WWW.TEHRANTIMES.COM I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 8 Pages Price 50,000 Rials 1.00 EURO 4.00 AED 43rd year No.13962 Wednesday JUNE 9, 2021 Khordad 19, 1400 Shawwal 28, 1442 Tehran rejects Grossi’s Vahid Amiri misses 10 major transport Palestinians say ready to assessment on Iran- matches against projects to be inaugurated react if Israel plots against IAEA cooperation Page 3 Cambodia, Iraq Page 3 by late August Page 4 al-Aqsa Mosque Page 5 Zarif urges U.S. to change course TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister diplomat said, “It remains unclear Mohammad Javad Zarif has reacted to whether Iran is willing and prepared the claims of his American counterpart to do what it needs to do come back about the necessary measures to fully into compliance. So, we’re still testing resume the nuclear agreement. that proposition.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken Zarif responded to Blinken’s remarks on Monday said that the U.S. still does by saying that it’s was also unclear for not know whether Iran is ready to resume Iran whether the Biden administration compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, and Blinken are ready to break with the officially known as the Joint Comprehen- pressure campaign launched by the Trump sive Plan of Action (JCPOA). administration and the former U.S. sec- Speaking before two congressional retary of state, Mike Pompeo. committees on Monday, the top U.S. Continued on page 3 Dushanbe hosts 14th meeting of Iran- Tajikistan Joint Economic Committee TEHRAN - The 14th meeting of Iran-Tajik- the two countries and said: “Consider- istan Joint Economic Committee kicked off ing the will of the top leaders of the two on Monday in Tajikistan, IRNA reported. countries, the implementation of approved As reported, promoting economic rela- agreements requires serious determination tions was the major focus of the mentioned [by the two sides].” meeting which was co-chaired by Iranian “One of the important factors for the ex- Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian and pansion of trade relations between the two Tajikistan’s Minister of Energy and Water countries is the establishment of banking Recourses Daler Juma. relations between the two countries and it is Speaking in the opening ceremony, necessary for both sides to take necessary steps Ardakanian underlined the long historical, in this regard,” the Iranian minister stated. cultural and economic relations between Continued on page 4 Candidates spar in Comedy drama recounts story of Persian mythical heroine Goshasb Banu’s wedding TEHRAN – A comedy drama telling the Goshasb Banu has swarms of suitors story of the wedding of heroine Goshasb from Turan, China and India. Therefore, Banu, the daughter of Persian mythical Rustam lays down only one condition: that hero Rustam, went on stage at Tehran’s he will agree to the one who can defeat Mehregan Theater on Tuesday. her in a battle. Mina Noei Somayyeh Abadeh is directing “Wed- Abadeh had staged the play during the second showdownSee page 2 ding of Banu Goshasb” written by veteran 25th Tehran Theater Festival, which was playwright Ardeshir Salehpur based on held in December 2020. Mehr/ some ancient Persian texts. Continued on page 8 Iran’s mission not Some 800 knowledge-based firms active in ‘Motivated by hate’: Muslim family run yet accomplished biotechnology over in Canada BY MASOUD HOSSEIN TEHRAN – Nearly 800 knowledge-based com- drugs; So that it has replaced the injured limbs. Police in the Canadian province of Ontario says a the worst mass murder his city had ever seen. TEHRAN – It’s not good time for celebration panies in the country are currently operating in Biocompatibility is an important and effec- driver intentionally struck a family because they Sunday’s attack came amid rising concerns since Iran football team’s mission has not the field of biotechnology and supplying their tive component in the longevity and quality of were Muslim, killing four people and seriously about Islamophobic attacks in provinces across yet accomplished. The victory over Bahrain products and services to the domestic market, artificial limbs. The artificial limbs used as an injuring a nine-year-old boy in what has been Canada and widespread calls for authorities to has boosted Iran’s hopes of qualifying for the IRNA reported on Tuesday. alternative organ should be compatible with denounced as an “act of unspeakable hatred” tackle racism, hate-motivated violence, and the 2022 World Cup qualification Third Round Among the companies, a number of them the body and free of contamination. and Islamophobia. The victims, all members prevalence of far-right groups. but the Dragan Skocic’s side need two more have made significant progress in the field of The main feature of these bioactive limbs is of the same family, were hit on Sunday evening A 20-year-old suspect identified as Nathaniel wins against Cambodia and Iraq. bioactive technology and have commercialized their compatibility with the body and they are while waiting to cross a street in the city of Lon- Veltman was arrested, police said in a statement. Iran showed a glittering performance domestic products. used in various fields such as bone formation, don, 200km (124 miles) southwest of Toronto, He was charged with four counts of first-degree against solid Bahrain and won the match The Biotechnology Development Council of repair, and tissue replacement of living organisms. Canadian news outlets reported on Monday. murder and one count of attempted murder. 3-0 on their soil but they will have to beat the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology Biocompatible coatings such as bioceramics, Police said the victims were two women aged Veltman was arrested in a mall parking lot Cambodia and Iraq to secure their place in supports knowledge-based, creative companies biopolymers, and biocomposites are widely used 77 and 44, a 46-year-old man and a 15-year-old without incident while wearing a body-armour- the third round. and technologists active in this field and has in combination with nanotechnology, stem cells, girl. A nine-year-old boy was seriously injured type vest, police said. There is no evidence he Iran, as one of the Asian giants, have a provided the ground for the commercialization of and reconstructive medicine. and is recovering in hospital. had any accomplices. chance to qualify for the next stage, where products that help promote community health. These coatings are also bioadhesive and “This was an act of mass murder perpetuated “There is evidence that this was a planned, a total of 12 teams will play for 4.5 places Also, laboratories and research centers are devel- are used as biotechnology-based materials in against Muslims,” London Mayor Ed Holder premeditated act, motivated by hate,” Detective in the 2020 FIFA World Cup. oping technologies in the field of bioactive materials wound healing and care, and can be effective in said. “It was rooted in unspeakable hatred.” Superintendent Paul Waight of the London police Iran had already defeated Cambodia 14-0 based on accelerators and innovation centers. promoting health by using their high capacity The attack was the worst against Canadian department told reporters. “We believe the vic- and the East Asian team are not a team to Biotechnology today is widespread in all to help cells respond efficiently and effectively. Muslims since a man gunned down six members of tims were targeted because of their Islamic faith.” beat but Iraq have defeated Iran 2-1 in the fields and is no longer limited to biomedical Continued on page 7 a Quebec City mosque in 2017. Holder said it was Continued on page 5 first leg. It could be a difficult match for Skocic and his men. Iran, undoubtedly, are a better team than Iran attractions and going beyond borders on screen U.S. democracy has Iraq but we have to remember the better By Samaneh Aboutalebi in the best possible way, and producing films is sectors in the world’s tourism industry, film teams don’t always win. As a source of high incomes with low emissions, among the most effective methods of doing so. tourism seems to be overlooked in Iran. been in eclipse after Skocic should use a different lineup for tourism has always been a luring market for coun- Film and television productions can create a Across the globe, film tourism exists as a means the match against Cambodia on Friday. Iran tries that have tried to enter this lucrative industry profound impact on the thoughts and feelings of to illustrate the tourism potential, heritage, cul- Kennedy assassination have several talented players including Mehdi with their even smallest facilities and potential. potential travelers when deciding where to go on ture, and anthropology of each nation, Iranian BY MARK DANKOF Ghaedi, Mehdi Torabi, Majid Hosseini, Jafar Due to its natural and historical characteristics, holiday or when visiting a destination. documentarian Peyman Zandi told the Tehran American “democracy” in any legitimate sense of Salmani and Danial Esmaeilifar. Iran could be one of the most desirable tourist destina- Through films, documentaries, TV shows, Times last week. the term ended with the assassination of President The main players need to rest for the tions, however, for this to happen, the country needs and commercials, people are inspired to visit This is an emerging tourism niche focused on Kennedy in Dallas on November 22nd, 1963. As vital match against Iraq, slated for June 15. to display its real potential and show off its charm. the places seen in the content screened, to dis- attracting tourists in a clear, distinctive way using Laurent Guyenot chronicled for the Tehran Times After a win against strong Iraq, the Iranian To be part of this wide-ranging industry, every cover new destinations.