2 4 Rouhani lauds administration’s ’s annual economic growth performance under at 3.6%: CBI unprecedented economic war Number 6803 ● Monday July 26, 2021 ● Mordad 4, 1400 ● Dhu al-Hijjah 15, 1442 ● Price 40,000 Rials ● 8 Pages ● www.irandaily.ir ● newspaper.irandaily.ir Leader urges officials to untangle Khuzestan’s water shortage Raeisi: Dialogue with neighbors National Desk therefore, care must be taken not to give it an excuse.” priority of new Iranian government eader of the Islamic Revolution President-elect vows to address Khuzestan, Iran’s main oil-producing Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khame- region has been gripped by drought since Iran’s President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said interaction and dialog with Lnei urged officials to address the Khuzestan’s problems March, with protests erupting in several neighboring countries is top on the foreign policy agenda of his government “painful” problems regarding water towns and cities since July 15. that is expected to take office in less than two weeks. shortage in the southwestern province Over the years, blistering summer heat Raeisi made the remarks during a telephone conversation with Oman’s Sul- of Khuzestan, which underwent days of waves and seasonal sandstorms blowing tan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said on Saturday night. street protests. in from Saudi Arabia and neighboring He felicitated Omani Sultan on the Islamic occasion of Eid al-Adha (the “Over the past seven or eight days, Iraq have dried up Khuzestan’s once fer- Feast of Sacrifice) and hailed growing relations between Tehran and Muscat, one of our concerns has been the issue of tile plains. Scientists say climate change Press TV reported. Khuzestan and the people’s problems re- amplifies droughts, AFP wrote. “The history of brotherhood among the two nations as well as friendship lating to the shortage of water. It is truly The day before, outgoing President between the two governments is so deep-rooted and strong that regional and painful for one to witness that despite Hassan Rouhani said in a televised speech international developments have never been able to weaken it,” Raeisi said. the loyal people of Khuzestan, its natu- that residents of Khuzestan had “the right “Still, the interactions between Tehran and Muscat are far from the ex- ral resources and potential, and the many to speak, express themselves, protest, and pected level. Thus, at the earliest opportunity, a comprehensive plan must factories existing in that province, things even take to the streets, but within the be worked out under the supervision of experts from both sides to further have reached a point in that province framework of regulations”. develop economic ties.” where the people have become dissatis- Iran’s President-elect SeyyedEbra- The telephone conversation came about two weeks after Oman’s Sultan visit- fied and displeased,” Ayatollah Khamenei himRaeisi said on Sunday that resolving ed Saudi Arabia on his first official overseas trip since assuming power last year. said in remarks published on his website Khuzestan’s problems will be among the khamenei.ir on Friday. main priorities of his administration. “Officials should pursue this matter. First VicePresident Es’haqJahangiri, They should pursue these matters serious- who traveled to the region on Friday, said ly. With God’s grace, when the new gov- the government will do whatever possible ernment takes office, it should seriously to resolve problems in Khuzestan. attend to this issue,” he added. On a visit to the province,Major General The Leader said the grievances of the , the chief commander of people of Khuzestan are legitimate, add- the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, said ing that their complaints should have the IRGC will live up to its commitments leader.ir been addressed before to prevent the cur- to the people of Khuzestan and will stand rent situation. current situation would certainly have not arisen.” by the people in the hardships and the water crisis. “The people expressed their frustration, but no He said the governmental and non-governmental or- , the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Na- one can blame them, because the issue of water is ganizations have started work to address the issues in tional Security Council, said the security forces had not a small thing, especially in that hot climate of Khuzestan while urging the authorities to seriously fol- been ordered “to immediately release those detained Khuzestan,” said the Leader. low the demands of the people. during the recent incidents in Khuzestan who had not Ayatollah Khamenei stated that he had repeatedly Ayatollah Khamenei also cautioned people against committed a criminal act”. notified officials before about the need to address the playing into the hands of trouble-makers. Referring to Khuzestan’s population, Shamkhani water issue in Khuzestan, Press TV reported. “The enemy seeks to use everything against the tweeted on Friday that “to feel discriminated against is “If those recommendations had been followed, the revolution, the country and the interests of the people; more painful than drought and water shortage”. AP TASNIM

Owing to its neutral foreign policy, Oman has long played the role of facili- tator in efforts to resolve regional conflicts. Iran’s shooter Foroughi wins historic Olympic 10m air pistol gold Raeisi described Oman as a reliable neighbor and a valuable partner for Iran. “The expansion of relations in various political, economic and cultural Sports Desk on 217.6 points to add a bronze to his powerhouse Poland 18-25, 25-22, 25- fields is a completely achievable goal given the level of trust that exists be- Beijing 2008 gold and a bronze in Rio 22, 22-25, 23-21 at Ariake Arena. tween the two countries,” Raeisi said. The first day of the Tokyo Olympics four years later. Ghafour made the biggest “Interaction, dialog, consultation and synergy with neighbors on important saw Iran’s Javad Foroughi clinch a Iranian Vice President Es’haq Ja- contribution to Iran’s victory with 19 issues in the region will be the diplomacy priority of the 13th government,” historic shooting gold. hangiri, in a message, congratulated points, followed by Meisam Salehi the Iranian president-elect added. The Iranian – a two-time ISSF World Foroughi’s medal while he hoped for and Milad Ebadipour, who chipped in Oman’s ruler, for his part, extended Eid al-Adha felicitations to Raeisi and Cup gold medalist – tallied an Olympic “more medals in Tokyo.” 18 and 17 points respectively. wished him success as Iran’s new president. record of 244.8 points in the men’s 10m Iranian gold medalist was rewarded Wilfredo Leon Venero topped the “I have no doubt that ties between Iran and Oman will remain strong and air pistol final for a first-ever Olympic with a €10,000 prize by the National scoring for Poland with 23 points, these friendly and constructive relations will have a positive impact on all re- shooting gold for the country. Olympic Committee of Iran. while Bartosz Kurek scored 20. gional developments,” he said. The win also made Foroughi, 41, Next for Iran is a match against Sultan Haitham further appreciated Raeisi’s stance on interaction with the oldest Iranian to ever grab an Volleyball thriller Venezuela, who were beaten in Iran’s neighbors.

Olympic medal. straight sets against the hosts on the AP “Mutual political trust is one of the most important factors in the proximity Trailing Foroughi by 6.9 points, In the volleyball event, a five-set opening day, Monday. Iran’s Javad Foroughi wearing his 10m air pistol of Tehran and Muscat. We will seriously pursue closer relations between the Serbia’s Damir Mikec took the sil- thriller in Pool A saw Iran come from Elsewhere, Italy overcame a two- gold medal celebrates at the Tokyo Olympics on two countries in line with the interests of the entire region,” he said. ver, while China’s Wei Pang finished a set behind to beat the European set deficit to beat Canada. July 24, 2021. Navy chief hails ‘historic’ presence of Premier: Iraq doesn’t need U.S. combat troops Iranian ships in Gulf of Finland Resistance factions demand pullout of all foreign forces Iran’s Navy chief Rear Ad- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Daesh terror group. of the country’s security agen- miral Hossein Khanzadi al-Kadhimi said his country “The war against Daesh cies, adding that the mission described the sailing out of no longer requires American and the readiness of our forces of the U.S. Air Force in Iraq is Iranian ships to the Gulf of combat troops, but a formal requires a special timetable, to defend the security of Israel Finland, the easternmost time frame for their redeploy- and this depends on the nego- and spy on the resistance. arm of the Baltic Sea, as “a ment will depend on the out- tiations that we will conduct in “We stress the resistance’s historic event.” come of talks with U.S. offi- Washington,” he said. conditions not to allow the He made the remarks on cials this week. The U.S. and Iraq agreed presence of any foreign mili- Saturday upon arrival in St. Kadhimi said Iraq will in April that the U.S. transi- tary personnel on Iraqi soil,” Petersburg, Russia to attend still ask for U.S. training and tion to a train-and-advise it added, according to Tasnim the annual parade celebrat- military intelligence gather- mission meant the U.S. com- GETTY IMAGES News Agency. “The pullout of

ing the Day of the Russian IRIB NEWS ing. His comments came in an bat role would end but they to threaten Baghdad. sistance Coordination Com- foreign occupying forces from Navy. Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi (C) exclusive interview with The didn’t settle on a timetable “What we want from the mittee, which consists of Iraq must be done completely Iranian Navy destroyer arrives in St. Petersburg on July 24, 2021, to attend the annual Associated Press ahead of a for completing that transition. U.S. presence in Iraq is to sup- representatives of anti-terror from all Iraqi territory in order Sahand and accompanying Russian naval parade. planned trip to Washington, In Monday’s meeting at the port our forces in training and factions within the PMU, un- for the process to be real.” support vessel Makran have where he’s slated to meet with White House, the two lead- developing their efficiency derlined the need for the with- Ammar Hakim, a power- arrived in the Russian port city to join the is unprecedented,” he added. U.S. President Joe Biden to- ers are expected to specify a and capabilities, and in secu- drawal of all foreign troops ful Iraqi Shia cleric and head parade, Press TV reported. The Gulf of Finland extends between day for a fourth round of stra- timeline, possibly by the end rity cooperation,” al-Kadhimi from the country. of National Wisdom Move- On Sunday, the Russian Navy celebrated Finland to the north and Estonia to the tegic talks. of this year. said. In a statement carried by ment, expressed hope that the its 325th anniversary with the parade of south, and Saint Petersburg to the east, “There is no need for any The U.S. troop presence Iraq declared victory over Lebanon’s Al Mayadeen Iraqi delegation’s talks with over 50 combat ships, vessels, submarines where the Neva River drains into it. foreign combat forces on Iraqi has stood at about 2,500 since Daesh in late 2017 after a ru- TV channel, the committee the U.S. would take into ac- and windjammers and about 4,000 person- The presence of Sahand and Makran in soil,” said Kadhimi, falling late last year when former inous and bloody war. The warned that the meddling of count the country’s interests nel. About 50 aircraft took part in the na- the Gulf of Finland is “a historic event,” short of announcing a dead- president Donald Trump or- continued presence of Ameri- foreign forces in Iraq’s securi- through their professional val parade’s flyover. The parade was held Khanzadi said. “This success means the line for a U.S. troop depar- dered a reduction from 3,000. can troops has become a po- ty is meant to spy on the work conduct. without spectators due to the tense epide- opening of the gates of the North Sea and ture. Iraq’s security forces and The U.S. mission of train- larizing issue among Iraq’s miological situation. Finland to the fleet of the Islamic Republic army are capable of defending ing and advising Iraqi forces political class since the U.S.- Russian President Vladimir Putin at- of Iran Army.” the country without U.S.-led has its most recent origins directed drone strike that as- tended the event. The Iranian Navy chief also said that dur- troops, he said. in former President Barack sassinated Iranian Lieutenant Khanzadi said that the two Iranian ships, ing his visit, he would meet high-ranking But Kadhimi said any Obama’s decision in 2014 to General Qassem Soleimani which began their voyage a few months Russian military and defense officials as withdrawal schedule would send troops back to Iraq. The and deputy head of Iraq’s ago, have now reached the Gulf of Finland well as his counterparts from the countries be based on the needs of move was made in response to Popular Mobilization Units and St. Petersburg waters. participating in the Russian naval parade. Iraqi forces, who have shown the Daesh’s takeover of large (PMU) Abu Mahdi al-Mu- “In this long voyage, these ships entered Khanzadiarrived in Russia at the invitation themselves capable in the portions of western and north- handis on Iraqi soil last year. the world’s strategic areas, something that of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. last year of conducting inde- ern Iraq and a collapse of Iraqi Call for pullout of all forces pendent missions against the security forces that appeared Meanwhile, the Iraqi Re-