by the end of the Some 85 percent of the toll occurs among both Iranian and imported vaccines.” the Information Center of the Ministry summer (September 23), noting that given Tehran hosts WHO’s the elderly and those with underlying diseases Over 14,000 hospital beds will be of Health, has said. the country’s ability of vaccine administration, so that vaccination will reduce at least 80 added to the health system by mid-Au- Moreover, 1,400 health projects will be vaccinating 500,000 people in 24 hours, the Specialized Helpline for percent of the mortality, and then we will enter gust to sooner contain the coronavirus inaugurated, which have been started 12 entire population can receive the vaccine the vaccination phase of other age groups by pandemic, Kianoush Jahanpour, head of months ago, he stated. within three to four months. those willing to quit smoking

SOCIETY TEHRAN — Establishment of a national to- deskbacco cessation helpline and tobacco cessation Vocational plan aims to create jobs for 100,000 inmates service clinics across Iran was celebrated and introduced in a formal ceremony at the Ministry of Health on Monday. SOCIETY TEHRAN – The Prisons and Security Foundation for Prisoners, said in March that some 35,000 The ceremony was attended by the Representative of World deskand Corrective Measures Organization job opportunities have been created by 950 workshops in Health Organization (WHO) to I.R. Iran Dr Syed Jaffar Hussain. has prepared a plan, aiming to create jobs for around prisons across the country. The clinics operate across 63 universities of medical sciences 100,000 inmates in the current Iranian calendar year One hundred thousand inmates are provided with skill and were set up supported by and under direct leadership of which began on March 21. training courses on average per year, he noted. the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention Depart- “We have set the target for offering services to 60 percent About 70,000 of the prisoners succeed in receiving tech- ment of the Ministry of Health. The department has initiated of the inmates by providing each of them with 150 hours of nical and vocational certificates which will be valid after several other inter-related tobacco cessation projects in the training courses,” IRNA quoted Ahmad Rahro-Khajeh, an they are released from prisons, he added. country to support people in receiving help to quit smoking official with the Organization, as saying. Sustained employment of prisoners during incarceration in cooperation with the Secretariat for WHO Framework The vocational training program is carried out based and support for the employment of prisoners’ families after Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) and with guidance on an agreement signed with the Technical and Vocational release is on the agenda, Mohammad Mehdi Haj-Mohammadi, from WHO. Training Organization, the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, head of the Prisons and Security and Corrective Measures These projects include improving the management of Tourism, and Handicrafts, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Organization, has said. tobacco cessation services, designing and implementing a he explained. About 70 percent of prisoners in Iran are directly and drug smuggling directly and 30 percent indirectly, he stated. helpline for those who wish to quit, capacity building of pri- Despite the prevalence of coronavirus in the past [calendar] indirectly involved in drug-related crimes, Eskandar Momeni, According to Momeni, many social harms such as divorce, mary health care staff working in the selected comprehensive year, we managed to provide the services to 70,457 persons, the director of headquarters for the fight against narcotics, violent behaviors, robbery, etc. are rooted in drug use. health centers that offer tobacco cessation services, advocacy equaling 41 percent of the inmates, he added. said in November 2020. He added that over four million people in the country and social awareness raising on tobacco cessation, boosting Khosro Mokhtari, managing director of Cooperative Some 40 percent of the inmates in prisons are convicted of are regular and recreational drug users. visibility of tobacco cessation services. Iranian students shine at International Olympiad in Informatics SOCIETY TEHRAN – The nation- Six students participated in International Applied Science Olympiad and the South al Mathematical Olympiad (IMO 2020), deskal team of Iran won one Mathematical Olympiad, and Internation- Korea science and engineering competition putting the country in 18th place. Held on gold and three silver medals at the 33rd al Biology Olympiad, Chemistry Olympiad, in December 2020. September 21-22, IMO 2020 was hosted by International Olympiad in Informatics, computer Olympiad each hosted 4 Iranian Other students won colorful medals at Saint Petersburg, Russia. which was held virtually from 19 to 25 students, while 10 students from Iran attended the 2020 South African science and inven- The country’s team also snatched 4 medals June in Singapore. the Astronomy Olympiad. tion festival, which was held virtually on at the 52nd International Chemistry Olympiad Alireza Keshavarz grabbed the gold medal, Among the 28 students participating in November 28-December 5. (IChO 2020) held in Turkey from July 6 to 15. while Alireza Kaviani, Ali Safari, and Ali Shah- the international competitions, seven won The students also grabbed 8 colorful Moreover, Iran finished fourth winning Ali gained the silver medals, ISNA reported. world gold medals, eleven grabbed silver, medals at the International Olympiad on three gold medals and a silver medal at the A total of 28 students participated in inter- and nine won bronze medals and one student Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), ac- 32nd International Olympiad in Informatics national Olympiads over the past year (March gained an honorary diploma. cording to the National Organization for (IOI 2020) which was held in Singapore 2020-March 2021), winning 27 medals and Some 541 students participated in Development of Exceptional Talents. from September 13 to 19. one honorary diploma. the national summer competition last Also, the students grabbed four medals The students also won gold and silver Last year, two international Olympiads year, of whom 507 were awarded na- at the 31st International Biology Olympiad medals at the Bangkok International In- The Secretariat for WHO Framework Convention on To- of physics and geography were not held due tional medals. (IBO 2020) which took place in Nagasaki, tellectual Property, Invention, Innovation bacco Control in collaboration with WHO is running other to the outbreak of the coronavirus, but other More success Japan on July 3-11. and Technology Exposition (IPITEx 2020) projects as well. The sustainable waterpipe elimination na- Olympiads of mathematics, biology, comput- Most recently, Iranian students won The team of Iranian students won six which was held on February 2-6 in Bang- tionwide and the tobacco-free initiative in 63 cities and 63 ers, and chemistry and astronomy were held. 44 medals in the Indonesia International colorful medals at the 61st Internation- kok, Thailand. villages were also launched in early 2020. In addition, tobacco-free schools and campuses is ongoing by the secretariat in collaboration with Tehran University and the Ministry of Education. Offering tobacco cessation services Forests and forestry in Iran is a key component cutting across all those projects which are implemented supported by WHO’s technical assistance. (Part 6) Iran, and given the lack of a scientifically based and sus- economic forestry in Gilan is the Hashtpar region and A good portion of smokers are well informed about the In other parts of Iran, forests and stands of forest-like tainable forestry, forest industries are very limited and the hinterland of Rashht. A large new wood and paper health risks of smoking and its link to various diseases and vegetation have undergone such a drastic decline that deser- are significant in only a few regions. A recent statistical processing unit has apparently been set up near Sari are willing to quit. Easy access to tobacco cessation services tification is taking place even in those parts of Central Iran survey (Iran Yearbook ‘93, pp. 346-47) lists 182 large wood with a capacity of over 240,000 tons of paper. At the would increase the success rate for this group. To emphasize where—in remote and ecologically favorable areas—small industry plants, 37 of which employ between 50 and 999 time this article was being written, it was not possible to that, the World No Tobacco Day 2021 focused on tobacco reserves of trees, woody bushes, and shrubs had hitherto workers, while only 3 employ more than a thousand workers. verify whether the project to build a second newspaper cessation services and the impact of their availability on survived. The use of wood as fuel is the decisive factor in The fact that the labor force in this sector is less roll manufacturing mill in Mazandaran (by the Austrian quitting rates. the destruction of the last of the “forests” in Central Iran. than 14,000 indicates the small size of the industry. Voith company) had been realized. The World No Tobacco Day was celebrated on 31 May Forestry and forest industries today. In view of the All major sawmills as well as wood and paper industries (Source: Encyclopædia Iranica) 2021, and is continuing as one-year campaign during which scattered distribution and depleted nature of forests within are located in Gilan or in Mazandaran. The center of Concluded different activities can be organized to raise awareness on tobacco cessation services and introduce possible measures to expedite them. WHO in collaboration with its member ENGLISH IN USE states launched a year-long global campaign to help 100 million people quit tobacco. Tobacco use kills more than eight million people each year LEARN NEWS TRANSLATION globally. More than seven million of those deaths result from direct tobacco use, while around 1.2 million are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke. Statistics show globally that about 40% of the young generation are Tehran short of 12,000 classrooms exposed to the second-hand smoke. According to the national NCDs risk factor study (STEPS کمبود ۱۲ هزار کالس درس در پایتخت Considering the current population of students educating in 2016), about 14 % of the population over 18 years old in Iran were smokers. The smoking status of adolescents aged 13-15 مدیــرکل نوســازی مــدارس اســتان تهــران اظهــار کــرد: بــا توجــه بــه Tehran, there is a shortage of 12,000 classrooms which will -years old in Mar 2016, also showed that about 3% of adoles جمعیــت فعلــی دانــش آمــوزی بــه ۱۲هــزار کالس درس جدیــد نیــاز increase to 18,000 over the next few years, director of the cents were smoking cigarettes and about 6% were waterpipe smokers. In addition, in Iran statistics showed about 15% of داریــم کــه البتــه بــا احتســاب رشــد جمعیــت بــه ۱۸هــزار کالس organization for renovation of Tehran schools has stated. the population over the age of 15 years old are exposed to the .second-hand smoke in public places and about 26% at home طــی چندســال آینــده می رســد. Currently, 8,500 classrooms are beyond repair and must WHO predicts one billion deaths from smoking across the world this century if no serious action is taken to control علــی شــهری در گفتوگــو بــا ایســنا، گفــت: ۸۵۰۰کالس درس در ,be reconstructed, while 14,500 others need retrofitting and prevent tobacco use. Also, the organization says that if تهــران بایــد مــورد تخریــب و بازســازی قــرار گرفتــه و ۱۴ هــزار و .ISNA quoted Ali Shahri as saying on Wednesday current trends continue, Iran will be one of the countries .with the highest rates of tobacco use over the next 40 years ۵۰۰کالس درس مقــاوم ســازی شــوند. همچنیــن بــا تراکــم بــاالی There is also a high density of students in the capital, and Tobacco control activities in the I.R. Iran started in 1993 جمعیــت دانشآمــوزی در اســتان روبروییــم و علیرغــم آنکــه تراکــم despite the average capacity of classrooms accommodating under the auspices of the National Tobacco Control Committee. Iran ratified the WHO FCTC in 2005, following which, the میانگیــن در مــدارس کشــور ۲۴ نفــر اســت، شــاهد دوبرابــر ایــن students, the number of students in some areas is twice 24 National Headquarters for Control and Campaign against Tobacco was established under the Ministry of Health’s میــزان تراکــم در برخــی مناطــق هســتیم. .the average, he lamented .leadership in 2007 مدیــرکل نوســازی مــدارس اســتان تهــران تاکیــد کــرد کــه در حــال Referring to the current construction projects, he said that During Monday’s ceremony, an online platform for psy- chological self-assessment and self-care was launched to حاضــر ۱۱۰ پــروژه نیمــه تمــام دیگــر داریــم کــه امیدواریــم نیمــی از there are 110 projects under construction, half of which will be completed by the new school year (September 23). encourage the general population toward mental health -self-assessment and to guide them to learn self-care meth آنهــا را تــا مهــر مــاه بــه مرحلــه بهرهبــرداری برســانیم. ods to maintain and promote mental health. Prayer Times Noon:13:08 Evening: 20:06 Dawn: 4:45 (tomorrow) Sunrise: 5:52 (tomorrow) JUNE 30, 2021 ART&CULTURE I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y www.tehrantimes.com Managing Director: Mohammad Shojaeian Editor-in-Chief: Ali A.Jenabzadeh Play on life story of Islamic Revolution Editorial Dept.: Fax: (+98 21) 88808214 — 88808895 [email protected] Switchboard Operator: Tel: (+98 21) 43051000 ideologue Ayatollah Beheshti published Advertisements Dept.: Telefax: (+98 21) 43051430 Public Relations Office: Tel: (+98 21) 88805807 1 “Based on a definition of Islam by more than 70 officials in 1981. Subscription & Distribution Dept.: Tel: (+98 21) 43051603 Imam Khomeini, Martyr Beheshti designed He added that the story is narrated by Printed at: Jame Jam Bartar Borna - 44197737 a political structure, which is matchless the wife of Kolahi, and the mother and wife compared to other existing political systems,” of Ayatollah Beheshti. 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Revolutionary Council, and he soon became “This play covers the life of Martyr Beheshti the council’s first secretary. from his birth to his martyrdom and, in fact, He also became the leader of the newly it is docudrama written in seven acts typically founded Islamic Republican Party (IRP), GUIDE TO based on my imagination,” he added. which was the most important group in the He said that he is eager to stage the play if Majlis – parliament. SPIRITUAL AWAKENING Dramatic Arts Center director Qader Ashena (2nd L) and Art Bureau director the necessary arrangements are developed and Considered one of the most powerful men Mohammad-Mehdi Dadman (3rd R) unveil a poster for the play “The Loneliest the play is not “mutilated” under governmental in Iran, Beheshti played a leading part in the of the Oppressed, The Most Oppressed of the Lonely” at the Shohadaye Enqelabe The mind of a wise man is the safest controls. U.S. hostage crisis. Eslami Cultural Complex in Tehran on June 29, 2021. (SNN/Mehrdad Esfahani) custody of secrets; cheerfulness is the key Earlier in June 2020, Qaderi also Kolahi was sentenced to death in elaborated on this play. Iranian dissident accused of planting a bomb Kolahi was a member of the Mojahedin-e absentia after fleeing the country in to friendship; patience and forbearance “In this play, the story goes along with at the Islamic Republic party’s headquarters Khalq Organization (MKO) and was suspected 1981. He was gunned down in front of will conceal many defects. the event of Ashura and it begins with the and killing Ayatollah Beheshti and over 70 of planting a bomb at the headquarters of the his home in the Dutch town of Almere Imam Ali (AS) death of Mohammadreza Kolahi Samadi, an other people,” Qaderi said. Islamic Republican Party (IRP) that killed in December 2015.

Iranian movies line up Rare manuscript of Kulliyat-i Attar for Neum Animated showcased at Mashhad library Film Festival A number of literati and cultural figures attended across the world. the unveiling ceremony of the manuscript. A Japanese translation of the Elahi-nameh by Ayano ARTTEHRAN – Movies by Iranian directors are deskcompeting in the various categories of the The manuscript is composed of the Asrar-nameh Sasaki, a professor of Persian literature at the Tokyo Neum Animated Film Festival currently underway in Bosnia (Book of Mysteries), Mantiq at-Tayr (Conference of University of Foreign Studies, was published in 2019 and Herzegovina. the Birds), Mosibat-nameh (“Book of Affliction”) and by Heibonsha, a Tokyo-based publishing house best “This Side, Other Side”, “Imaginary Scene”, “The Eleventh 76 love poems by the Persian mystic and poet Farid known for producing dictionaries, encyclopedias and Step”, and “Autumn Winds, Spring Winds and Two Doves” have ud-Din Mohammad ibn Ebrahim Attar Neyshaburi books on art, history and philosophy. been selected to be screened in the official competition of the (C. 1142-1220). “It is hard to translate a literary text, especially one in festival, which is organized online due to the pandemic. He was also the author of the Elahi-nameh (The Book Persian, into Japanese. Cultural and literary differences of God), Mokhtar-nameh and Tadkerat al-Awliya. cause these difficulties,” Sasaki said during a conference A page from the Kulliyat-i Attar, which was showcased in Attar is most famous for the Mantiq at-Tayr, an on Attar organized at the University of Isfahan in April an exhibition for the first time at the Astan-e Qods Razavi allegorical poem describing the quest of the birds (i.e., 2015. Museum and Library in Mashhad on June 29, 2021. Sufis) for the mythical Simorgh, or Phoenix, whom they “One of the differences is the melodies that the words CULTURE TEHRAN – A rare manuscript of the wish to make their king (i.e., God). have in the classical Persian literature,” she stated and deskKulliyat-i Attar was put on view in an His Elahi-nameh and the Mosibat-nameh (“Book added that it is impossible to transfer the melodies in exhibition for the first time at the Astan-e Qods Razavi of Affliction”) both are mystical allegories similar in translation. Museum and Library in Mashhad on Tuesday. structure and form to the Mantiq at-Tayr. “Japanese people welcome instructive, sweet and This manuscript inscribed in the late 15 century is the UNESCO is commemorating Attar by registering the satirical stories, including the narratives that are in oldest copy of the Kulliyat-i Attar, which is preserved at 800th anniversary of his passing on its 2021 calendar Attar’s works,” said Sasaki, who is the author of many the library’s storehouse, the organizers of the showcase of events. articles including “Basic Principles of Persian Prosody” announced. Attar’s works have been published in several languages and “Selection of Classical Persian Poetry Meters”.

“Autumn Winds, Spring Winds and Two Doves” by Iranian director Sadeq Javadi. Leon Trotsky’s book on fascism, ways to fight it published in Persian CULTURE TEHRAN – Bolshevik to Vladimir Lenin. opposed Stalin’s peace agreements with In “This Side, Other Side”, director Lida Fazli shows that no deskrevolutionary and Marxist During the early days of the Soviet Union, Adolf Hitler in the 1930s. border can prevent the formation of friendships and affection theorist Leon Trotsky’s book “Fascism: What he served first as People’s Commissar for As the head of the Fourth International, between children, and she wishes that the world of adults, like It Is and How to Fight It” has been published Foreign Affairs and later as the founder and Trotsky continued in exile to oppose the the world of children, would be full of peace and friendship. in Persian. commander of the Red Army and People’s Stalinist bureaucracy in the Soviet Union, The story of “Imaginary Scene” directed by Neda Gudarzi is set Mohammad Radmanesh is the translator Commissar of War. He was also among the and was eventually assassinated in Mexico in a crowded shopping center, where people are moving around, of the book released by Talaye Porsoo first members of the Politburo. by Ramón Mercader, a Soviet agent. but everything changes with the sudden arrival of the coronavirus. Publications in Tehran. After leading a failed struggle of the Trotsky’s ideas form the basis of “The Eleventh Step” tells the story of a little lion cub, born in The book argues why fascism was able Left Opposition against the policies and Trotskyism, a term coined as early as 1905 a zoo. The lion cub lives in a cage that is only ten steps long. On to conquer only in those countries where rise of Joseph Stalin in the 1920s and by his opponents in order to separate it from the eleventh step he bangs his head against the bars, but one day social democratic or Stalinist parties blocked the increasing role of bureaucracy in the Marxism. the zookeeper leaves the cage door open. Maryam Kashkoolinia the workers and their allies from utilizing Soviet Union, Trotsky was expelled from Trotsky’s ideas remain a major school is the director of the animation. a revolutionary situation to remove the the Communist Party and deported from of Marxist thought that is opposed to the “Autumn Winds, Spring Winds and Two Doves” directed by capitalists from power. the Soviet Union. theories of Stalinism. He was one of the Front cover of the Persian translation of Sadeq Javadi is about a bride who is awaiting her groom who is Trotsky was one of the leaders of the An early advocate of Red Army intervention few Soviet political figures who were never Leon Trotsky’s book “Fascism: What It Is crossing the sea to meet her. They keep in touch by means of a Russian October Revolution, second only against European fascism, Trotsky also rehabilitated by the Soviet administration. and How to Fight It”. dove. But a violent, autumn storm breaks communication and the guests sadly begin to depart. Yet the dove does not wait for spring to come and starts searching. “Creative Mind” by Mahdi Barqzadegan, “The Rotation” by Hazhir As’adi and “The Nose” by Hamideh Teimuri are competing “I Am Number Four” at Persian bookstores in the panorama section. “Creative Mind” is about challenges that all of us have with our by Ofoq in Tehran. Andrakkus Sutekh. minds. Sometimes, it seems that we cannot control our minds. Peyman Esmaeilian is the translator of the book, which Most of the book is told in the first person by Number The movie tells the story of a man who wants to sleep but cannot, is the first book in the Lorien Legacies series. Four, who takes the name, John Smith. As the story begins, because his brain has some ideas about sleeping. Pittacus Lore is the pseudonym of James Frey and Jobie he and his guardian or Cepan, Henri, learn of the death In “The Rotation”, there is a war between two tribes on claiming Hughes. The book was published by HarperCollins on of Number Three and move to Paradise, Ohio, assuming the sun in the sky. As a result of that war the volcano erupts. Those August 3, 2010, and spent seven successive weeks at #1 on new identities aka John Smith. two tribes now are dead and several centuries will pass, but the the children’s chapter of the New York Times bestseller list. There, John befriends conspiracy theorist Sam Goode humans are still at war to claim the sun in the sky. The story centers on the conflict between two and “adopts” a dog identified by its name tag as “Bernie “The Nose” is about Ivan, a barber who one morning finds a extraterrestrial species: the Loric and the Mogadorians. Kosar”. nose in the bread, and the same day his customer Kovalyov realizes The Loric are classified into two factions: the overseers He also meets and is attracted to a fellow student, that his nose is out of place. Kovalyovis is looking for his nose and known as the Cepan and the guardians known as the Garde, Sarah Hart, who is working as a photographer. Sarah’s the latter of whom possess unique abilities known as Legacies. ex-boyfriend, football player Mark James, is a bully who Ivan throws the nose into a river, but the police officer notices. Front cover of the Persian translation of Pittacus Lore’s The festival opened on June 26 and will run until July 1. The story opens with a prelude that follows Hannu torments both John and Sam. “I Am Number Four”. – the alias used by Number Three, one of nine Garde DreamWorks Pictures bought the rights to the film in CULTURE TEHRAN – A Persian rendition of children hiding on Earth after their homeworld of Lorien June 2009; it was released on February 18, 2011, and was desk“I Am Number Four”, a young adult was invaded – residing in Kenya where he is killed by the first DreamWorks movie to be distributed by Disney’s Iranian ensemble Ain science fiction novel by Pittacus Lore, has been published Mogadorian assassins under the command of General Touchstone Pictures. to perform at Dagestan ARTTEHRAN – The Iranian ensemble Ain will History of art in Iran during Safavid to Qajar Periods deskbe performing at the International Festival of Folklore and Traditional Culture Highlanders, which open on Part 8 one of the later Safavids whose reign could Tavernier: an unstable personality, he showed Hosayn (1694-1722), appears to have Wednesday in Dagestan. Later Safavid period (1629-1722) be called impressive. An important patron little interest in government or architecture abrogated responsibilities in patronage as The group, which is from the western Iranian city of Hamedan, Abbas’s paranoia resulted in the death of architecture, he also encouraged Reza’s but was a gifted and eclectic patron of painting well as in government. No manuscript can will travel to Dagestan with a contribution from Iran’s Islamic or incapacitation of all his sons, and he was many students. and drawing, encouraging not only the be confidently attributed to his patronage, Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO). succeeded by his grandson, Safi I (1629-42), Reza’s son Safi was a gifted still-life Europeanizing masters “inherited” from his though he commissioned Ali-Qoli Jobbedar Mostafa Azadi-Moqrader, Mostafa Rashidi-Motlaq, Seyyed who was barely interested in architecture painter and one of the court’s principal father but also the gifted Moin Mosavvar, who and Mohammad Zaman to portray the Russian Es’haq Sadeqi, Mehrdad Varasteh-Dalir, Hossein Ahmadi- and merely brought to completion projects textile designers. Mohammad Qasem and produced some of his finest, “journalistic” ambassador to the Safavid court. Neshat, Moein Sarevandi and Farshad Farahani-Delju are begun by his predecessor. Mohammad Yusof specialized in single- renderings of contemporary Isfahan life Portraiture too had been introduced at an members of the band The royal workshops continued to page drawings and paintings of elegant during the shah’s reign. earlier period, but it seems to have been both The festival was launched in 2004 with the support of the produce ceramics, textiles, and carpets that youths. Abbas II commissioned several Erotic subject matter, already apparent more realistic and more abundant in the last Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the State were stylistically and technically scarcely sumptuous Shahnameh in traditional styles during the reign of Shah Abbas I, received years of the dynasty. In 1722 the shah ordered Russian House of Folk Art. distinguishable from those of Abbas I. The but also brought a number of Europeanizing wider attention, not only in paintings and Mohammad Zaman’s son, Mohammad Ali to Dozens of artists, as soloists and in groups from around master painter Reza continued to paint until painters to his court, most notably Ali-Qoli drawings but also occasionally in ceramics. paint a group portrait of king and court; it is the world, will present their works during the festival, which his death in 1635, and his students dominated Jobbedar and Mohammad Zaman. For the most part, however, ceramics, textiles, impressive both for its forbidding gloom and runs until July 6. 17th-century painting. But the reign of Safi I Abbas II’s successor Solayman (1666-94) and carpets continued to utilize designs and as a final testimony to the Safavids. The festival also gathers thousands of spectators, both residents marks no new directions in either art or politics. is amply described by several contemporary motives established under Shah Abbas I. Source: Encyclopedia Iranica of the republic and guests from other places. His son, Abbas II (1642-66), is the only European visitors, especially Chardin and The last of the reigning Safavids, Soltan Concluded