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Omani foreign minister to visit Self-defense is not a joke for Iran: Kharrazi Iran on Saturday POLITICAL TEHRAN — Kamal been fully within international maritime deskKharrazi, chairman of rules. He also compared Iran’s action with POLITICAL TEHRAN — Omani Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Rela- a recent seizure of an Iranian tanker by the deskAlawi bin Abdullah is scheduled to visit Iran on tions, has said that defending “territorial UK in Gibraltar. Saturday, Bloomberg reported on Monday. integrity” and guarding the country’s “dig- “Unlike the piracy in the Strait of Gi- Alawi will visit Tehran to discuss “recent regional developments,” nity” is not a joke. braltar, our action in the Persian Gulf is the Omani Foreign Ministry said on Twitter. “Iran has not aggressed any country over to uphold int’l maritime rules. As I said in Following tension in the region over seizure of a British oil tanker the past 250 years. However, it plays no joke NY, it is IRAN that guarantees the security by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, Oman issued a statement with anybody in defending its territorial of the Persian Gulf & the Strait of Hormuz. on Sunday calling on all parties to exercise restraint and resolve integrity and credibility as it has shown UK must cease being an accessory to #Eco- differences diplomatically. during the past 40 years,” he told IRNA in nomicTerrorism of the US.” On July 4, Britain captured a supertanker carrying the Iranian an interview published on Monday. On July 4, Britain captured a supertanker oil by claiming that it was transporting oil to Syria in violation of Iran has always stood against aggressors carrying the Iranian oil by claiming that it the EU sanctions. and considers it a “national and religious was transporting oil to Syria in violation of duty”, he said. the EU sanctions. Commenting on Britain’s threats of im- Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on posing sanctions on Iran, he said that various Sunday that the Islamic Revolution Guards Japan to make every effort to types of sanctions have been imposed on Corps (IRGC) responded to piracy by Britain Iran and the people have resisted. by seizing a British tanker in the Strait of reduce regional tension: He noted that the Iranian people with- Hormuz on Sunday night. Shinzo Abe stand sanctions and pressure to defend their Last Tuesday, Leader of the Islamic Rev- independence. olution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned By staff and agency According to Reuters, British ministers ignored distress calls. Following the collision, those on board the British government’s illegal seizure of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that Tokyo are making plans aimed at targeting Iran Allah-Morad Afifipour, head of the Ports the fishing boat contacted the British ves- the supertanker in Gibraltar, saying the act wants to make every effort to reduce tension between the United with sanctions in the aftermath of the Ira- and Maritime Organization in the southern sel but didn’t receive any response, so they of “piracy” will not go “unanswered”. States and Iran in the region. nian seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker Hormozgan Province, said on Saturday that informed the Hormozgan Maritime Organ- “The evil England conducts piracy and According to Reuters, Japanese media have said Washington’s in the Persian Gulf. the 30,000-ton Stena Impero tanker had ization according to the legal procedures, steals our ship,” the Leader said. “They carry proposal to boost surveillance of vital Middle East oil shipping lanes Iranian forces late on Friday impound- collided with a fishing boat on its route, Afifpour added. out an atrocity and give it a legal form.” off Iran and Yemen could be on the agenda during a visit to Tokyo ed a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait adding that according to law, after an ac- Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad “The Islamic Republic and the establish- this week by U.S. national security adviser John Bolton. of Hormuz for involvement in an accident cident it is necessary that the causes are Zarif, in a tweet on Saturday, said Iran’s ment’s pious elements will not leave these Abe said that before making a decision on joining with the United with an Iranian fishing boat, after the tanker investigated. conduct towards the British tanker had enmities unanswered,” he warned. States, Tokyo would like to fulfill what it sees as a unique role it has to play in reducing tension. “We have a long tradition of friendship with Iran and I’ve met with its president any number of times, as well as other leaders,” Palestine issue will surely end in favor of Islamic world: Abe told a news conference after his coalition’s victory in a Sunday election for parliament’s upper house. “Before we make any decisions on what to do, Japan would like Ayatollah Khamenei to make every effort to reduce tensions between Iran and the United POLITICAL TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Rev- century” as a “treacherous” plan. States,” he said. deskolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on “The objective behind this dangerous plot is annihilation Abe was in Iran on a two-day visit on June 12. Monday that the issues of Palestine will definitely come of the Palestinian identity among the Palestinian people and During a meeting with Abe on June 13, Leader of the Islamic to a conclusion in favor of the Palestinian people and the youth. It [the plot] should be countered and we should not Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed Trump as a person larger Islamic world. let them annihilate the Palestinian identity through using not worthy of exchanging messages. The Leader said Iran has “no “Victory cannot be achieved without resistance and strug- money,” he noted. trust” in the U.S. and will not at all “repeat the bitter experience” it gle. Based on what God has promised, we believe that the Under the deal of the century, U.S. President Donald gained from the negotiations that led to the conclusion of the 2015 Palestine issue will definitely end in favor of the Palestinian Trump has proposed to limit Palestine’s land to around nuclear deal, which Washington later ditched. people and the world of Islam,” Ayatollah Khamenei said half of the West Bank. “Iran engaged in talks with the U.S. and the Europeans for some during a meeting with Saleh al-Arouri, deputy chairman Ayatollah Khamenei also said that another way to counter five or six years, and achieved a result. The Americans, however, of the political office of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance this plot is for the Palestinian people to make progresses breached a done deal,” said the Leader, emphasizing that “no wise man” Movement, Hamas. in countering the occupiers, and this is something which would enter talks with a country that has reneged on all agreements. The Leader received a letter from Hamas chief Ismail is happening. Haniyeh in the meeting. “Not so many years ago, the Palestinians were fighting Ayatollah Khamenei praised Haniyeh’s stance in the (occupiers by) using stones. But today, instead of stones, JCPOA parties to hold letter and said, “Hamas is in the heart of the Palestinian in dealing with any country in the world. they are equipped with precision-guided missiles, and this movement as Palestine is in the heart of the world of “We have always announced our view on Palestine is feeling of advancement,” he added. emergency meeting on July 28 Islam’s movement.” clearly and transparently. Even those friendly countries For his part, Arouri said, “The defense advances The Leader said the resistance and resilience of the people with whom we have different view in this respect, are made by Hamas and other resistance groups are by POLITICAL TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry an- of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank herald victory. aware that the Islamic Republic is very serious on the no means comparable to past years, and today all the desknounced on Monday that the remaining parties “God has promised help and victory to those who stand issue of Palestine,” he added. occupied territories and the main and sensitive Zionist to the JCPOA - the official name for the 2015 nuclear deal - will steadfast on his path, yet the realization of this promise has Elsewhere, the Leader said that the final victory of the regime’s centers are within the reach of the Palestinian hold an emergency joint commission meeting in Vienna on July 28. requirements, of which the most important ones include Palestinian people and the return of this holy land to the resistance’s missiles.” Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said the meeting will Jihad, struggle, and tireless efforts in various dimensions, Islamic world will not be strange and unachievable. “As you pointed out, we believe that based on the divine be attended by foreign ministry political directors and Helga Schmid, including political, cultural, intellectual, economic and “To us, Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah’s remark that ‘God will- promise, Quds, and Palestine will be freed from the tyranny secretary general of the European External Action Service (EEAS). military aspects,” the Leader explained. ing, I will perform prayers at al-Aqsa Mosque,’ is absolutely of the Zionists, and all of the fighters of God, and the Muslim The remaining parties to the agreement are Iran, Germany, Elsewhere, he said that when it comes to the Palestinian achievable,” the Leader boasted. Ummah will perform prayers at the Al-Aqsa mosque,” he said. France, Britain, China and Russia. The U.S. left the agreement in cause, the Islamic Republic does not observe any reservations The Leader also described the U.S.-devised “deal of the He also praised Iran’s support for Palestine. May 2018 and reimposed sanctions on Iran. The meeting is taking place as Iran is limiting its nuclear com- mitments in retaliation for the U.S. exit of the deal and a failure by the remaining parties to protect Iran from Washington’s sanctions. Tehran’s tanker seizure arguments more convincing than London’s: Moscow Mousavi said the JCPOA signatories believe that it is a proper decision 1 On July 19, the Islamic Revolution UK Prime Minister Theresa May was one can deny them of that right, Ulyanov to hold such a meeting prior to the meeting of the foreign ministers. Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy captured Brit- to hold a meeting of Britain’s emergencies said, dismissing earlier allegations raised “This meeting is not an alternative to the coming meeting of the ish oil tanker Stena Impero for violating committee on Monday to discuss Iran’s sei- by the U.S. president’s national security foreign ministers. It is an opportunity to raise issues and become international maritime laws when cross- zure of Stena Impero in the Persian Gulf. adviser, John Bolton. better prepared for the meeting of ministers,” Mousavi explained. ing the high-traffic Strait of Hormuz in the In one of her final important acts as prime Bolton had claimed in a tweet on Friday Persian Gulf. minister before resigning on Wednesday, that “one of the worst mistakes of the Iran Iranian officials said the vessel had May will chair a meeting of Britain’s COBR deal, now on full display, was allowing Iran Abdul Mahdi holds talks switched off its GPS locator, in contra- emergencies committee at around 10:30 am to maintain enrichment capabilities. There vention of international regulations, and (0930 GMT), a Downing Street office said. should be no enrichment for Iran.” with Rouhani was sailing into the strategic waterway in A spokeswoman said in a brief statement against the U.S. claim that Tehran should not In May, Iran began initiating a set of a wrong traffic pattern. that “as well as receiving the latest updates be allowed to enrich uranium at any level. measures to respond to the U.S. departure POLITICAL TEHRAN — Iraqi Prime Minister Adel The taker was transferred to Iran’s from ministers and officials, the COBR Mikhail Ulyanov, the permanent rep- from the JCPOA and the European part- deskAbdul Mahdi, who arrived in Tehran late port city of Bandar Abbas for maritime meeting will discuss the maintenance of resentative of Russia to International Or- ners’ refusal to guarantee Tehran’s business on Monday, held talks with President Hassan Rouhani on casualty investigation. the security of shipping in the Persian Gulf.” ganizations in Vienna, said all signatories interests under the deal. regional and international issues. Iran’s seizure of the UK tanker came almost It will be the third emergency committee of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of The measures have already seen Teh- It is the second time that Abdul Mahdi is visiting Iran since two weeks after London seized an Iranian meeting held in the UK since Iran seized Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as ran surpassing the 3.67-percent cap set he took over as prime minister in October 2018. He first visited supertanker for allegedly violating unilateral the Stena Impero tanker on Friday. NPT, are allowed to enrich uranium. by the JCPOA on the level of its uranium Iran in early April. European Union sanctions on Syria. Russia on Sunday also took Iran’s side That is their inalienable right, and no enrichment. Prior to his arrival in Tehran, the Iraqi-based Al-Forat news channel reported on Monday that Abdul Mahdi was scheduled to White House narrative on JCPOA incoherent: analyst visit Tehran for talks with senior POLITICAL TEHRAN — The founder of media highest levels in European governments, increasing will try to prevent new negotiations for precisely Iranian officials. deskcompany Bourse & Bazaar says the the likelihood that Iran can get the significant polit- this reason.” The news channel quoted Trump administration’s approach toward the 2015 ical and economic support it needs to address U.S. When asked about his opinion of the EU’s finan- sources as saying that Abdul nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers is pressure. But, on the other hand, reduced compliance cial mechanism for trade with Iran, i.e. INSTEX, Mahdi would discuss with Iranian incoherent. with the JCPOA and actions such as the seizure of Batmanghelidj said, “I have no doubt that Europe officials the tension between Iran “The Trump administration’s narrative on Iran’s tankers will provide a justification to European offi- is serious about the INSTEX mechanism. Though and the United States and Britain. nuclear program is incoherent and this reflects that cials and politicians who, like many U.S. figures, are its development feels slow, Europe has worked re- In recent remarks, Abdul different figures in the administration have different skeptical of Iran’s non-proliferation intentions and markably quickly to create a state-owned mechanism Mahdi had said that his country was seeking a détente in the assessments of what satisfactory non-proliferation concerned about its regional role. As the escalation with ten shareholders and an innovative structure. crisis between the United States and Iran. He also talked about controls entail,” Esfandyar Batmanghelidj told Tasnim continues, the voices who argue that Europe should Those who are disappointed that the mechanism will sending two Iraqi delegations to Washington and Tehran to in an interview published on Monday. join the U.S. maximum pressure campaign on Iran not be linked to Iran’s oil exports need to consider help contain the tension, stressing that Iraq is playing only a Batmanghelidj is founder and publisher of Bourse will gain influence.” that INSTEX is a specific tool for a specific problem. “calm role” and not mediation. & Bazaar, a media company that supports business On U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to The European companies operating in Iran employ Abdul Mahdi said at the end of May that he would visit Washing- diplomacy between Europe and Iran through pub- the Iranian nuclear program, he said, “The Trump thousands of Iranians, import and produce important ton and Tehran soon to discuss the situation in the region against lishing, research, and events, such as the annual Eu- administration’s narrative on Iran’s nuclear program products and technologies, and contribute hundreds of the background of the crisis between the United States and Iran. rope-Iran Forum. is incoherent and this reflects that different figures millions of euros to the Iranian economy as the result Tensions between Tehran and Washington have been rising over Aside from his contributions to Bourse & Bazaar’s in the administration have different assessments of of direct investment. European executives have made the past months as the U.S. started imposing harsh sanctions on Iran. own platform, Batmanghelidj’s writing on Iranian what satisfactory non-proliferation controls entail. it clear that INSTEX provides a payment solution and In 2018, President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the business and politics has been published in Foreign But the lack of consensus presents an opportunity political protection which can help their companies U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal and imposed a raft of severe Policy, Bloomberg Opinion, Al Monitor, Quartz, and for Iran, which can use direct negotiations to shape remain in Iran in the face of huge pressure from the sanctions on Iran. Trump threatened secondary sanctions against Asia Times. His scholarship on Iranian political econ- the view of Iran’s nuclear program. It is likely that U.S. It would be a mistake to reject INSTEX because companies operating in other countries, inviting corporate leaders omy has been published in the Encyclopedia Iranica Trump could be personally convinced to accept a deal it doesn’t solve all of Iran’s economic problems—it is to “make a choice” between doing business in Iran or the U.S. and the journal Iranian Studies. Batmanghelidj is a close in form to the JCPOA as he is simply looking part of the solution.” In recent weeks, Iran has begun enriching uranium to a higher graduate of Columbia University. for a political win. But some in his administration Elsewhere in the interview, he was asked whether degree of purity than had been agreed under the deal, while On the European Union’s approach to Iran’s policy the JCPOA could be saved, he answered, “Some say it building its stockpiles of fissile material - not least because under towards the JCPOA, Batmanghelidj said, “So far, Eu- “It would be a mistake to is impossible to save the JCPOA. But it is important to the sanctions regime, it can’t export what it produces anyway. ropean officials have understood that Iran’s moves to remember that many believed it would be impossible to The sanctions were initially going to affect Iran-Iraq trade. Bagh- scale back its compliance with the JCPOA are intended reject INSTEX because it achieve the JCPOA when negotiations began years ago. dad, however, managed to acquire some waivers from Washington. to be gradual and reversible. However, there are risks doesn’t solve all of Iran’s At this moment, it remains achievable that the U.S. and Against the backdrop of the waivers, the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, to Iran’s approach. On one hand, escalation, whether economic problems—it is Iran could enter into new negotiations—encouraged hosted a joint meeting of Economic Cooperation Commission around the nuclear deal or other points of tension, helps by Europe—based on a basic respect for the JCPOA. with Iran on Sunday and Monday. make sure that the Iran file remains a priority at the part of the solution.” If talks begin, the impossible can happen again.” I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 23, 2019 IRAN IN FOCUS Trump’s lie on downing Iranian drone Araqchi voices regret over was so big we believed it first: general Amano’s death POLITICAL TEHRAN — Deputy Foreign Minister POLITICAL TEHRAN — An IRGC on the drone on July 18, four weeks after deskAbbas Araqchi has expressed his con- deskcommander has said U.S. Iran shot down a U.S. surveillance drone dolences over the death of Yukiya Amano, the chief of the President Donald Trump’s lie about shoot- flying over Iranian waters near the Strait International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), who passed ing down an Iranian drone was so big that of Hormuz. away at the age of 72. even Iran believed it at first. “The Boxer took defensive action against “My deep condolences for #Amano demise. We worked “Trump’s lie was so big that even we an Iranian drone, which had closed into very closely. I commend his skillful & professional per- believed it at first that they had managed to a near distance, approximately 1000 formance as DG of IAEA resulted in complete closure of shoot down one of our drones,” Commander yards, ignoring multiple calls to stand so-called #PMD & 15 consecutive reports confirming Iran’s of the IRGC Aerospace Force Amir Ali Ha- down threatening safety of ship and ship’s full compliance to the #JCPOA. May the Almighty bless jizadeh said on Sunday, according to ISNA. crew,” he said at the White House on the his soul,” Araqchi said in a tweet on Monday. Brigadier General Hajizadeh made the same day, claiming that Iran’s drone “was remarks after a meeting with Iranian law- immediately destroyed.” makers at the parliament. Iran later broadcast a footage which “After Trump’s claim about downing was filmed by the same drone to disprove an Iranian drone, we checked with various Trump’s claim. units several times, because we could not Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi believe that he himself would directly tell also reacted to the claim, saying, “We have such a big lie to the media,” he remarked. not lost any drone in the Strait of Hormuz “This is why we had a few hours of delay nor anywhere else.” before rejecting the news and we finally “I am worried that USS Boxer has shot watched that our unmanned aerial vehicle down their own UAS by mistake!” he tweeted had monitored the activity of the [U.S.] on Friday. strike group before it reached the Strait Tensions between Tehran and Wash- of Hormuz and after it got out of it,” the ington have escalated since the U.S. ad- general explained. ministration of Donald Trump adopted a Last week, Trump claimed that a U.S. distinctly hostile approach toward Iran, warship had shot down an Iranian drone which included pulling out of the his- over the Strait of Hormuz. toric Iran nuclear deal and reimposing Trump added that the USS Boxer fired sanctions on Tehran. Earlier on Monday, the IAEA secretariat said in a note to member states that “the Secretariat of the International Atomic Energy Agency regrets to inform with deepest sadness of the passing away of Director General Yukiya Amano.” Leader names new heads for two charity bodies Last week, the agency said that Amano’s health problems had forced him to plan an early end to his term, which was POLITICAL TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Bakhtiari replaced Fattah, who served as the head of originally set to expire in December 2021. deskRevolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee, Iran’s largest The 72-year-old Japanese diplomat had held the posi- appointed new heads for the Mostazafan Foundation charity organization. tion of IAEA director general since 2009, taking over from of the Islamic Revolution and the Imam Khomeini Fattah also served as energy minister under President Mohamed ElBaradei and steering the UN agency through Relief Committee. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and as a local commander in a period of intense diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear program. In two separate decrees on Monday, Ayatollah the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). His death coincides with a sharp escalation of tensions Khamenei said Parviz Fattah would replace Mohammad The Leader also thanked Saeedikia for his services between Iran and the West following Washington’s decision Saeedikia as the head of the Mostazafan Foundation for and appointed him as the new chairman of the board organization to provide assistance and support to the poor. last year to quit a 2015 international deal under which Tehran a five-year term. He also named Morteza Bakhtiari as of trustees of the Mostazafan Foundation. The Imam The body mainly relies on donations by people agreed to some limitations on its nuclear program in return the new head of the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee, Khomeini Relief Committee was established in March although it also receives some funding from the for termination of economic sanctions. IRNA reported. 1979 based on a decree by Imam Khomeini as a charity administration as well. President Donald Trump has reimposed U.S. sanctions on Iran, and the fate of the landmark deal, which the IAEA has been overseeing, is unclear. Amano had, on several occasions, reaffirmed Iran’s com- Iran arrests 17 professional CIA spies, some face death penalty pliance with its nuclear-related commitments under the deal, Iranian Intelligence Ministry breaks up CIA spy ring known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). 1 The official added that the move was in viola- Esmaili said those on the death row were convicted tion of the United States’ laws and some of the CIA’s of espionage at an extent that constitutes spreading Seizure of British tanker victims succeeded to escape from the trap with the “corruption on earth”, a term used to describe capital help of their lawyers. crimes within the Islamic Republic’s judicial system. proved Iran is firm to respond None of the 17 arrested individuals were citizens The news follows Tehran’s announcement on June of other countries, the official stated. 17 that the country had dismantled a CIA-run “large to threats: Hatami He also said since President Donald Trump as- U.S. cyber-espionage” network. POLITICAL TEHRAN — Seizure of the British-flagged sumed office, the United States’ espionage measures According to secretary of Iran’s Supreme Na- deskoil tanker in the Persian Gulf proved that against the Islamic Republic have intensified. tional Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, the co- the Islamic Republic of Iran possesses the willpower to Judiciary spokesman Gholam Hossein Esmaili operation between the Islamic Republic of Iran respond to any adventurous act, Defense Minister Brig- has said the death sentence against a number of the and other countries has led to “the disclosure and adier General Amir Hatami spies, who betrayed their homeland, will be carried dismantling of a network of CIA officers, as well as said on Monday. out soon. the detention and punishment of several spies.” When the British government seized a tanker carrying Iran’s oil, “we immediately confront- Jack Straw says Iranians have good cause to call Britain ‘cunning, colonial fox’ ed their illegal action in the Jack Straw, the former British foreign secretary, has ful coup against the elected prime minister, Mohammad Persian Gulf, and this means written an article saying that Iranians have “good cause” The whole of the West – Mossadegh, in August 1953. that we have the resolve and to be “resentful” against Britain and call Britons the America, France, the UK We helped prop up the Shah in the mid and late 1970s, power that are needed to re- “cunning, colonial fox”. even when it was obvious that he was losing popular sup- spond to any threat,” Mehr In his article published in the Daily Mail on Sun- and Russia – backed Iraq port. Catastrophically so, in fact. In 1979, Mohammad Reza quoted Hatami as saying. day, Straw gives reasons why the Iranians will never in the 1980s Pahlavi was overthrown in a revolution led by Ayatollah Iranian forces late on Friday trust Britons. Khomeini and that, in turn, led directly to the start of the impounded a British-flagged Following is the text of the article: English job’ – which Iranians use when things go wrong. Islamic Republic of Iran. oil tanker in the Strait of In October 2015, my wife Alice and I were visit- They have good cause to be resentful against the ‘cunning, But the worst was to come in 1980, when Iraq’s newly Hormuz for involvement in ing Iran on holiday with friends. Rarely seen by Western colonial fox’, as they describe us. Iran never was a British appointed president, Saddam Hussein, decided, without an accident with an Iranian fishing boat, after the tanker tourists, the country offers both dramatic scenery and colony but that didn’t stop us exploiting the country for any justification, to invade Iran. Millions on both sides lost ignored distress calls. wonderful cultural sites. We’d hired an interpreter and treasure and power. their lives in the bloody war that followed. Allah-Morad Afifipour, head of Ports and Maritime Organ- a driver and by the sixth day of our trip had visited the At least our colonies got roads, sewers and railways. The whole of the West – America, France, the UK and ization in southern Hormozgan Province, said on Saturday busy capital Tehran and Yazd, a desert city in the south. Quite the opposite was the case in Iran. Britain and Russia, Russia – backed Iraq (with only Israel, improbably, sup- that the 30,000-ton Stena Impero tanker had collided with Then, on our way to Shiraz, the heart of the coun- after competing with each other for control of the country, porting Iran). For eight years, Iran was effectively alone. It a fishing boat on its route, adding that according to law, after try’s rich Persian culture, we stopped halfway to see eventually struck a deal which stopped all railway building managed to avoid abject defeat, but this searing experience an accident it is necessary that the causes are investigated. a celebrated 4,000-year-old cypress tree, the Sarv-e right up until the 1920s. has defined everything that has happened since and shaped Abarkuh. We bribed and cajoled Iran to do our will throughout the attitude of those in power today. That’s when we met the Basij, the volunteer militia the 19th Century and early part of the 20th Century and, Iran’s Supreme Leader since 1989, Ali Khamenei, Ex-MP pushes for formation attached to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). if that didn’t work, we landed troops. never ceases to preach that the West cannot be trusted. The black-clad young men were lying in wait for us, We invaded Iran in the First World War, helping cause In 1980, he came close to being assassinated by a ren- of bicameral parliament ready with a two-page petition. a catastrophic famine in the process. In the Second World egade Iranian terrorist group, the Mujahedin-e Khalq ‘Although it is in our tradition as Iranians to wel- War, with the Russians, we jointly occupied the country – once supported by Saddam and now by John Bolton, POLITICAL TEHRAN — Former senior lawmaker come guests, this “welcome” gesture does not apply for five years from 1941-6. President Trump’s national security adviser – and lost deskMohammad Reza Bahonar has reiterated to you!’ it began. ‘The people of Iran do not have good We deposed a Shah in 1941 and installed his weaker, the use of his right arm. his proposal for formation of a second chamber of par- memories about you and the British regime… ‘You more compliant son. The single most powerful military figure in Iran is liament, saying the country cannot be governed unless a know better than us about the crimes and the ample When the Iranian parliament waged an eight-year strug- Major-General Qasem Soleimani, the man behind the bicameral legislature is established. plots that were orchestrated by your country against gle to nationalise BP’s huge refinery and vast network of oil Revolutionary Guards’ seizure of the British-flagged “I’ve said many times and the people of this land.’ wells, MI6 and the CIA responded by organising a success- tanker. His world view, too, was forged in the crucible would say here as well that The document then set out in detail all the terrible of the war with Saddam. the country cannot be gov- things Britain had done to Iran, going back to the 1857 It’s Khamenei and Soleimani who now call the shots, erned with one legislative Treaty of Paris and the Anglo-Persian war. both literally and figuratively. Iran, in their view, is chamber.” Bahonar said in This encounter was the start of a sustained campaign fighting for its very survival. an interview with the Ham- to make our trip as difficult as possible. At one point, Bolton calculates that by strangling Iran through shahri newspaper published we feared we would be kidnapped. sanctions, the Islamic revolutionary regime will col- on Monday. It turned out the men knew our itinerary from the lapse and the government, led by President Rouhani, “We must surely become IRGC, which had bugged our vehicle, intercepted our will come begging for a deal. bicameral, with one nation- interpreter’s mobile phone and bribed our driver. This approach won’t work. It is based upon a com- al chamber and one regional They knew exactly who I was. So serious was the plete misunderstanding of the Iranian psyche. Already, chamber,” he stated, adding, risk judged to be, in fact, that we were given police American pressure has strengthened hardliners… and “Such system exists in the ma- protection – not against criminals or terrorists, but has weakened moderates…. An often discontented jority of countries.” against the Basij and other agencies of the Iranian population has been unified. After two centuries of Bahonar, who serves as state. In the end, the hardliners won and we felt obliged humiliation, what Iran seeks above all is respect and secretary general of the Islamic Society of Engineers, made leave four days early. recognition. similar remarks in an interview almost a year ago, stressing Yet I still have huge affection for the Iranian people. As I know, having been involved for three years in the need for formation of a second chamber of parliament. I’ve been back since and have now written a book about Bolton calculates that by negotiating the first phase of nuclear talks with Iran “The constitution needs to be changed and two chambers why Iran so distrusts the West and Britain in particular. (2003-6), if Iran is shown that respect, a deal is possible. including a senate and an Islamic Assembly be established. If we are to solve the current Gulf crisis in the Strait strangling Iran through Without that, the cat and mouse game in the Gulf This exists in the majority of countries,” he said. of Hormuz, then it is crucial to understand our shared sanctions, Iran will collapse and continued instability in the wider Middle East In his interview with the Hamshahri, the political figure history and why Iran today behaves as it does. and the government will will continue. added that the formation of a bicameral legislature needs The book is called The English Job, for example, be- We may not like the way Iran is behaving but com- a complementary change, which is the establishment of a cause of a ubiquitous phrase in Persian – ‘it’s always an come begging for a deal. prehending why they do so could prove critical. party system. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY JULY 23, 2019
STOCK MARKET Govt. economic committee approves TEDPIX 253045.4 IFX 3274.78 Sources: tse.ir, Ifb.ir mechanism for mining cryptocurrencies ECONOMY TEHRAN — Iranian currency mining farms across the country deskgovernment’s economic as many have rushed to mine coins due to committee on Sunday approved a mechanism cheap electricity. Mining cryptocurrencies CURRENCIES for mining cryptocurrencies as Iran rushes to is, in nature, a very energy-consuming pro- USD rials 42,000 bring its growing mining farms in line with cess. Some scholars even believe that due EUR rials 47,120 national laws, Mehr news agency reported. to its exponential growth it might consume “The government’s economic committee the world’s entire electrical energy by 2020. GBP rials 52,522 has approved a mechanism for mining digital In late June, Iranian Energy Ministry coins and it will later be put to discussion at a announced that due to bitcoin mining pro- rials 11,437 AED cabinet meeting,” the Governor of Central Bank cesses the country’s electricity consumption Source: cbi.ir of Iran (CBI) Abdolnaser Hemmati announced. increased by seven-percent this summer. As reported, the committee also passed Consequently, the ministry proposed that a proposal for applying export rates for the the costs of electricity for cryptocurrency miners electricity used by the domestic miners. should be determined based on electricity export According to Deputy Minister of Energy rates. Following the Energy Ministry, Iran’s COMMODITIES Homayun Haeri, “a plan to apply the exported Power Generation and Distribution Company Brent b/$63.43 electricity rate for mining farms was approved by (known as TAVANIR) also announced that WTI b/$56.49 the government’s economic committee and will using electricity for mining cryptocurrencies soon be discussed and voted on by the cabinet.” is illegal and those household or commercial OPEC Basket b/$63.10 Iran has been recently wrestling with subscribers that use electricity for such activities Gold oz/$1,427.60 over consumption of electricity by crypto- will be cut off from the national grid. Silver oz/$16.41 Platinium oz/0$853.0 Sources: oilprice.com, Moneymetals.com Stock market value reaches $285.7b ECONOMY TEHRAN — The value of stock market This progressive trend is also continuing in the current deskin Iran reached 12.282 quadrillion rials year, as TSE Head Ali Sahraei announced on Saturday that (about $285.714 billion) at the end of the third Iranian cal- TSE plans to launch a new market named “prime market” Chinese economy to grow endar month of Khordad (June 21), Securities and Exchange in which the price range for the shares increase. Organization (SEO) published on its website SENA on Sunday. He said that only companies with a minimum transpar- further despite U.S.-China As reported by the Statistics and Risk Management Group ency score of 70 (out of 100) and floating stock of at least 25 trade dispute: experts of SEO, the value of the country’s four exchange markets, percent would be accepted in the prime market. i.e. Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), Iran’s over-the-coun- Sahraei also said that there is no difference regarding Jordanian experts said Sunday that the Chinese economy ter (OTC) market known also as Iran Fara Bourse (IFB), rules governing market makers in this and other markets, will witness further growth despite the U.S.-China trade Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME), and Iran Energy Exchange adding that participation of market makers is mandatory frictions. (IEE), has risen 9.3 percent in the third month compared in the prime market. According to ecns.cn, “China is a strong exporter and to its previous month and 106,5 percent compared to the TSE main index TEDPIX has increased 56,220 has strong ties with Latin America, Africa, Russia, Europe same month in the previous year. points or 20.4 percent to 234,879 during the first and Asia, and this enabled the Chinese economy to over- Also, the statistics showed a 9.2-percent growth in TED- quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March come the negative impact of the U.S. measures against the PIX, the main index of TSE, which stood at 234,879 points, 21-June 21). and strengthening IME brand as some of the mentioned Chinese economy,” economist Khaled Zubeidi told Xinhua. and a 12.6-percent rise in IFX, the main index of IFB, which As reported, some 258,055 billion securities worth macro plans. According to the Chinese National Bureau of Statistics, stood at 2,978 points at the end of the third month. 723.503 trillion rials (about $17.226 billion) were traded Soltani-Nejad has previously announced that IME ac- the Chinese economy grew by 6.3 percent year-on-year in Based on the already released reports and data, Iran’s through 17.999 million deals at TSE during the three- counted for 39 percent of the value of the total trades in the the first half of 2019 (H1) and reached 45.09 trillion yuan exchange markets witnessed fruitful performances and month period. Iranian capital market during the past Iranian calendar year. (about 6.56 trillion U.S. dollars). The growth is in line with results in the past Iranian calendar year 1397 (ended on Also, on June 24, during the meeting of IME shareholders, He put the value of IME trades at 1.78 quadrillion rials the government’s annual target of 6-6.5 percent. March 20, 2019). IME Managing Director Hamed Soltani-Nejad said that (about $42.3 billion) in the past year. The Chinese economic policies are drafted in a man- Applying new financial instruments in Iranian capital this exchange has prepared ten macro plans to improve The value of trades at IME rose 52 percent in the past ner which makes them resilient and Washington’s trade market was another achievements of the exchange markets its performance during the current Iranian calendar year. calendar year from its previous year tensions with Beijing would eventually hurt the American during the past year, as TSE officially launched “futures” in He mentioned development of underlying assets through Over 24.84 million tons of commodities valued at 884.3 economy, as they would undermine the U.S. export and U.S. mid-December 2018 for more risk management and IME existing instruments, development of financial instruments trillion rials (about $21.05 billion) were traded at the physical economy’s ability to grow, the Jordanian economist said. launched “option” in early March 2019 in an approach to for commodity-backed securities, expansion of market size market of IME, showing seven percent fall in the amount Noting that the Chinese economy is growing in various diversify financing methods for agricultural products. and depth, increasing cooperation with other organizations, and 77 percent rise in the worth of trades year on year. sectors, including technology and the digital economy, Zubeidi said that the U.S. “tariff weapon” will not work effectively. Khalil Haj Tawfiq, head of the Amman Chamber of Com- merce, said China’s economic growth in H1 showed that the Quarterly sponge iron output up 13% year on year country is able to absorb the impact of the trade tensions. “China’s openness to the world and the reform poli- ECONOMY TEHRAN— Production tons during the three-month period of this The rising trend of growth in this sector cies prove that the Chinese market is still flourishing and deskof sponge iron in Iran rose year from that of the previous year. is planned to be continued in the current growing and China is headed to become one of the largest 13 percent during spring, which corresponds Iranian mining sector witnessed some calendar year, as IMIDRO Managing Director competitors in the fields of economy, commerce and in- to the first quarter of Iranian calendar year, prominent growth both in production and Khodadad Gharibpour has announced that vestments,” Haj Tawfiq told Xinhua. compared to the same period of time in the export during the past Iranian calendar year projects worth $3 billion are planned to be He added that the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative past year, IRNA reported on Monday. (ended on March 20, 2019). inaugurated in Iran’s mining sector in the (BRI) creates a new multilateral trade system and boosts As reported, domestic producers produced According to the data released by Iranian current year. economic growth. 7.101 million tons of the product during the Mines and Mining Industries Development The official has previously announced Iyad Abu Haltam, member of Amman Chamber of first quarter of this year. and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), the that projects worth $2.17 billion have been Industry, said the Chinese economy is considered a safe Also, production of iron concentrate has value of Iran’s minerals and mining industries’ put into operation in this sector during the haven for investment. risen four percent to reach 12.207 million exports stood at $9.226 billion in the past year. past year. Focusing on infrastructure development, China is expand- ing cooperation with the rest of the world within the BRI framework, and by contrast, Washington’s protectionism measures will bring no benefit to itself, Abu Haltam said. Russia vis-à-vis the globe: In counter-phase mode By Yaroslav Lissovolik The scale of fiscal loosening will be tempered by the Fitch reduces Germany overriding need to maintain macroeconomic stability, The much anticipated G20 summit delivered some but the room for maneuver appears to be sizable given growth forecasts amid relief from the U.S-.China trade dispute, as the im- the strength of the sovereign balance sheet. position of higher tariffs was postponed. Although The picture that emerges is that across the main economic softness there were also bilateral talks between the Russian and strands of Russia’s economic policy there is scope and U.S. presidents, as well as meetings of the leaders of momentum for using the reserves in fiscal and mon- Fitch Ratings on Friday lowered its growth forecasts for BRICS economies, the significance of the G20 summit etary policy as well as in structural policy measures Germany on the back of a more persistent-than-expected largely amounted to a reaffirmation of its role as the to liberalize the external trade regime. economic soft patch. key venue for maintaining policy dialogue among the The Russia’s economic position As per Morningstar.co.uk, the AAA long-term foreign-cur- largest powers on the world stage. In some respects Russia’s economic position ap- rency issuer default rating has been held alongside a Stable While the summit did not bring a definitive reso- pears to be in a “counter-phase mode” to the global outlook. Germany has a diversified, high value-added econ- lution to the China-U.S. trade dispute, there were in trends that are characterized by limited scope for fiscal omy, Fitch continued, with strong institutions and a history fact important breakthroughs in other areas, such loosening (given the prevalence of debt overhang), of “sound” public debt management. Government debt, at as the announcement of the EU-Mercosur FTA deal, Eurasian Economic Union is starting from a low base relatively low degree of monetary policy maneuver 61% of gross domestic product at the end of 2018, is well which took several decades to negotiate. in terms of the number of alliances – currently there (after a protracted period of low policy rates) and above the 44% AAA rating, but Fitch said it is “firmly” falling. This agreement is set to create the largest free- are only the FTA accords with Vietnam (2015) and growing concerns over intensifying protectionism. However, Fitch said: The “soft patch of the German trade area in the world, thus signifying the potential Iran (2018), as well as a non-preferential trade accord Financial markets appear to be largely putting their economy has proved to be more persistent than we expect- for regional integration to compensate in part for the with China, reached in 2018. hopes on monetary policy support from the central ed at the time of the last rating review in January 2019. trade disputes and mounting protectionism in bilateral Russia’s momentum in trade negotiations, how- banks of the leading economies in warding off reces- Therefore, Fitch has revised down its 2019 GDP growth country-to country trade relations. ever, suggests that in the coming years it could play sionary fears. The question is whether this monetary forecast to 0.9%. In this respect, Russia together with its partners in catch-up vis-a-vis developed economies in significantly support factor is strong enough to continue to prop The “2020 and 2021 forecast is 1.4%, broadly in line the Eurasian Economic Union (which includes Russia, expanding the geography of trade and investment up the markets going forward and pass the tests of with our assessment of medium-term growth potential. Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan) is look- alliances – something that may positively impact the ongoing macroeconomic data from the U.S. and other The relatively strong growth of 0.4% quarter-on-quarter ing to further widen the array of free-trade accords. conditions for foreign investment going forward. leading economies. in first quarter 2019 was boosted by one-off factors, but This coming October, an FTA accord is set to be In the monetary policy sphere, with seasonal de- In Russia’s case part of the reason for this “coun- the underlying trend has remained weak, in particular in signed with Serbia, while the FTA with Singapore flation possibly to be observed in August and a zero ter-phase mode” and the buildup in reserves has to the manufacturing sector, reflecting persistent weakness (which includes the liberalization of goods, services reading for June, the CPI for the year could fall below do with a combination of external constraints and a in external demand,” Fitch continued. and investment) is due to be finalized by the end of the 4% mark as predicted earlier by Maxim Oreshkin. set of policy rules that evolved in Russia over the past The “contribution of net exports to GDP growth was a this year. This, in turn, suggests that there could be more room several years that cover all three key areas of economic negative 0.4 percentage points in 2018 and its contribution The developing countries for maneuver in further reducing the key rate from policy: the fiscal rule associated with a conservative is forecast to remain negative over the forecast horizon for Discussions on an FTA agreement are also under the current 7.50% to 7.00% or even less. This will be cut-off oil price assumption, inflation-targeting with the highly open, export-oriented economy.” way with India, Israel, Indonesia and a number of further facilitated by the Fed’s change in stance this the 4% inflation target serving as a monetary policy Despite this, Fitch said domestic economic fundamentals other developing countries. Furthermore, on June year, with the cycle of rate increases giving way to rule and WTO membership and commitments serving remain sound, helped by record-low unemployment and 20 South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee several potential cuts later this year. as a structural policy anchor on the foreign economic solid service and construction sectors. and Russian Economic Development Minister Max- Similarly, on the fiscal front, the relatively high policy side. There should be continuity in fiscal policy, the ratings im Oreshkin launched FTA negotiations in services degree of conservatism in Russia’s fiscal stance that The task for the Russian government going agency continued, given Chancellor Angela Merkel’s lasting and investment in Moscow. enabled it to accumulate sizable reserves in the Na- forward will be to maintain the framework of influence and a fairly high degree of cross-party consensus. Currently, more than 20 countries and blocs have tional Wealth Fund (NWF) will likely give way to in- these economic policy rules while at the same Merkel resigned in October 2018 as head of the Christian expressed interest in creating an FTA with the Eurasian creasing spending. This will be in part due to greater time allowing for the significant reserves to be Democratic party after 18 years. Economic Union, including the likes of Egypt, Jordan, financing of the so-called National Projects (in areas deployed in counter-cyclical fashion as the rest Looking ahead, Fitch does not see any developments Thailand and Chile. There are also memoranda signed such as infrastructure and human capital) after a slow of the world economy is facing a deceleration that could lead to a rating change in the short-term. How- with trade blocs such as Mercosur and ASEAN on joint start in the disbursement of funds in 1H19, as well as in growth and scarcity in the arsenal of policy ever, long-term risks include further state support to the cooperation and potential liberalization initiatives. investment of part of the NWF once its size exceeds instruments to support economic activity. banking sector or to fellow European nations, or a marked Overall, Russia together with partners from the 7% of GDP (most likely next year). (Source: valdaiclub.com) increase in government debt to GDP. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 23, 2019 ENERGY 5
Iranian oil irreplaceable, 800km of gas pipelines to be added to national network by Zanganeh says Mar. 2020 ENERGY TEHRAN — Iranian revenues. “Otherwise, INSTEX is of no use ENERGY TEHRAN — Head of Iranian Gas En- deskOil Minister Bijan Nam- to us,” he said. deskgineering and Development Company dar Zanganeh said no country can replace In late June, Zanganeh had said the U.S. (IGEDC) said the company plans to build 800 kilometers Iranian oil in the global market, Mehr news won’t be able to realize the goals it’s pursuing of pipelines for gas transmission by the end of the current agency reported on Sunday. by sanctioning Iran’s oil industry. Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2020). “They have their own production, but The minister, however, had emphasized they can’t replace our oil,” Zanganeh told the need for boosting exports of non-oil com- reporters who asked whether Saudi Arabia, modities, including petrochemicals, as the the UAE, or Iraq could replace Iran’s oil in country’s most important economic strategy the market. in countering the U.S. sanctions. Speaking to the press after a meeting with “We must take all necessary measures his predecessors, the minister mentioned to pass through sanctions as we have done recent vessel-related tensions in the region successfully so far,” he said. saying “the tension has not affected our oil The oil market is under strain from an exports and the oil price in the market, but escalation of U.S.’ pressure policy on Iran, we must consider the development carefully, which is a key OPEC producer with more because one of our tankers is involved and than 2 million bpd. we have restrictions in this regard. The In May last year, the U.S. brought back U.S. and allies are creating restrictions for sanctions on Iran after withdrawing from us with this thought in mind, and we have the Iran nuclear deal which was struck to be careful.” in 2015. He was referring to the illegal seizure The United States told buyers of Iranian of an Iran-operated oil tanker, Grace 1, on Friday as it was passing through a He also mentioned EU’s trade mecha- oil to stop purchases by May 1 or face sanc- in Gibraltar by British Royal Marines prohibited maritime passage in the Strait nism for Iran, formally known as INSTEX, tions, ending six months of waivers that had on July 4, and Iran’s seizure of a tres- of Hormuz, in breach of international and noted that the mechanism will only be allowed Iran’s biggest customers to import passing British tanker ‘Stena Impero’ regulations. useful to Iran if it covers the country’s oil limited volumes. According to Bahram Salavati, installing new pressure boost- ing facilities in the national network’s main pipelines was also on the company’s agenda. In early May, Salavati had said that IGEDC was planning to connect 4,100 kilometers of new gas pipelines to the country’s South Yaran field equipped with mobile oil separator national network by 2025. ENERGY TEHRAN — A mobile oil separator (MOS) been chosen and the assessments are in their final stages The official said the company had also outsourced construction deskhas been installed in Iran’s South Yaran oil by the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company of 2,000 km of gas pipelines to private developers. field which Iran shares with Iraq at the western part of Iran’s (PEDEC) which is the operator of the field. Most of the mentioned pipelines are aimed to connect the southwestern region of Karoun, Shana reported on Sunday. According to Kazemeini, the companies providing these country’s rural areas to the national gas network. According to Hamoon Kazemeini, head of the South services are completely Iranian and have been visited by Earlier this month, National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC)’s Yaran oil field development project, using this system was experienced technical and engineering teams. Gas Distribution Director Saeid Momeni said 73.6 percent of put on agenda to reach maximum production levels from As emphasized in its name, MOS device is mobile and the country’s rural areas have been connected to the national the wells of this joint field. it is possible to utilize it on any needed oil well and then gas network in the current Iranian calendar year’s first quarter Mobile Oil Separator (MOS) is a device for separating easily transfer and install it on another one. It is composed (March 21-June 21). gas from crude oil and pumping it to the pipeline during the of three units which are installed on trailers. According to the official, the NIGC has it on the agenda to drilling, repairing, acidizing and testing of oil wells. Yaran is one of the five oilfields known as West Karoun supply gas to 10 villages every month. That means by the end “After installation, the oil is directed to the MOS and oilfields. It is divided into two parts namely North Yaran of the current year 3600 villages will be connected to the gas after hitting the distributing tray, the gas flows upwards and South Yaran, lies 120 kilometers west of Ahwaz, the network. and the oil downwards, and after the stabilization of the oil, capital city of southwestern province of Khuzestan, on the The number of the cities connected to the national gas net- the pump is set on,” Kazemeini said explaining the device’s border line with Iraq. work, has also increased to 1117, which is 96.9 percent of the performance. The field is adjacent to Azadegan Field in east and to country’s total urban areas. “The oil level is tuned and controlled by an automatic Iraq’s Majnoon Field in west. Earlier in January, Iranian parliament (Majlis) approved a bill to allocate 50 trillion rials (about $1.16 billion) for expanding valve,” he added. West Karoun region which includes five major fields South Yaran and Yadavaran is prioritized among the coun- the country’s gas network to new rural areas. So far, the companies providing this device (MOS) have namely North Azadegan, South Azadegan, North Yaran, try’s top development projects. According to the bill, the banks would provide NIGC and provincial gas companies with the mentioned fund under the Oil Ministry’s guarantee. Oil rises on Middle East Persian Gulf tensions; Libya field resumes output Oil prices rose on Monday although gains remain high in the Persian Gulf,” Edward shipments of crude oil from Saudi Arabia, tions in Brent crude as well, according to were capped as Libya resumed output at its Moya, senior market analyst at OANDA in the world’s top oil exporter, fell to a 1-1/2 data from the U.S. Commodity Futures largest oil field. New York, said in a note. year low in May. Trading Commission and the Intercon- Oil outlook sours as Brent crude futures climbed 88 cents, “Oil prices got a small boost this morning Speculative money is flowing back into tinental Exchange. or 1.4%, to $63.35 a barrel by 0706 GMT. after Libya’s (NOC) declared force majeure the oil markets in response to the escalating Goldman Sachs on Sunday lowered its sanctions, global tensions West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude on Sharara crude loaded at Zawiya port,” dispute between Iran and the United States year-on-year oil demand forecast for 2019 fail to bring out bulls futures were up 58 cents, or 1%, at $56.21 said Stephen Innes, managing partner at and other Western nations playing out in the to 1.275 million bpd, citing disappointing a barrel. Vanguard Markets. Persian Gulf waters along with the signs of global economic activity. Sentiment in the oil market has shifted dramatically in WTI fell over 7% and Brent fell more than The Sharara oilfield resumed production falling supply. The forecast was still above the consensus recent days, with hedge funds, producers and traders all 6% last week. at half capacity on Monday after being shut Hedge funds and other money man- of about 1.05 million bpd for 2019, it said, taking a more bearish tack in response to what they see “Falling global demand and rising U.S. down since Friday, which caused an output agers raised their combined futures and adding that “we see increasing scope for oil as weakness in worldwide demand. stockpiles have helped turn oil charts very loss of about 290,000 barrels per day (bpd). option’s positions on U.S. crude for a demand to finally start exceeding beaten-down According to reuters.com, the oil market has struggled bearish, but that may not last as tensions Meanwhile, data late last week showed second week and increased their posi- expectations.” to sustain a rally despite supply restrictions that generally would be considered bullish. OPEC extended a supply-cut deal into 2020. Yet, Brent futures
White House narrative on American analyst: Oman gulf oil tankers JCPOA incoherent: Analyst TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The founder of media company attack standard false flag operation Bourse & Bazaar said the Trump administration’s approach toward the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world TEHRAN (FNA) — Alexander Mericas, Libya and Syria, and the world would be told powers is incoherent. Journalist and Political Commentator, says that they were “democratic freedom fight- “The Trump administration’s narrative on Iran’s nuclear the attacks on the oil tankers in the Gulf of ers.” Iran would certainly not be better off program is incoherent and this reflects that different figures Oman was done by the US or Israel proxies when America eventually gave up and went in the administration have different assessments of what to ratchet up the drive to war with Iran. home. The goal of the Zionists who dictate satisfactory non-proliferation controls entail,” Esfandyar In an exclusive interview with FNA, Al- American foreign policy is simply to create Batmanghelidj told Tasnim. exander Maricas said Washington and Tel chaos throughout the Islamic world, and they Esfandyar Batmanghelidj is Founder and Publisher of Aviv intentionally did this operation in a way do not care what effect this has on America. Bourse & Bazaar, a media company that supports business that there remains no doubt it was done by What do you think would be the impact diplomacy between Europe and Iran through publishing, them, to warn the world leaders that “the of such a war on Trump’s re-election? research, and events, such as the annual Europe-Iran Fo- Israeli-American war machine is ready to A: The possible strikes on Iran are going rum. Aside from his contributions to Bourse & Bazaar’s use force against its own allies”. to play an important role in how the 2020 own platform, Esfandyar’s writing on Iranian business and Below is the full text of the interview: presidential election process develops. Bernie politics has been published in Foreign Policy, Bloomberg How do you find the attacks on oil Sanders is the only serious Democrat con- Opinion, Al Monitor, Quartz, and Asia Times. His scholar- tankers in the Gulf of Oman? tender for the party’s 2020 nomination who ship on Iranian political economy has been published in A: The attack on the Japanese tanker was is running on an anti-war platform. If the the Encyclopedia Iranica and the journal Iranian Studies. a standard false flag attack, done by proxies Trump Administration begins bombing Iran Esfandyar is a graduate of Columbia University. of the United States or Israel. This had the during the Democrat primaries, this is going standard goal of ratcheting up the drive to to help Bernie Sanders, and could potential- war. It did appear completely ridiculous ly win him the nomination. If Sanders won on its face, but in America, we are dealing the nomination, you would have an anti-war with a situation where anyone who questions candidate running against Donald Trump the narrative put out by the Zionist media is and his war. censored, so the majority of the population However, the other Democrat candidates is only ever exposed to very accomplished are very closely linked to the Israel Lobby, liars saying very absurd things. and would not be running on anti-war plat- Secondarily, attacking a Japanese ship was a low stakes event where there was and destruction that would result from this forms. Joe Biden or Kamala Harris would while the Japanese Prime Minister is in no real risk of casualties, which can be war. The American military is accustomed be arguing that they could fight Iran better Iran appears to be an attempt to menace easily forgotten as the news cycle switches to harassing and bullying much less sophis- than Trump, so the so-called “democratic Japan for daring to try to mediate this gears. However, the leaders of the world ticated countries than Iran. process” would leave Americans with a de- manufactured conflict. On that level, it got the message that the Israeli-American Launching a war against Iran will signal cision about who is better at fighting Iran. was a threat not only to Japan, but to any war machine is ready to use force against the end of the American empire. The United In such a situation, voter turn-out would be third party who would dare interfere with its own allies. States will be humiliated on the global stage, low, and Trump would likely win reelection. Israeli-American foreign policy goals, and How do you perceive the future of a and will eventually have to simply give up. The threat of an anti-war candidate win- so I think they wanted it to be obviously war between the United States and Iran, if However, there would obviously be huge ning the Democrat primary is likely going to it ever breaks out? numbers of casualties and large scale de- Following is the full text of the interview: fake. The US and Israeli intelligence ser- be factored into the timing of the first strike A: Iran will not lose this war because the struction of Iranian infrastructure. Various Iran, which had been fully complying with all of its vices are highly sophisticated, and they on Iran. This would explain why John Bolton US cannot win this war. The American people terrorist groups would be shipped into the commitments despite the US pullout from the JCPOA absolutely could have staged a false flag flew to Jerusalem and told the Israeli people are simply not prepared for the kind of death country in the way they were shipped into and the European shortfalls, announced on July 7 that that did not appear this ridiculous. This that they need only be patient. it was set to increase enrichment purity to levels higher than 3.67 percent after the European parties missed the deadline. European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said recently that the signatories to the 2015 The Situation Is Getting Worse in Afghanistan nuclear deal do not view Tehran’s move to scale back some TEHRAN (FNA) — Donald Trump’s presidency has in the Middle East, with terrorist groups still posing a of its commitments under the agreement as significant gotten so much attention that America’s war on Afghan- constant threat. noncompliance. The US, however, is trying to magnify istan, now in its 18th year, has received only passing It’s a true statement only if he also includes the US this issue by insisting that Iran is moving toward atomic notice. Not anymore: army in the list of terrorist groups. Yet, what Trump says bombs and that its nuclear program is not peaceful. What At least eight people were killed after a bomb detonated is an official acknowledgement of failure in America’s are your thoughts on this? near university premises in Afghanistan’s capital on Fri- global leadership. The entire international community A: So far, European officials have understood that Iran’s day. Another 33 people were wounded in the explosion. agrees with Trump on that. But don’t expect him to moves to scale back its compliance with the JCPOA are Reports say the blast took place near Kabul University’s stop all wars. America might be in the biggest decline intended to be gradual and reversible. However, there are southern entrance. There has been no immediate claim with economy since the Great Depression, but it’s still risks to Iran’s approach. On one hand, escalation, whether of responsibility for the attack. business as usual for the Military-Industrial Complex around the nuclear deal or other points of tension, helps The attack came days after intra-Afghan talks in and the War Party. The globalists want Muslim nations make sure that the Iran file remains a priority at the highest Doha, Qatar, featuring Afghan leaders and Taliban to be dysfunctional in order to “stay and entertain”. levels in European governments, increasing the likelihood representatives. Both sides called for the reduction of Everything is going according to the plan. that Iran can get the significant political and economic civilian casualties to “zero” amid the rising death toll in President Trump is not their undoing either. He is support it needs to address US pressure. But, on the other the war-torn country. The statement released after the condemned by his own words. He has promised “to de- hand, reduced compliance with the JCPOA and actions conclusion of the July 7-8 talks pledged to guarantee feat” the terrorist group of ISIL, but he didn’t (this was such as the seizure of tankers will provide a justification the security of public institutions, such as educational the tools to allegedly deter war. However, even then Iran, Syria, Russia, Iraq and popular groups across the to European officials and politicians who, like many US institutions, religious schools, hospitals, markets, water America is not going “to start winning wars again”. It Middle-East that did so). Just like Obama and Bush, he figures, are skeptical of Iran’s non-proliferation intentions dams and other working locations. actually results in intensifying the fight. will never do anything to stop the ongoing war on Islam and concerned about its regional role. As the escalation However, several attacks across the country con- - The Afghanistan war is messy, American troops target - on the pretext of fighting terror of course. By signing continues, the voices who argue that Europe should join tinued during and after the talks, resulting in civilian civilians, and weapons fall into the wrong hands. The an executive order to ban Muslims and refugees from the US maximum pressure campaign on Iran will gain casualties. This certainly qualifies as yet another reason Pentagon now believes that counter-terrorism (killing traveling to the US, he has made that absolutely clear. influence. why Afghanistan is better off without US-led occupying Taliban leaders) is more effective than counter-insur- That is indisputable. Trump is right on warfare – with US President Donald Trump has repeatedly said forces and why a perpetual war lacks legality under gency (allegedly protecting the Afghan population). new tactics though. that Iran “can’t have nuclear weapons”. Iranian officials International Law and UN Charter: - Coverage of the long-forgotten war has become As previously, this kind of colonial mentality will only and experts argue that the US’ main aim is not to halt the - The United States and its NATO allies have lost the thinner in the US media, but it’s enough to give us the create more chaos with America’s war of aggression in country’s nuclear and military programs but to deprive war on Afghanistan. To substantiate, President Trump general picture: The war is not going well. It does not Afghanistan, a war that just won’t end. There will be no it of nuclear technology and know-how. What are your says the US has squandered trillions of dollars on mil- seem “winnable” in a strictly military sense of the word. “light at the end of the tunnel”, the infamous metaphor thoughts on this? itary operations in the Middle East over the past two And of course, the Trump administration and a num- from the Vietnam War years, as Trump is in a long war A: The Trump administration’s narrative on Iran’s nu- decades without winning any of the wars. In his words, ber of high-ranking military officials have also told us he says the US has already lost. clear program is incoherent and this reflects that different “We never win, and we don’t fight to win.” This includes that. The inevitable outcome of the war is already clear. The prospects are dark, metaphors are not superfluous, figures in the administration have different assessments the ongoing war on Afghanistan, which has turned the American and allied troops will be going home eventu- and in the distance, victory will never be glimpsed - even of what satisfactory non-proliferation controls entail. But country into a “petri dish” for terrorists to blend, indeed ally, sooner or later. if he stands tall, sends more troops to Afghanistan, and the lack of consensus presents an opportunity for Iran, a laboratory of terror. - America will never win any other war the Middle increases military spending. However, getting out is a which can use direct negotiations to shape the view of - Trump is calling for a big increase in military spend- East – after almost 18 years of fighting. The US has win in certain ways by saving American lives and not Iran’s nuclear program. It is likely that Trump could be ing to send “a message to the world” about America’s waged wars on Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Libya. Trump spending trillions more on exporting terrorism, which personally convinced to accept a deal close in form to the strength and resolve. He wants to provide soldiers with says the US has nothing to show for the money spent will only multiply terrorists in the entire region. JCPOA as he is simply looking for a political win. But some in his administration will try to prevent new negotiations for precisely this reason. As you know, France, Germany, and Britain launched INSTEX in January. It only became operational last month Prayut’s fragile coalition faces challenges and has been criticized by Tehran for having major limita- By Yu Qun is finally in place.On Monday, Prayut de- During the junta rule, an advisory board political observers think Prayut’s adminis- tions. Just 10 EU states are members and the mechanism’s livered a speech broadcast nationwide, led by Deputy Prime Minister Somkid tration won’t last long.In addition, internal initial credit line of several million euros is a fraction of GLOBALTIMES—In 2014, then Thai- announcing the end of the NCPO. Prayut Jatusripitak was in charge of dealing with coordination might be a problem. The EU-Iran trade, which stood at more than €20bn annually land’s head of the army General Prayut has also turned from a prime minister Thailand’s economic issues. But in the 19 parties in the ruling coalition are an before the US sanctions. How much do you think the EU Chan-o-cha led a military coup and over- who used a putsch to seize power into new cabinet, many portfolios dealing with amorphous lot in terms of political ideas, is serious about this trade mechanism? What is behind threw the elected Yingluck Shinawatra an elected prime minister. economic affairs have been taken up by party interests, and policy orientations. this foot-dragging? government. Prayut then became the But with the global economic slow- representatives from other parties. For The reason why it took so long to form A: I have no doubt that Europe is serious about the prime minister as head of the National down and the ongoing US-launched example, Democrat Party leader Jurin the new cabinet was precisely due to the INSTEX mechanism. Though its development feels slow, Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). At trade war against China, Prayut’s new Laksanawisit became commerce minister. parties’ power games. Europe has worked remarkably quickly to create a state- the beginning of his reign, Prayut promised cabinet is facing huge internal and exter- In the past five years, the mili- The Democrat Party and Bhumjaithai owned mechanism with ten shareholders and an innovative to hold an election as soon as possible. nal pressures, putting his leadership to tary-backed government was a cohe- Party, two key middle parties, jointly bar- structure. Those who are disappointed that the mechanism However, the election kept getting delayed. test.The economy and living standards sive whole, and all decisions were taken gained with the PPRP in a bid to maxi- will not be linked to Iran’s oil exports need to consider The Thai people had almost lost hope of are of primary concern. According to an smoothly. But due to different understand- mize their political interests, and finally that INSTEX is a specific tool for a specific problem. The electing their prime minister. opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajab- ings of economic affairs and various policy gained several significant positions in European companies operating in Iran employ thousands The election was finally held on March hat University, or Suan Dusit Poll, most orientations, several political parties in the government. Some small parties even of Iranians, import and produce important products and 24. The NCPO held power for five years, Thai people want the new cabinet to do the new cabinet will need more efforts left the ruling coalition and sat in the technologies, and contribute hundreds of millions of euros longer than any elected government. But away with economic issues. Sixty-four to negotiate and coordinate to ensure opposition simply because their political to the Iranian economy as the result of direct investment. a new cabinet was not set up immedi- percent of respondents said they want the integrity and coherence of economic demands could not be met. The fragility European executives have made it clear that INSTEX pro- ately because none of the parties won the cabinet to control consumer goods policies. This will be the new cabinet’s of Prayut’s ruling coalition is evident.In vides a payment solution and political protection which the majority to independently form a prices and increase salaries. The IMF top priority.The government’s stability is addition, the PPRP, which nominated can help their companies remain in Iran in the face of government. Thus the new government recently cut its economic growth fore- another issue. Prayut’s ruling coalition is Prayut as the prime ministerial candidate, huge pressure from the US. It would be a mistake to reject was bound to be a coalition one. Palang casts for Thailand 2019 to 3.3 percent cobbled together by 19 parties, setting a was formed in haste and riddled with INSTEX because it doesn’t solve all of Iran’s economic Pracharath Party (PPRP) and other from 3.5 percent in January. The Thai new record in Thai political history. But internal contradictions. There are major problems—it is part of the solution. parties that support Prayut’s reelection baht’s appreciation has further harmed the coalition won only by a slim margin in challenges awaiting Prayut in leading the Do you think that the JCPOA could be saved? Do contested for the right to form a cabinet Thailand’s exports. International eco- the lower house. Hence, the new cabinet’s new cabinet. Doing away with internal EU nations have enough authority to salvage the inter- with the opposition Democratic Front nomic uncertainty has seriously impacted proposals, which need to pass through the rifts, maintaining unity and harmony, national deal? led by former prime minister Thaksin Thailand’s development. lower house, are likely to be obstructed administering efficiently, and building A: Some say it is impossible to save the JCPOA. Shinawatra’s Pheu Thai Party. Pheu Thai Secretary-General Anudith by opposition parties. Not only that, the public confidence are a few of them.All in But it is important to remember that many believed it On June 5, Prayut defeated Democratic Nakornthap believes the economic down- opposition may even propose a vote of all, Thailand is now beset with troubles would be impossible to achieve the JCPOA when ne- Front’s Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit turn and the increasing gap between the confidence against Prayut’s cabinet. from within and without. The worsening gotiations began years ago. At this moment, it remains with a clear margin of 500 votes to 244 rich and poor should be dealt with. Mean- The new cabinet is likely to encounter international economic and trade envi- achievable that the US and Iran could enter into new and started his second term. Thai King while, the Democrat Party also urged the obstacles in the future. Major proposals ronment, and thorny livelihood issues, negotiations—encouraged by Europe—based on a basic Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday swore government to raise the daily minimum of the government are likely to founder, and the ruling coalition’s internal and respect for the JCPOA. If talks begin, the impossible in Prayut’s cabinet. After a drawn-out wage to 400 baht ($13), the rate promised resulting in delayed plans, lower efficiency, external conflicts, have all laid out a rocky can happen again. political jousting, Prayut’s new cabinet by PPRP during the election. and scarce political achievements. Many path for Prayut’s cabinet. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 23, 2019 ANALYSIS & INTERVIEW 7 Analyze of second referendum and France protests vs Hong Kong protests the BREXIT in aspect of British law TEHRAN (FNA) — On July 18, the European Parliament issued a motion calling for a resolution over Hong Kong’s extradition bill. The motion condemned what it called in- 1 Indeed, due to the concerns of both groups of terference by China in Hong Kong. supporters and opponents of the exit from the Euro- pean Union from the vagueness of the outcome of the referendum for the two groups, and the importance of this issue for the government, the opinion of the scholars led the referendum to be subject to parlia- mentary approval. Now, after a few years after referendum and even the pass of time-limit for leaving the European Union negotiations between Britain and the European Union remain, Britain remains in the European Union, be- cause in fact the issue of separation from the European Union It is a very important debate that will have many consequences for England, the European Union and the whole world which will be discussed further. 2- Historical Review After World War II, many European countries dreamed united Europe benefits, finally an agreement achieved and the European Union was established. The United Kingdom’s approach to the European Union was not originally intended to be part of a united In yet another theater of absurd, the European Parlia- Europe which governed by a federation, with a unique ment also called for the release of “peaceful protesters” who money and a common parliament. have been detained for what it called “exercising freedom The British attitudes at that time were that England of expression.” had never been occupied in contemporary times and The “exercising freedom of expression” the European had always been strongly independent in their domestic Parliament supposedly calls as “reason” for the detention and foreign politics, and transfer of British national of protesters - read appalling violence, assaults on po- sovereignty to a transnational entity at that time was lice, vandalising public property and disturbing the social neither desirable nor necessary for England. order - largely consists of old information that has been Later, the United Kingdom realized that it would not repackaged for political purposes. It does nothing to help be able to meet its demands independently of Europe, resolve the Hong Kong issue. and, as far as possible, it intended to play a leading Symbol, who defeated English troops in 1297, declared on a second referendum on BREXIT. In response to these baseless allegations, Chinese For- role in Europe, particularly in the field of commerce, that Scottish interests were threatened. He added not She suggested the “last chance” to approve BREXIT eign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang has urged the European and also intended to play a significant role in relations only BREXIT lead to the departure of Scotland from and said: Union to fulfill its commitment to the bilateral relationship. between Europe and the United States, Britain desire the European Union, but also removes Scotland from “The new plan of the government responds to oppo- A spokesperson at the Office of the Commissioner of the a context which relationship between the two sides of the united market”, and continued: “I do not want to sition concerns about workers’ rights, trade agreements, Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong has also condemned the the United States and Europe needs England. stand here and watch without fighting.” the European Union’s customs union and environmental motion, saying it turns a blind eye to the appalling violence To this end, the Conservative Party of England, on Other consequences of British withdrawal from the issues, and the British Parliament can also vote on the committed by the rioters. However, this is not the main July 31, 1961, called for membership of the European European Union include the shrinking British market second referendum on BREXIT.” focus of this write-up. Economic Community, which was faced with French and economy, the loss of the role that Britain currently She continued: “I do not believe that we should have The question, however, is this: Violent clashes across opposition, and in 1967 a similar request was made plays between the EU and the United States on many a new referendum, but it would be better to implement France have been going on for months during which at by Britain, which France vetoed and after attempts issues, the weakening of Britain in the world and even the results of the first referendum, but the thesis of least 24 people have lost an eye since the “gilets jaunes,” or of London, Britain was able to became a member of the UN Security Council and the issue of Northern some to restart the referendum on BREXIT is on the Yellow Vest, protests began in November 2018. How come the European Economic Community, On January 1, Ireland about independence from Britain following table and for this reason, to re-open the referendum we are yet to see the European Parliament issue a similar 1973 and with the creation of the European Union in the Scottish Independence Initiative, is particularly on the new government plan is inserted. I will pay motion calling for a resolution and condemning France 1993, the United Kingdom became a member of the well-known for the desire of Northern Ireland to remain attention to the members who want to hold a second and the riot police for using water cannons, stun grenades European Union. in the European Union and even to join the South. referendum, they must vote on the new plan. It is and tear gas as they attempt to contain the protests? During its membership in the European Union, the BREXIT Agreement draft has some ambiguity essential to implement the results of the referendum. The answer is obvious. In Brussels, some roads lead United Kingdom has consistently pursued its political about the boundary between Northern Ireland and We must think about a solution, and this is our last to ignorance, prejudice, hypocrisy and double standard. agenda. For example, Britain did not enter into use of the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland is a part of chance. “ When media outlets in Europe give their opinion about the euro or protested about the right to strike in the the UK, and the Republic of Ireland, is an independent Under British law, if the government and parliament protests in France, they are liberal. When media outlets EU constitution, and now it is in the process of staying state and a member of the European Union. hold a re-referendum on BREXIT, the outcome of the in other parts of the western world give their opinion, they in or leaving the European Union. Northern Ireland’s Democratic Party has voiced second referendum will come into force, but many have are lackeys. They urge the poor protesters to give up their 3- The Consequences of British Exit from the Eu- doubts over the British Prime Minister’s proposal. argued whether it would be possible to implement a rights and quest. ropean Union Theresa May, needed votes of the mentioned party to re-referendum and, in general is it democratic? As for the ongoing protests in France, the same news Here are some of consequences. approve the plan in parliament. The British House of Different views have been expressed on this sub- networks and media lackeys urge angry protesters to accept A. The difficulty of the British people for travel in Commons has a total of 650 seats, and Theresa needed ject. There are examples of reprinting in Europe, most the social order and reality, and stop engaging in violence. the green continent 318 votes to confirm his agreement. notably Irish re-vote on the approval and acceptance The professional propagandists even come up with solu- According to the Guardian, the British will have to Because it’s not the purpose of this article to ad- of the Lisbon Treaty in 2009, Ireland’s re-vote on the tions on how best to cope with what they call the post-truth send their application and pay fee to travel in Europe, dress all of the BEREXIT’s consequences, we only adoption of the Nice Treaty in 2002, and the rejection social order in Europe. after leaving the European Union to. mentioned some in the above, although we know the of the Maastricht Treaty in 1992 in Denmark. As limited protests in Hong Kong continue sporadically, The European Commission intends to establish a consequences are beyond these, and we just wanted Nicholas Barr says: however, a chorus of influential voices in Western media plan for travel in the Green Continent on the late of this to discuss them in order to the reader’s mind find “The second referendum is a non-democratic one and and corridors of power cast the pointless violence as a battle year. The plan has been created in response to recent the question of why the British exits is so much chal- there are no democratic reasons because government for “democracy and freedom of expression” in which the terrorist attacks in Belgium and France, and to improve lenging for the government of the country that hold a does not think people of the society are right when real enemy is not the hooligans but Beijing. The result has Europe’s security, and will be implemented in the case another referendum and it is rational, legal, political they do not want to what the government wants, and been a growing tendency in Europe to view Hong Kong as of the British when they leave the European Union. and economic acceptable. government will vote again and vote again to reach simply one battleground in a larger conflict between China The plan covers all trips to the European Union and In the probable options due to the expiration of the their goal.” and its people, and to dismiss the legitimate concerns of member countries. According to this plan, travelers maximum time limit for withdrawal from the union on He continues that, as Bertolt Burt Mihjusselli stated Beijing over the rule of law or foreign interference as a mere who do not require a full visa must register 72 hours March 19, 2019, as well as the rejection of the Teresa about the 1953 re-referendum on the uprising of the smokescreen for state censorship and control. before traveling and pay fee of 10 EUR. Plan for withdrawal, are existing from EU under the East German people, the government will dissolve This way of framing the violent protests in France and As long as the British are members of the European Article 50 of the Exit Agreement, or the withdrawal with their votes and hold a referendum once they lose their Hong Kong is both overly simplistic and agenda-driven. Union, although Britain is not a member of Schengen, the duration and necessary agreements with Europe confidence in the people’s vote. By overstating the importance of “freedom of expression” they can travel freely in the European Union with their or according to the same rule, the rejection of the first In contrast, proponents who support second ref- to the protesters, Brussels and its opinion-makers aim to passports, but they must sign up for transit through referendum and the implementation of re-referendum. erendum, believe that will vote of people will be ef- increase internal problems for Beijing and to curtail any the United States, because they are not members of The International Bar Association also warned about fective again. inclination to reach a peaceful settlement with protesters. the Schengen Convention. the departure of the UK from the European Union and 5- Conclusion For some time, it has been a commonplace among certain In 2018, British citizens had thirty million trips to its Human Rights Commission. According to what has been said and overlooked, Western governments that a rising China is the real source other EU countries, which, if BREXIT happens, travel 4. Re-referendum the UK will face major economic, political, border and of opposition to their influence throughout the world, from in EU will be a little difficult for them. British parliamentarians disputed another referen- even military challenges if it leaves the European Un- Asia to the Middle East, Europe to America and Australia. B-Scientific difficulties dum on March 23, 2013, but now the possibility of ion. The young British population has many concerns After the failed trade war on China, prominent neocon- Can the British government, after leaving the Eu- holding a new referendum is again in place. about wages, employment, education, and even travel servatives in Washington and their cohorts in Congress ropean Union, replace the budget received from the The British Parliament voted no, on March 22, 2012, in the European Union if BREXIT occur. are also doing whatever they can to force Beijing to focus union in the field of research? It is budget of $ 1.2 for a British withdrawal from the European Union The independent of Scotland and southern Ireland less on international trade and development, and more on billion and 10 percent of its government funding for without the consent of the union, proposed by The- from England would leave a small population, and a its “for democracy protesters” in Hong Kong.It is against scientific research. Eliminating this budget, after the resa May. The vote was one day after the parliament small country for Britain, which would have a 100 this backdrop that Brussels claims the rights of Chinese separation of Britain from the European Union, has rejected the agreement of the government of Teresa percent decline in the United Kingdom status in the protesters have generally been upheld in Hong Kong, and created a wave of fear among British scholars and May, t British prime minister of the mentioned time, world. that civil rights, political rights and press freedom have researchers. with the European Union to leave. Considering the importance of the recent issue steadily deteriorated. It is also against this backdrop that UK research is nowadays global, with a high level British Labor Party leader Jeremy Corbin, on Sunday, and recent situations in Britain, it is possible to hold Beijing has strongly opposed the European Parliament’s of competition and a high cost, partly funded by the March 23, again said that while many individuals and another referendum in the UK, and although some interference in the Hong Kong issue, arguing rightly that European Union. Staying at the European Consortium groups in Britain are in favor of another referendum people consider it undemocratic and consider first the region’s affairs are China’s domestic affairs. has helped England to be the first among the countries on BREXIT, he does not agree with the second ref- votes ineffective, and it would be legal if it was accepted On that note, and if there is indeed no double standard of the continent in the field of science. erendum, according to Doucheville, UK Labor Party by the government and parliament, and the second here, the European Parliament should immediately issue a Most British universities use foreign professors leader Jeremy Corbin. referendum result is executive. similar motion to express its deep concern over the ongoing and most of them come from European countries. 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For whatever reason, some Western media outlets people wanted to stay in the European Union, where There is a legal commission on this issue in the 7. www.wikipedia.org and governments never go against realpolitik. In this the controversy and benefits of leaving the European UK, but it can not give parliamentary members the 8. Green, Ruth, BREXIT: The Pursuit of Common bizarre juxtaposition (Hong Kong protests vs. France Union are well seen in the UK and Scotland. authority to issue a new referendum, but a review of Ground, IBA Global Insight Journal, April/May, 2019, protests), violent clashes on the Chinese island are al- Sturgeon has said “the option for a new referen- this issue in the commission show that disputes over P. 14. legedly the hallmarks of a country with weak demo- dum on independence from the UK, after the 2014 exit from the EU still exist in the UK. 9. Nice Treaty cratic system. Quite the contrary, in France these are referendum, remains “on the table.” Theresa, the prime minister of the UK at that time, 10. Barr, Nicolas, Why Another Referendum Would just “public gathering,” where protesters take pride in In a lecture of Sterling, at the William Wallace Me- introduced changes to the law of BREXIT to the parlia- not Be Undemocratic, available in: their “robust” electoral institutions and their centuries morial Site, is said that “the Scottish Independence ment, according to which the Parliament could decide www.blogs.lse.ac.uk/brexit. of continuous “democratic practice”!!! I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 8 ADVERTISEMENTS JULY 23, 2019
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+9821 430 51 450 www.tehrantimes.com I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 23, 2019 SCIENCE 9 Misshapen space voids can help us accurately Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space; findings may measure the expansion of the universe help others with fainting Strange voids out there in space – pockets of shapes, they can be aligned in all kinds of ways, near nothingness between galaxies – could so if enough of them can be measured then Nearly 50 years after man’s first steps on the moon, researchers be crucial in measuring the expansion of the scientists can end up with what an average have discovered a way that may help astronauts spending Universe with greater precision than we’ve void sphere should look like. prolonged time in space come back to Earth on more stable ever managed before, new research says. Any variations on that average are caused footing, according to new research in the American Heart Experts have been able to use a new method by travel through space, neighboring galaxies, Association’s journal Circulation. to accurately measure the distortion caused and the influence of dark energy and dark “One of the biggest problems since the inception of the manned by Doppler shifts on the shapes of voids – matter. By measuring these variations, our space program has been that astronauts have fainted when the way the light emitted by cosmic objects picture of space becomes much more detailed. they came down to Earth. The longer the time in a gravity-free changes wavelength as they get closer to or The new approach marks a substantial environment space, the greater the risk appeared,” said Benjamin further away from us – which in turn tells us upgrade over the baryon acoustic oscillation Levine, M.D., the study’s senior author who is professor of Exercise more about how the Universe is expanding. (BAO) technique currently in use, the sound Sciences at UT Southwestern Medical Center and director of the Importantly, measuring the shape of wave measurements that BOSS is based on. Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine at Texas Health the voids could teach us more about the Previous research helped experts look Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas. “This problem has bedeviled the properties of dark energy and dark matter, into the pressure and the temperature of space program for a long time, but this condition is something the mysterious forces thought to make up the voids that exist out in space, and the ordinary people often experience as well.” 95 percent of the Universe. latest study adds even more to the picture, Orthostatic hypotension is the technical term for a temporary Dark matter is thought to help hold galaxies giving us the best look yet at why galaxies drop in blood pressure when a person stands up after sitting or together, while dark energy accelerates the are moving the way they are. lying down because blood rushes to the feet, away from the brain. expansion of the Universe.’ And the researchers aren’t done with their Dizziness or fainting due to changes in blood flow can occur after Below you can see the change in the average new approach yet: It’s likely to improve on lengthy bed rest, among people with certain health disorders or, shape of voids caused by Doppler distortions the results we get from numerous telescope in the case of astronauts, being in a low-gravity environment. and the effects of dark energy. observations and other studies, like switching The study included 12 astronauts (eight men and four women What’s especially exciting is that this Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation (ICG) potential answers, anyway. from HD to 4K on a video stream. age 43-56) who spent about six months in space. All performed technique could unlock extra information at the University of Portsmouth in the UK. Based on the readings taken so far, we’re «These results also mean that the individualized endurance and resistance exercise training for up from the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic «The precision is equivalent to getting data living in the simplest model of a flat Universe, expected science results from facilities to two hours daily during space flight to prevent cardiovascular, Survey (BOSS), a detailed chart of where from a hypothetical survey four times as large with a cosmological dark energy that’s constant such as the European Space Agency’s bone and muscle deconditioning. They also received a saline galaxies are positioned based on the rippling as BOSS, completely for free. It really helps and fixed. With so many competing hypotheses Euclid satellite mission and the Dark Energy infusion upon landing. of sound waves formed at the beginning pin down the properties of dark energy.» on the table, any way to rule out one or two Spectroscopic Instrument – in which the The astronauts’ blood pressure was recorded with every heartbeat of the Universe. The work that Nadathur and his team can be helpful. astronomy community have invested a over each 24-hour period before, during and after their time in «This measurement tremendously upgrades have done has already answered some of the The new study relies on the Sloan Digital lot of resources – can be even better than space. The researchers found that there was minimal impact on the previous best results from BOSS,» says questions astronomers have got about the Sky Survey (SDSS) and a sampling of enough previously thought,» says Nadathur. their blood pressure during all phases of measurement and none cosmologist Seshadri Nadathur, from the Universe – or at least limited the number of voids – while these voids are a variety of (Source: sciencealert.com) of the astronauts in the study experienced dizziness or fainting during routine activities 24 hours after landing. This is the first study to demonstrate that astronauts do not experience dizziness or fainting during routine activity after Scientists think they found missing evidence that explains how life started on earth landing, as long as they participate in certain types of exercise The question of how life first emerged here on Earth is a volcanic eruptions and which were likely present on training while in flight and receive IV fluids when they return mystery that continues to elude scientists. Despite everything Earth billions of years ago. Said Pierre Canavelli, the to earth, said Levine that scientists have learned from the fossil record and first author of the study: “What surprised me the most was how well the astronauts geological history, it is still not known how organic life “Controlled synthesis, in response to environmental did after spending six months in space. I thought there would emerged from inorganic elements (a process known as or internal stimuli, is an essential element of metabolic be frequent episodes of fainting when they returned to Earth, abiogenesis) billions of years ago. regulation, so we think that peptide synthesis could have but they didn’t have any. It’s compelling evidence of the One of the more daunting aspects of the mystery has to been part of a natural cycle that took place in the very effectiveness of the countermeasures -- the exercise regimen do with peptides and enzymes, which fall into something early evolution of life.” and fluid replenishment,” he said. of a “chicken and egg” situation. “This is the first time that peptides have been convincingly The researchers note that the sample size was small. Also, Addressing this, a team of researchers from the University shown to form without using amino acids in water, using they could not clearly distinguish whether specific in-flight blood College London (UCL) recently conducted a study that relatively gentle conditions likely to be available on the pressure readings occurred while the astronauts were awake or effectively demonstrated that peptides could have formed primitive Earth,” added co-author Dr Saidul Islam. asleep, so the data were combined and examined over 24-hour in conditions analogus to primordial Earth. These findings could have significant implications for periods. Since all the astronauts participated in the exercise regimen The study which details their findings was recently the study of abiogenesis, as well as the search for life on and received a saline fluid infusion upon landing, researchers do published in the scientific journal Nature. The research extrasolar planets. They may also be useful to the field of not know the blood pressure stabilization would have occurred team was led by Dr. Matthew Powner, a Reader of Organic as aminonitriles). synthetic chemistry since amide bond formation is essential without those measures. Chemistry with UCL’s Department of Chemistry, and Whereas aminonitriles require harsh conditions to form to the manufacture of synthetic materials, bioactive. Next, the researchers would like to study larger numbers of included Pierre Canavelli and Dr. Saidul Islam – both of amino acids (typically strongly acidic or alkaline), amino Compared to conventional chemical processes that are astronauts and those who spend longer than six months in space. whom are researchers with UCL’s Organic and Biological acids need to be recharged with energy to form peptides. used commercially, this new method is more efficient and “Understanding the physiology of space flight can be Chemistry Section. However, the researchers found a way to bypass both of much more cost-effective. helpful for understanding many conditions experienced by As Powner explained the purpose of their study in a recent these steps by demonstrating that peptides could be made Looking ahead, the research team is looking to further non-astronauts. For example, the exercise program our lab interview with UCL News, “Peptides, which are chains of directly from energy-rich aminonitriles. their studies by finding other ways in which aminonitriles developed for the space program is already helping people with amino acids, are an absolutely essential element of all life Their method took advantage of the built-in reactivity can lead to peptides. They are also currently investigating a fainting condition known as postural orthostatic tachycardia on Earth. They form the fabric of proteins, which serve as of aminonitriles with the other molecules that were a the functional properties of peptides that their experiment syndrome (POTS),” Levine said. “As we celebrated the 50th catalysts for biological processes, but they themselves require part of Earth’s primordial environment. The process produced in the hopes of better understanding how they anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, it’s exciting to think enzymes to control their formation from amino acids. So consisted of combining hydrogen sulfide with aminonitriles could have helped trigger the formation of life on Earth ca. of how our exploration in and of space can lead to important we’ve had a classic chicken-and-egg problem – how were and the chemical substrate ferricyanide in water, which 4 billion years ago. medical advances here on Earth.” the first enzymes made?” yielded peptides. After many generations of trying (and failing) to recreate The study was funded by a NASA grant to Drs. Levine and Bungo. As they indicate in their study, considerable research What this demonstrated was that aminonitriles are capable the building blocks of life, could it be that scientists have (Source: Science Daily) in the past has been dedicated to finding out how peptides of achieving peptide bond formation in water all on their simply been going about it backwards? And does this mean first formed and allowed for the emergence of life. However, own, and with greater ease than amino acids. that organic technology could be right around the corner? all previous research has focused on amino acids, rather In addition, it showed that this could take place amid Only time will tell. than the reactivity of their chemical precursors (known conditions and chemicals that are outgassed during (Source: sciencealert.com) Three original NASA moon-walk videos auctioned Scientists discovered a new species of Extremely rare species of flying squirrel off for $1.82M tiny sharks that glow in the dark discovered in Southwest China The original NASA videotapes of the Apollo 11 moon walk were auctioned off for $1.82 million on the 50th anniversary of the feat. NASA intern Gary George paid $217.77 for those three tapes and other NASA footage at a government surplus auction in 1976, Sotheby’s house said in a news release. Sotheby’s Space Exploration auction was conducted at its sale room in New York. The buyer, who paid $1,820,000 plus commission for first- generation NASA videotapes wasn’t identified. “Fifty years ago today, we achieved the world’s greatest human accomplishment, and what we universally recall about that event is best documented on these tapes,” said Cassandra Hatton, vice president and senior specialist in Sotheby’s Books & Manuscripts Department, said in the news release. “We are truly over the moon about today’s outstanding result.” Sotheby’s said the videos are the “earliest, sharpest, and most accurate surviving video images of man’s first steps on the moon.” They haven’t been restored, enhanced or remastered. Sharks are known to stalk and sniff out A glow-in-the-dark ocean organism Scientists have discovered a new species of gaoligongensis are closer to the critically Network television broadcasts lost video and audio quality prey before they attack. But all this newly is hardly unique. NOAA estimates about flying squirrel in Southwest China. The species endangered and missing Namdapha flying because of the 1,600-mile relay of microwave transmission towers discovered shark species has to do is glow 90% of animals that live in open water are is closely related to a pair of flying squirrel squirrel, but is still readily identifiable to the major television networks in New York. in the dark, and the prey comes to them. bioluminescent, though research on deep species on the “most wanted” list published as a distinct species,” researcher Quan High-resolution TV images received at the Parkes Observatory The 5 1/2-inch American Pocket Shark sea creatures is scant. by the Global Wildlife Conservation. Li said in a news release. in Australia were recorded onto a total 45 large-diameter reels is the first of its kind to be discovered in the An animal›s glow is triggered by a Until now, there were two flying squirrel During a field survey, scientists collected of narrow-band slow scan videotape. NASA concluded they had Gulf of Mexico, according to a new Tulane chemical reaction that emits light energy, species in the genus Biswamoyopterus, a second B. gaoligongensis specimen and been erased and recorded over. University study. It›s less fearsome than according to the Smithsonian National India’s Namdapha flying squirrel and observed two more. They detailed their The auctioned tapes contain the entire 2-hour, 24-minute it is wondrous. Museum of Natural History. Organisms Laos’ Laotian giant flying squirrel. Only a discovery this week in the journal ZooKeys. moon walk, including Neil Armstrong’s first step, Buzz Aldrin Scientists stumbled upon a teeny male light up to attract a mate, warn an attacker single specimen representing each species While the three species remains descending the ladder after him and the astronauts planting the kitefin shark in 2010 while studying sperm to stay away or, in most cases, make a meal have ever been recovered -- in 1981 and extremely rare, the new discovery is good American flag and talking to President Richard Nixon more than whales in the Gulf. It wasn›t observed again out of a smaller swimmer. 2013, respectively. news -- offering conservationists hope that a quarter million miles from Earth. The footage was the same until 2013, when National Oceanic and Remember the fanged fish with the Recently, researchers discovered there are more flying squirrels out there. seen by the Mission Control staff in Houston. Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) glowing antenna that terrorized Marlin what appeared to be a Biswamoyopterus “The new species was discovered in the George was an engineering student at Lamar University when researcher Mark Grace found it in a pool and Dory in «Finding Nemo?» It›s called specimen while surveying collections of ‘blank area’ spanning 1,250 kilometers he interned at the NASA Johnson Space Center. In June 1976, of less luminous specimens. a black seadevil, and it›s very real and very the Kunming Institute of Zoology at the between the isolated habitats of the two bought about 1,150 reels of magnetic tape. It›s only the second pocket shark terrifying. True to its name, it lures prey Chinese Academy of Sciences. known species, which suggests that the George sold and donated some of the tapes, but he saved three ever captured or recorded, Grace said in toward its jaws by dangling a bioluminescent Though similar in appearance to the two genus is much more widespread than of them after his father noticed they were labeled “APOLLO 11 EVA a statement. The other was found in 1979 spine from the top of its head, says the most-wanted species, researchers determined previously thought,” Quan Li said. “There | July 20, 1969 REEL 1 [--3]” and “VR2000 525 Hi Band 15 ips.” in the east Pacific Ocean. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. the flying squirrel was anatomically unique, is still hope for new Biswamoyopterus In 2008, he found out NASA was trying to locate its original «Both are separate species, each from More charmingly, hordes of with a distinct skull and teeth structure, as populations to be discovered in between tapes for the 40th anniversary of the moon landing, Sotheby’s said. separate oceans,» he said. «Both are bioluminescent plankton turn oceans well as different coloration. or right next to the already known localities.” These tapes have been viewed only three times since June 1976. exceedingly rare.» neon blue at night, a response that startles Researchers determined the specimen Still, because the new species lives George tapes were viewed twice in 2008 -- at DC Video and According to the paper, the shark predators ready to munch on them. The represented a third species in the rare among lowland forests that often abut then digitized directly to 10-bit uncompressed files. Sotheby’s secretes a glowing fluid from a tiny pocket results are less stunning during the day: genus, naming the squirrel species human settlements, habitat that is specialists viewed them to confirm their quality for this auction. gland near its front fins. It›s thought to The dinoflagellates discolor the water in a Biswamoyopterus gaoligongensis. Scientists vulnerable to agricultural conversion, A collage of Apollo 11 memorabilia featuring a handwritten help attract prey, who are drawn to the phenomenon known as red tide, according gave the species the common name of the scientists suggest the species is vulnerable note by Aldrin that is believed to be the first autograph manuscript glow while the tiny predator, practically to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Mount Gaoligong flying squirrel. to anthropogenic threats. to be written on the lunar surface sold for $225,000. invisible from below, stealthily attacks. (Source: CNN) “The morphological features of B. (Source: UPI) (Source: UPI) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 10 HERITAGE & TOURISM JULY 23, 2019
Portuguese Castle of Hormuz Restored creamy tiles to be reinstalled undergoes urgent restoration on Iranian architecture masterpiece HERITAGE TEHRAN — The 16th-century Portuguese deskCastle of Hormuz Island, which is one of the HERITAGE TEHRAN — Some two The exterior panels boasts collections last surviving monuments of the colonial rule in the Persian deskeighths of delicately flo- of arabesques and floral designs that Gulf, has underwent some vital rehabilitation works. ral tiles, which for centuries adorned have become a signature motif of the the creamy dome of Sheikh Lotfollah masterpiece. The portal itself contains Mosque, have been restored and are some stalactite-type stone carving used ready to be reinstalled on the monument to decorate doorways and window re- that is widely known as a masterpiece cesses with rich concentrations of blue of Iranian architecture. and yellow motifs. This phase of the restoration project Inside the sanctuary, there are thou- entails two eighths of the dome’s surface sands of mosaics that adorn the walls and (the dome has been divided into eight its extraordinarily gorgeous ceiling that portions), and its associated glazed tiles features a series of shrinking, yellow motifs, have been fully restored and are ready to itself a masterpiece of design. Photography be reinstalled, Isfahan province’s tour- is allowed but using a flash is not. ism chief Fereydoun Allahyari said on Also known as Naghsh-e Jahan (“Image Tuesday, CHTN reported. of the World”), the Emam Square is a public The mosque is very famous for hav- urban square in the center of Isfahan, a ing a very picturesque dome that makes city located on the main north-south and Sealing the cracks, replacing worn-out stones with new extensive use of delicate yet very interca- east-west routes crossing central Iran. The ones, and clearing away the debris are among measures being late cream-colored tiles, changing color square is anchored on each side by four taken in this phase of restoration, a local official said, CHTN throughout the day from cream to pink. magnificent buildings: to the east, the reported on Monday. Some say the sunset is usually the best Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque; to the west, History of the fortress goes down in time when Commander time to witness the change. the pavilion of Ali Qapu; to the north, the Afonso de Albuquerque ordered the construction of a fortress “Each of the eight sections is composed portico of Qeyssariyeh; and to the south, in 1507 after his troops captures the island in early 16th century. of 24,000 pieces of glazed tiles, so in this the celebrated Emam Mosque. Made from reddish stones on a rocky promontory at the phase restorers are to install 48,000 tiles According to UNESCO, the Emam north end of the island, the stronghold was cut off from the on the dome,” the official explained. In comparison to many mosques scat- Built between 1603 and 1619 during Square was at the heart of the Safavid rest of the island by a moat, traces of which still remain. It The 17th-century Sheikh Lotfollah tered across the country, it appears to the reign of Shah Abbas I, the mosque capital’s culture, economy, religion, so- involves arms depot, water reservoir, barrack, prison, church, Mosque punctuates the middle of the be relatively unusual, having neither a was dedicated to the ruler’s father-in- cial power, government, and politics. command center and central hall. two-story arcades that are encircling the minaret nor a courtyard probably be- law, Sheikh Lotfollah, a revered Leba- Its vast sandy esplanade was used for Muscular-looking walls, chambers and archways as well enormous Emam Square, itself a UN- cause the mosque was never intended nese scholar of Islam who was invited celebrations, promenades, and public as sets of rusting cannons in the courtyard still give the area a ESCO World Heritage site in Isfahan, for public use, but rather served as a to Isfahan to oversee the king’s mosque executions, for playing polo and for as- scenic beauty. In addition, upper levels of fort offers wonderful central Iran. worship place for women. (now the Emam Mosque). sembling troops. views of the island, its village, rugged mountains all surrounded by the blue waters of the Persian Gulf. Exquisite Qashqai rugs to be unveiled at Tehran museum Travel back in time with the HERITAGE TEHRAN — Four exquisite Qashqai in coloring, with rich blues and reds and some use of golden deskrugs, handwoven by Iranian tribespeo- yellow. Usually their designs are geometric, perhaps with ‘Google Maps’ of Ancient Rome ple, will be unveiled today at the Carpet Museum of Iran in a row of three diamond medallions against a background downtown Tehran. replete with tiny forms of all kinds, including stylized animals It is the first time that the Carpet Museum of Iran exhibits and birds, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. Summer is now well-underway across Europe and many of us such gorgeous Qashqai rugs, the museum director Parisa The designs are often based on Persian urban sourc- are planning our holiday escape with travel comparison websites Beizaei said in an interview with IRNA on Sunday. es. They are asymmetrically knotted on an all-wool and web mapping services. A number of experts in Persian carpet and cultural foundation. Mecca-Shiraz is a dealers’ term for such Low-cost air carriers, fast trains, and cross-national motor- heritage officials have been invited to the unveiling rugs, with little apparent reason. ways have made travelling across the Old Continent a quick and ceremony, in which twenty other Qashqai rugs will be Persian carpets are sought after internationally for often cheap affair. But let’s imagine that cars, trains and planes also showcased, Beizaei added. their delicate designs and high quality. Official figures haven’t been invented yet and that your options are limited to Qashqai people have a reputation of making the best show handmade carpets have a significant share in Iran’s ox or mule cart and ships. rugs from the Shiraz district of Iran. They are the brightest non-oil exports. Researchers at Stanford University have used modern technology to answer by creating a web mapping version of Ancient Rome. Their model, called ORBIS, consists of 632 sites spread across 10 million square kilometers of terrestrial and maritime space, covering most of modern Western Europe and the Mediterranean IKAC plans to establish science and technology park coast in North Africa and the Middle East. HERITAGE TEHRAN — The Imam portant plans in line with the comprehensive The tool generates solutions for travel between any two sites deskKhomeini Airport City goal of airport city’s development. depending on specific means and mode of transport and the Co. is planning to establish a science and “The park will provide the proper platform months of the year, providing different options based on time technology park within its vast premises, for knowledge-based enterprises and startup and expense. IKAC reported on Monday. companies operating in the field of logistics.” A journey that involved sailing across the sea or crossing a Mohammadreza Karimian, who is a Knowledge-based enterprises operating in mountainous area, for example, would have been massively im- member of the board of directors at IKAC Free Trade-Industrial Zones and Special Eco- pacted by the weather. and responsible for logistics management, nomic Zones at IKAC will benefit from special A trip from London to Arles — in Provence, France — under- has said that the IKAC plans to allocate advantages of these areas, Karimian added. taken in the summer would have taken 24 days using the fastest 300 hectares of land to businesses. One of Currently, an area of 6,000 square meters route, which entails sailing down the Channel, then down to the IKAC’s priorities is to host knowledge-based has been allocated adjacent to hotels at IKAC Bay of Biscay to reach Bordeaux and then travelling by land. enterprises in this area to help increase and knowledge-based enterprises can use the (Source: Euronews) domestic production, he added. area for logistics purposes. These enterprises He explained that construction of a science will move to the science and technology park ROUND THE GLOBE and technology park is among IKAC’s im- in the future, he concluded. Paphos
Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Paphos is Every travel tech company calls itself a platform: why that’s silly a vast archaeological area, with remains of villas, palaces, Every online travel company is calling itself a platform. The best platforms mix both models. They create mar- theatres, fortresses and tombs. Travel tech businesses used to market themselves as ketplaces, but they also stimulate the creation of products A coastal city in the southwest of Cyprus, Paphos has been mobile-first, or big data, or as driven by artificial in- and services that would otherwise be less likely to exist. inhabited since the Neolithic period. The city was also a center telligence. Now the hip marketing word is platform. Expedia’s and airbnb’s success of the cult of Aphrodite and of pre-Hellenic fertility deities. It makes sense to aspire to be a market-wide inter- Exhibit A is Expedia Group, which calls itself “the mediary. Who wouldn’t want to build the next Airbnb, world’s travel platform.” The giant did more than sim- Amadeus, Expedia, or Uber? plify consumer travel booking. It also helped travel “Platform” may soon lose its shine as a label, though. businesses innovate with new tools and models, the “The bubble of ‘everything is a platform’ will like- researchers said. ly burst,” said Annabelle Gawer, a professor of digital Expedia created an affiliate program, sharing for re- economy at Surrey Business School in England. “That’s sale its hotel, flight, and rental car inventory. Expedia because of competition.” then used methods of exchanging data called application A less loose definition of a platform is a company programming interfaces, or APIs, to enable third-party that is an intermediary, meaning it lets other companies developers to use its databases. Other businesses can buy and sell products and services, and that it is large re-use Expedia’s hotel imagery, descriptions of desti- enough it is marketwide and often global. nations, and other content as part of their own. Gawer has spent a few years in researching platforms Airbnb is another example. From the start it encour- along with fellow academics Michael Cusumano and aged property owners to rent out their urban homes We’d agree that while Expedia and its peers Book- David Yoffie. The professors have summarized their by simplifying the process, the authors argued. More ing.com and Ctrip.com are clearly platforms. But none Aphrodite’s legendary birthplace was on the island of Cyprus, work in a new book, “The Business of Platforms.” recently the company’s Experiences service has been of them truly deserve to be called “the world’s travel where her temple was erected by the Myceneans in the 12th The book says the golden age of platforms is here to persuading people who haven’t offered tours and ac- platform.” As of today, those three companies, for ex- century BC and continued to be used until the Roman period. stay in travel and other industries. “It is only starting,” tivities before to start doing so, Gawer said. ample, handle probably perhaps 5 percent of all travel These illustrate Paphos’ exceptional architectural and his- Gawer said. “Platforms are going to play an increasing, not Some marketplaces have more momentum than others. transactions, as a group. toric value and contribute extensively to our understanding a decreasing role, in all industries — and in travel, too.” These rare companies achieve skyrocketing growth and The enterprise software exceptions of ancient architecture, ways of life, and thinking. The villas However, not all of today’s aspiring platforms will remarkable market power. One way they often do that The book isn’t perfect. It focuses heavily on consumer are richly adorned with mosaic floors that are among the succeed. is by combining transactional and innovation platforms startups. It overlooks travel tech companies like Amadeus most beautiful in the world. The researchers believe they know which types of like Expedia and Airbnb have. that are arguably platforms, too, only for businesses. These mosaics constitute an illuminated album of ancient platforms will tend to become true powerhouses. They Successful platforms also fight something called The rules may differ somewhat for business-to-busi- Greek mythology, with representations of Greek gods, god- also have advice to legacy companies struggling to adapt “multi-homing,” a term that refers to the habit of buy- ness companies. Many enterprise software providers desses and heroes, as well as activities of everyday life. to the presence of large platforms. ers and sellers to use more than one company for the loosely use the word “platform” to describe their services Paphos is a serial archaeological property consisting of Keys to platform success same purpose. A case in point: riders and drivers often though their models are slightly different. three components at two sites: the town of Kato Paphos (Site The authors counted 43 platforms among the world’s use more than one ride-hailing service. “The B2B market traditionally takes a lot longer to I), and the village of Kouklia (Site II). Kato Paphos includes 2,000 largest public companies. Of these, only a few Expedia has attempted to combat multi-homing by change than the consumer market,” said Kevin King, the remains of ancient Nea Paphos (Aphrodite’s Sacred City) are in travel, such as Booking Holdings, Expedia, and introducing a loyalty program, the researchers noted. the chief commercial officer of Shiji — a tech provider and of the Kato Paphos necropolis known as Tafoi ton Vasile- TripAdvisor. It has also rolled out a series of other conveniences to hotels and restaurants. on (“Tombs of the Kings”), further to the north. The village Some of these platforms are transactional. They act as and tools that, in a never-ending game of oneupman- “Things like service level, security, and integrations of Kouklia includes the remains of the Temple of Aphrodite digital marketplaces, bringing buyers and sellers together. ship, try to distinguish it from other marketplaces, like play a much larger role than in the enterprise market than (Aphrodite’s Sanctuary) and Palaepaphos (Old Paphos). Consumer-friendly transaction platforms like Airbnb Booking.com’s and Ctrip’s. Airbnb has done the same the consumer market,” King said. “Our core work isn’t Authenticity — which brings travelers and rental accommodations in its segments. building a marketplace but building an infrastructure Paphos is authentic in terms of its locations and settings, together — have soared. Business-focused transactional Pricing can be hard for platforms to get right, too. Uber platform that hotel companies can leverage to grow.” forms and designs, as well as materials and substances. The key platforms like Amadeus — which connects airlines with and its arch-rival Lyft haven’t priced their ride-hailing Shiji isn’t trying to scale quickly but is instead playing elements of the property, such as the archaeological remains travel agents and travel management companies — have services sustainably. Profit pressures will likely force a longer game, King said. It aims to build trust through associated with the cult of Aphrodite, the rare mosaics, and thrived, too. these companies to change or merge with other com- projects that sometimes take a great deal of work on the remains of civil, military, and funerary architecture, retain Other companies are “innovation” platforms. Some petitors worldwide. its end. a high degree of authenticity with regard to the built fabric. offer software building blocks for companies to build Similarly, Oyo’s heavy subsidizing of budget hotel Shiji’s approach is similar to many other enterprise (Source: UNESCO) services on them, such as how Amazon Web Services franchises in its new market of China isn’t profitable software companies in travel. provides cloud-based storage and computing. or sustainable. (Source: Skift) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 23, 2019 TECHNOLOGY 11 ICT ministerial meeting in Tehran Exporting Iranian knowledge-based products to stress ‘brighter future, end of monopoly’ Azerbaijan discussed
TECHNOLOGY TEHRAN — The final practical approaches can be implement- TECHNOLOGY TEHRAN — Managers of Iran’s National deskstatement of the quad- ed”, according to the statement. deskInnovation Fund (INIF) held a meeting with ripartite meeting of ICT ministers of The meeting was held aiming to ex- a group of Azerbaijani ICT delegates in Tehran, discussing ways Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Russia pand ICT and economic relations between for exporting Iranian knowledge-based products to Azerbaijan. highlighted attempts ‘to create bright- regional countries. The four ministers The meeting, held on July 18, was attended by representatives er future for regional nations and deal shared their latest national achievements of Azerbaijan’s Innovation Agency, the INIF deputy director Sia- with monopoly.’ in the field of ICT. vash Malekifar, representative of the agency holding showroom “We attempt to create a brighter future The ministers agreed on holding eight for Iranian knowledge-based products in Azerbaijan and also for all the nations in the region and deal regional startup events, two events in representatives of knowledge-based firms that their products with monopoly,” the statement which each country, in the near future. are on display at the Azerbaijani showroom. was released on Sunday by the Iranian Development of industrial coop- During the meeting, Malekifar referred to recent changes in Information and Communication Tech- eration, meeting educational de- the INIF approach towards supporting knowledge-based firms nology Ministry’s website reads. mands of startups to expand their through boosting exports, saying that the INIF supports the par- The Russian Minister of Digital De- markets, development of ICT services ticipation of knowledge-based companies in foreign events by velopment, Communications and Mass and education for local and regional paying non-repayable financial facilities.” Media, Konstantin Noskov, the Azerbai- businesses, reviewing different meth- “We have already established permanent exhibitions in some jani Minister of Transport, Communi- odologies by each country to boost countries. We hope this will be the starting point for boosting cations and High Technologies, Ramin its startup ecosystem, and boosting exports to other countries,” he said. Quluzade, and the Turkish Information From left to right, Azerbaijan ICT minister Ramin Quluzade and his counterparts links between investors were amongst and Communication Technologies Au- Iran’s Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, Russia’s Konstantin Noskov and Turkey’s the issues that were also discussed thority, Omer Abdullah Karagozoglu, Omer Abdullah Karagozoglu pose for a photo during quadrilateral meeting in Tehran during the meeting. attended the meeting, which was held During the Bakutel 2018 exhibition, Photo editor FaceApp goes on July 17 in Tehran. “With political will, resistance and which was held in December 2018 in viral again, prompting “With political will, resistance and multilateral participation most complicated Baku, Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia and Tur- multilateral participation most complicat- key planned to invest $500,000 each on security concerns ed problems can be solved and effective problems can be solved” establishing a regional startup center. A photo editing app has introduced a few new wrinkles to the faces of celebrities — and to the ongoing discussion around personal digital security. FaceApp, a more than 2-year-old app created by a Russia-based Iran able to produce 90% of needed pharma raw materials: VP developer, has seen a recent spike in use due to some celebrities TECHNOLOGY TEHRAN — Iranian companies can pro- By the year end, 50 raw pharmaceutical materials and and influencers taking part in the “FaceApp Challenge.” deskduce 80 to 90 percent of pharmaceutical 14 biotech medicines will be also manufactured, the pro- The app has a host of image-altering features such as adding raw materials which are imported annually at the cost of duction of which, will save the country $375 million and a smile or appearing to change a person’s gender. Those taking around 600 million dollars, the vice president for science and create 830 new jobs. part in the challenge are using the app to make themselves ap- technology Sourena Sattari said, IRNA reported on Sunday. Among all 18 main vaccines for humans in the world, eight pear elderly, giving fans a preview of what their favorite athletes He called biotechnology accelerator centers as important are produced inside the country and the rest are imported or celebrities would look like once they become senior citizens. places that support young entrepreneurs who have ideas but the number of vaccines Iran produces for the livestock The recent spike in traffic to FaceApp has also given way to about producing medicines. only fulfil a quarter of the country’s requirements. memes about certain famous faces who never seem to age, like “We hope that the new measure taken in the field of There are currently 140 biomedicines in the global mar- the actors Paul Rudd and John Stamos. poultry and livestock would help decrease the country’s ket, of which, 21 items are available in Iran. Although, out of But the sudden popularity of the app has also triggered grow- dependence regarding medicines and vaccines,” he added. all these 140 medicines, only production of 50 of them are ing concerns about how apps use the data and images supplied There is a good biotechnology ecosystem in Iran and economically justified in Iran; that is, some medicines are by users, particularly those that are owned or operated outside there are powerful companies in this field, he explained. more necessary in certain areas because of the high prev- the U.S. One such concern for FaceApp centered on whether the He also pointed to development of probiotics industries alence of some diseases or the environmental parameters. app could access user photos without permission. Researchers as one of the programs which are supported by the vice In July 2018, Sattari announced that Iranian startups found that those concerns were unfounded. presidency. meet 98 percent of the domestic market’s need to biotech- Despite the exoneration, security experts have mixed feelings Last week, biotech development center (BioDC) at the vice nology medicine. about the app. They said it isn’t likely the app is stealing entire presidency for science and technology announced that eight According to economywatch.com, the benefits of biotech- years, with continuing research, it is expected that more and camera rolls of photos from its users, but added FaceApp is not human vaccines and 17 livestock vaccines will be produced by nology in medicine are without doubt staggering. Although more revolutionary procedures, substances, and devices will completely risk free. the end of the current [Iranian calendar] year (March 19, 2020). many exciting developments have taken place in the past few be developed to improve and enhance human life. The Democratic National Committee felt the app posed enough of a risk to send an alert to its party’s presidential campaigns on Wednesday, warning against using the app that was “developed by Russians,” according to a source familiar with the alert who was not authorized to speak publicly. The warning was first re- Meaningful meet ups: Is VR the future of social connection? ported by CNN. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., also sent a With an estimated 3.5 billion users global- markers, video call friends outside of VR, VR, you can use your Windows computer Sports bar VR letter to the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Bureau ly, social media has revolutionized how we share selfies of VR memories on Facebook, in virtual reality to view your desktop on huge This application does just what it says of Investigation, asking the agencies to investigate the app. connect with each other. Through the likes and interact with friends through avatars. monitors, as well as share your desktop with on the tin - it’s a virtual sports bar where up Schumer wrote that he has “serious concerns regarding both of Snapchat, Facebook, and Twitter, people Now, there’s a whole host of VR experiences other users. Rooms can hold up to 12 people to eight players can play classic bar games the protection of the data that is being aggregated as well as from different parts of the world can share that let you connect with others... from all over the world, and you don’t have including pool, darts, and air hockey. In ad- whether users are aware of who may have access to it.” snapshots of their lives and hang out in the VRChat to worry about compatibility - Bigscreen is dition, you can take on daily challenges to Justin Brookman, director of privacy and tech policy at Consumer digital world. But, where will people connect VRChat offers a wide collection of social VR available over PSVR, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive earn tickets which allow you to customize Reports, said the app’s user agreement should concern its fans. in the future? experiences by giving the power of creation and WMR. Recently, Bigscreen added 50+ your avatar, customize your pool cue, and “I would be cautious about uploading sensitive data to this Virtual reality allows us to connect and to to its community. VRChat allows users to streaming TV channels, including sports, decorate the environment around you with company that does not take privacy very seriously, but also re- share on a whole new level. It enables us to play, hang out, and (of course) chat, using gaming, movies, anime, news, and more to unlockable items. It’s also cross-platform, serves broad rights to do whatever they want with your pictures,” gather with friends anywhere on the globe spatialized 3D audio, expressive lip-synced the service - all for free! so you can play with all your friends on HTC said Brookman, a former policy director for the Federal Trade and share experiences that would never be avatars, multiplayer VR games, and virtual Rec room Vive, Oculus Rift and Valve Index. Or, if you’re Commission’s Office of Technology Research and Investigation. possible in the real world (think fighting space stations where users can watch You- Rec Room is a free platform that consists of feeling adventurous, join a random session Brookman said that FaceApp’s privacy policy allows the com- dragons), or you can just hang out watching Tube videos with friends. thousands of player-created rooms, each with and hang out with people you don’t know! pany to do whatever it pleases with photos uploaded to its server, movies together. Not only can people enrich Oculus home a different multiplayer activity to participate AltspaceVR and the app’s terms of use gives the company broad license to existing friendships, but they can also make Oculus Home allows users to create and in. Team up with friends or meet other VR AltspaceVR is the “easiest way to meet use the photos as it sees fit. new friends through the ever-growing catalog customize their own VR space from a library users from all over the world, across all types people from around the world”, not only “They could turn them into stock photos or advertisements of social VR experiences. of items, objects, and decor that vary ac- of devices including PSVR, Oculus Rift, HTC can you play interactive games but you in Russia,” Brookman said. “But I don’t know how much the Jerry Gottheil marketing director of cording to seasonal celebrations. The best Vive and WMR. Customizable avatars make can also attend free live events with co- Russianness is concerning, although Russia has been known to Altspace, a social platform for VR, revealed, thing about this app is that you can create sure you look the part when you participate medians, DJ’s, authors, and celebrities use personal information in the past.” “When you meet with somebody in VR, there public rooms where you can invite friends to in virtual laser tag, paintball, and many other from the comfort of your own home. See (Source: nbcnews.com) is a sense that you are together, that you check out your place and relax. You can also games. Creators of Rec Room, Against Gravity, which of your friends are online at the experience something with that person in host public meetups within the app - anyone told TechCrunch that it secured $24 million touch of a button and get reminders for a way that you wouldn’t [otherwise].” can make their Home public and connect last month over two rounds of funding led events you’re interested in. The audience Facebook acquired Oculus back in 2014, with like-minded fans and members of the by Sequoia and Index Ventures. With this in Altspace is diverse and ranges from Tips on effectively charging with a vision to connect the world in a more community. investment, CEO Nick Fajt is looking towards 13-60, so no matter your age you can meaningful way. The ambition is huge - Face- Big screen in-game purchases: “I think a direction that join in any conversation that takes your your devices book CEO Mark Zuckerberg has previously we’re actually excited about is that we want fancy. Again, this one is cross-reality, so This platform aims to revolutionize the Back in the good old days of the early 2000s, every device had one said he wants to connect a billion people to let the users creating some of this content no need to worry if you’re an Oculus user way people work, play, hang out and collabo- charger. Some gadgets were a little more practical and used one in virtual reality. Facebook Spaces was the charge tokens to play them, I think that’s one but your best friend uses a Vive - you can rate within the VR space - with virtual movie of a variety of USB connections, but it almost felt like there were company’s first foray into social VR, giving that we’re kind of on the cusp of doing and both enjoy this one. nights, LAN parties, PC games, and many as many standards as manufacturers. Almost 20 years later, most users the ability to draw 3D objects with virtual we’re hoping to get that out later this year.” (Source: Forbes.com) more multiplayer activities. In Bigscreen of the industry is moving toward USB-C, and even Apple, known for doing its own thing, uses USB-C for its latest MacBooks and iPad Pros. Now, it’s possible to plug the same charger into your smartphone, tablet, laptop, and soon, I’m sure, your toothbrush. How re-engineering an old technology could give us EVs with 700 miles of range While this is largely a good thing, it’s not without pitfalls. Have you ever tried to charge your computer from a phone charger? Or One of the challenges facing the electric vehicle industry say they can’t tell you about it yet. an iPad from your computer’s USB port? It happens at a crawl. is battery supply. In May of this year, Tesla’s global supply The difference with XNRGI is that they’ve got a portfolio If you want to charge all your devices efficiently, you need to manager stated that the company is planning for a shortage of published patents tied directly to their Powerchip battery understand what’s going on. of key battery materials. Automakers are working to verti- technology, and they’ve applied for several more. The com- Use the right charger cally integrate battery manufacturing into their business to pany has also received funding from the U.S. Department of Most devices ship with the best charger for them, especially ensure that they will have access to batteries when needed. Energy for their research. With patent protection and funding laptops and phones made by any company that trumpets the In large part, this is happening because Lithium-ion bat- in place, XNRGI is eager to tell the world what they’ve got. benefits of fast charging in their press materials. There are, how- teries are the standard for rechargeable cells. They’re used “We believe that we can now simultaneously address ever, a few exceptions (looking at you, Apple). When you get a in everything from cameras and phones to EVs. In addition all of the issues with Lithium-ion batteries,” said XNRGI new device, it’s worth doing a little research to see if the man- to being expensive and dependent on scarce resources, Li- CEO Chris D’Couto. ufacturer is providing the fastest charger, or if there’s a better ion batteries carry a danger of overheating and catching The key difference between a conventional Lithium-ion option out there. fire or even exploding. That’s why airlines don’t want these battery and an XNRGI Powerchip battery is its composition. infrastructure already exists to manufacture these wafers Be careful with generic chargers batteries in their cargo holds. On top of that, building new Where conventional Lithium-ion batteries use a graphite cheaply, and in great quantity. If you’re replacing a first-party charger with a generic third-party factories to make Lithium-ion batteries is expensive and slurry on a two-dimensional conductor as a building material, The advantage of using silicon wafers to build a battery one, be careful and make sure to buy a reputable brand from a time-consuming. Tesla invested $5 billion in its Nevada the XNRGI battery uses lithium metal in a three-dimensional depends on another well-established semiconductor process. reputable store. USB power devices have a long history of being Gigafactory to produce batteries for the Model 3 in-house. porous silicon wafer. There’s nothing new or different about The XNRGI design uses perforated wafers to create a waffle-like counterfeited, and if you end up with one, the best-case scenario Tesla’s capacity is at about 24 GWh today, and up to 35 GWh the wafers; they are the same discs that have been made for surface. Each 12-inch silicon disc can carry up to 160 million is that it probably won’t operate as well as it claims to. At worst, when completed in the next year. decades by the semiconductor industry. microscopic pores. Then the wafers are coated with a non-con- it could set your house on fire. What’s needed is a new battery architecture that’s easier to “We’re taking proven chip manufacturing steps and applying ductive surface on one side. The other side of the wafer is coated USB PD is now the most widely supported fast-charge stand- make. Ideally, the new battery design would have higher energy them to this battery,” D’Couto said. “We’re taking something with a conductive metal to carry the electrical current. ard, and even some others, like Qualcomm’s QuickCharge, are density and a faster recharge time to make it ideal for vehicle use. from one industry and applying it to another industry. We’re “The metal coatings we use are taken from the chip in- compatible with many manufacturers’ devices. However, a few You already know what comes next: a company called not inventing anything on that front. We can buy the wafers, dustry,” D’Couto said, “and the insulating coatings are taken companies, like LG, Huawei, and OnePlus, still use their own XNRGI based near Portland, Oregon says they have the so we don’t have the large capital investment in a factory.” from the chip industry and used here. We are not inventing standards that will work best with their devices. If your device is answer. That’s not uncommon in itself. Many people have The best part is that XNRGI batteries are made with older, anything on the process side.” one of those, make sure to use the proprietary charger. claimed to have a miracle battery, but they always seem to thicker wafers that are no longer in demand. Worldwide (Source: Digital Trends) (Source: msn.com) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 12 SOCIETY JULY 23, 2019
300 rangers to join forces Hyrcanian forests to be equipped defending protected areas
ENVIRONMENT TEHRAN — Some 300 rangers will soon join desk with technological support the forces defending the environment across the country, Fars news agency reported on Monday. ENVIRONMENT TEHRAN — Hyrcanian conservation. It also contains superlative According to the report, 800 individuals have passed the deskforests will be equipped natural phenomena or areas of exceptional preliminary required tests but only 300 will be chosen to defend with modern technology devices such as natural beauty and aesthetic importance. the country’s protected areas. camera traps, drones and fire-detection The technological devices will be installed sensors, the deputy director of the Cul- in the forest as soon as the fund is provided, tural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Fars quoted Mohammad-Hassan Talebian Organization has said. as saying on Monday. Recently designated as a World Herit- “We will use surveillance drones as well as age site by UNESCO, the Hyrcanian For- fire detection sensors to timely detect forest est cover the northern slope of the Alborz fires and speed up extinguishing process, in Mountain in Iran at the southern edge of addition to monitor and protect the precious the Caspian Sea and it contains very rich natural resource,” he noted. ecosystems due to the particular orographic Referring to waste disposal in the region, and climatic situation (precipitation rich, he said that waste management is also one of warm-temperate, high moisture from the the major issues that needs to be addressed Caspian Sea and damming effect of the Al- and solved using new technologies. borz Mountain range). He further called on the related officials to According to UNSESO, the forest contains register a national day for Hyrcanian forest in They must also pass fitness, medical and psychological the most important and significant natural the country’s official calendar and a national tests in addition to assessments related to defending and habitats for in-situ conservation of biolog- celebration to be held annually on the day. emergency operations. ical diversity, including those containing He also suggested that the name of It should be ensured if they have the ability to withstand dif- threatened species of outstanding universal Golestan province to be changed with its ferent weather conditions while living in difficult conditions or value from the point of view of science or previous name Hyrcan. different places, or they can act appropriately in difficult situations. Rangers are charged with protecting and preserving protected lands; who may face multiple deaths and injuries while trying to safeguard the environment and wildlife. Rangers who risk their lives protecting the environment Kaveh-Deh in northeastern Tehran defined protected area and wildlife sometimes fall victims by getting into fight with ENVIRONMENT TEHRAN — Kaveh-Deh, a hunting Tehran province’s DOE chief said. poachers and may either suffer severe wounds, get killed, deskprohibited region in northeastern Since 17 years ago, it has been proposed to be a hunting or charged with involuntary manslaughter. Tehran, has been defined as a protected area, being prohibited area, which has finally been approved 7 years later, Some 123 rangers have been killed while protecting the en- included in the Department of Environment (DOE) list, and after 18 years it is defined as a protected area, he added. vironment since 1979 in Iran. Fars news agency reported on Sunday. Kaveh-Deh has a significant vegetation diversity and In Iran, areas protected by the Department of Environment vertebrates in the area are also biodiverse, Kalantari stated. cover 8.2 million hectares which fall into four categories: It also holds a great share of valuable species such as national parks (11 sites), wildlife refuges (25 sites), protected leopards, bears, red sheep, wild goat, corsac fox, and also Relief foundation areas (47 sites), and national nature monuments (5 sites). bird species of Caspian snowcock, bearded vulture, as well as Any interference with the protected areas is subject to marine species of brown trout which classified as threatened providing houses to 6,500 special regulations, and the DOE is the responsible body which or endangered, he explained. underprivileged families has absolute authority over all of the related organizations. The frequent observation and population estimation of Kaveh-Deh stretching to 90,000 hectares is located the Persian leopard in the area through camera traps in in Firouzkuh county, northeastern part of the capital, the past years, indicates that the area needs to be protected SOCIETY TEHRAN — Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation which awaited an inclusion in the DOE list as a protected appropriately, he also noted. deskhas started providing residential units to 6,500 area for 18 years. Currently, there are 2 monitoring stations in the region, financially struggling families residing in deprived areas across It is home to over 40 percent of Tehran wildlife spe- corridor for wildlife migration between the provinces of which will increase to 4 after being named a protected the country, the foundation’s deputy director has announced. cies, in addition to being considered as an important Mazandaran, Tehran and Semnan, Kioumars Kalantari, area, he concluded. “The houses have been built as per a memorandum of understanding signed between the relief foundation and the Over 4,000 Iranians killed in car Air travelers may have to pay carbon Islamic Revolutionary Guard crashes within 3 months charge to offset emissions Corps,” ISNA quoted Ebrahim Bazian as saying on Sunday. “In the first phase, 5,000 housing units have been transferred, and through the second phase of the project some 6,500 houses are being transferred to those in need,” he explained. Since past three years, the foundation has earmarked over 30 trillion rials (about $715 million) to provide 100,000 residential units for the families under its coverage, he noted. He went on to say that during the past three years the TEHRAN — Traf- polices,” he noted, adding, actually, 33 Air passengers may have to pay an extra supporting worthwhile causes. foundation has retrofitted and repaired some 250,000 houses SOCIETY deskfic-related accidents organizations are responsible for traffic “carbon charge” on flights as part of a gov- Grayling said on Thursday: “Climate owned by the underprivileged. claimed lives of 4,129 Iranians during accidents reduction. ernment initiative to reduce CO2 emissions change affects every one of us and we are Referring to the houses affected by flood, he noted that some the past 3 months (April 21-July 22), “Last year, some 17,318 were killed and tackle the climate crisis. committed to ensuring that transport plays 30,000 housing units owned by those under the foundation’s coverage traffic police chief Seyed Kamal Hadi- and 365,000 injured in road crashes, Passengers could choose to pay more for its part in delivering net zero greenhouse have been destructed, 12,000 of which have been beyond repair. anfar has said. showing a slight decline [year on year],” travel tickets, which would then be used to gas emissions by 2050. He concluded that reconstruction of flood-hit houses will be “Some 80 percent of the accidents he stated, noting, “We must still try to offset greenhouse gas emissions. Or the “An offsetting scheme could help inform completed by the next two months. happened mainly due to unsafe speed, decrease the number of road accidents.” scheme could work on an “opt-out” basis travelers about how much carbon their overtaking, distracted and drowsy driv- Hadianfar in June said that road and also be applied to trains, buses and ferries. journey produces and provide the opportu- WORDS IN THE NEWS ing,” he added. crash casualties amounted to 3,863 in Ministers hope the plans will raise nity to fund schemes, like tree planting, to “During the Noruz holidays (starting the country during the first three months awareness about the effects of public trans- compensate for those emissions. However, American spy lane on March 21) for 20 days, we dispatched of the current year. port on the environment. The extra funds our focus remains to target the development, some 107,000 traffic police and relief Although, road fatalities occurred could be used to spearhead eco-friendly production and uptake of zero emission (April 9, 2001) forces to ensure the road safety for the in suburban areas have dropped by 9 projects such as planting trees to reduce technology across all modes of transport.” President Bush has written to the wife of the Chinese pilot who, it is passengers, which ended up reducing percent during the first two months of the carbon footprint. A report by the Department for Trans- believed, died in collision with an American spy plane over a week the road crashes by 17.6 percent,” he this year compared to the same period The government said it hoped the in- port said: “One way to increase uptake could ago. The White House has described the move as a humanitarian highlighted. last year, it increased by 4.6 in urban itiative would “drive consumer choices be to follow an opt-out rather than opt-in gesture. It came as senior officials in administration warned of Although, dispatching 107,000 forces areas, he regretted. towards less polluting journey options”. model, under which the cost of offsetting harm to US-China relations if the standoff over the spy plane to stay guard for 365 days a year is not Nearly 1.25 million people die in road However, the transport secretary, Chris carbon emissions would be automatically continues. From Washington, Jon Leyne reports. possible, and such incidents again in- crashes each year, on average 3,287 deaths Grayling, has launched a call for evidence included for consumers.” President Bush wrote in response to a bitterly critical letter from creases after special occasions, he added. a day. An additional 20-50 million are on offsetting carbon emissions produced In the past year, a third of carbon the wife of the Chinese pilot. The pilot’s wife accused the President “To reduce car crashes, we must de- injured or disabled. More than half of all by public transport. In addition, the gov- dioxide emissions came from transport of cowardice for his refusal to apologize for the incident. The velop facilities and emergency fleet, both road traffic deaths occur among young ernment has expressed concerns consum- alone in the UK. White House has not released details of the President’s reply in emergency medical services and traffic adults ages 15-44. ers may not trust that their payments are (Source: The Guardian) beyond saying it is a humanitarian gesture. So it’s not clear whether it has any significance in the intense diplomacy that is continuing behind the scenes. ENGLISH IN USE Mr. Schroeder said diplomatically that they would work on other issues around global warming, such as encouraging renewable LEARN NEWS TRANSLATION resources. But he did not hide their disagreement over Kyoto. President Bush has ordered a review of alternatives. In the meantime, though, there is a policy vacuum. This does not seem Iran to implement food اجرای سند ایمنی غذا در حال پیگیری است to worry him. Kyoto joins a growing list of policies in which the administration defines its interests and then acceptsarguments , safety program مدیــرکل فرآوردههــای غذایــی و آشــامیدنی ســازمان غــذا و دارو دربــاره وضعیــت فعلــی .but no real change A food safety document will be approved and implemented in the ســند ایمنــی غــذا گفــت: ســند ایمنــی غــذا در حــال تکمیــل شــدن اســت و تــا پــس از طــی Words bitterly critical: the letter expressed intensely severe judgements future in the country, Vahid Mofid, an official with the Food and Drug مراحــل اداری اجــرا شــود. against President Bush Administration has stated. وحیــد مفیــد روز جمعــه در گفــت و گــو بــا خبرنــگار ایرنــا افــزود: بــا ایــن ســند، نظــارت cowardice: cowardly behavior- someone who is cowardly is easily frightened and avoids doing dangerous things The document is consisting of standards through which food safety is بــر کل حلقههــای تولیــد در زنجیــره غــذا از مزرعــه تــا ســفره تحــت کنتــرل بخشهــای White House: the official residence of the President of the best ensured; the whole food production process from cultivation to مختلــف درم یآیــد و میــزان ســموم مصرفــی، انــواع کودهــای مصــرف شــده و چگونگــی United States humanitarian: if a person has humanitarian attitudes, they markets will be under control, it also identifies and controls hazards حمــل مــواد غذایــی و توزیــع آن، نــوع آب و آبیــاری زمینهــا در ســند ایمنــی غــذا تعریــف try to avoid making people suffer in the production, manufacturing and handling of food rather than شــده اســت چراکــه ایــن عوامــل در کیفیــت محصــول غذایــی تاثیرگــذار هســتند. .significance:the significance of something is its importance relying on end product standards alone, he explained or special meaning intense diplomacy: diplomacy is the management of relations between countries, here, a lot of discussions are happening between China and the United States PREFIX/SUFFIX PHRASAL VERB IDIOM renewable resources: elements that can be replenished over time through natural processes “-ate” Poke around On the cusp alternative: available as another possibility or choice policy vacuums: it occurs when there is an absence of specific Meaning: become Meaning: to look for something, especially by moving Explanation: a point in time that marks a transition policies relating to a specific situation For example: the disease has been eradicated a lot of things around or the beginning of a change argument: an exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically from the world. For example: James began poking about in the For example: Some people think the world is on the a heated or angry one cupboard, looking for the sugar. cusp of a new era. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 23, 2019 WORLD IN FOCUS 13
Syrian air defenses thwart ‘hostile’ UN nuclear watchdog chief Yukiya Amano dies at 72 fire near Hama 1 “I commend his skillful and professional per- formance... [that] resulted in complete closure” of the TEHRAN — Syrian air defenses have thwart- Observatory for Human Rights reported. nuclear accord. ed what the state TV called “hostile” fires in The train was put “entirely out of service” “May the Almighty bless his soul,” he wrote in English. the northwestern city of Masyaf in the Arab as a result of the incident, the war monitor In Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he country’s Hama governorate. added. “always admired his wisdom and foresight - his ability According to government-affiliated sourc- Meanwhile, the Syrian army’s airstrikes to make informed decisions in the most difficult cir- es, explosions heard in Masyaf were a result against militants’ positions in Idlib region cumstances”. of shells launched by anti-Assad militants killed at least 18 people in the northwestern In addition to the Iran nuclear talks, Amano contributed in the western countryside of Hama. region, the Observatory said. to the 1995, 2000 and 2005 Nuclear Non-proliferation The city of Masyaf is known to be one of Idlib is a final flash point and the last Treaty Review Conferences, and chaired the 2007 Prepara- the places where the Russian air defense bastion for foreign-backed militants. tory Committee for the 2010 Nuclear Non-proliferation system S-300 is deployed. The Syrian army warned civilians to leave Treaty Review Conference. The explosions came a few hours after Idlib before the campaign began to flush According to the agency’s biography, Amano was Japan’s a cargo train carrying phosphate through terrorists out of the region. representative to the agency from 2005 until his election central Syria was targeted and derailed by According to Press TV, Syria has been as director general in July 2009. a “terrorist” attack, the Syrian transport gripped by foreign-backed militancy since A graduate of the Tokyo University Faculty of Law, ministry announced. March 2011. The Syrian government says the Amano joined the Japanese Foreign Ministry in 1972 The train’s crew suffered “various inju- Israeli regime and its Western and regional and was posted to jobs in Belgium, France, Laos, Swit- ries” when it came off the tracks in Homs allies are aiding Takfiri terrorist groups that zerland, and the US. province, spilling the loads from two cars are wreaking havoc in the country. In a statement on Monday, Japan’s Foreign Ministry also and starting a fire, it said. The government forces have already praised Amano, saying he not only tackled international A bomb placed by “unknown people” on a managed to undo militant gains across the non-proliferation issues but also contributed to develop- stretch of track east of Palmyra had exploded country and bring back almost all of the ment with “atoms for peace and development” as a goal, as the train passed, the UK-based Syrian Syrian soil under the government control. Al Jazeera reported.
UK minister quits before Johnson Ukraine president on course for Pope’s envoy tells Syrian becomes no-deal Brexit PM unprecedented majority after election win leader of concern for Idlib TEHRAN — A British minister quit Mon- than be sacked by Johnson, promising to TEHRAN — President Volodymyr government and control over a parliament civilians day, the latest resignation before the coun- fight with others in parliament to stop a Zelenskiy looked set on Monday to be- that had previously been loyal to his pre- try’s presumed new prime minister Boris no-deal Brexit. come Ukraine’s first leader since the fall decessor Petro Poroshenko and blocked TEHRAN — Pope Francis has expressed concern for the Johnson takes office and could launch a A Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed of communism to command a single par- his legislative agenda. humanitarian situation in northwestern Syria and urged policy to lead Britain out of the European that Duncan had resigned. ty majority in parliament, in what would Since defeating Poroshenko by a land- a negotiated end to years of fighting, in a letter delivered Union without a deal. If the polls and bookmakers are right, be an unprecedented mandate to deliver slide in April’s presidential race, Zelens- on Monday to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The resignation of Alan Duncan, a junior Johnson will become Britain’s new prime promised reforms. kiy has promised to keep Ukraine on a The Vatican said the letter was handed over by Cardi- foreign office minister who has long been minister Wednesday and will immediate- His party’s victory in Sunday’s snap pro-Western course and seek a new aid- nal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, who heads the Vatican critical of Johnson, underlines the strength ly face the riddle that is Britain’s Brexit parliamentary election caps a meteoric rise for-reforms program with the International department for promoting human development. of feeling in the governing Conservative negotiation. for the former TV comedian who has tapped Monetary Fund. According to Reuters, the letter called for the safe Party and parliament against a no-deal Johnson, a former London mayor, into widespread anger over entrenched He has also pledged to find a lasting peace return of millions displaced by years of fighting, the Brexit which many businesses say would has said he will ramp up preparations corruption and low living standards in one in eastern Ukraine’s Donbass region, where humane treatment of political prisoners and the re- be catastrophic for the economy. for a no-deal exit to try to force the EU’s of Europe’s poorest countries. war between Kiev’s forces and Russian-backed sumption of negotiations to seek a political solution His move follows last week’s resigna- negotiators to make changes to the agree- Zelenskiy’s Servant of the People party, armed separatists has killed 13,000 in five to the conflict. tion of Margot James, a culture minister ment that Prime Minister Theresa May named after the satirical TV series where years since Moscow’s annexation of Ukraine’s when she described Johnson’s do-or-die sealed and British lawmakers voted down he played a humble history teacher who Crimea peninsula in 2014. promise to leave the EU by Oct. 31 with, three times. accidentally becomes president, was on His back-to-back election victories or without, a deal as “quite incredible” for But opposition in parliament to leav- course to win 246-249 seats out of 424 “create the necessary support for the India’s moon mission lifts going against business organizations. ing without a deal is growing and the EU seats, his party estimated. newly elected president to implement On Sunday, finance minister Philip is refusing to budge over the withdrawal That would give Zelenskiy, 41, the much-needed and long-delayed reforms,” off, hopes to probe lunar Hammond also said he would resign rather agreement, Daily Star reported. power to decide the make-up of the next a note by Citi said. south pole
TEHRAN — India launched a rocket into space Monday to perform a soft landing of a rover on the moon, the coun- try’s most ambitious mission yet to cement its position as 19 villages north of Baghdad purged of Daesh terrorists a leading low-cost space power. TEHRAN- Iraqi army troops, supported by allied fighters The statement noted that the offensive aims to “to beef The 10-billion rupee ($146 million) mission, if from Popular Mobilization Units, have successfully purged up security and stability in areas north of Baghdad and successful, will enable India to carry out studies on more than a dozen villages north of the capital Baghdad of surrounding areas in the provinces of Diyala, Salahuddin the presence of water on the south pole of the moon. Daesh Takfiri terrorists. and Anbar.” Only the United States, Russia and China have been The media bureau of the volunteer fighters, commonly It said that units from the Baghdad Operations Com- on the moon. known by the Arabic name Hashd al-Sha’abi, announced in mand, command operations from Diyala, Samarra and The rocket, carrying the unmanned Chandrayaan-2 a statement on Sunday that they, together with government Anbar, the Federal Police Command, rapid response teams, spacecraft, blasted off from a southern Indian space troops, had cleansed four villages, including al-Anaz, Arab voluntary Hashd al-Sha’abi fighters and the special forces center to cheers from thousands of onlookers, a live Rashid Mahmoud and Arab As’af, in al-Moshahedah re- regiment of the Operations Department of the Chief of telecast showed. The launch had been delayed by a week gion of the extremists following multi-pronged military Staff of the Army as well as the Special Task Force of the due to a technical snag, Daily Star reported. operations there. Directorate of Military Intelligence were participating According to Press TV, Hashd al-Sha’abi fighters and in the offensive. army soldiers had earlier purged fifteen villages surrounding Iraq’s army and the voluntary forces began the first phase Nadler claims Trump is Tarmiyah town, located about 25 kilometers north of Bagh- of the Will of Victory Operation early on July 7, the military dad, of Daesh militants. said in a statement, adding that the operation would last on December 9, 2017. ‘guilty of high crimes’ Also on Sunday, pro-government Iraqi forces could wipe several days and was aimed at securing the province of On July 10 that year, he had formally declared victory Daesh Takfiri terrorists off Basatin ‘Awad and Hurrah dis- Anbar and the central and northern regions of Salahuddin over Daesh in Mosul, which served as the terrorists’ last 1 House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam tricts west of Tarmiyah. and Nineveh. main urban stronghold in Iraq. Schiff said Sunday on Face the Nation that doing so is im- Second-in-Command of the Joint Operations Command “We press on the hands of our heroic forces that will In the run-up to Mosul’s liberation, Iraqi army soldiers portant because most Americans haven’t read Mueller’s (JOC), Lieutenant General Abdul Amir Rasheed Yarallah, achieve victory with the will of its heroes against the gangs and volunteer Hashd al-Sha’abi fighters had made sweeping summary of his two-year-long investigation. said in a statement on Saturday that Iraqi military forces of Daesh,” Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi said. gains against Daesh. had launched the second phase of a major operation to “May God protect you and make you victorious,” he added. Iraqi forces took control of eastern Mosul in January hunt down the remnants of the Daesh terror group north Former Iraqi prime minister Haider al-Abadi declared 2017 after 100 days of fighting, and launched the battle in of Baghdad and areas nearby. the end of military operations against Daesh in the country the west on February 19 last year.
China says U.S. criticism over South China Sea is slander TEHRAN — Remarks by U.S. officials on regional energy security and undermined China Sea. that Chinese and Vietnamese vessels have China’s role in the South China Sea are slan- the free and open Indo-Pacific energy “This is slander against Chinese and engaged in a standoff for several weeks derous, its foreign ministry said on Monday, market. Southeast Asian countries’ efforts to uphold near an oil block in Vietnam’s exclusive after the United States voiced concern over U.S. President Donald Trump’s hawkish peace and stability in the South China Sea economic zone. reports of Chinese interference with oil and national security adviser John Bolton also and properly manage differences,” Geng Vietnam, which for years has been em- gas activities in the disputed waters. said on Twitter that China’s coercive behavior told a news briefing on Monday. “Countries broiled in a dispute with China over the China’s claims in the South China Sea, towards its Southeast Asian neighbors was and people in the region will not believe potentially energy-rich region, on Friday through which about $5 trillion in shipborne counterproductive and threatened regional their words.” accused a Chinese oil survey vessel and trade passes each year, are contested, all or peace and stability, echoing earlier com- He added, “We urge the United States its escorts of violating its sovereignty and in part, by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, ments by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. to stop such irresponsible behavior and demanded that China remove the ships Taiwan and Vietnam. In Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesman respect the efforts of China and ASEAN from Vietnamese waters. On Saturday, the U.S. State Department Geng Shuang said such comments by Bolton countries to resolve differences through The busy waterway of the South China Schiff called the report “a pretty damning set of facts that said China’s repeated provocative actions and Pompeo were baseless, adding that dialogue and work for peace and stability Sea is one of a growing number of flash- involve a presidential campaign in a close race welcoming aimed at the offshore oil and gas develop- the United States and other “external forc- in the South China Sea.” points in the U.S.-China relationship, help from a hostile foreign power,” but admitted it is “a ment of other claimant states threatened es” were stirring up trouble in the South U.S.-based think tanks have reported Reuters reported. pretty dry prosecutorial work product.” “Who better to bring them to life than the man who did the investigation himself?” Schiff asked. House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler explained Dem- ocrats on the committees plan to get around this reluctance Turkey will retaliate if U.S. imposes sanctions over S-400s: minister by having Mueller read from his report, and by asking him TEHRAN — Turkey would retaliate against what it called U.S. administration is also responsible for Turkey not being for commentary about what he’s read. an unacceptable threat of U.S. sanctions over Ankara’s pur- able to buy Patriot systems. This is true,” Cavusoglu said. According to VOX,on Fox News Sunday, Nadler gave an chase of Russian S-400 missile defenses, its foreign minister Last week, The United States announced that it was be- example of how this line of questioning would work: “‘Look said on Monday, adding he thinks President Donald Trump ginning the process of removing Turkey from the program at page 344, paragraph 2, please read it. Does that describe wants to avoid such measures. for the F-35 stealth jets, the most advanced aircraft in the obstruction of justice? Did you find that the president did Turkey began receiving deliveries of the surface-to-air U.S. arsenal, which is used by NATO and other partner that?’” Nadler said. S-400 systems earlier this month, prompting the United countries. “We want the American people to hear directly from States to begin removing the NATO ally from its F-35 stealth According to Reuters, Turkey, like other partners in Special Counsel Mueller what his investigation found. The fighter program over security concerns. the F-35 program, was part of the manufacturing supply president and the attorney general and others have spent “If the United States portrays an adversarial attitude chain for the high-tech jet aircraft, producing some 900 the last few months systematically lying to the American towards us, we will take retaliatory measures, as we’ve told parts. A U.S. official said it would cost some $500 million people about what the investigation found. They’ve said them. This is not a threat or a bluff,” Foreign Minister Mevlut to $600 million to shift F-35 manufacturing from Turkey. they found no collusion, they found no obstruction, that Cavusoglu said in an interview with broadcaster TGRT Haber. Separately, the TASS news agency cited Sergei Chemezov, it exonerated a president, all three of those statements are “We are not a country that will bow down to those who head of Russia’s Rostec state conglomerate, as saying that absolute lies.” Nadler said. show a animosity towards Turkey,” he said, reiterating a istration to take such action. Russia and Turkey were in talks about the possibility of It found a great deal of collusion. It found a great deal threat of retaliation that Turkey made last month. “Trump does not want to impose sanctions on Turkey and jointly manufacturing some components of Russia’s S-400 of obstruction of justice by the president. And it found Cavusoglu added that he did not expect the U.S. admin- he frequently says that his administration and the previous missile defense system in Turkey. -- pointedly refused to exonerate the president. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 14 WORLD SPORTS JULY 23, 2019
Dinamo Bucharest coach Fearing Olympic chaos, Tokyo tells Neagoe suffers heart attack Dinamo Bucharest coach Eugen Neagoe suffered a heart attack workers: stay home during his club’s match against Universitatea Craiova in the Japan’s famously diligent workers spend Tokyo 2020 “is a chance to actively intro- Romanian league on Sunday but later was stable in hospital. more hours at the office than employees in duce telework, which can create a stress-free The 18-times Romanian champions said that the 51-year-old almost any other country. But to avoid traffic lifestyle,” said Azuma Taguchi, a professor was taken to Floreasca Hospital in an ambulance and is able to chaos at next year’s Olympics, authorities of engineering at Chuo University. communicate. have a message: stay home. He is among the loudest voices urging author- “Doctors said that Eugen Neagoe’s condition is stable at the Hundreds of thousands of people are ex- ities to take serious measures to tackle Olympic moment,” Dinamo said in a statement. pected to attend Olympic and Paralympic traffic, warning of potentially “fatal congestion” Local media reported that the first words spoken by Neagoe events in Tokyo during the 2020 Games, in railway stations if action is not taken. to the doctors at the hospital were: “What’s the score?”. putting additional strain on the city’s already Take a ‘workation’ Dinamo were beaten 2-0 at home to remain winless after the notoriously crowded commuter routes. Others also see the Olympics as a chance first two rounds of matches. Officials also hope that promoting working to break existing work habits. Former striker Neagoe has been repeatedly criticised by Di- from home during the Games will encourage “This is a chance to make telework a legacy namo’s hardcore fans, known as ‘ultras’, since taking over last a more easy-going approach in a country of the Games that will take root” in Japanese month. The supporters want him to quit as they were against known for its cases of ‘karoshi’, or death society, Industry Minister Hiroshige Seko said the sacking of crowd favourite Mircea Rednic. from overwork. in a recent forum to promote flexible work. According to reports in Romanian media, Neagoe “couldn’t “We are expecting... up to 920,000 specta- And some officials are hoping that a more eat for two days, drank loads of coffees and smoked like crazy” tors and Olympic staff members a day,” said open-minded approach to work could en- due to the criticism from the fans. Kasumi Yamasaki, who oversees transport courage people to take “workations” -- work- “We were very close to a tragedy,” Dinamo chairman and issues for the Games at the Tokyo Metro- ing remotely from far-flung locations with former Romania keeper Florin Prunea said. “I can’t understand politan Government. attractive leisure options. the level of hate at this club. I can’t believe it! It’s just impossible, Experts expect a 10 percent rise in passen- Several towns have already used govern- this can explode!” gers on trains, and a 20 percent increase in ment subsidies to build offices intended to Dinamo’s Cameroon international Patrick Ekeng had died express highway users, which could result in attract people for temporary “workations” or after collapsing on the pitch during the league match against lengthy delays and even dangerous crowding. encourage companies to set up satellite hubs. Viitorul in 2016. Railway operators are planning to put more Shirahama, a small town in western Ja- An inquiry into Ekeng’s death revealed that the ambulance trains into service but “railway transportation pan, now has two business office buildings company that took him to hospital had faulty equipment and obstacles, said Kanako Nakayama, an internal She starts her day by opening her laptop at is already at full capacity during the rush packed with workers. medicine beyond its expiry date in some of its vehicles. affairs ministry official in charge of telework. home and sending her colleagues a message hours from 7 to 9am”, Yamasaki told AFP. “We made sales pitches to companies that Dinamo are one of the two most successful teams in Romania “Concerns over the security of sensitive on a smartphone app, letting them know On July 22, one year before the Games, we have beaches, hot springs, and good ac- alongside city rivals FCSB, formerly known as Steaua Bucharest. information, the difficulty of controlling work- she is online after dropping her daughter Tokyo rolled out a month-long “Telework cess to an airport that connects with Tokyo’s (Source: Reuters) ing conditions, and the fact that corporate at a nearby nursery. Days” campaign, with government offices culture stresses the importance of face-to- “You can save lots of time and energy Haneda airport,” local official Masakatsu and private business committing to avoiding face communications have deterred” some that would have been used for commuting, Ogawa told AFP. peak commuting hours. firms, she told AFP. especially when trains are delayed or car- The town’s revenue from corporate tax Ajax face awkward Nearly 3,000 companies including auto Officials hope the campaign will show firms riages are crowded,” said Midorikawa, 42, a has skyrocketed “but we also received ben- giant Toyota and trading house Sumitomo that employees can actually “work even more sales manager at technology firm Kunai, Inc. efits that can’t be expressed in figures -- a Champions League qualifier Corp. are taking part. effectively” when they stay home, she added. Experts and government officials hope vibrant community with young people from ‘Stress-free lifestyle’ That has been Yoshie Midorikawa’s ex- that Olympic efforts to expand telework might the cities,” he said. against PAOK The efforts have run up against various perience. serve as something of a legacy for the Games. (Source: AFP)
Last season’s Champions League semi-finalists Ajax were on Monday drawn to face Greek champions PAOK Thessaloniki in Bale agrees to join Jiangsu Suning in Liverpool players brand Sevilla a the third qualifying round for this year’s group stages. The Dutch side do not get automatic entry into the group stages £1m-a-week transfer, claim reports in China ‘disgrace’ for combative approach despite winning the Eredivisie for the 34th time and coming within seconds of reaching the Champions League final. If they beat PAOK, Erik ten Hag’s team will still need to win a play-off to join the likes of Liverpool, Real Madrid and Juventus in the main competition. It is not the easiest of ties for Ajax who have already lost several players from their exciting young squad. Central defender Matthijs de Ligt has left for Juventus while midfielder Frenkie de Jong has joined Barcelona. PAOK went unbeaten on their way to winning the Greek Su- per League, finishing five points ahead of Olympiakos as they conquered their first league title in over three decades. The first leg will be played at PAOK’s Toumba Stadium on August 6 or 7 with the return in Amsterdam a week later. Two-time European champions Porto, who finished two points behind champions Benfica in Portugal, will face Krasnodar, who finished third in Russia while Belgian runners-up Club Brugge will meet their Ukrainian counterparts Dynamo Kiev. (Source: Mirror)
Gareth Bale has agreed to join Jiangsu Sun- the capital of Jiangsu province in East Chi- Liverpool’s players branded Sevilla ‘a dis- the Sevilla’s defender’s approach. “To put ing for a staggering £1million per week, na. They finished fifth in the Chinese Super grace’ for their combative approach to a in a tackle like that, especially on a young Peaty wins third consecutive according to sensational reports in China. League last season and currently sit in sixth warm-up game that forced one of their player who has been doing so well in pre-sea- 100m breaststroke world title The Chinese Super League club are position with 11 games remaining this term. promising teenagers to leave Fenway Park son, I think it says something about him,” thought to be ready to splash the cash to Their Instagram page - which has not on crutches. said Van Dijk. lure the Welshman, 30, to the Far East - been verified and has just 13.1k followers Left back Yasser Larouci was carried “You have to just deal with it but ob- Adam Peaty won his third consecutive 100 meters breaststroke with Bale allegedly ready to move. compared to Bale’s 40.5m - follows just off with what looked a serious injury after viously you don’t want to have injuries in world title on Monday in Gwangju. Journalist Bai Guohua made the stag- 34 users, but one of those is that of @ga- a shocking challenge by Sevilla’s Joris pre-season. Hopefully it is not that bad Peaty, who set a world record on Sunday by swimming 56.88 gering revelation on social media platform rethbale11, the winger’s verified account. Gnagnon. Gnagnon was sent off after for him.” in the semi-finals, touched home in 57.14, ahead of compatriot Weibo this morning. Chinese clubs have until July 31 to a forceful swipe at Larouci’s shin and Klopp was simmering throughout the James Wilby (58.46) and China’s Yan Zibei (58.63). He wrote: “Congratulations to fans of complete a deal for Bale this year. issued an apology, acknowledging his game and exchanged words with his oppo- Having achieved ‘Project 56’ - the first man to go under 57 Suning Club!” Guohua added: “Fans of Sunning Club ‘odious act’. site number Julen Lopetegui at half-time seconds for the 100m breaststroke - British Olympic champion Guohua then added that Jiangsu had please don’t write messages to me. The Jurgen Klopp said Larouci was ‘lucky’ and full-time. Peaty was soley focused on winning gold on Monday - but he beaten off competition from rivals Beijing boss Zhang is so powerful!” as the initial diagnosis was not serious, He was diplomatic in the press confer- turned inside a record pace of 26.60 as he led his rivals by more Guo’an to sign the Real Madrid star. Billionaire Zhang Jindong is the presi- but the player departed with his knee in ence, however, suggesting he would keep than half a body. Bale is expected to leave the Bernabeu dent of Suning Group which owns the club a brace and on crutches ahead of a scan. his counsel as he ‘would still like to able to Having won in 2015 and 2017, the 24-year-old is now unbeaten after boss Zinedine Zidane said it would and his company also holds the majority of The challenge was not the only con- go to Spain on holiday’ in future. in five years over 100m in major competitions. be “best for everyone” if he moved on after shares of Italian football giants Inter Milan. tentious incident in Sevilla’s 2-1 victory in “It is too early in the season to create Peaty ploughed through the final 15m to seal a third world six years with the club. The details of Bale’s reported contract the Boston home of Liverpool’s owners. headlines by saying the things I think about triumph - and after competing in the 50m on Tuesday, defending But his high wages, currently around in China are unclear but with the Welsh- Earlier, Harry Wilson received an elbow the situation,” said Klopp. his Olympic title in Tokyo in just over a year will be his next target. £600,000, have priced out plenty of po- man offered the chance to become the first in the face from Ever Bonega. “It looks like he was lucky but we have to Meanwhile, Canada’s Margaret MacNeil won the women’s tentially-interested club. £1m-a-week footballer in Beijing, he is likely James Milner led the condemnation. wait a little bit. I haven’t talked to the doctor. 100 meters butterfly world crown in Gwangju to deny Sarah A move to China or Bayern Munich is to have been offered the same at Jiangsu. “There were some disgraceful tackles,” he I don’t know 100 per cent. He couldn’t keep Sjostrom a fifth title in the event. most likely with a Premier League return If Bale completes his move to Jiangsu said. “We know it was a friendly but you on playing but in the dressing room he looks The Swede was on world record course at the halfway point seemingly off the cardsfinancially. Suning he will join Brazilian former don’t see many red cards in a friendly. If OK. Harry got a knock on his cheekbone but was overhauled by MacNeil, who touched home in 55.83 Local media outlet Sina Sport say that Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Alex Teix- you want to foul, pull a shirt. Don’t take and his eye, so not too cool. He should be ahead of Sjostrom (56.22) and Australia’s Emma McKeon (56.61). both Jiangsu Suning and Beijing Guo’an eira and Italian striker Eder as the team’s a young lad by the knee. Seeing it again it okay as well. That is the situation. He hit (Source: Guardian) offered lucrative contracts to Bale. other foreign stars. is a disgrace.” him full throttle. Suning are based in the city of Nanjing, (Source: Sun) Virgil Van Dijk was also unhappy with (Source: Telegraph) Real Betis to sign Lyon Chinese swimmer Sun to rival Mack Horton: ‘You must respect China’ captain Nabil Fekir Australian swimmer Mack Horton has reignited his feud The issue was also one of the top trending topics on Chinese with Chinese swimming star Sun Yang -- and most of China microblogging site Weibo on Monday -- although Chinese Lyon captain Nabil Fekir has arrived in Seville ahead of undergoing -- by refusing to share the podium with his longtime rival. media did not mention the drugs context, and used a picture a medical to complete his €20m move to Real Betis. Horton came second to Sun in the 400-meter freestyle that made it appear that Horton was kneeling at Sun’s side. The report claims a fee between €20m and €25m has been event at the 2019 World Aquatic Championships in South “Horton is a man with a small heart,” wrote one person agreed for the France international, with the potential of Giovani Korea on Sunday, then refused to acknowledge his Chinese on Weibo. “Being this dramatic because of his bad perfor- Lo Celso leaving the club this summer in excess of €70m. competitor, who he has previously called a “drug cheat.” mance -- Sun Yang should stay away from this kind of toxic Fekir has been pictured in Seville and posing with a Real Betis Sun received a three-month ban after testing positive rubbish,” said another. scarf ahead of undergoing his medical on Monday. for a banned substance in 2014, and is facing renewed al- The response was very different in Australia, where fellow Last week, Canal+ in France outlined the reports that an legations according to ABC. swimmers praised Horton’s stance. agreement has been reached, following on from similar claims “I just won’t share a podium with someone that behaves In an Instagram story, Australian Olympic medal-win- in Le Parisien, with a deal expected this week. in the way that he has,” Horton said after the race. When ning swimmer Cat Campbell called Horton a “legend.” The 26-year-old is in the final year of his contract at the Ligue asked how he felt, the 23-year-old Australian summed it up had every right to express his views -- and the team had no “Taking a stand for clean sport,” she captioned a photo of 1 club and it is within this context that Los Verdiblancos have as “frustration,” the ABC reported. intention of making an apology. Horton standing to the side of the podium. “Mack Horton, seeked to do a deal. According to Chinese state media CGTN, Sun responded Horton’s 2016 comments went viral in China, where we salute you.” Fekir, a left-footed playmaker, was reportedly primed to join Liver- to Horton’s actions, saying: “You could choose not to respect many believed he had deliberately tried to psych out Sun. David McKeon, another Australian Olympian, tweeted: pool a year ago for €60m but the move broke down and he remained me, but you must respect China.” Horton’s Instagram page was bombarded with derogatory “Absolutely awesome to see Mack Horton protesting clean at the French side, but an exit may prove more likely this summer. The pair have a long, bitter rivalry. messages, and an op-ed published by the nationalistic tab- sport by not getting up on the podium next to Sun Yang.” The France international is a key player for Lyon and it is Before the 400m freestyle race at the 2016 Olympics in Rio loid Global Times described Australia as a country “at the Sun is not the first Chinese swimmer to be accused of unlikely they will allow him to leave on the cheap, but Betis could de Janeiro, Brazil, Horton said his rival was a “drug cheat.” fringes of civilization” and referred to its history as “Britain’s doping. In 2012, then 16-year-old swimmer Ye Shiwen won have their transfer power greatly inflated by the sale of Lo Celso. After the race, Horton described his win as “one for the offshore prison.” gold at the Olympics and set a new world record, prompting Tottenham are favourites to sign the Argentine midfielder and good guys.” Sun broke down in tears surrounded by Chinese Taking a stand or disrespecting China? allegations of doping. International Olympics Committee may spend in excess of €70m for the 23-year-old, who joined Betis media after his defeat, while the Chinese swim team manager Once again, Horton’s Instagram posts have become the spokesman Mark Adams called doping allegations against permanently for just €22m from Paris Saint-Germain in April. Xu Qi demanded an apology. target of pro-China users, who left comments such as “You Ye “sad” and “pure rumor.” (Source: Football Espana) Australia’s chef de mission Kitty Chiller said Horton don’t deserve to shake Sun’s hand” and “You will lose forever.” (Source: CNN) I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 23, 2019 SPORTS 15
Vahid Hashemian turns 43: Iran beat Argentina at FIVB The gentleman of football U21 World Championship SPORTS TEHRAN — Iran defeated Argentina 3-1 (25- SPORTS TEHRAN — Former Iran striker and desk19, 23-25, 25-22, 32-30) in Pool F of the 2019 deskcurrent Team Melli assistant coach Vahid FIVB Volleyball Men›s U21 World Championship on Monday. Hashemian has turned 43 on Sunday. The Iranian team, headed by Behrouz Ataei, earned two 3-0 wins Hashemian started his playing career in Fath Tehran over Tunisia and Czech Republic but lost to Russia 3-2 in Pool C. and joined Pas a year later. But he wanted more and Iran will face Italy on Tuesday. joined Hamburger SV in 1999 along with his compatriot Mehdi Mahdavikia. He played for four German top-flight football clubs for nearly a decade. Hashemian once again returned to Iran and joined Iranian popular football club Persepolis in 2010. And announced his retirement from football after 16 years. Hashemian also represented Iran at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He had already helped Team Melli book a place in the prestigious event with his eye-catching performance in the competition’s qualification. Hashemian, nicknamed “The Helicopter” because of his strength in the air, gained B and A coaching licenses when The top two sides in each pool will qualify for Pools E and F, playing in Germany. which will in turn offer two places each in the semi-finals. On 26 October 2012, he was appointed as coach of The final will be held on July 27. Regionalliga side SV Halstenbek-Rellingen in the Hamburg The 20th edition of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Oberliga but after a successful run with the team, he announced Championship is taking place in Riffa, Bahrain. his resignation at the end of the season. In 2014, he continued his UEFA Pro License under Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich. Hashemian, now, has returned to Iran to share his Zob Ahan Signs Nigerian experiences with the Iranian youngsters. “I am very happy to be appointed as assistant coach of striker Macauley Chrisantus Team Melli. Mr. Wilmots called me and we talked about our cooperation in the team. I’ve returned to Team Melli Iranian football club Zob Ahan signed Nigerian forward Ma- after many years as a coach and I hope to help the team cauley Chrisantus. the best I can,” Hashemian said after he was appointed as The 28-year-old has penned a two-year contract with Zob Team Melli coach. who has worked with great coaches in Germany. who are looking for a bright future. Ahan for an undisclosed fee. Now, Iran football is proud of one of the best players Hashemian can be a role model for the Iranian players He is a “true gentleman of football”. Zob Ahan FC have signed Chrisantus from Spanish club Conquense. Chrisantus will be joined by fellow Nigerian compatriot Ebi- abowei Baker, who signed with Zobahan two days ago. Iranian athletes claim five golds at Asian Junior Taekwondo C’ships Zob Ahan are preparing for a new top-flight campaign in Iran and the AFC Champions League Round of 16 clash with Al TEHRAN — Iranian athlete claimed Female -68 after beating Sarah Abu Alhaj from Jordan. SPORTS Ittihad of Saudi Arabia. deskfive gold medals in the opening day of Gayeon Jin from South Korea and Kazakhstan’s Nurriza Zob Ahan will face Al Ittihad in the first leg of the encounter the 10th Asian Junior Taekwondo Championships. Turarova won the bronze medal. on August 5 in Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, the UAE, and The two-day competition is being held at the Princess Iran’s Amir Motavalede Shahrestani lost to Tae-Joon play the Saudi team on August 12 in the second leg at the Grand Hamza Hall in Amman, Jordan. Park from South Korea in the final match of the Juniors Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The Iranian taekwondo athletes won five gold medals, Male -45. (Source: the-afc) three silver and one bronze. Mongolian Ekho Erdenebaatar and Mahmoud Tarayrah Ali Tavakoli took a gold medal at the Juniors Male -51 from Jordan took the bronze medal. after beating Ahmad Al Tamimi from Jordan. Pedram Jamshidi from Iran earned a silver medal after The bronze medal was won by Seong-Bin Im from South being defeated by Uzbekistan’s Jasurbek Djaysunov in the Brazilian Marcelino Lopes Korea and Lebanese Raphael Kodusi. Juniors Male -68 final. Amir Sina Bakhtiari claimed a gold at the Juniors Male Justin Mark Agno from the Philippines and Thailand’s Arruda signs for Tractor -59, beating Shaolong Chen from China. Athi Sararat won the bronze medal. Thailand’s Setthawut and Ghulam Morteza Saleh from And Tina Modanlou won Iran’s third silver in the com- Afghanistan won the bronze. petition, losing to Korean Min-Seo Nam at the Juniors TASNIM — Iranian football club Tractor signed Brazilian for- Mobina Kalivand seized a gold after defeating South Female -59 final. ward Marcelino Júnior Lopes Arruda. Ghazal Soltani snatched a gold medal at the Juniors The 30-year-old striker penned a one-year contract with Korean Seo-Rin Oh in the final match of the Juniors Fe- Female -52, defeating Hala Malkawi from Jordan in the final. China’s Wanchen Wang and Ting-Chi Wu from Chinese male -42. Taipei claimed the bronze medal. the Iranian club on Sunday with the option of extending for a Kazakhstan’s Balnur Spabek and South Korean Solla further year. Jordan’s Raseel El Shqeriat and Orawan Ratsameprapa Kim had to settle for bronze medal. Ali Akbari also claimed Iran’s only bronze medal in from Thailand claimed the bronze medal. the tournament at the Juniors Male -78 weight category. The details of Marcelino’s contract have not been revealed. Anahita Tavakoli also won a gold medal at the Juniors He started his playing career in São Paulo in 2008 and has played in Brazilian clubs Toledo, Paulista and Guarani. Marcelino has also played in Japanese team Urawa Reds, Iranian para athletes win medals at Polish Open Grand Prix Chinese club Hangzhou Greentown and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors from South Korea. SPORTS TEHRAN — Iranian sportspersons Shamshiri had also won a bronze medal at the Shot deskclaimed four medal at the Bydgoszcz Put M F11-13. 2019 World Para Athletics Grand Prix. Nasser Hassanpour claimed a gold medal at the 200 Amir Khosravani won a gold medal at the Long Jump m M T12-13 – 1 with a time of 24.59 seconds. Tokyo 2020: Astronauts M T11-13 with 7.09 meters. Poland’s Przemyslaw Mlynski won silver with 28.43 Cuban Luis Felipe Gutierrez Rivero claimed a silver med- seconds. become Torch Relay Space al with 6.85 meters and the bronze medal went to Ronan Sajad Nikparast seized a bronze medal at the Javelin Ambassadors Pallier from France with a 6.26 meters jump. M F12-13 with a 56.83 throw. Ozra Mahdavikia took a gold medal at the Javelin W K Marek Wietecki from Poland won the gold medal with F12-13.40.46.64 with a throw of 35.04 meters. 58.02 meters and the silver medal went to Cuban thrower The Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Katarzyna Piekart and Faustyna Kotlowska from Poland Uliser Aguilera Cruz who threw 56.84 meters. Games (Tokyo 2020) has announced the appointment of Japan claimed silver and bronze medals with 33.92 and 26.57 Bydgoszcz in Poland made its debut on the World Para Aerospace Exploration Agency astronauts Soichi Noguchi and meters, respectively. Athletics Grand Prix circuit from Friday to Sunday as around Akihiko Hoshide as Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay Space Ambassadors Ali Shamshiri also claimed a gold medal at the Discus M 320 Para athletes from nearly 40 countries lined up for the for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. F11-13. He finished in first place with a throw of 43.22 meters. penultimate Grand Prix of the season. Poland’s Marek Wietecki (41.96m) and Yury Buchkou from The three-day meeting took place at the city’s Zdzislaw announced as the host for the 2020 Para Athletics European Belarus (38.17m) won silver and bronze medal respectively. Krzyszkowiak stadium – last month the venue was also Championships. Kashima raring for Guangzhou showdown Kashima Antlers will be targeting revenge Urawa Red Diamonds, the other remaining when they face Guangzhou Evergrande in J.League side left in the draw. the quarter-finals of the 2019 AFC Champi- “The technique of Japanese teams is ons League, with Shoma Doi determined to much higher than the other teams in the turn the tables on the Chinese side following AFC Champions League, but the other teams elimination by the same opponents in the make up for that technique with their power 2017 edition. and the physical side of the game,” he said. In this role, they will support and enliven the torch relay while Doi played in both legs when Kashima slid “They are always motivated when they in space by broadcasting supportive messages for the Olympic and out at the Round of 16 phase at the hands of play against us and that’s an important Paralympic torchbearers from the International Space Station (ISS). the Chinese Super League club – and two- point because it’s something that we don’t During their orbits of the earth the astronauts will also undertake time AFC Champions League winners – as experience when we play in Japan. When various initiatives aimed at bringing an extra-terrestrial dimension Antlers continued a dismal record of failing we play Chinese teams they have very good to the torch relay and boosting global awareness of the Tokyo 2020 to advance to the last eight for the fourth foreign players and we don’t see these kind Olympic and Paralympic Games as the build-up to them continues. time since 2009. of players in the J.League and we have to Noguchi commented, “I am delighted to have been appointed Tokyo But, with their confidence since boosted deal with that. 2020 Torch Relay Space Ambassador. The flame is a symbol of peace by their first-ever title win last year, Doi time Japanese champions, who staggered some players who have been injured and we “To be honest, we can play Japanese teams and hope and I am looking forward to sending messages of peace is convinced he and his teammates can through the group phase before taking second haven’t been able to field our best team, but at any time so we want to play against op- from the ISS and cheering on those participating in the torch relay. avenge that loss and keep alive their dream place in Group E behind Shandong Luneng. that’s often the case in sport. Any player who ponents from somewhere else, from China “I believe that the light of the flame will encapsulate the “power of claiming back-to-back AFC Champions Despite several key absences Kashima is on the field playing for Kashima Antlers or Korea Republic.” of recovery” emanating from Japan’s recent natural disasters, as League crowns. still managed to book their place in the last should be proud to be there at any time. With the idea of broadening their hori- well as the “tolerance” that allows us to accept diversity and the “We played against them in 2017 and we eight, but only after seeing off Sanfrecce on “Scoring the first away goal is very im- zons in mind, the ultimate goal, stressed “dynamism” uniting local communities in a global festival, and lost the first game 1-0,” said Doi of the open- the away goals rule in a dramatic second portant in the AFC Champions League. We Doi, is to retain the AFC Champions that it will herald the sunrise of a new generation. To everyone ing leg at Guangzhou’s Tianhe Stadium two leg in Hiroshima. won the first leg against Sanfrecce 1-0 and in League trophy and make a return to the in Japan, I say please join with us astronauts and help create a years ago. “At home we scored the first goal “We’ve had some players who have been the second leg in Hiroshima we scored the global stage at the FIFA Club World Cup road of hope illuminated by flame.” but we conceded a second goal and we lost. injured who played last year, so our squad is first goal and that made things a bit easier. in Qatar in December. Added Hoshide, “I am glad to have been appointed Tokyo “So we have to make sure that doesn’t different,” Doi said. “Of course we feel we’re That was the plan for us. “This club has won many titles and last 2020 Torch Relay Space Ambassador. When I heard about this happen again. We’ll be looking for some under pressure as defending champions but “Hiroshima were a tough team, tougher year we won the AFC Champions League opportunity, I felt very honored, and I realized how much closer revenge this time.” personally I enjoy this kind of pressure. I’m than we thought. When they scored it gave title for the first time,” he said. “If we can the Tokyo 2020 Games are getting. Kashima have yet to hit the heights of motivated and in good condition. What I them more energy. It was important for get the AFC Champions League title two “The Olympic and Paralympic Games are great events involving their run to a first AFC Champions League want to do is just enjoy the game and get us to get a second goal and in the second years in a row then we will have shown the top athletes from all over the world striving to win, to achieve a title last year and it was a brace from Doi in to the next stage. half I got that goal and that was very in- rest of Asia our value. Everyone here thinks world record or achieve a personal best with the support of their the return leg of their meeting with fellow “In the group phase many young players fluential for us.” that. And personally I’d love to go to the team. Astronaut Soichi and I look forward to engaging with the J.League side Sanfrecce Hiroshima that en- had the chance to play and we were able to Having seen off Hiroshima, Doi is re- FIFA Club World Cup again and that’s great torch relay as it delivers the flame to the opening ceremony and sured they progressed to the quarter-finals. get through. We have been able to show our lieved not to be facing Japanese opposition motivation for all of us.” helps to connect everyone’s hopes for the future.” Injuries have taken their toll on the eight- strength as champions. There have been again next month after Kashima avoided (Source: the-afc) (Source: Paralympic.org) Prayer Times Noon:13:11 Evening: 20:36 Dawn: 4:26 (tomorrow) Sunrise: 6:06 (tomorrow) JULY 23, 2019 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: Ali Asgari Editor-in-Chief: Mohammad Ghaderi Studios from Czech, Italy, Ukraine join Editorial Dept.: Fax: (+98 21) 88808214 — 88808895 [email protected] Switchboard Operator: Tel: (+98 21) 43051000 Advertisements Dept.: Telefax: (+98 21) 43051450 Iranian director to make “Blue Land” Public Relations Office: Tel: (+98 21) 88805807 ARTTEHRAN — Iranian Subscription & Distribution Dept.: Tel: (+98 21) 43051603 deskdirector Ali Fakhr- www.eshterak.ir Distributor: Padideh Novin Co. Musavi is making his new drama “Blue Tel: 889 433 11 Land” in a co-production deal with film Webmaster: [email protected] Printed at: Jame Jam Bartar Borna - 44197737 studios from Czech, Italy and Ukraine. Shooting of the film has recently been Tehrantimes79 Tehrantimesdaily completed on location in the northern Iranian town of Savadkuh, and the post- No. 18, Bimeh Alley, Nejatollahi St., Tehran, Iran production phase will be pursued in Czech, P.o. Box: 14155-4843 Italy and Ukraine, a public relations team Zip Code: 1599814713 of the movie announced on Monday. The film, which has been produced by the private sector in Iran, will have its world premiere in Europe and North America in the near future. Starring Manuchehr Azar, Sahar Abdollahi and Mohammadreza Rahbari, the film is about Dr. Arash Peyro who has to leave Tehran to live in a remote border village where he finds out pieces GUIDE TO in the puzzle of his past life. SPIRITUAL AWAKENING “I didn’t want to make anymore films showing an Iranian family with a lot of A distressed man needs benediction more children, all of whom must take turns wearing a single pair of shoes,” Fakhr-Musavi once said than a sound man who is not safe against in an interview with the Persian daily Saba. distress. “I am bored with such images that Imam Ali (AS) movies are portraying about my country,” he added. “Unfortunately, Europeans still deem A scene from Iranian director Ali Fakhr-Musavi’s new drama “Blue Land”. us as nomads while they once knew us by Abbas Kiarostami’s ‘Taste of Cherry’,” cinema will fade away,” noted Fakhr-Musavi, about a young girl who loses her home It won the Best Narrative Feature Reza Mirkarimi’s he lamented. who has previously made “Autumn Memories” and family in terrorist attacks but tries Film Award at the October edition of the “I have frequently told Iranian officials that along with film studios in Czech and Ukraine. to find peace and love among the people Barcelona Planet Film Festival, a monthly “Castle of Dreams” if we don’t enter the international current, our The film is an anti-war love story of another war-torn area. international event in Spain. premieres in Tehran ARTTEHRAN — Iranian director Reza Mirkarimi’s Movies from Iran competing in Tehran theater to host deskdrama “Castle of Dreams” premiered during a special ceremony at Tehran’s Charsu Cineplex on Sunday. Rainbow Film Festival “The Man-Trash” The film’s cast and crew and a large number of cineastes, including Asghar Farhadi, Majid Majidi, Rakhshan Bani-Etemad, Kamal Tabrizi, Homayun Asadian, Mohammad Rahmanian and Fereidun Jeirani, attended the ceremony.
A scene from “Castle of Dreams” by Reza Mirkarimi. A poster for the play “Deconstructed Theater or the Man-Trash” Iranian Niki Karimi acts in a scene from Mohammad Hamzei’s drama “Azar”. Actors Reza Kianian, Masud Rayegan, Saeid Rad, Amin Tarokh director Amir Ramezani will stage in Tehran next week. and Azita Hajian were also among the guests. ARTTEHRAN — Two opened with her husband who is now in ARTTEHRAN — Iranian The pieces are parts of an original In his brief speech, Mirkarimi extended his thanks to the deskfilms by Iranians are jail. She also tries to compromise to get deskdirector Amir material as are the pieces of a broken filmgoers and cinema experts, and asked them to promote his film. competing in the 20th Rainbow Film her husband released but things are not Ramezani plans to stage Romanian- mirror that needs to be repaired. The “Castle of Dreams” is about two young children whose Festival underway in East London. going as she has planned. French playwright Matei Visniec’s play director tries to put the pieces together mother has just died, and their father, Jalal, after long years “Azar” directed by Mohammad Hamzei “Video Check” tells the story of a “Deconstructed Theater or the Man- and every time the result is a new story. It of absence, returns to sort things out, but he does not want has been selected to be screened in the feature disabled child who loves volleyball. Trash” at Tehran’s Shahrzad Theater also gives the director absolute freedom. to take the children with him. film category and “Video Check”c co-directed The festival opened on July 21 and will on July 28. Mehdi Radinkhah, Siamak Soltani, The film won three main honors, including best film and by Mahyar Seyfury and Masud Mohammadi run until July 28. It is organized every Written in 1993, the texts in the Fariba Saremi, Sima Najafizadeh and best director awards, at the 22nd Shanghai International Film is competing in the short film section. year by the Rainbow Film Society, a non- play are a collection of dialogues Darya Vahab are the main members of Festival in June. “Azar” is about a woman who is trying profit charity organization in the UK that and monologues without any order the cast for the play, which will remain The film’s star, Hamed Behdad, also shared the award for best hard to manage a cafe-restaurant she has promotes cultural awareness. as theatrical modules. on stage until August 21. actor with Chinese actor Chang Feng at the event.
“Among Waters” on Afghan ‘The Lion King’ rules with $185 million debut LOS ANGELES, (Variety.com) — Simba and global box office, officially dethroning the 10-year record refugees on stage in Tehran Mufasa reigned supreme this weekend as Disney’s of James Cameron’s “Avatar.” “The Lion King” dominated box office charts. Director Since other Hollywood studios refrained from ARTTEHRAN — The Tehran-based Afghan Jon Favreau’s remake of the animated classic collected releasing a movie against “The Lion King,” a number deskdirector Samereh Rezai staged “Among a massive $185 million from 4,756 North American of holdovers filled out domestic box office charts. In a Waters”, a play about Afghan theaters during its first three days of release. distant second place, Sony’s “Spider-Man: Far From refugees, at Tehran’s City In yet another win for Disney, the movie landed Home” collected $21 million during its third weekend Theater Complex on Monday. the best domestic launch for a PG film and set a new in theaters, lifting domestic ticket sales to $319 million. She is also the writer of the record for the month of July. That figure represents the The web-slinging superhero adventure has generated play, which recounts her life second-best domestic debut of the year behind Disney $569 million at the international box office. story. The play gives a real and Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame” ($357 million). Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” landed in third insight into Afghan refugees The Buena Vista company now holds five of the top with $14 million. In five weeks, the animated movie who are born in Iran but six biggest movies of 2018 so far. has generated $375 million in North America and cannot get Iranian citizenship. Overseas, “The Lion King” felt the love with $269 $859 million globally, making it the seventh Pixar Therefore they do not have a million for a global start of $433 million. The film film to surpass the $800 million mark. bright future as they have no launched in China last weekend and has since earned $98 At No. 4, Paramount’s alligator thriller “Crawl” identity. million, boosting the worldwide haul to $531 million. generated $6 million for a domestic tally of $23 million. The only way open to them is “We have a lot to celebrate,” Cathleen Taff, Disney’s Rounding out the top five is Universal’s musical rom- to be smuggled into European president of global distribution, said on a Sunday com “Yesterday,” which pocketed $5.1 million during Cast member Donald Glover poses as he arrives for countries via the Mediterranean morning call. “‘The Lion King’ has such a resonance its fourth weekend of release. The movie has grossed A poster for Tehran-based Af- the World Premiere of “The Lion King” in Los Angeles, Sea, in order to live a better life in pop culture that you see all different types of people $57.5 million to date. ghan director Samereh Rezai’s California, U.S., July 9, 2019. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni/ or to die on the way. coming out. People wanted to be part of this.” Among specialty releases, Sony Pictures Classics play “Among Waters”. File Photo) Mojtaba Musavi and Rezai The state-of-the-art technology used to bring the opened its documentary “David Crosby: Remember herself are the members of the cast for the play that will remain Pride Lands and its inhabitants to life drew a polarizing benefited from an equally buzzy voice cast including My Name” in four locations, where it earned $41,050. on stage until August 7. response from reviewers, but the newest version of Glover as Simba, Beyonce as Nala, Chiwetel Ejiofor Meanwhile, A24 expanded Lulu Wang’s “The Disney’s crown jewel proved to be critic-proof, and the as Scar, and Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen as Timon Farewell” to 35 locations in its second weekend, prospect of hearing Donald Glover’s Simba and Beyonce’s and Pumbaa. James Earl Jones reprised his role as generating a promising $1.17 million. The comedic Nala harmonize to Disney classics was irresistible. Mufasa from the original movie. The updated version drama starring Awkwafina debuts nationwide on Aug. 2. Iran ponders legal action Moviegoers flocked en masse to see Simba’s grand also includes a new song from Beyonce. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, against “Iran Modern: The return to the big screen, and to much enthusiasm. Disney has re-imagined five of its classics to mostly Neon’s documentary “Apollo 11” returned to theaters, “The Lion King” holds an A CinemaScore. consistent success. Outside of “The Lion King,” 2017’s making $75,000 from 107 venues. With $9 million Empress of Art” authors Audiences also shelled out to see the hyper-realistic “Beauty and the Beast” had the strongest start with in North America, it’s now the highest grossing non- movie in the best quality possible. Imax theaters $174 million, followed by 2010’s “Alice in Wonderland” fiction film of 2019. Neon owns the three biggest docs 1 The 200-page book contains a foreword by Farah accounted for $25 million of tickets sold, while 36% launched with $116 million. In 2016, Favreau’s “The of the year so far with “Amazing Grace” ($4.5 million) Pahlavi who unveiled it during a ceremony in London in of global ticket sales came from 3D screens. Jungle Book” earned a strong $103 million in its and “The Biggest Little Farm” ($4 million). November 2018. “The Lion King” provided a much-needed jolt to inaugural weekend. In May, Guy Richie’s “Aladdin” “It’s remarkable to see ‘Apollo 11’ cross $9 million Raikhel-Bolot is also the managing director and co-founder the domestic box office. Heading into the weekend, debuted with $91.5 million and is approaching the $1 to become the highest grossing doc of 2019 and on of Art Advisory, an international firm that works with some of box office receipts were pacing over 9% behind last billion mark globally. However, Tim Burton’s “Dumbo” the 50th anniversary of the moon landing,” Elissa the biggest names in modern art and collecting. year. Now, theatrical earnings are down just over 7%, stumbled with $45 million earlier this year. Federoff, Neon’s head of theatrical distribution said Elsewhere, Mozaffari gave some details of the restoration according to Comscore. In a banner weekend for Disney, the studio is in a statement. “A true testament to an extraordinary process of the museum, and said that 60 percent of the renovation “The Lion King” is already one of the most now home to the highest-grossing movie in history. piece of cinema and one of the best reviewed films of has been accomplished. recognizable stories across the world, but the remake “Avengers: Endgame” crossed $2.7892 billion at the the year.”