2.7 billion tons (about 0.8 of the world’s sector bearingfruit promoting mining Iran’s plansfor already active mines. track or to boost the production of the for helping the idle mines get back on condi sector’s mining the assess to that the collected data could be used why some mines have become idle; so the country’s mines and the reasons detailed data on the activity status of wrapped on May 21, aimed to collect of the mining industry. activities the of picture comprehensive a have to order in (SCI) Iran of Center started in collaboration with the Statistical the Industry, Mining, and Trade Ministry that programs primary the of one been on the status of the country’s mines has problems and hit its ideal targets. current its overcome sector mining the on relying on domestic sources for helping moting this industry are mainly focused capacity over the past few years. been struggling to operate at its maximum sanctions, the Iranian mining sector has and foreign investment because of the U.S. and the lack of access to financial resources of necessary machinery and equipment this area, due to some issues like the lack mineral zones. over 500,000 square kilometers of new Trade Ministry’s exploration programs mentation of the Industry, Mining, and imple the with tons billion 100 than tons, which is expected to reach more mines are estimated at about 60 billion four percent of the world’s total reserves). has 11 million tons of zinc reserves (about of the world’s reserves). The country also 0.4 (about tons billion 2.6 are reserves total reserves), while the country’s copper H tion and to take necessary measures mjr otiuo t te coun- try’s economicgrowth. the to contributor major a as sector mining the promoting for programs several pursuing riously se- been has government Iranian across the globe. In this regard, the countries mineral-rich of 10 one top the is Iran reserves, iron and AP The program started in March and So, the government programs for pro- Despite the country’s huge potential in Iran’sof reserves proven total The are reserves ore iron proven Iran’s n hs ead cetn a database a creating regard, this In Tel Aviv... First we take BY EBRAHIMFALLAHI ol’ lret opr zinc copper, the largest types world’s including minerals, different of 68 aving military threats as Israelresorts to Iran remains unmoved Council resolution in line with UN Security Iran’s nuclear measures Continued onpage4 WWW.TEHRANTIMES.COM - - Page 2 from the Bronze Age to the Qajar era,” ISNA quoted uments have been identified, covering the period in Kalat county, Razavi Khorasan province. northeastern villages of, Khalaj, Qolleh Zu, and Garu jar era (1789–1925), the objects were found near the of Nader Shah, often called the “Napoleon of Iran.” arrays of relics and ruined structures near a once resident TEHRAN – Iranian archaeologists have unearthed Mizan/ Mostafa Roudaki “So far, 127 historical relics and ruined mon- ruined and relics historical 127 far, “So Estimated to date from the Bronze Age to the Qa cooperatives 1.8m jobs createdby 97,000active UN by resolution 47/90 of December 16, 1992. the by Cooperatives of Day International the the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed Co-operative Alliance (ICA) and COPAC members, by the cooperative members of the International cooperative movement. tives of the United Nations and the international highlight the complementary goals and objec about awareness increase to is celebration this of aim The July. of Saturday Cooperatives is celebrated annually on the first the occasion of World Cooperatives Day 2021. Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare, Mo of Minister jobs, direct million 1.8 than more are active across the country, which have created cooperatives 97,000 Some – TEHRAN hammad Shariatmadari, said in a message on In 1992, following a concerted lobbying effort of Day International Nations United The Bronze Age, once near residence of ancient ‘Iran’s relics unearthed Napoleon’ 8 Pages BY FARANAK BAKHTIARI BY FARANAK Price50,000Rials Paralympic team flagbearers for Iran’s Nemati, Arkhi named 1.00EURO

cooperatives, - 4.00AED - - were part of the discoveries, Tahmasbizadeh said. (underground aqueducts), roads, stairways, and walls Asbads (windmills), water irrigation systems, qanats as saying on Sunday. Hamed Tahmasbizadeh, a senior local archaeologist, Iron Age and Bronze Age, Tahmasbizadeh added. a cemetery, which is estimated to date back to the An ancient mine and the ruins of towers, fortresses, Moreover, the archaeologists have discovered The ruined structures are related to watermills, characteristics characteristics of this system, the which has been among are processes the of monitoring smart and cooperatives registering and ating and increasing transparency in cooperatives. measures have been taken to create e-government laudable and sector,unique cooperative the for after the creation of a comprehensive smart system Shariatmadari stated. have created more than 1.8 million direct jobs, are more than 97,000 active cooperatives that created by cooperatives and in our country, there together”. atives is celebrated on July 3 as “Rebuild better eratives, he emphasized. welcomed by all key actors in the field of coop Speed Speed and accuracy in the processes of cre This year, the International Day of Cooper- He went on to note that fortunately, in Iran, been have jobs million 280 world, the In 43rdyear Page 3 No.13985

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JULY Iran, Armenia trade discussed between Removing barriers to 6,2021 - - Caucasus Mountains. empire that stretched from northern India to the Nader Shah of Persia (1688–1747) who created an iconic monument that was once a royal resident for 18th-century an Palace’), Sun ‘the (literally shid survey, the report said. gardens were also found in the vast archaeological mosques, public bathhouses, bridges, and historical See page3 See The three villages are situated near Qasr-e Khor

Tir15,1400 within 6daysinSyria U.S. forcescomeundersecondrocketattack The attack killed four Iraqi soldiers and one and soldiers Iraqi four killed attack The al-Qaim. - Bukamal al of region crossing der in Iraq and Syria, along the two country’s bor by U.S. warplanes against Iraqi security forces week’s attack came on the backdrop of airstrikes of rockets struck the same American base. Last barrage a after days six comes operation The denied the base has come under attack again. for American forces occupying Iraq and Syria has were fired. However, a U.S. military spokesman also confirmed the reports. spokesman for U.S.-backed Kurdish forces have a as well as opposition Syria’s with affiliated Omar oil field. A UK-based monitoring group al- the near base American the at fired been province has come under rocket attack. al-Zawr Deir eastern Syria’s in base military Media reports in Syria and the region say a U.S. the new Judiciary chief on Thursday. The Leader appointed Mohseni Ejei as er, attended the inauguration ceremony. mad Baqer Qalibaf, the parliament speak- of the Expediency Council; and Moham Leader’s office; Mohsen Rezaei, secretary Mohammadi Golpayegani, head of the High-rank officials such as Mohammad Ebrahim Raisi as the new Judiciary chief. Mohseni Ejei replaced President-elect Hossein Gholam Monday, on held ny TEHRAN — In an inauguration ceremo- Mohseni Ejei It is unclear from which direction the rockets The reports say at least two rockets have rockets two least at say reports The inaugurated I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y

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Dhi AlQada the first leaders to congratulate Ayatollah to meet him, IRNA state news reported. expressing hope that he will soon be able 18, June the on held elections presidential in victory his on Raisi dent-elect opments in neighboring Afghanistan. devel recent the discussing Sunday on Minister Imran Khan spoke by phone late tollah Ebrahim Raisi and Pakistani Prime TEHRAN – Iranian President-elect Aya those paintings I have exhibited before.” from different are works “These said, he the Abolfazl Aali Gallery of the Art Bureau, emony of the exhibit “Brumous Colors” at country. Speaking during the opening cer as COVID-19 is still claiming victims in the paintings done with bright colors for healing Sunday, showcasing his latest collection of Sheikhi opened an exhibition in Tehran on TEHRAN – Veteran artist Ali-Mohammad semi-active and stagnant units, Ali Rasoulian the activate to is Trade and Mining, try, portant programs of the Ministry of Indus calendar year (March 21). since the beginning of the current Iranian country the in revived been have units (ISIPO) announced that 240 idle industrial tries and Industrial Parks Organization TEHRAN- The head of Iran Small Indus- chief Page 4 Artist hangspaintings with bright colors The Pakistani prime minister was one of ma Ka cnrtltd Presi congratulated Khan Imran “With this collection, I have tried to tried have I collection, this “With Emphasizing that one of the most im Pakistan PM,Iranpresident-electPakistan Continued onpage6 240 idleindustrial units revived 25, 1442 to healwoundsofpandemic discuss Afghanistan war since late March - - - Trump and Obama, istration of President Biden, like his predecessors especially with the efforts of the new U.S. admin friends in a united front to confront the other party, States, and efforts by both sides to rally allies and United the and China between war) cold (new a pass the U.S. in near future? Do you predict China will economically sur worthy place in the international balance of power.” to turn into a geopolitical and military actor. It has a and commercial role only, but rather has the ambition the future to be satisfied with playing an economic signal to Washington that Beijing does not intend in Beni Suef University, China wants to send a “clear Nadia Helmy tells the Tehran Times. “Quartet” sponsored by Washington to contain China,” their desire to discourage India from cooperating with the the formation of a (Turkish-Iranian-Pakistani) alliance, in to the Middle East (West Asia), including, for example, military analysts also support building new alliances related fluence in Asia. Tehran, Islamabad and Ankara to counter U.S. in- says that Beijing is going to build an alliance with TEHRAN – An Egyptian expert in Chinese politics hegemony: professor to undermineU.S. Pakistan, andTurkey alliance withIran, China planstoform How do you assess China-U.S. agreement? Following is the text of the interview: According to the professor of political science at This agreement comes against the backdrop of Chinese that seems it this, all with conjunction “In bases as well as American convoys. have been growing attacks against U.S military there Iraq, of occupation their end to refuse Abu Mehdi al-Muhandis. As American forces armed faction of the country’s security forces, deputy chief of Popular Mobilization Forces, an Lieutenant General, Qassem Soleimani, and the Iraq following the U.S. assassination of Iran’s an end to their occupation. Anger has grown in Iraqi parliament in January 2020 demanding the by passed legislation despite country the occupying militarily are troops of thousands Iraq, In mandate. Nations United a or ment govern Syrian the from permission without oil fields there. Washington has sent the troops occupying eastern Syria, including the country’s are forces American of Hundreds countries. and calls for U.S. forces to withdraw from both Syrian civilians. There has been growing anger Syrian child as well as injuring a number of number a injuring as well as child Syrian ------in southern Iran architectural vestiges discovered Ancient tombs, relics, BY MOHAMAD MAZHARI BY MOHAMAD election on June 19. announced the results of its presidential Imran Khan said on Twitter hours of Iran regional peace, progress and prosperity,” strengthening of our fraternal ties and for forward to working with him for further Iran’s 13th Presidential elections. Look mark victory in the Islamic Republic of Ebrahim Raisi @raisi_com on his land Raisi on his election win. elements from the beauties of nature. more paintings to the series that features add to plans he that said he However, has been created over the past two years. 40 works comprising the collection, which which has made them weary,” he added. only for a few moments amid the pandemic, gloomy hearts with the bright colors even if make people feel happy and to heal their the production cycle, the official stated. through the return of industrial units to jobs will be created in the country this year which is expected that more than 100,000 unit, 26 job opportunities will be created, zones is targeted for this year. industrial units in the industrial parks and said that reviving 1,600 idle and semi-active “Congratulations to Excellency brother He has kept his idealistic style in the With the revival of each idle industrial Page 6 Continued onpage8 Continued onpage4 Continued onpage3 Continued onpage5 - - - - I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 2 POLITICS JULY 6, 2021

New Judiciary chief says justice Speaker: Ejei’s deep knowledge must expand in all aspects

POLITICAL TEHRAN — Speaking at his inauguration deskceremony on Monday, Gholam Hossein Mo- of Judiciary will benefit country hseni Ejei said that the Judiciary must do its best to broaden justice in all fields. He began his remarks by thanking the Leader of the Islamic POLITICAL TEHRAN — Parliament and today this empathy, cooperation and desk Revolution for his trust in the judicial body. speaker Mohammad synergy should be seen not only at the “Now, by the grace of God, I will pursue this serious respon- Baqer Qalibaf said on Monday that the level of the heads of the three branches sibility with strength and power, and help from other branches, deep knowledge and understanding of but also to the lower levels of responsibil- along with my colleagues in the Judiciary, and I thank all those Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei as the new ity from district and governorship to all who encouraged me in the last few days by sending their kind judiciary chief will benefit the country. levels in wide and deep communication messages,” Ejei said. Qalibaf made the remarks during a with people,” he elaborated. In a decree on Thursday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution ceremony in which Mohseni Ejei replaced Qalibaf stressed the need to smart- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appointed Ejei as the new Judiciary Ebrahim Raisi as the new judiciary chief. ening the government sectors for more chief, replacing Ebrahim Raisi who won presidency in the June In a decree on Thursday, Leader of competence and accountability, and to 18 elections. the Islamic Revolution named Mohseni make activities transparent, reminding He asked God to give him a correct understanding of the Ejei as Judiciary chief. This was done as people that “marginalization and dis- situation, the perception in action and the ability to bear this Raisi, who won the June 18 presidential tancing oneself from people’s concerns heavy responsibility, and God willing, the cooperation of his election, is preparing to form his new is an unforgivable sin and makes people colleagues and the support of other forces. government, which will start work in fell unhappy. They will never accept this By stating that the core of the Judiciary’s work is the Devel- early August. from us.” opment Document, Ejei said this period will be the period of “With the knowledge that I have of Mr. He added that this does not mean that transformation and excellence. Mohseni Ejei and his deep and accurate the officials do not pay attention to inde- “We must be able to take great steps with unity and full in- knowledge of the Judiciary, the (reform) pendence of the branches of government tegration with the parliament, government, military and law movement that started during Raisi’s time and that there is no difference of taste enforcement forces,” he said will proceed more rapidly with an extra in expert meetings and specialized stud- while referring to his plans that justice must be expanded effort,” Qalibaf said. ies, but the independence of branches is to all sectors. Qalibaf went on to say that it is an recognized according to the constitution “A more serious, decisive and non-discriminatory fight against unforgivable sin if somebody distances and all officials are obliged to observe it. corruption in all areas, the development of technology for better himself from the concerns of the people, the country has begun and we are on the cially for the deprived and the oppressed, “That is, the interaction between the and cheaper service, the maximum use of popular capacity for noting people will never accept such an verge of starting work and responsibil- and we are obliged to increase economic workforces with prudence and empathy the actions ahead must be considered, and a mechanism for the approach from the officials. ity in a new era, which is a very unique stability, hope and vitality in the society will lead to a unified outcome for the ben- expansion of legitimate freedoms must be established,” he said. The bitter reality is that today the opportunity.” with proficiency and accountability,” he efit of the people, and we will feel God’s He said that it is up to the people to know the big family of country is in a difficult situation and it The current parliament, which started highlighted. pleasure in the people’s satisfaction, and the Judiciary as it is. is getting worse for the people, especially its work in spring 2020, has said it will He continued by saying that it is clear the people will approve it,” Qalibaf noted. “The Judiciary must be fully protected, because if there is the underprivileged, in terms of economic focus on promoting the living standards that the main burden of this responsibility The parliament speaker pointed out, the slightest stain in this body, it will be seen immediately. The livelihood and investment, the parliament of the underprivileged classes of society. will be on the shoulders of the government “We must believe in the divine traditions oppressed and those who deal with the Judiciary should be re- speaker remarked. President-elect Raisi has also promised in the future because the foundation of and our goal and intention must be for spected. Infrastructure must be provided so that these people He also said people’s trust as the im- to follow such a policy. the country’s capacities is in the hands of God and for the people. The nature of our can be properly served and the Judiciary can be a refuge for any portant capital of the Islamic Republic Qalibaf added people will not accept the government as the executive branch. work must be working hard. We must oppressed and all the people. I emphasize all the people.” is also declining. any excuse from the officials for not work- The speaker did not rule out the impor- work well and do good work and be ef- He added that the Judiciary must pay special attention to “In the area of social issues, where ing diligently, and this is the duty of all. tance of the other two branches (Judiciary fective and see its result in the society, those who have neither the language nor the ability to speak. our biggest social capital, which is the “There is no excuse for failure. We are and Parliament), saying they must help because the legitimacy of our officials “Now there are people who cannot get a lawyer and on the people’s trust, is declining, which is why all obliged to be proficient and accountable the government as well. depends on our role in the field of justice other hand are not familiar with the law, these people cannot we are not in a good situation, and this to the people, to the Leader and to God. “It is clear that the other two branches and broadening it.” afford to pay a lawyer and an expert, so we must have a special is a bitter reality,” he noted. We are obliged to prove the effectiveness must complete these activities. In this He added, “God willing, we will take look at this group and at this stage the government and parlia- The top parliamentarian continued, of religion in governing the society, we cooperation, they have empathy and syn- a serious step and do our duty with the ment must help,” he underlined. “We thank God that a new era of governing are obliged to outline a good life espe- ergy and efficiency and accountability, support and good prayers of the people.” Ejei noted that he welcomes help by all media and appreciates fair and constructive criticism by experts. ‘Political developments not Analyst: Next foreign minister must be good negotiator POLITICAL TEHRAN — Speaking to ISNA news “In many countries, foreign minister acts as an influ- people, from (Ali) Bagheri to others, are not declared choic- affecting Iran-Afghanistan deskagency on Monday, Mehdi Motaharnia, ential figure shaping president’s views on foreign policy. es, but possible choices about the post of foreign minister economic ties’ an international affairs analyst, said that the next foreign Of course, the character of foreign minister is very im- in the next government, and these are only speculations.” minister must be a good negotiator and know the princi- portant,” he opined. Motaharnia added that it is Raisi who should identify POLITICAL TEHRAN — An Iranian Foreign Ministry offi- ples and techniques of diplomacy to the best of his ability. The international affairs analyst stated that the minister many key ministers through consultation with the leader- deskcial said on Sunday that despite the increased “In our country, the president and the minister of foreign of foreign affairs is one of the key ministers in the structure ship. “Undoubtedly, given Raisi’s closeness to the Leader, tensions in Afghanistan, trade between Iran and Afghanistan affairs are the shapers of the diplomatic apparatus and act of the Islamic Republic, but in the context of power in the he should be more coordinated with the Leader than other has not been interrupted. as the executors of the policies approved in the executive Islamic Republic, he is not effective in decision-making. presidents in identifying and selecting ministers.” In his remarks on Sunday, Rasoul Mohajer, the deputy foreign bodies,” Motaharnia said. The foreign minister can only implement the decisions He underlined that the context of the Iranian society, minister for economic diplomacy, stated that recent events in He added that in Iran, various organizations and insti- taken in the desired direction, he added. the situation in the region and the situation of the in- Afghanistan have no impact on economic interactions with the tutions are led by the Leader as the commander-in-chief “This is while the minister of foreign affairs is not alone ternational system are such that in the next government neighboring country. and political leader of the Islamic Republic. He is the final in the ministry and forces from the executive branch are ministers must be sufficiently influential to help the country decision maker in various matters and the government present next to him who monitor the activities of the min- get out of the current critical situation and counter possible is a member of decision-making institutions under the istry, and naturally this issue can also affect the diplomatic future problems. leadership. moves of the minister.” “Therefore, great care must be taken in the selection The university professor continued, “In fact, the pres- Therefore, he noted, in the Islamic Republic the minister of these persons,” he added. ident and the foreign minister are the implementers of of foreign affairs, more than being in the foreign policy The university professor emphasized that the situa- diplomacy and foreign policy, and as a result of this role, apparatus, should be a diplomat in the bureaucratic appa- tion of Iran’s nuclear file, the country’s situation in the the foreign minister must be a good negotiator and know ratus in the field of foreign policy, with strong character- region and the situation of Iran’s economy in the global the principles and techniques of diplomacy to the best of his istics and foundations of negotiation ability, charismatic community are three basic issues that should be given ability as well as the management of the diplomatic corps.” personality, enhanced capabilities to connect with the much attention. Motaharnia said that in Iran although the foreign minister international community. “These three issues are in a meaningful connection is a political figure, in practice he is not a decision-maker Asked about possible nominees for the post of foreign with each other, and even today domestic policy issues in the field of foreign policy. minister, the international affairs analyst said, “All of these are a function of foreign policy issues,” he concluded. “Despite the tension in Afghanistan, all (Iranian) ministries have been encouraged to continue to interact in accordance with the policy. At least until today, the economic relationship be- tween Iran and Afghanistan has not changed, and cross-border Iran’s nuclear measures in line with UN Security Council resolution, MP says exchanges are ongoing,” he added. POLITICAL TEHRAN — Speaking Amouei added, “The United States has made it difficult to implement the reso- will provide the Agency with the stored The deputy minister pointed out that the value of trade be- desk tween the two countries is more than $3 billion, and said due to with the ICANA website so far shown that it is unwilling to abandon lution properly. recordings for an agreed period of time. the popularity of Iranian goods in Afghanistan and the unique on Monday, a member of the National Se- its maximum pressure policy components.” The parliamentarian added, “The Vien- The deal was first was struck in February opportunities in the market, the trade has been stable. curity and Foreign Policy and Committee of “The policy of maximum pressure on na talks have not yet reached the desired for a three-month period to give nuclear Iran’s trade with Afghanistan is almost entirely handled by the the parliament said that every nuclear step Iran, although considered a failed policy for results of the Islamic Republic of Iran, negotiations time to revive the JCPOA. And private sector, Mohajer added. that Iran is doing is in line with the United all American elites, but its components, such and until the United States agrees to lift then it was extended by one month, which The security situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated in recent Nations Security Council Resolution 2231. as sanctions, belong to the United States, JCPOA and post-JCPOA sanctions, we ended on June 24. The time ended while the weeks as the Taliban is capturing more districts in the Central Asian Abolfazl Amouei stated that one of the and therefore, by adhering to Resolution should not expect Iran to allow them to nuclear talks lingered. This prompted Iran country. main reasons for the incomplete imple- 2231, we have shown that the other side enter as a member.” to unilaterally announce the expiration of The Kabul government has launched a “national mobilization” mentation of the resolution is the illegal has not fulfilled its obligations and they The United States is involved in the the deal. This happened as the end of the in response, arming local volunteers and resurrecting militia or- behavior of the United States in refusing do not adhere (to them),” the parliamen- Vienna talks indirectly. The European Un- sixth round of the Vienna nuclear talks. ganizations to fight the Taliban. to lift the Trump era sanctions on Iran. tarian said. ion and three European states party to the The sixth round was concluded near- Iranian officials argued that the Afghan crisis needs to be resolved The Islamic Republic of Iran continues Former U.S. President Donald Trump nuclear deal act as intermediary between ly four days before the expiration of the through negotiations with inclusion of all Afghan groups without to adhere to the provisions of the resolu- quit the JCPOA in May 2018 and returned Iran and the U.S. in the Vienna talks. Iran-IAEA monitoring deal. Following any foreign interference. tion and regulates its actions within the the previous sanctions and imposed new According to a monitoring deal between this round, the U.S. and its European al- Iran has been trying hard to broker peace between the two war- framework of paragraphs 26 and 36 of ones under his “maximum pressure” cam- the International Atomic Energy Agency lies ramped up diplomatic pressures on ring parties. the UN Security Council and within the paign against Iran. (IAEA) and the Atomic Energy Organiza- Iran in an apparent effort to get Iran to “We assure the government and people of Afghanistan that the framework accepted in the Vienna talks Amouei said that the UN secretary gen- tion of Iran (AEOI), the Islamic Republic make more concessions in the next round, Islamic Republic of Iran has always stood by them and will continue between Iran and the P4+1 group until the eral must step up pressure on the West, agreed that cameras operating at its nuclear which is reportedly expected to begin in to do so, and we call on all ethnic groups and political forces in Af- U.S. returns to the agreement. including the United States, which has sites would continue to store data and Iran the coming days. ghanistan to unite and reject any foreign interference, and commit to peaceful solutions to settle their disputes,” Ali Rabiei, the Iranian government spokesman, said on June 29. Russia nuclear negotiator: U.S. must stop hitting 3 birds with 1 stone POLITICAL TEHRAN — In a tweet posted on July dialogue between Iran and the IAEA are of paramount France, China, Germany call desk5, the Russian ambassador to interna- importance, “especially at this stage when we can expect on JCPOA parties to “seize tional organizations in Vienna said some parties to the full restoration of JCPOA and sanctions lifting soon.” Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) want to Under the leadership of former President Donald Trump, opportunity” “hit 3 birds with 1 stone.” the United States withdrew from the JCPOA in May 2018 “In the context of #ViennaTalks some analysts and and launched a “maximum pressure” campaign of severe POLITICAL TEHRAN — After a three-way video call on Mon- officials advocate for addressing new topics such as re- economic sanctions against Iran, prompting Tehran to deskday, leaders of France, China, and Germany called gional security and missiles. An attempt to hit 3 birds with take corrective action and gradually reduce its nuclear on all parties involved in the Iran nuclear talks to seize a window of 1 stone. Unrealistic and counterproductive. The agreed commitments under of the agreement. opportunity for an agreement. goal of the talks is just to restore the original #JCPOA,” Iran and the remaining parties of the JCPOA (France, A French presidency source broke the story to the Reuters on Monday. Mikhail Ulyanov said. Britain, Germany, Russia and China) have been negotiat- The source said that French President Emmanuel Macron, German He had earlier stated that technical understandings ing since early April to allow the United States to rejoin Chancellor Angela Merkel and Chinese President Xi Jinping had spoken between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency the agreement. for more than an hour. have not been officially extended yet. On June 20, the sixth round of nuclear talks ended On a similar note, Al Jazeera quoted an EU high-rank official saying “Under the circumstances it is important to ensure that and the negotiators returned to the capitals for further nuclear file faces complications, but in the end, an agreement video cameras at nuclear sites continue to work and video in future,” he tweeted on July 3. consultations. The talks are expected to be resumed in is possible. records are preserved. This will allow to avoid problems On the same note, he said that continued contacts and future days. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 6, 2021 IRAN IN FOCUS 3 SPORTS Nemati, Arkhi named First we take Tel Aviv... flagbearers for Iran’s Iran remains unmoved as Israel resorts to military threats Paralympic team SPORTS POLITICAL TEHRAN — With the seeks, one that would be “longer and strong- TEHRAN – Archer Zahra Nemati and thrower deskVienna nuclear talks hit- er” than the existing one that is the JCPOA. deskNourmohammad Arkhi will be the flagbearers ting a deadlock after the sixth round, Israel But the Israelis seem not to be giving up for Iran delegation at the Tokyo Paralympics opening, the Iranian finds itself more isolated on Iran and is un- on their anti-JCPOA crusade. They appear Paralympic Committee said Monday. able to influence the talks, something that to have reverted to the decades-long dream prompted it to try out a new military stunt of getting the U.S. to do their own job with in order to get the talks moving in line with American blood and treasure: an American Israel’s interests. military strike against Iran. Haaretz reported During his recent trip to Washington, Chief that Israeli officials are trying to convince of Staff of Israeli Armed Forces Aviv Kochavi the U.S. into bringing up the military option reportedly conveyed clear messages to the against Iran if it continued its nuclear activ- U.S. administration regarding the possibility ities, hoping that making hostile announce- of the U.S. returning to the 2015 Iran nuclear ments would create deterrence against Iran. agreement. These messages included threats But one diplomat predicted that the Biden of an Israeli military attack inside Iran. The administration was less likely to attack Iran if Israeli general held behind-closed-doors it violated the terms of the agreement, Haaretz meetings with several high-ranking Amer- said, adding, Americans do not currently want ican officials including Secretary of Defense the potential for a military conflict in terms Lloyd Austin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of of their priorities. Staff Mark Milley, National Security Advisor In doing so, the Israelis signal their as- Iran have won 62 quota places for the Games so far. Jake Sullivan, CIA Director William Burns, sessment that threats of military strikes work Nemati was Iran’s flagbearer in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. and DIA Deputy Director Suzanne White. with Iran, something that belies the most She won a gold medal at the London 20212 and became the In these meetings, Kochavi claimed that recent bouts of escalation during the Trump first Iranian woman to win either an Olympic and Paralympic Israel had made a decision to dismantle the as soon as possible. between the two are so deep that the mere administration. Over the course of the Trump gold medal. alleged Iranian military nuclear program a This saber-rattling came against a resumption of the talks now hangs in the presidency, the U.S. issued a whole range The organizers have asked for a male and female flagbearer year before the U.S. 2020 presidential election backdrop of a diplomatic war of words balance, with Russia is now insinuating of stark threats against Iran from attacking from each participating country and region in the interest of and the start of the buzz over a return to the between Iran and the U.S. after the sixth that the talks may not be resumed any cultural sites to starving the Iranian people gender equality. nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint round of the Vienna talks which resulted time soon. but none worked with Tehran. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Ac- in little progress compared to previous This charged atmosphere has led Israel Israelis themselves launched what they call cording to Israeli reports, Kochavi also told his rounds. The U.S. demanded a commit- to remarkably increase diplomatic contacts the “campaign between wars,” a military doc- Iran basketball’s fixtures at American interlocutors that the Israeli army ment from Iran to discuss other thorny, with the U.S. in the hope that these commu- trine mostly aimed to confront Iran’s spheres Tokyo 2020 revealed has devised at least three military plans in non-nuclear issues such as Iran’s missile nications would affect the U.S. stance toward of influence in the region while keeping the order to thwart the Iranian nuclear program, program and its regional influence while the Vienna talks. But the Israelis themselves confrontation below the threshold of an all- SPORTSTEHRAN – Iran national basketball team and that the previous Israeli government, led rejecting Iranian demands regarding the have acknowledged that they are unable to out war, to eliminate its regional influence deskwill play Czech Republic in the opening match by Benjamin Netanyahu, put aside funds for lifting of all Trump-era sanctions and the influence the U.S. Iran policy. and undermine its nuclear program. But they of the 2020 Olympic Games on July 25. these plans, and that the current government, provision of a guarantee that Washington The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported failed to achieve their goal as Iran’s nuclear The Czech Republic became the last team to seal a berth in the led by Naftali Bennett, pledged to add large would not withdraw from the deal again Monday that Tel Aviv can no longer influence program continues to advance and the coun- Tokyo men’s basketball tournament after beating Greece 97-72 sums in order to fill gaps related to readiness once it is revived. In fact, disagreements the new deal that the Biden administration try’s sway continues to expand. in the final of their qualifying event held in Canada. Iran will compete in men’s basketball at the Olympics for the third time in their history after earning their spot as the high- est-ranked Asian team at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. People gave affirmative response to Leader call for election participation: official Iran are in Group A along with the U.S., France and Czech Republic. Iran will play Czech Republic at the Saitama Super POLITICAL TEHRAN – The head of the Leader individuals, hired by the enemies, who told the people Arena. The Persians are scheduled to face the U.S., and France deskof the Islamic Revolution’s office has not to go to polling stations and not to cast their votes. on July 28 and 31, respectively. praised the voter turnout rate in Iran’s recent presiden- [They instructed the people to say that] our vote is no. The Iranians have previously participated at 1948 and 2008 tial election, underlining that the people went to polling Some inside the country also said similar things. But Olympic Games. stations at the direction of the Leader despite propaganda none of them affected the people, and as the Leader of the The top two teams in each of the three groups and the two-best campaigns by enemies not to do so. Revolution said, everyone was amazed at the elections third-place finishers move on to the quarterfinals. Mohammad Mohammadi Golpayegani said most people that what a nation that is so committed to its Leader and participated in the presidential election despite economic establishment,” Golpayegani pointed out. hardships and the enemies’ propaganda and this was because Iran’s presidential race was held on June 18 with four Bijan Heydari chosen to Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei had asked people to cast votes. candidates on the ballot and led to the victory of Raisi. Initial- The head of the Leader’s office made the remarks during ly seven candidates - Amir-Hossein Ghazizadeh-Hashemi, officiate at 2021 ACL East Zone a handover ceremony of the head of the Judiciary. Gholam Mohsen Mehr-Alizadeh, Alireza Zakani, Naser Hemmati, Hossein Mohsen Ejei was inaugurated as the new head of Saeed Jalili, and Mohsen Rezaei along with Raisi - ran for SPORTSTEHRAN – Iranian referee Bijan Heydari has desk the Judiciary, replacing Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi, the post. Shortly before the start of the voting, Zakani and been appointed to officiate the match between who, in turn, will be inaugurated as the new president of Ghazizadeh-Hashemi withdrew from the race in favor of Cerezo Osaka from Japan and China’s Guangzhou. Iran in the coming weeks. on the election day, June 18, long lines formed up at the Raisi while Mehr-Alizadeh announced his withdrawal in The match will be held on Tuesday at the Buriram Stadium “June has been a blessed month. June 18 has certainly polling stations.” tacit support for Hemmati, who represented the reformist in Thailand in Group J of the 2021 AFC Champions League been one of God’s days. In this enthusiastic election all He said the enemies urged the people not to partici- and moderate political groups. Following the victory of Raisi, (East Zone). Iranians, women and men as well as those able to cast pate in the election and used everything in their media his rivals rushed to congratulate him on his success without Heydari will be assisted by his countryman Alireza Ildorom vote, gave an affirmative response to the Leader’s divine power to discourage people from casting their votes. “We casting any doubt on the election’s integrity, a move that and South Korean Park Sangjun. call despite all the hardships and woes that they all ad- were under a bombardment of audio-visual propaganda earned praise from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in The South Korean Kim Daeyong is the fourth official. mit,” Golpayegani said, adding, “All of us witnessed that on social media. And there were miserable, wretched a recent public appearance. Uzbekistan defeat Iran at CAFA U17 Women’s Pakistan PM, Iran president-elect discuss Afghanistan war Championship 1 The call was done at the initiative of Imran Khan also voiced concerns over over the situation in Afghanistan and said, the Pakistani prime minister, according to a the continuation of the war in Afghanistan, “Afghanistan’s security is important to us and SPORTSTEHRAN – Iran lost to Uzbekistan 2-0 at the desk statement put out by the premier office. “The underlining that “we are concerned about the this security must be established by Afghans.” CAFA U17 Women’s Championship on Monday. Prime Minister congratulated President-elect situation in Afghanistan and its involvement Afghanistan has become an issue of con- Iran had started the tournament with a 6-0 win over Afghanistan. Raisi on his victory in the Presidential elections in a longstanding war.” cern for both Tehran and Islamabad as the Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Afghanistan are in Dushanbe held on 18 June 2021, which was a manifesta- He described the political solution as conflict there worsened in the wake of foreign on a round-robin basis, with the final match between Tajikistan tion of Iranian people’s trust in his leadership. the best solution to Afghanistan but said troops’ withdrawal. In recent weeks, Iran and Iran to close out the schedule on Wednesday. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the it is difficult to achieve this solution in the intensified its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate Uzbekistan, who are coached by winning CAFA U20 Women’s upward trajectory of bilateral relations [be- current situation. tensions in war-torn Afghanistan. To this Championship boss Ilkhom Khanjariev, are favorites to win the title. tween] Pakistan and Iran and agreed on further In this telephone conversation, Ayatol- end, a number of Iranian diplomats traveled The 2021 CAFA U17 Women’s Championship is the first edition boosting existing cooperation, in particular lah Raisi, while expressing gratitude for the to Pakistan and Afghanistan. of the tournament at this age level. in its economic dimension. It was affirmed phone call and congratulatory message of In late June, the Iranian foreign minister’s that the establishment of border sustenance the people and the government of Pakistan, special envoy for Afghanistan traveled to Ka- developments in Afghanistan. markets along Pakistan-Iran border was an described the intertwined ties between the two bul and left the Afghan capital for Islamabad “Closely following alarming developments Iran suffer defeat against important step, which would yield economic nations and the wide and diverse capacities for talks with Pakistani officials on the latest in Afghanistan. Iran calls for immediate de-es- Latvia at FIBA U19 World Cup and social benefits for the people of both of the two countries as a suitable platform security developments in Afghanistan and calation, respect for rule of law, & inclusive countries,” the statement said. for promoting cooperation in various fields. then returned to Kabul again to resume his dialogue. Destructive policies of the U.S. have SPORTSTEHRAN – Iran suffered their second loss It added, “In the regional context, the PM Ayatollah Raisi called the success of the meetings with the country’s political and had lingering consequences in our region deskin a row at the FIBA U19 Basketball World expressed concern at the worsening security friendly government and brotherly nation of defense officials. & now its utterly irresponsible conduct is Cup on Sunday. situation in Afghanistan, & cautioned that Pakistan the success of the government and In his meetings with Afghan officials, taking a toll,” Khatibzadeh said on Twitter. Iran were defeated against hosts Latvia 58-48. the latest developments could lead to seri- the people of Iran and added that “mutual Mohammad-Ebrahim Taherian presented Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Moham- Parsa Fallah scored 16 points for Iran, while Latvian Kristians ous repercussions for both Pakistan & Iran, trust” and “synergistic reliance” between the a report on his talks with Pakistani officials, mad Javad Zarif held a trilateral meeting with Feierbergs earned 17 points. resulting in an influx of refugees towards the countries of the region are the two main pil- and conferred with Afghan authorities and his Turkish and Afghan counterparts during Serbia defeated Puerto Rico 84-64 in the same group. bordering areas of the two countries. Prime lars of stability and endurance of neighborly figures on the achievement of peaceful solu- his stay in the Turkish resort city of Antalya. Iran began the campaign on Saturday with an 88-67 loss Minister Imran Khan strongly underscored relations. tions to the ongoing crisis and prevent the The foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey and against Serbia. Iran will play Puerto Rico on Tuesday in Group B. the imperative of a negotiated political solu- The president-elect said, “In economic outbreak of a civil war in the country, ac- Afghanistan called for active participation The 15th edition of the U19 global showcase tipped off with a tion to the conflict in Afghanistan. Both sides diplomacy, the new government views all cording to a statement issued by the Iranian of the three countries in the Afghan peace limited number of fans being allowed into the games - something emphasized the need to continue facilitating the economic potential of its neighbors as Foreign Ministry. process and fight against terrorism in the that seemed unimaginable just a few months ago. an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned inclusive valuable opportunities for cooperation, and The Iranian diplomat had met with Afghan region. The tournament, which runs from July 3-11 and is being held political settlement.” therefore no economic potential is neglected.” Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar Zarif and his Turkish and Afghan coun- in Riga and Daugavpils, in Latvia. Imran Khan also appreciated Iran’s sup- Raisi said achieving “sustainable security” and Abdullah Abdullah, the head of Afghan- terparts, Mevlut Cavusoglu and Mohammad The Baltic country is hosting the event for a second time, port for Kashmir. “The PM thanked Iran for was possible only through the participation istan’s High Council for National Reconcil- Haneef Atmar, issued the call during their following 2011. The United States go into the 2021 edition as its steadfast support for the just cause of of countries in the region, adding that experi- iation, before heading to Pakistan. During trilateral meeting in Antalya. the reigning champions from 2019 and the winners of seven of Jammu & Kashmir. Expressing concern at ence has shown that foreigners sow the seeds these meetings, the current developments During the meeting, agreements were made the previous 14 tournaments. the serious human rights situation in IIOJK of insecurity and institutionalize instability in Afghanistan were discussed and the two on transit ties with Afghanistan through Iran & Palestine, the two leaders emphasized the under the pretext of creating security. sides stressed the need to continue consul- and on economic cooperation with Kabul. need to resolve these long-standing disputes The president-elect called Palestine the tations in this regard. It is worth mentioning The Iranian, Turkish and Afghan foreign Srecko Katanec parts in accordance with the UNSC resolutions,” symbol of the convergence of the Islamic that Taherian paid a visit to Islamabad at ministers issued a joint final statement at the Pakistani statement noted. world and described the effective and con- the invitation of Mohammad Sadegh Khan, the end of their meeting. company with Iraq “It was agreed to maintain high-level tinuous defense of the oppressed nation of the special envoy of the Prime Minister of In Antalya, Zarif held several meetings SPORTSTEHRAN – Slovenian coach Srecko Katanec exchanges, with both leaders extending in- Palestine as the guarantor of “the stability Pakistan for Afghanistan. with current and former Afghan officials in deskhas reportedly canceled his contract with Iraq vitations to each other to pay official visits,” of regional security.” Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed a bid to understand the situation in Afghan- national football team. the statement concluded. Ayatollah Raisi also expressed concern Khatibzadeh said Iran was closely following istan. In his meeting with Atmar, Zarif reit- Iraqi media reports suggest that Katanec has canceled his The Pakistani prime minister also praised erated Tehran’s preparedness to effectively deal after the Iraqi football federation failed to meet its financial Raisi as an “eminent scholar,” according contribute to the enhancement of solidarity commitment. to a statement issued by the Iranian pres- Iranian President-elect Raisi and Pakistan’s in Afghanistan. Under coaching of Katanec, Iraq booked a place in the 2022 ident-elect’s office. “I read your biography and PM emphasize “the need to continue The top Iranian diplomat underlined the World Cup qualification Round 3. found out that you are an eminent scholar,” necessity of cooperation among all Afghan facilitating an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned Iraq have been drawn in Group A along with Iran, South Korea, the Iranian statement quoted Imran Khan political groups to return security and sta- Syria, the UAE and Lebanon in the next stage. as telling Raisi. inclusive political settlement.” bility to the country. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 4 ECONOMY JULY 6, 2021

Industry minister 240 idle industrial units inaugurates 5 major projects in Khorasan Razavi ECONOMY TEHRAN – Iranian Industry, Mining, revived since late March deskand Trade Minister Alireza Razm Hosseini inaugurated and commenced five major industrial projects 1 Last year, 1,557 stagnant and orientation of all government organizations in northeastern Khorasan Razavi Province during a two-day semi-active units returned to the production and executive bodies should be towards visit to the province on Saturday and Sunday, IRNA reported. cycle in the industrial parks with a financ- supporting the country’s industrial and Razm Hosseini who arrived in the mentioned province on ing of 35 trillion rials (over $833 million), mining units.” Saturday inaugurated a washing machine production line, a tile providing employment for 27,000 people, Niaraki pointed to a 40-percent increase and ceramic production unit, as well as a soft drink production the ISIPO head further said. in the issuance of establishment licenses for unit while ordering the beginning of a pharmaceutical factory With the aim of reactivating stagnant industrial units in the previous year, say- development project and a project for the construction of a units or units that are operating below ca- ing: “The number of establishment licenses ceramic and tile production unit. pacity, 900 consultants from the private increased to more than 36,000 last year, As reported, the washing machine production line, which sector and knowledge-based companies were which shows that people are encouraged to selected in the form of industry clinics across invest in the productive sectors.” the country to recognize the weaknesses of He also mentioned an 85-percent rise these units, Rasoulian has previously stated. in the allocation of land for establishing “Despite the two major challenges of industrial units across the country and not- sanctions and coronavirus pandemic, which ed that over 4,500 hectares of land were imposed severe restrictions on the country, handed over to applicants in the previous we tried to activate domestic capacities by calendar year. turning to localizing the technology of man- According to the official, there are over ufacturing parts and equipment”, he added. 46,000 small and medium-sized industrial Sanctions have caused problems for fi- units in Iran’s industrial parks and zones, of nancial exchanges and the export of goods them about 9,200 units are inactive. to other countries, he said, adding, “The Iran’s industrial parks play a significant negative effects of coronavirus pandemic role in making the country independent on various parts of the country, including statistics and reports from various sectors, Touching upon the Industry Ministry’s through boosting production, which is a industry, are not hidden from anyone, and the official further highlighted. plans for the realization of the motto of the major strategy of Iran to combat the U.S. the economic growth of some countries has Also, as announced by Deputy Industry, current year which is named the year of sanctions. reached below zero during this period.” Mining, and Trade Minister Mehdi Sadeqi “Production: support and the elimination In fact, strengthening domestic produc- was put into operation in Neyshabour with 450 billion rials Iran is proud that despite these restric- Niaraki, over 6,500 new industrial units of obstacles” by the Leader of the Islamic tion to achieve self-reliance is the most im- (about $10.7 million), has an annual production capacity of tions and pressure from these two impor- were established across the country during Revolution, the official has said: “In the year portant program that Iran is following up 41,000 units and has created jobs for 50 people. tant challenges, its industry has grown by the past year which created jobs for over that has been dedicated to the production in its industry sector in a bid to nullify the The tile and ceramic production unit was also inaugurated more than seven percent, according to the 121,000 people. sector by the Leader of the revolution, the effects of the U.S. sanctions on its economy. in Torbat Heydarieh city with 590 billion rials of investment (about $14 million). The unit is going to produce 8,900 tons of ceramic and tiles and has created jobs for over 75 people. The official also ordered the beginning of the construction of another ceramic and tile production unit in the said city Iran’s plans for promoting mining sector bearing fruit which has an annual production capacity of 6,600 tons of 1 Based on the data collected in this program, The collected data in the mentioned program is going products and will create jobs for 110 people. the SCI announced that there are currently 10,170 mines to be used by the Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry and He further inaugurated a soft drink production unit in across the country, of which 6,861 are active and 3,309 the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development Kashmar city. This unit has an annual production capacity mines are not operational. and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) for exploring of over 50,000 tons of various soft drinks and has created Of the country’s active mines, 6,449 are solely producing ways for better support the country’s mining sector in jobs for 120 people. minerals, while 289 mines are conducting exploration the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21) As reported, over 8.8 trillion rials (about $209.5 million) operations along with their production activities, and by removing the barriers in the way of the activities of has been invested in the mentioned production unit. 123 mines are being exploited, equipped, and prepared the idle mine. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the said unit, Razm at the same time. Last year, 253 idle small-scale mines were revived Hosseini put the share of soft drinks and sweets in the country’s The findings of this program confirmed that out of throughout the country, according to IMIDRO Head total annual non-oil exports at $500 million. 3,309 inactive mines in the country, 298 mines were being Vajihollah Jafari, and this year the organization, which He also traveled to Bardaskan County on Saturday evening equipped and prepared, 60 mines were operating less is in charge of managing and promoting the country’s and, after visiting the copper and gold mines in the region, than 30 days, 513 mines permanently stopped operating, mining sector, is planning to pursue its development inaugurated the transmission line and electricity distribution 208 mines were temporarily closed and 430 mines were programs more vigorously. network of the Bardaskan mines. categorized as “not active for other reasons”. The official noted that the plan for reviving idle mines Razm Hosseini was accompanied by his deputies in the In investigating the causes of inactivity of the country’s in the previous year was realized by 126 percent. mentioned visit and attended several meetings with the in- mines, lack of liquidity, lack of access to machinery and Jafari also announced that under the framework of the the Iranian government’s plans are paying off and the dustry officials of the province. equipment, blockage, market stagnation, lack of licenses, program for reviving idle mines, 200 mines are planned mining sector is expected to become a more dynamic as well as legal and environmental problems were stated to be put back into operation in the current year. player in the country’s economic scene in the current TEDPIX rises 10,800 points as the most common reasons for the mines going idle. A glance at the steps taken in this regard shows that Iranian calendar year. on Monday

ECONOMY TEHRAN — TEDPIX, the main index of deskTehran Stock Exchange (TSE), gained 10,893 Removing barriers to bilateral trade discussed between Iran, Armenia points to 1.254 million on Monday. ECONOMY TEHRAN — During a and called for addressing such subjects in neighbors is one of the major policies that Over 6.714 billion securities worth 49.875 trillion rials deskmeeting between Iranian the joint working groups. Iran is seriously pursuing to nullify the ef- (about $1.187 billion) were traded at the TSE on Monday. commercial attaché in Yerevan and Armenian Simonyan for his part welcomed the hold- fects of the U.S. sanctions on its economy. The first market’s index gained 10,361 points, and the Customs Authorities, the two sides explored ing of a joint working group on industry, In this regard, given its good political and second market’s index rose 13,907 points. the ways to remove the obstacles to boosting mining, and trade as soon as possible, and cultural relation with Iran, the neighboring TEDPIX rose 43,000 points in the past Iranian calendar bilateral trade between Iran and Armenia. announced his readiness to hold expert talks country Armenia is one of the major trade week. As reported by Tehran Chamber of Com- during the meetings of the joint working partners of Iran and the Islamic Republic is The index closed at 1.256 million points on Wednesday, merce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture group between the two countries. taking different measures to expand trade June 30 (the last working day of the week). (TCCIMA), during the meeting it was em- The Armenian deputy minister also met ties with this neighbor. Over the past two years, a number of factors affecting phasized on the reform of some trade proce- with the Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Iran’s signing a free trade agreement Iranian economy have created a new status in the country’s dures for the Iranian traders, including under Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) (FTA) with Eurasian Economic Union has capital market, in a way that this market experienced such a invoicing and problems in non-clearance of Iran is ready to hold a meeting of the [two Gholam-Hossein Shafeie, in which the two noticeably affected its trade relation with growth in the past Iranian calendar year 1399 (ended on March goods in the Armenia’s customs. countries] joint industrial, mining and com- sides stressed the need for boosting joint Armenia. 20) that was never seen in its history of more than 50 years. The ways of removing the barriers in mercial working group in order to identify investment in various sectors. Based on the agreement, which was fi- The fall in oil prices and the reimposition of the U.S. the way of trade between the two countries obstacles and problems facing bilateral trade In this meeting, Shafeie noted that Iran and nally reached in 2018 after several years of unilateral sanctions on Iran’s economy led the Iranian gov- had been also discussed during a meeting and to take appropriate and effective deci- Armenia could become good trade partners negotiations, about 862 commodity items ernment to turn to the capital market for funding. between Head of Iran’s Trade Promotion sions to address them.” among the EAEU members. are subject to preferential tariffs. Organization (TPO) Hamid Zadboum and He further expressed satisfaction with Mining, livestock, and agriculture, textiles, According to the Head of Iran-Armenia Armenian Deputy Economy Minister Varos the holding of Iran’s exclusive exhibition in clothing, construction, technical and engi- Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry Simonyan last week. Armenia earlier this month and noted that neering services, as well as transportation Hervik Yarijanian, the preferential trade In the meeting held on June 29, the of- holding such events in the two countries and and transit, were among the areas mentioned agreement between Iran and EAEU has ficials underlined the significant growth in the exchange of trade delegations is neces- by the officials for mutual cooperation. had a significant impact on the country’s the level of trade between the two countries sary to better introduce export capabilities Back in January, Iran, and Armenia signed trade relations with Armenia. and stressed the need for planning to further and to exchange information related to the a memorandum of understanding (MOU) According to the official, the volume of develop cooperation within the framework needs of the two markets. for the expansion of trade ties between the trade between the two countries has witnessed of the preferential trade agreement with the Zadboum also pointed to the removal of two countries. an outstanding rise since the agreement be- Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and non-tariff barriers and reduction of logistics The MOU was signed by Iranian Industry, came effective. achieve the desired level of bilateral trade. and transportation costs, along with the ex- Mining, and Trade Minister Alireza Razm Iran mainly imports red meat from Ar- Speaking in the meeting, Zadboum re- pansion of the scope of the preferential trade Hosseini and the Armenian Economy Min- menia, while Armenia imports polymer ferred to the two countries’ deep cultural, agreement between Iran and the EAEU, as ister Vahan Kerobyan in Tehran. raw materials, machinery, industrial gases, historical, and political relations and stated: important factors in increasing the level of Expansion of trade with the neighboring manufactured artifacts, leather and leather “The Trade Development Organization of trade relations between the two countries countries, especially boosting exports to the goods from Iran, he said.

On one hand, the government tried to prevent liquidity from going to the markets such as gold and foreign currency, and on the other hand, considering the recent events in the Heads of ICCIMA committees call on next govt. to focus on regional treaties Iranian economy, it also looks at this market with a view of financing, which resulted in the prosperity of this market. ECONOMY TEHRAN – The heads of Iran Chamber proposals for resolving the country’s current economic The rising rate of inflation and also that of foreign currency deskof Commerce, Industries, Mines and issues and the viewpoints were collected to be included exchange have been also mentioned as two major factors led Agriculture (ICCIMA)’s specialized committees have in the mentioned proposal package to be reviewed and to the flourishment of the capital market. called on the next government to focus on privatization finalized. In addition to inflation, which has been one of the main and joining regional treaties as a priority in its economic Back in May, ICCIMA Head Gholam-Hossein Shafeie drivers of capital market growth in the past two years, an- planning. had stated that the private sector’s expectations from other market driver is changing the attitude of government As reported by the ICCIMA portal, the head of IC- the next government will be prepared in the form of a officials towards the capital market and trying to transfer CIMA’s specialized committees gathered on Sunday to proposal package, during the 14th meeting of the ICCIMA the shares of 18 large state-owned companies through ex- prepare a proposal package for the next government in board of directors. change-traded funds (ETFs). which the demands of the private sector in various areas According to Shafeie, from the perspective of the private While some economic factors such as reduced banking would be presented. sector, the first priority of the future President should interest rate, and less profit-making status of the parallel It was decided in this meeting that the mentioned package be to accelerate the country’s economic growth in a sus- markets including the markets of gold coin, forex, and housing would be prepared and published in two sections covering the mentioned committees. tainable, stable, and comprehensive manner. led people to make investment in the capital market, their macroeconomics and more detailed areas such as industry, In this meeting, Mohammadreza Ansari, the ICCIMA Iran’s presidential elections were held on June 18, improved knowledge of this market was also a prominent mining, agriculture, tourism, etc. deputy head pointed to the chamber’s expert views on the and Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi was elected as the country’s factor contributing to the capital market’s flourishment. The need to joint regional treaties, downsize the govern- country’s economic situation and offering specific executive next president. Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO) have been ment, maintain economic security by stabilizing laws and strategies to solve the existing challenges as an important Under Iran’s law, an incumbent president cannot run taking some major steps in this regard to make people ac- regulations, and trying to strengthen the ICCIMA position step and called on the heads of the ICCIMA specialized for a third term if he has already served for two consec- quainted with the capital market and investment making in the economy by relying on its members were among committees to take this proposal package seriously. utive terms in office. Rouhani was first elected in 2013 in this market. the most important points emphasized by the heads of Further in the meeting, the attendees offered various and reelected four years later. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 6, 2021 ANALYSIS/INTERVIEW 5 China plans to form alliance with Iran, Pakistan, and Russia says British provocations Turkey to undermine U.S. hegemony: professor like warship incident demands strong response 1 to shift the focus of his country’s and slowing global economic growth. It is attention to the Asia-Pacific region to con- therefore in the interest of both countries The Kremlin spokesman says the warship ‘HMS Defender’ tain China’s accelerating progress, and slow to move away from zero-sum thinking, put that passed through the Black Sea near Russian borders was a down its plans to lead the world econom- an end to the trade war, and move towards ‘well-planned provocation’ and that President Vladimir Putin ically, politically and militarily during the removing any barriers to trade between them. had made clear any repetition would provoke a response. next few years. The facts have mentioned that the Chi- Speaking to state media, Spokesman Dmitry Peskov says It was clearly evident from the first vir- nese exports to the United States did not ‘it is obvious that the [Russian] reaction will, of course, be tual summit held by President Biden, which decrease, due to many factors; The first is tough’. He reiterated Russia’s accusation that both Lon- brought him together with the leaders of that there are no alternatives goods for many don and Washington had planned the incident and that Japan, India and Australia, in what is known American products, whereas the U.S. im- Britain could not have conducted intrusion alone. Peskov, as the (Asian NATO or the Quartet), to dis- ports from China, such as the iPhone, so the citing Russian intelligence, says ‘the essence of such oper- cuss various available ways to deal with the American consumer is forced to absorb the ations is planned by all the same senior comrades - those Chinese Dragon. higher prices of goods imported from China. over the ocean’. Tensions are running high in the region As it was clear from the meetings of It is unlikely that the American compa- as NATO and Ukraine conduct joint military operations the National Security Adviser and the U.S. nies will close factories that manufacture their in the Black Sea. The war drills are being monitored by secretaries of state and defense with their products in China, because the manufacture Russia’s Black Sea fleet. Peskov accused NATO of being counterparts in Japan, South Korea, India, of many products in the United States is a destabilizing element that could lead to confrontation Australia and China, during the past two associated with materials and parts that are but added that Moscow was open to dialogue with North months, the high priority that the new U.S. found only in Beijing, and the best evidence Atlantic Treaty Organization. On Wednesday, Putin said administration attaches to exercising the for this is that in 2012 “American Apple com- Russia fired warning shots and dropped bombs in the path strategy of “maximum pressure” on Bei- pany” has tried to move the manufacture of of the British warship to chase it out of the Black Sea waters jing in order to constrain its military and the Mac Pro developed from China to Texas near Crimea. The Russian President said Moscow could economic rise in the world. city at the USA, but the difficulty of providing have sunk the warship without starting World War Three. In conjunction with all this, it seems the small screws that hold the parts of the London says it does not recognize Russia’s account over that Chinese military analysts also support device together prevented transportation. the incident, claiming its warship was sailing through in- building new alliances related to the Middle Underpinning the fact that the trade ternational waters. East (West Asia), including, for example, pivotal countries in the region, thus sending century, after the collapse of the Soviet Union. war did not achieve the results that the the formation of a (Turkish-Iranian-Paki- a clear signal to Washington that Beijing The project of a (Chinese-Russian alliance United States sought is that economists at Taliban warns all foreign stani) alliance, in their desire to discourage does not intend in the future to be satisfied in the face of the United States) remains the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and India from cooperating with the “Quartet” with playing an economic and commercial Beijing’s strongest tool in this confrontation. elsewhere have found that increasing the forces must leave by sponsored by Washington to contain China. role only, but rather has the ambition to Opening up to Russia, which is eagerly U.S. tariffs did not force Chinese exporters This Quartet, which a number of observers turn into a geopolitical and military actor. awaited by the Russian President, to respond to lower their prices, but rather charged the September deadline describe as an “Asian NATO”, includes the It has a worthy place in the international to his description as a “killer” by Joe Biden, American consumer with higher tariffs by United States, Japan, India and Australia). balance of power. will mix many cards in Washington, and raising tariffs. The prices of their goods, and Speaking to British media, a spokesman says military troops In this context, a consortium of Chinese Beijing has benefited from the contin- there is a crack in the front of democratic therefore the situation on the ground has or military contractors’ risk being considered as occupiers. banks recently expressed its willingness to uing tension within many (Latin American countries under the auspices of the Amer- become that the American consumer is the Suhail Shaheen says ‘if [Western powers] leave behind their lend Turkey 3 billion dollars to finance sev- countries), and has supported governments ican President. one who pays his government the increase forces against the Doha agreement, we would react and the eral stalled projects in Istanbul, the largest there in exchange for exceptional economic Many of the interests of the members approved by the American side on Chinese final decision is with our leadership’. Shaheen says the Tal- financial support provided by China to the concessions, similar to what happened and of this alliance are in the hands of Moscow, goods. Whereas Chinese consumers are not iban will not pose any threat to NGOs, diplomats, or foreign Turks in modern history. is currently happening in Venezuela led by such as the “Nord Stream 2” gas pipeline paying higher prices for U.S. imports. civilian contractors providing services to the country. There Beijing’s growing interest in the Middle Nicolas Maduro. The state pays Beijing with file between Russia and Germany, which What are China’s challenges and has been an increase in violence in Afghanistan recently amid East (West Asia), the latest of which was the “oil to repay the debt” that it granted it, and threatens the idea of ??a joint U.S.-European opportunities for the Asian countries? territorial gains made by the Taliban. However, Shaheen dis- (Sino-Iranian agreement), coincides with China has become the largest trading partner alliance to confront the Sino-Russian duo. China is taking a new approach to the missed allegations that the Taliban had played any part in the faltering of the new Biden administra- for Brazil, the giant of Latin America, and The Coronavirus pandemic revealed Asian region, which tends to favor bilat- the violence. He says many districts had fallen to the Taliban tion in its first approaches towards most Chile are the most advanced country in the that the time estimate set in the early for- eral relations or larger blocs, such as the through mediation after government forces refused to engage countries in the region, especially (Iran, region. It is currently one of the main partners ties, for China to reach world leadership, indo-pacific agreement and the Shanghai in battle. Reports indicate this account is similar to that of the Turkey and Israel). of the Inter-American Development Bank. had been reduced by several years, after Cooperation Organization, as it finds increas- government. The Taliban spokesman says capturing Kabul The Biden administration is still “recali- Thus, Central and South America, Wash- the Chinese economy succeeded in with- ing opportunities to expand its influence was not ‘Taliban policy’. brating” its relations with those countries. Its ington’s backyard, turned, inadvertently, standing the collapse, at a time when the against the backdrop of the epidemic. The Afghan government says the group should now sign a efforts with Tehran to renew negotiations on into China’s largest trading partner. American economy declined by about 10 In addition to the new Chinese ways of ceasefire agreement to prove they are committed to peace. Over the Iranian nuclear program are still facing It is noteworthy that the Chinese success percent, which means that China won five dealing with Central Asia, which were recently the past week, reports have emerged that 1,000 (mainly U.S.) obstacles, despite the indirect talks that are in penetrating the (back garden of Wash- years. from economic conflict. revealed, whereas Beijing has achieved suc- troops might remain in the country to protect the American taking place. ington), cost the Trump administration an This numbers game is simple in theory, cesses since the beginning of the pandemic embassy and Kabul international airport. However, the (Sino-Iranian agreement) American loan of 3,500 million dollars, at but extremely complex in practice. The shift by carrying out high-level humanitarian and is a very important development because it an interest rate not exceeding 2.48 percent, of the command center from Washington medical missions, and has also enhanced comes after decades of reluctance in Beijing in order to enable Ecuador to settle all of to Beijing is more than just numbers in the its digital technologies as a means to limit UNICEF says children’s to challenge Washington in the Middle East its debts with China. The country, with U.S. economy, or alliances in politics, or a tactic the spread of the virus. education is one of the greatest (West Asia). This agreement also represents guarantees, obtained a loan of $6,500 million in geopolitics. China has also used the Shanghai Co- a clear indication of the strong emergence of from the (International Monetary Fund), How do you evaluate U.S.-China operation Organization to help advance its casualties in war on Yemen Beijing on the Middle Eastern (West Asian) in exchange for Ecuador’s remaining in the trade war? Is the U.S. capable to con- defense about its response to the (COVID-19) scene, and of the unmistakable Chinese de- “clean grid”, an agreement that companies tain China? and appears to see further integration into A new report published by the United Nations children’s sire to gain a foothold in the Middle East and governments signatories to agree to The current confrontation between the Eurasia through the Belt and Road Initiative, agency says six years after the war on Yemen, just over two (West Asia), and the waterways straits in prevent Chinese companies from entering United States and China is drawing the fea- which aims to gain influence through infra- million boys and girls are out of school. The report cites the region. certain sectors, especially in the field of “ tures of a new global cold war, covering the structure building and investment guidance. poverty, conflict and a lack of opportunities as the key rea- Do you think China can lead the Fifth generational technology”. areas of trade, diplomacy, culture, education, China does not seek, as yet, global hegem- sons behind the disruption to children’s education. UNICEF global economy in near future? Do The American head of the Financial finance, technology, industry and armaments. ony, but rather the creation of a (sub-system), also warns that this number could rise to six million. It says you expect emerging Asian powers like Development Corporation, the U.S. pub- But what is new in the Cold War this time is in which it controls countries that can be an entire generation is facing dire consequences now and, India and Turkey to form a coalition lic body overseeing the mentioned process, that it is not just a war between two regimes, docile in the Asian region. in the future, where they may find themselves trapped in with China? said at the moment of the signing of the one of which wants to survive at the expense China’s share in Asia could also grow a cycle of poverty. To make matters worse, for more than Here, I can analyze that the (project of agreement, that: of the other, but rather a war on the part of as Russia - one of the largest players in the four years now, two-thirds of teachers in Yemen (more a Chinese-Russian alliance against Wash- “This is not a Republican or a Democratic the United States against (China, Russia, region - faces an economic slowdown caused than 170,000) have not received a regular salary because ington) is Beijing’s most powerful tool in priority. It is a priority for the United States”. Iran, North Korea), and others, in order by the epidemic and low energy prices. of the war. The report makes an appeal for all attacks on this American confrontation. Republican Senator Ben Sassi did not to ensure the continued leadership of the On the other hand, the main Chinese schools to stop, saying there have been 231 such attacks. It The new U.S. administration, led by Joe deviate from the same position, as he re- United States of the world order. In order to challenges in the Asian region, especially also calls on international donors to support educational Biden, seems almost bewildered about the cently confirmed that: achieve this goal, the U.S. former President (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Middle Asian coun- programs with long-term funding. In March 2015, Saudi right approach to confronting the growing “I have many political differences with Trump has demonstrated that he is willing tries) is China’s main security challenges Arabia and some of its regional allies; backed by the Unit- Chinese advance. The tactics of Barack Oba- the Biden administration, but all Americans to impose retaliatory measures even against and interests in (South Asia) to prevent the ed States waged a deadly war on Yemen with almost daily ma’s era when Biden was his vice president must unite against the tyrants of Beijing.” his allies, such as: (Germany, France, Can- (Islamization and radicalization of the Uighur airstrikes. Human Rights groups accuse Saudi Arabia of have no effect after Beijing made strides dur- Between the last appearance of China ada, Japan and Mexico), in order to ensure minority) in the border region of Xinjiang, war crimes, saying vital civilian infrastructure including ing the past few years in a fierce race towards on the world stage, in the middle of the adherence to the leadership in the world. especially with the desire of Uighur fighters hospitals and schools has been bombed. Rights groups also the cockpit of the world in the coming decades. last century, within the Non-Aligned Move- On the other hand, China is trying to to return from Syria. accuse Western power of being complicit in war crimes as If not only years. This situation prompted ment, and efforts to search for a position absorb the shock of trade wars and sanctions In Afghanistan, Chinese officials fear that they continue to sell weapons to Riyadh which monitoring the U.S. President to awaken the leaders in the global political scene, China quickly and keep rising by boosting internal demand units of former fighters of the Turkistan groups and charities say is prolonging the war. of the alliance of “democratic” countries, climbed the lists of global rankings, until it in its huge market. For this purpose, China (or East Turkestan) Islamic Movement are Riyadh has also imposed an all-out land, air and sea in order to confront the non-democratic became a major global power, representing has signed the largest free trade agreement spreading among the ranks of the (Taliban blockade on Yemen resulting in what the United Nations countries led by China and Russia. the world’s largest population, largest trade in the world with the countries of East Asia jihadist movement), since the movement’s says is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Hundreds The levels of confrontation between Wash- power, and the second-largest economic and the Pacific, including Japan and South succeeded in controlling Badakhshan Prov- of thousands of Yemenis have been killed, many of them ington and Beijing have not gone beyond the power, the third most important military Korea. It is also continuing to strengthen its ince and the Wakhan Corridor located near women and children. limits of a war of words, which means that the power, and the owner of the largest fiscal relations with Russia and dozens of other the Chinese border in 2019. new president’s policy towards China is still surplus. countries through its New Silk Road global China has been keen to include its fears being prepared and formulated, including The Chinese economy was able to con- project. of supporting Uyghur fighters in the “good Unrest in Chile delays how to deal with tariffs on Chinese goods set quer the Coronavirus pandemic, achieving The most obvious example of China’s neighborly” agreements that China signed inauguration of new by former President Donald Trump. positive growth last year of 1% percent, at a smart management of the trade war is its with Central Asian countries, and in the (an- The basis of the American attack, so far, time when the economies of Western coun- imposition of a 25% tariff on (American ti-terror protocol of the Shanghai Cooperation constitutional assembly is apparently wrapped in the values ??of tries succumbed to the invasion of the red lobster) in July 2018, which reduced U.S. Organization). democracy and human rights with a deep color, recording declines and negative rates. exports of lobster by 70%, at the same time The rise of the Islamic State in eastern Chile had to postpone the writing of its new constitution sense of fear, calling for vigilance by esca- The Chinese dragon is betting for lead- Beijing reduced tariffs on (Canadian lob- Afghanistan, within the province of “Khu- after fresh clashes erupted between protesters and police lating the confrontation, so that “Beijing ership, from the position of the attacker, as ster) by 3%, which has doubled its exports rasan”, is also a source of Chinese concern, in Santiago. Security forces used water cannons and fired does not eat our lunch”, according to the revealed by the confrontational style, as it to China, so the Chinese consumer is paying as the organization is considered a magnet tear gas to disperse angry crowds. Drafting a new consti- statements of President Biden. has gone beyond the limits of winning the less for lobster. for Uyghur fighters who defected from the tution was only one of the key agreements the government But China at the time of Obama has countries in dispute between the two major So, I suggest that the impact of the con- ranks of the (Taliban movement). Despite agreed upon after social unrest gripped the country in changed, as China began to face the USA powers, towards penetrating the countries tinuation of the U.S. trade war on China will the movement’s attempt to bring the Islamic October 2019. Regular protests have been staged since administration and President Biden today. affiliated with the American alliance. be minimal, especially as its economy shifts State under control, officials in Beijing fear then. At the time, demonstrations were held against a Until recently, Beijing’s plan was based Lebanon, for example, received an offer from (intensive dependence on exports to that this will not last long after the withdrawal government rise in transport fees but soon morphed into on avoiding a direct collision with American from China to finance and implement devel- dependence on consumption as a driver of of U.S. forces. other grievances held among Chileans. Chile is not the and European policies. opment projects, worth $12 billion, that would economic growth). We can refer here to the statements by only U.S. ally in Latin America that has been rocked by Therefore, it has tended to ensure the save the state from political and economic Thus, if the U.S. administration increases Zhao Lijian, the spokesman for the Chinese protests over the past year or two. Brazil and Colombia, collective nature of managing its interna- collapse, but the internal conflict thermometer tariffs, this will not have a significant im- Foreign Ministry, who expressed these con- among others, are also seeing growing anger against their tional relations, in the Arab world with the prevented it from being accepted. pact on the Chinese economy, in light of cerns once Washington confirmed the date respective governments. On the other hand, countries (League of Arab States), in Africa with the The visit of the Chinese Foreign Minis- the diminishing role played by exports as for the withdrawal, saying that “foreign that oppose what they perceive as U.S. interference in (African Union), and in the (Persian) Gulf ter Yang Yi, during the period from March an engine of Chinese growth. forces stationed in Afghanistan should Latin America, such as Bolivia or Venezuela, have seen with the (‘Persian’ Gulf Cooperation Council). 24 to 30, 2021, to the Middle East (West What are the main reasons of the withdraw in a responsible and orderly popular support towards their governments at the ballot While the basis for managing today’s, Asia), and the signing of cooperation agree- Chinese economic rise and expecta- manner to ensure a smooth transition boxes. This is despite Washington’s attempts to militarily relations is bilateral with countries, without ments with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, tions for the future? in Afghanistan and avoid terrorist forces oust both governments in Caracas and La Paz. In Bolivia, the slightest concern with the state’s ties, and the Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and China and the United States are closely exploiting the chaos.” American efforts succeeded when Evo Morales was replaced its position within the axes and alliances. Turkey, and Riyadh’s request to sponsor an related to each other, they are the largest China’s call for a “responsible and or- with Jeanine Anez in a military coup. However, that was We can as well analyze the Chinese (Arab-Chinese summit), is a Chinese massage trading partner, and therefore any attempt to derly” withdrawal has become a constant short-lived as Morales’ party returned to power in recent moves in the Middle East (West Asia), the that announces undermining the hegemony separate the two economies will not only lead model in the statements of Chinese officials elections. Anez has now been detained facing corruption representative of Chinese diplomacy, Min- and unipolar system by the USA towards to serious consequences for both countries about the status of U.S. forces in Afghani- charges, with Bolivia trying to recover millions of dollars ister of Foreign affairs Wang Yi toured the multi-Polar Union, which was launched at but will also cast a negative shadow on the stan, lest it leaves a vacuum whose results from just one of her former ministers who fled the country Middle East (West Asia), focusing on the the beginning of the last decade of the last global economy in terms of higher prices will appear quickly in Xinjiang. as Morales returned. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 6 HERITAGE & TOURISM JULY 6, 2021

Bronze Age, ancient relics Ancient tombs, relics, architectural unearthed near once residence of ‘Iran’s Napoleon’ vestiges discovered in southern Iran 1 Narratives say the ‘palace’ is named after Khorshid who was one of Nader’s wives. However, it was never completed due HERITAGE TEHRAN – A team of domination by the Akkadian dynasty (c. to an ambiguous state of affairs that poured in following Nader deskIranian archaeologists 2334–c. 2154 BC), Elamites adopted the Shah’s sudden death. has unearthed some ancient tombs, rel- Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform script. Some believe that foreign artisans were engaged in the con- ics, and architectural vestiges in a survey The modern-day provinces of Ilam and struction of the monument as its exterior panels bear pineapple they recently conducted in the southern Khuzestan were once the seat of power of and pear motifs, which are deemed to be unknown in the then Fars province. the Elamite kingdom. Khorasan region. Evidence suggests the building was used as a The survey probed into Hirbodan hill Elamite language, extinct language spo- residential headquarters during the early Qajar era (I785 to 1925). and its surroundings, which is estimated ken by the Elamites in the ancient country Nader Shah is widely considered as one of the most powerful to date from some 4,500 years ago. of Elam, which included the region from rulers in the history of the nation. He assumed power when a period “The findings of this excavation include the Mesopotamian plain to the Iranian of chaos overwhelmed Iran. The powerful monarch managed to human burials, architectural structures Plateau. According to Britannica, Elam- reunite the Persian realm while repelled invaders. He is some- and inscriptions carved on the edge of an ite documents from three historical peri- times referred to as the Napoleon of Persia (Iran) or the Second earthenware vessel,” Iranian archaeologist ods have been found. The earliest Elamite Alexander, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. Sepideh Jamshidi-Yaganeh, who leads the writings are in a figurative or pictographic survey, said on Sunday. script and date from the middle of the 3rd In this archaeological season, five trench- millennium BC. es were carved, which also resulted in the Documents from the second period, discovery of relics, which are known as Kaf- which lasted from the 16th to the 8th cen- tari Ware, distinctive ceramic vessels dated tury BC, are written in cuneiform; the stage to the late 3rd and early 2nd millennia BC. of the language found in these documents According to Encyclopedias Iranica, is sometimes called Old Elamite. Kaftari ceramics were named and first char- The last period of Elamite texts is that acterized by Louis Vanden Berghe based clearly shown by more systematic surveys 550–330 BC), which was stretching from of the reign of the Achaemenian kings of on surface surveys and limited soundings across the Kur River basin and excavations Ethiopia, through Egypt, to Greece, to Anatolia Persia (6th to 4th century BC), who used carried out in the Marv Dasht region of at the site of Tall-e Malyan, both led by (modern Turkey), Central Asia, and India. Elamite, along with Akkadian and Old Per- the Kur River basin in highland Fars. The William Sumner. Throughout the late prehistoric peri- sian, in their inscriptions. The language of range of stylistic variation in the ceramics Hirbodan hill was is located near the ods, Elam was closely tied culturally to this period, also written in the cuneiform that fall under this name has been most once heart of the Achaemenian Empire (c. Mesopotamia. Later, perhaps because of script, is often called New Elamite.

Born Nader Qoli Beg, Nader had an obscure beginning in Tourism sector to create more than 800 jobs in Ardebil the Turkish Afshar tribe, which was loyal to the Safavid shahs TOURISM TEHRAN – The tourism sector is esti- Last April, tourism authorities of the province announced of Iran. After serving under a local chieftain, Nader formed and deskmated to generate more than 800 jobs that they have developed extensive plans to draw more tour- led a band of robbers, showing marked powers of leadership. In in Iran’s Ardebil province. ists during the winter season to the province and make it 1726, as head of this group of bandits, he led 5,000 followers in “Some 835 jobs are expected to be created in Ardebil by the winter tourism hub of the country. In December 2019, support of the Safavid shah ?ahmasp II, who was seeking to regain several investments in tourism-related projects, which are Fallahi announced that seventeen tourism projects, worth the throne his father had lost four years earlier to the Ghilzay estimated to get off the ground by the end of the current 1,500 billion rials (some $35 million) would be inaugurated Afghan usurper Mahmad. Iranian year 1400 (ends in March 2022),” a local tourism in the province in near future. Ha said that the objective Nader reformed Iran’s military forces and utterly defeated the official said on Monday. to launch tourism projects in the province is to provide Ghilzay Afghans in a series of brilliant victories, after which he Some 100 billion rials ($2.3 million at the official exchange tourists from all over the world and domestic tourists as restored Tahmasp to the Iranian throne. In 1736 Nader deposed rate of 42,000 rials per dollar) of bank facilities are to be well with the opportunity to use these facilities and select the youthful ?Abbas III (as Tahmasp II’s son was styled) and as- allocated only in one case for an investment plan, Negar Ardebil as their prime destination. cended the Iranian throne himself, taking the title of Nader Shah. Sarioletlaq added. Back in November Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Hand- Although brilliantly successful as a soldier and general, Nader Also, two tourism-related projects have been inaugurated icrafts Minister Ali-Asghar Mounesan said that investment Shah had little talent for statesmanship or administration, and so far this year, generating six jobs, she noted. in the tourism sector and boosting tourism infrastructure Iran became utterly exhausted during the later years of his reign. Back in January, the provincial tourism chief, Nader has not stopped despite the outbreak of the coronavirus Tens of thousands of people perished in his ceaseless military Fallahi, announced that more than 150 tourism-related in the country. Shrine Ensemble. campaigns, and the exactions of his tax-gatherers ruined the projects are underway across Ardebil province. The men- Sprawling on a high, windswept plateau, Ardebil is well- The province is very cold in winter and mild in summer, country’s economy. tioned projects will prepare the province’s tourism sector for known for having lush natural beauties, hospitable people, attracting thousands every year. The capital city of Ardebil the post-coronavirus era when the number of tourists and and its silk and carpet trade tradition. It is also home to is usually recorded as one of the coldest cities in the country UNESCO-designated monastery travelers is expected to rise magnificently, the official added. the UNESCO-registered Sheikh Safi al-Din Khanegah and in winter. offers 360° virtual tours

TOURISM TEHRAN — The Monastery of Saint Thad- deskdeus, a UNESCO-registered property in West Traditional cistern to host permanent handicrafts hub Azarbaijan province, has launched a series of 360° virtual tours, HERITAGE TEHRAN – Haj Ali Such an underground reservoir or Ab-An- village, which is nationally known for its the provincial tourism chief has announced. deskMohammad Ab-Anbar, bar is part of the iconic qanat systems, which traditional costumes, was also promoted to The tours are available in five different languages of Turkish, which is a traditional mudbrick cistern in rely on snow-fed streams flowing down from a world hub of handicrafts. Chador Shab, Kurdish, Persian, Armenian, and English, and anyone interested the oasis city of Meybod, will be hosting surrounding mountains. Qanats, according a kind of homemade outer garment for can choose the language of their choice, Jalil Jabari said on Monday. a permanent handicrafts hub, Meybod’s to UNESCO, provide exceptional testimony women, was, however, the main subject They include viewing the rooftops, the courtyard, the church tourism chief has said. to cultural traditions and civilizations in for the WCC assessment for the village. hall and the altar, the entrance area, the road leading to the church, Restoration work has been commenced desert areas with an arid climate. The value of Iran’s handicrafts exports as well as its old kitchen, the official added. on the Pahlavi era (1925-1979) cistern to With 14 entries, Iran ranks first glob- stood at $120 million during the first elev- The virtual tours provide an online visit to the province’s have it prepared to host a permanent hand- ally for the number of cities and villages en months of the past Iranian calendar landmarks and tourist attractions since not everyone can visit in icrafts market and workshop when the re- registered by the World Crafts Council, as year 1399 (March 20, 2020 – February person, especially with the coronavirus outbreak, he explained. furbishment finishes, Mehrdad Zolfaqari China with seven entries, Chile with four, 18, 2021), Mehr reported. The country’s Also known as the Qareh Klise (“the Black Church”), the mon- said on Monday. and India with three ones come next. In handicrafts exports slumped during the astery is one of the oldest surviving Christian monuments in the The restoration project involves repair- on the verge of extinction in the region, January 2020, the cities of Shiraz, Malayer, mentioned months in comparison to the country. It is situated in Chaldoran county some 20 kilometers ing and strengthening walls, rooftops, and he explained. and Zanjan and the village of Qassemabad same period last a year earlier due to the from Maku, adjacent to the borders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and arches as well as landscaping and flooring, Haj Ali Mohammad Ab-Anbar was were designated by the WCC- Asia Pacific damage the coronavirus pandemic has Turkey. the official added. inscribed on the national heritage list Region, putting Iran’s number of world inflicted on global trade. The ancient Church shows off elaborate bas-reliefs of flowers, It is planned to set up two handicraft in 2008. The term Ab-Anbar is common crafts cities and villages from ten to 14. Ceramics, pottery vessels, handwoven animals, and human figures on its façade and exterior walls. It bears workshops, a center for training, and seven throughout Iran as a designation for roofed Shiraz was named a “world city of [di- cloths as well as personal ornamentations verses of Old and New Testament in Armenian calligraphy as well. stalls for selling handmade products in underground water cisterns. It associates verse] handicrafts”. Malayer was made a with precious and semi-precious gem- Every year in late July, tourists travel from all over the world the southern area of the cistern, he noted. with water management systems in arid global hub for woodcarving and carved- stones are traditionally exported to Iraq, to Chaldoran to visit and pilgrimage the monument. Besides There would also be live performances areas that are reliant on permanent springs wood furniture. Zanjan gained the title of Afghanistan, Germany, the U.S., the UK, the essential core of the pilgrimage, called Badarak, baptism of of handicrafts being produced, which are or seasonal rainwater. a “world city of filigree”. And Qassemabad and other countries. children and youngsters along with performances of traditional songs and dances are amongst highlights of the event. Old trees, cave, waterfall in southwest Iran approved as national heritage HERITAGE TEHRAN — A total of nine natural the ice cave is a popular spot for people wanting to get deskproperties scattered across Chahar- away from the heat. mahal-Bakhtiari province have recently been inscribed The icy layers of this cave are slightly thick in hot seasons on the national heritage list. and it is necessary to avoid passing over them and inside The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Hand- the cave. Chama Ice Cave is one of the most amazing caves icrafts announced the inscriptions on Monday in a letter in the province. Its location in deep valleys and the accu- to the governor-general of the southwestern province, mulation of snow for many years in this cave has caused the CHTN reported. ice caps and huge masses of snow to remain permanently Old walnut, elm, oak, and hackberry trees were among in all seasons. However, almost every year, ice collapse in the properties added to the prestigious list. this cave causes unfortunate incidents. Sheikh Alikhan Waterfall and Chama Ice Cave, both in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari has various traditions and the city of Koohrang, were also added to the list as well. rituals related to tribal lifestyles. Special forms of music, The festivity is of high importance for Iranian-Armenians who Located almost 90 kilometers from the provincial capital dance, and clothing are noteworthy. It has considerable mostly come from the cities of Tabriz, Urmia, Tehran, Isfahan, of Shahr-e Kord, near a village with the same name, Sheikh potential to become a vibrant tourist attraction because and Qazvin, to stage the reunion in groups and families. It also Alikhan Waterfall is one of the unique natural beauties of its changing natural landscape. provides them an opportunity to go on holiday and visit distant of the region. which challenges ice climbers and nature tourists. The The province is also a hub for making wool felt products, relatives. The waterfall has the most beautiful view in spring and other top destination for nature travelers in the region is majorly of which exported abroad. It is home to some Attendees commemorate the martyrdom of St. Thaddeus, one the highest amount of water, with the overturned tulip Chama Ice Cave, which despite its natural beauty, is very 500 crafters, in over 250 workshops, making handmade of the twelve disciples killed while he was preaching the Gospel. bloom around it. In winter it turns to a frozen waterfall, dangerous. Located in the central part of Koohrang city, felt products. The legend says a church dedicated to him was first built in 68 CE where Qareh Klise is standing. Thaddeus was an apostle of Christ and the ceremony is rooted in the last supper with Jesus Christ on the night of his arrest and execution by the Roman soldiers. Iranian handicrafts: Hasirbafi in Bushehr Together with St. Stepanos Monastery and the Chapel of Dzord- HERITAGE TEHRAN – Hasirbafi or and leaflets of palm trees are used to weave weaved together to make objects such as baskets, zor, Qareh Klise was placed on the UNESCO World Heritage deskmat weaving is a kind of the products, too. There are plenty of material bags, floor covers, wall hang, etc. list in 2008 under the name “Armenian Monastic Ensembles of ancient handicraft that is widely practiced in resources in Bushehr which is bounded by the The leaflets can be colored using a special Iran”. All three sites are located in West Azarbaijan and are of Iran’s Bushehr province using certain dried- Persian Gulf. That is why mat weaving has long kind of ink called “Bagham” or logwood. Bagham high significance from historical and cultural perspectives. They out leaves and stems. been one of the most popular handicrafts of is available in colors such as green, blue, violet, bear credible testimony to interchanges with the ancient region- This craft is more common in coastal villages the southern province. and orange, and sometimes the weavers mix al societies in particular the Byzantine, Orthodox, and Persian. and riversides because the principal materi- To weave a mat, first stems that match each them with turmeric to add to the brightness. UNESCO has it that the churches bear examples of outstanding al for it is wildling plants that grow near the other in size and diameter are picked and soaked The motifs of mat weaving are most commonly universal values of the Armenian architectural and decorative marshes and rivers. in water. Then three to five of them are packed made from memory and are geometric and traditions. In many regions, stems of wheat, rye, rice, together by another stem. These bundles are diamonds. I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y JULY 6, 2021 SOCIETY 7 COVID-19 UPDATES Iran facing fifth wave of coronavirus The statistics are related to 24 hours started 2:00 p.m. July 4 as Delta variant spreads New cases 16,025 SOCIETY TEHRAN – Iran is at percent increase in the number of hospitali- New deaths 157 deskrisk of the fifth wave of zations, and a 41 percent increase in casual- the pandemic as the highly contagious Delta ties, and a 27 percent increase in new cases Total cases 3,270,843 variant spreads all over the country. compared to the previous week. Delta, now present in at least 85 coun- Also, the number of hospitalizations and Total deaths 84,949 tries, is the most contagious of any COVID-19 deaths has increased significantly in recent variant yet identified. weeks. The incidence of hospitalizations and The National Headquarters for Coro- deaths is higher than the national average. New hospitalized patients 1,780 navirus Control started strict restrictions Sistan-Baluchestan province is also suf- for two weeks as of Sunday (July 4) in 92 fering from a severe wave of the pandemic, Patients in critical condition 3,255 cities that have the highest rate of infection and the mortality of the province, which was in the country. further away from the national average, has Total recovered patients 2,940,874 Shopping malls, gyms, mosques, climbed to the first rank in the country. salons, universities, schools, libraries, The province borders Afghanistan and kindergartens, cinemas, museums, ca- Pakistan, which have had recent outbreaks. Diagnostic tests conducted 24,043,129 fes, zoos, and amusement parks will be Tackling pandemic closed for two weeks. The country has closed and reopened Doses of vaccine injected 6,476,320 Currently, 92 cities are in the high-risk businesses and entities several times since red zones (the highest category on Iran’s last February due to the virus surges. coronavirus risk scale), and 183 cities are Mass vaccination against COVID-19 started in the orange zones, Alireza Raeisi, spokes- on Iranian citizens with the Russian-made man for the National Headquarters for Sputnik V vaccine on February 9. Coronavirus control said. increase the rate of hospitalizations and Over 7% increase in mortalities in While Iran continues efforts to mass-pro- 1.8m jobs created by 97,000 Due to the surge in new cases, it is defi- transmission. a week duce local candidates, several foreign vaccines active cooperatives nitely necessary to follow health protocols Unfortunately, the rate of compliance According to the Ministry of Health, during have already been imported despite difficulties and restrictions more to prevent the spread, with health protocols in the country is less the last week, the country has experienced made by the U.S. sanctions. 1 “Development of creativity and innovation system in co- he added. than 70 percent, and it should increase to an 11 percent increase in the number of hos- Two homegrown vaccines have been ap- operative businesses through the establishment of innovation The Ministry of Health has announced above 85 percent to be effective. pitalizations, a 7.2 percent increase in the proved for emergency use lately. centers and development of cooperatives, forming cooperative that the Delta virus has been found every- Since the outbreak, the country has re- death toll, and a 13.2 percent increase in the Over 4.4 million people have received think tanks as facilitators between members of the country’s co- where in the country, and given that the ported more than 3.2 million cases and more number of cases compared to a week earlier. the first dose of the vaccine, while only 1.7 operative sector, and also paving the way for the transformation of virus is very highly contagious, it can than 84,000 deaths. Accordingly, Tehran has witnessed a 31 million have received the second injection. ideas into products are among the new functions of cooperatives. Supporting the activities of emerging knowledge-based coop- eratives and developing new types of cooperatives are the other Unprecedented migration of Afghans triggers new wave of COVID-19 in Iran: MP measures taken,” he further explained.

SOCIETY TEHRAN— An unprecedented and illegal had fallen to the Taliban through mediation after Afghan deskmigration of Afghan people to the province soldiers refused to fight. of Sistan-Baluchestan, southeastern Iran, has triggered a Afghan government spokesman Razwan Murad has new wave of coronavirus in the country, MP Esmaeil Hos- told the BBC that the government was ready for talks and sein-Zehi said on Monday. a ceasefire and the Taliban should now prove that they were “Over recent days and in the wake of unrest in Afghanistan, committed to peace. the number of migrants to Sistan-Baluchestan has increased. Health Ministry’s spokeswoman Sima Sadat-Lari has Unfortunately, a majority of the people enter the country said while the country is still grappling with the fourth wave without observing health protocols,” the parliament’s news of the disease, a new wave of COVID-19 has emerged due to agency quoted Hossein-Zehi as saying. an outbreak of the Delta variant of the virus that has entered The illegal migration has led to a rise of around 1,000 new the country from the south and south-east. cases of infection to coronavirus in the province, he added. The Health Ministry has classified as “red” – the highest Violence in Afghanistan continues to rise, with the Tal- category on coronavirus risk scale – the capital, Tehran, and Elsewhere in his remarks, he pointed to the readiness of co- iban taking more territory. The rise in violence comes as the concern is growing among the people. nine other cities in Tehran province. operatives to take over the smart system of distributing goods the U.S. and its NATO allies are withdrawing their troops Farzana Kochai, a female MP, has said the withdrawal The southern and southeastern provinces of Fars, Hor- and services with the approach of eliminating unnecessary in- from Afghanistan after two decades. was being carried out irresponsibly. mozgan, Kerman, and Sistan-Baluchestan are also now termediaries in order to reduce the cost of goods and services, As Afghan forces prepare to take charge of security alone, Taliban spokesman Suhail Shaheen has said many districts classified as “red”. adding that establishing a direct relationship between producers and consumers is another feature of cooperatives in the country. How cooperatives work Cooperatives have been acknowledged as associations and Thirsty Iran faced with scorching summer enterprises through which citizens can effectively improve their lives while contributing to the economic, social, cultural, and By Sadeq Lavasani year. But they know all too well that water grappling with a water crisis, to improve President Hassan Rouhani, who inau- political advancement of their community and nation. scarcity and dwindling resources are pos- water management systems. The American gurated new phases of the major water Cooperatives also foster external equality. As they are commu- Iran is ranked among the world’s arid coun- ing a pressing challenge that needs careful sanctions policy has made such cooperation desalination and transfer project a few nity-based, they are committed to the sustainable development of tries with its annual precipitation levels at planning and considerable investment. almost impossible. months ago, acknowledged that the waste their communities - environmentally, socially, and economically. about one-third of the global average. But Many of Iran’s neighbors are grap- Meanwhile, the economic pressure water from desalination plants is a cause of This commitment can be seen in their support for community activ- this year, significantly lower rainfall means pling with much lower rainfall. But some caused by the U.S. sanctions is making it environmental concerns, but said despite ities, local sourcing of supplies to benefit the local economy, and in the country is experiencing one of its driest like Oman have made use of modern tech- impossible for the Islamic Republic to invest higher costs, the government has decided decision-making that considers the impact on their communities. years, if not the driest, in several decades. nology to deal with water scarcity. enough to develop its water infrastructure. to transfer the brine to the Sea of Oman in- Despite their local community focus, co-operatives also aspire The head of National Center for Drought Persian Gulf littoral states desalinate Despite all such difficulties, Iran is ad- stead of the Persian Gulf, which has higher to bring the benefits of their economic and social model to all and Crisis Management Ahad Vazifeh warned and pump around 26 million cubic meters vancing an ambitious mega project to de- salinity, to limit the environmental impact. people in the world. recently that precipitation has declined by of sea water to their parched cities every salinate and transfer water from the Persian The Islamic Republic has to develop over 40 percent so far this year compared day. Iran with the longest coast line in Gulf and the Sea of Oman to its central and sustainable resources for its fast rising with Iran’s long-term average. This is expect- the Persian Gulf currently has a very small eastern parts through four major pipelines. demand if it wants to combat water scar- ed to put further pressure on already-strained share of that figure: just a few hundred This is an effort to quench the thirst of its city. Desalination is definitely one of the Environmental protection groundwater resources in a country that thousand cubic meters per day. growing industries and provide drinking feasible methods, but it’s no silver bullet. has been digging deeper and deeper wells. U.S. sanctions have undoubtedly been water for its population. Experts suggest a combination in Iran With summer already here, there are fueling the water problems in Iran. The It sounds very logical for Iran to follow of steps including more efficient waste- (Part 4) now fears of water cuts and rationing. American restrictions have blocked transfer the example of its southern neighbors, but water management systems, improving A similar program is being implemented with respect to rangeland, Iranian media are replete with pleas for of modern environment-friendly technolo- the increasingly popular technique has its water catchment and harvesting, enhanc- and it would appear that several million hectares of rangeland people to economize on water as demand gies to Iran in many fields including water own downsides. ing irrigation and agricultural practices, is being, and will be, privatized within the same period. The is expected to surge dramatically in the treatment and irrigation. There are environmental concerns like educating to improve consumption, and justification for this program appears to be an increase in agri- usually dry season. Before the unilateral U.S. withdrawal the highly salty waste water from the project employing modern water conservation cultural production, but experts agree that, on the one hand, it More than 200 Iranian cities and a very from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of that can have detrimental environmental technologies to resolve freshwater crises. will actually result in a net economic loss (i.e., reduced yield) and, larger number of villages, mostly in the cen- Action and re-imposition of American impacts. Proponents of the initiative have It seems imperative for Iran to implement on the other, that the ecological consequences will be irreversible tral and southern parts, are water-stressed. sanctions in 2018, the Iranians had been argued that benefits far outweigh the dis- as many of these steps as it can if it truly damage to watersheds, accelerated erosion, and the destruction Iranian officials suggest that the country planning to utilize cooperation with other advantages, and that there are methods to wants to ensure water security even during of valuable ecosystems. could somehow manage the problem this countries including Australia, which is also minimize damage. prolonged dry periods. Rangelands, which formerly comprised more than 60 percent of Persia, have also been destroyed on an unprecedented scale. Rangeland production in 1970 was estimated to be 20 million tons ENGLISH IN USE of forage per year (Niknam, pp. 35-39), which was inadequate for the number of grazing animals in the country. LEARN NEWS TRANSLATION The policy in the mid-1970s was to ensure pasture recovery through both better control and reduction of grazing, as well as incorporation of grazing animals into fodder-growing agricultural units. An estimate made in 1983, showed forage production to have decreased to about 10 million tons per annum, i.e., half the محققــان ایرانــی ماســک نانــو بــا قدرت کشــندگی Iranian researchers produce nano-mask amount it had been thirteen years before. Yet very little additional .fodder was provided by the agricultural sector ۹۹.۹ درصــد ویــروس کرونــا تولیــد کردند with 99.9% lethality to coronavirus In another estimate made in 1990 it is demonstrated that the population of domestic grazing animals in Persia exceeds pasture محققــان پژوهشــگاه مــواد و انــرژی زیــر نظــر وزارت علــوم، تحقیقــات و فنــاوری Researchers at the Institute of Materials and Energy affiliated capacity by a factor of four (Riazi, p. 35). Excessive grazing, the cutting of vegetation, and the indiscriminate ploughing of range ایــران بــا اســتفاده از الیــه نشــانی نانــو ذرات بــه پارچــه بــه الیافــی دســت یافتنــد کــه with the Ministry of Science, produced nano face masks that can for dry farming on land invariably ill-suited for the purpose are قــادر بــه تخریــب ۹۹.۹ درصــدی ویــروس کرونــا هســتند. .kill coronavirus by 99.9 percent the main practices leading to rangeland destruction. The result -has been the total loss of vegetation over wide areas, desertifi بــه گــزارش ایســنا، ابــوذر مســعودی عضــو هیــات علمــی پژوهشــگاه مــواد According to ISNA, Abuzar Masoudi, a faculty member of the .cation, erosion, floods, and dust storms و انــرژی گفــت از آنجایــی کــه الیــاف پارچــه آب دوســت هســتند؛ از ایــن رو Materials and Energy Research Institute, said that since the fibers Parks and protected areas. The areas that Persia began pro- tecting in the late 1950s (Firouz and Harrington, p. 8) had been رفتــار ویــروس متفــاوت اســت و بــر ایــن اســاس ماســکهای مختلفــی عرضــه of the fabric are hydrophilic. Therefore, the behavior of the virus incorporated by 1976-77 into one of the most comprehensive شــده اســت کــه از آن جملــه میتــوان بــه ماســک FFP۱ اشــاره کــرد کــه is different, so different masks have been offered, including the programs for nature conservation in Asia and the Middle East. The Department of the Environment placed great emphasis تــا ۹۵ درصــد از ورود ویــروس و تــا ۸۰ درصــد از ورود باکتــری جلوگیــری FFP1 mask, which prevents up to 95 percent of the virus and up on natural processes and on minimizing human interference with میکنــد. ایــن میــزان بــرای ماســک N۹۵ تــا ۹۵ درصــد ویــروس و تــا to 80 percent of the bacteria. While the N95 mask resists the ۱۰۰ nature. The reserves were developed strictly on an ecological basis. The Department of the Environment’s strategy was to establish درصــد باکتــری می شــود. .virus up to 95 percent, and up to 100 percent of the bacteria priority-use reserves to protect renewable natural resources, viable ایــن در حالــی اســت کــه ماســکهای اســفنجی و پارچــهای تــا ۵۰ درصــد از ورود This is while sponge and cloth masks prevent up to 50 percent of remnants of Persian ecosystems, and endangered or threatened -species of fauna and flora (Firouz, 1974, pp. 33-42). By the mid باکتــری بــه بــدن جلوگیــری میکننــد، ولــی قــادر بــه مقابلــه بــا ویــروس نیســتند. .bacteria from entering the body, and are not able to fight the virus ,1970s there were eleven national parks, twenty wildlife refuges بــه گفتــه آنهــا ایــن طــرح بــرای ورود بــه فــاز تولیــد صنعتــی برنامــه ریــزی According to Masoudi, this project is planned to enter the industrial twenty-three protected areas, and two national nature monuments, .totalling an area of about 7.5 million hectares شــده اســت. .production phase (Source: Encyclopaedia Iranica) Prayer Times Noon:13:09 Evening: 20:09 Dawn: 4:45 (tomorrow) Sunrise: 5:54 (tomorrow) JULY 6, 2021 ART&CULTURE I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y www.tehrantimes.com Managing Director: Mohammad Shojaeian Editor-in-Chief: Ali A.Jenabzadeh Artist hangs Editorial Dept.: Fax: (+98 21) 88808214 — 88808895 [email protected] Switchboard Operator: Tel: (+98 21) 43051000 Advertisements Dept.: Telefax: (+98 21) 43051430 paintings with Public Relations Office: Tel: (+98 21) 88805807 Subscription & Distribution Dept.: Tel: (+98 21) 43051603 Printed at: Jame Jam Bartar Borna - 44197737 bright colors Tehrantimes79 Tehrantimes79 Tehrantimes79 No. 18, Bimeh Alley, Nejatollahi St., Tehran, Iran to heal wounds P.o. 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Art, architecture during Iran national library preserves 560-year-old Qajar period divan of “Parrot of India” Part 5 The religious buildings of Nasser ad-Din Shah’s reign continued divans written by the poet, an NLAI bibliographer Hamzeh his eldest son to Multan. in this tradition but employed a much more extensive range Moradi-Bahram said in a press release on Monday. There the prince was killed by the Mongols in 1284 of designs. Mosaic tiling continued in geometrical patterns, The divan entitled the Tohfat al-Seghar (“A Gift from and the poet captured. Afterwards, he went with the but cuerda seca was enlivened by the use of such motifs as Childhood”) contains the poems Amir Khosrow Dehlavi governor Hatam Khan to Oudh and returned to Delhi bouquets and vases of abundant roses and groups of fruit— composed between 12 and 20. in 1289. melon, grapes, pomegranates—all framed in garlands and The book has been inscribed by Ghias ad-Din ibn Vali He was a favorite of Sultan Jalal ad-Din Khalji (1290- drapery swags. Qasemi in 880 AH during the Timurid period (1370–1507). 96) and of his assassin Ala ad-Din Khalji (1296-1315), The style has a decidedly Victorian flavor heightened by The Tohfat al-Seghar by poet Amir Khosrow Dehlavi Quatrains by Persian polymath Omar Khayyam under whom he wrote most of his works. the intrusion of such motifs as scenes of European landscapes Neyshaburi have also been written on the margins of After enjoying the favor of Qotb ad-Din Mobarakshah obviously copied from imported contemporary postcards is preserved at the National Library and Archives of Iran. the pages in the divan. (1316-20), Ghias ad-Din Toghloq (1320-25), and for a and magazine illustrations. Nasser ad-Din Abul-Hassan Amir Khosrow Dehlavi, short time Mohammad Toghloq, Khosrow died in 1325. Probably the most extraordinary use of tilework in a CULTURE TEHRAN – A rare manuscript of a (1253-1325) was a son of Amir Sayf ad-Din Mahmud, One should not blame him for his shifting allegiances religious building is seen in the tekyeh of Moawen ul-Molk deskdivan of Amir Khosrow Dehlavi, the a Turkish officer, and an Indian mother. He was born in a confused political situation; this was the normal in Kermanshah, decorated with large panels of cuerda seca greatest Persian-writing poet of medieval India who in Patiyali and early on displayed his poetical talent, practice of medieval poets. tiles depicting a sequence of events from the tazieh drama was known as the “voice of India” or “Parrot of India”, encouraged by his maternal grandfather, Emad al-Molk. The Wast al-Hayat was another divan he collected and Sufi themes; in the composition and use of color they is preserved at the National Library and Archives of His master in poetry was Shahab ad-Din Mahmera between 1273 and 1284. The Ghorrat al-Kamal carries are treated as paintings. Iran (NLAI). Badauni, who had written religious and panegyric verse. poems written between his 34th and 43rd years. Also included are portrait tiles of local civil and religious This manuscript dating back to 560 years ago is the Khosrow took service with Sultan Balban’s family, In 1316, Khosrow collected the Baqiya-ye Naqiya, and dignitaries worked in a hatched and stippled technique in oldest copy of the divan, which is the first book of five accompanying his son Boghra Khan to Bengal and later shortly before his death, the Nehayat al-Kamal. black on white, obviously influenced by lithographs and photographs. The tilework of secular buildings was used to panel facades, as in the Golestan Palace, to line courtyards and form decorative interior friezes as in some of the late Qajar houses of Shiraz Animations from Iran nominated for Italy Cartoon Club Award and to adorn city gates. It shared the floral landscape designs of religious buildings ARTTEHRAN – Iranian depart. Yet the dove does not wait for spring Light to the World International Youth Film but there was more opportunity for narrative scenes, which were deskanimated movies “Autumn to come and starts searching. Festival in Rybinsk, Russia. worked in cuerda seca technique on a large scale, resulting in Winds, Spring Winds and Two Doves” and The short animation has been screened The International Film Festival of poster-like images, with colors applied either in clear washes “Stars in the Rain” have been nominated for at over ten international festivals across Animation Cinema, Comics and Games or in varying depths of intensity. the Cartoon Club Award at the International the world. The film competed in the returns to Rimini with a formula that Themes included subjects from popular literature such as Film Festival of Animation Cinema, Comics Neum Animated Film Festival currently combines live and online events, the Rustam combating the White Div boldly splashed across the and Games in Italy. underway in Bosnia and Herzegovina since organizers have announced. central pediment of Semnan’s city gate and contemporary The festival will take place in Rimini, a last week. It will be dedicated to the safeguarding subjects ranging from a full-scale portrait of Nasser ad-Din city on the Adriatic coast, from July 12 to 18. In February, it won the silver award for best of the planet and it will pay homage to Shah on horseback decorating the facade of the Bagh-e Eram, Directed by Sadeq Javadi “Autumn Winds, animation at the 50th Roshd International Italian poet Dante Alighieri on the 700th to realistically depicted soldiers in combat in World War I Spring Winds and Two Doves” is a production Film Festival, an Iranian festival that promotes anniversary of his death. featured on Tehran’s Darvaze-ye Bagh-e Melli. of Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development films on educational topics for children. This year’s festival will begin in places Underglaze painted tiles are best seen in the friezes within of Children and Young Adults. “Stars in the Rain” directed by Sara Namju between the historic center and the seaside the main vestibules of the Golestan Palace and lining the The movie tells the story of a bride who is is about a boy who draws paintings and joins area, touching the most evocative sites, walls of the reception salon at Saltanatabad. awaiting her groom who is crossing the sea to passengers on a train in a city where it has including the Square on the Water, the Treated in a hatched and shaded naturalistic style they meet her. They keep in touch by means of a been raining for years. Agostiniani Court, the Tiberio Cinema, depict such events as Nasser ad-Din Shah listening to a piano dove. But a violent, autumn storm breaks the It received a diploma of the 1st degree the City Museum, the Art Space Augeo and “Autumn Winds, Spring Winds and Two recital or reviewing his troops, groups of European women in communication and the guests sadly begin to laureate in the animation category at the Federico Fellini Square. Doves” by director Sadeq Javadi. fashionable dress, and a later series of Parthian and Sassanid kings inspired by coins and lithograph illustrations. Stonework Stone was used comparatively sparingly in architectural decoration as slabs of cream-colored limestone or greenish Busan International Kids and Youth Film marble, either supplied in Shiraz from the nearby mountains or brought in from Azarbaijan or Yazd. The slabs were generally made up into dados running Festival picks movies from Iran along the facades of courts of both religious and secular city on Monday. This film has been selected for Staying Together, in which buildings, ornamented with designs carved in fine shallow “No Comment” by Zhivar Farajzadeh, “The Cocoon the organizers focus mainly on harmony and conflict in a relief or openwork. and Butterfly” by Mohammad Salehinejad, “The Kites” by community. In the Masjed-e Sepahsalar at Tehran, these dados were Seyyed Payam Hosseini and “Witness” by Ali Asgari have “The Kites” is competing in the Embrace the Difference carved with highly wrought floral designs while at Shiraz a been selected to be screened in various categories of the category, which thinks about how to respect and embrace more delicate pattern using iris and rose motifs was favored. festival, which will run until July 11. differences. An interesting local development confined to Shiraz was “No Comment”, which is about children who search through The film is about a border boy who falls in love with a the copying of figure scenes from the Achaemenid reliefs garbage to find recyclable materials in the northwestern girl who lives across the border. He tries to reach out to of Persepolis, notably the processions of servants from the Iranian town of Saqqez is competing in Ready~Action! 15, the girl through the missing girl’s kite on the other side palaces of Darius and Xerxes. a section dedicated to films by 13-15 year-old juniors. of the border. Glasswork “The Cocoon and Butterfly” is about Parvaneh, a seven- “Witness”, a co-production between Iran and France, Glass was used in three principal ways. First, stained year-old girl who is handicapped and unable to attend school. tells the story of a mother who helps an elderly woman glass was made up of insets of red, blue, emerald, and yellow “The Kites” directed by Seyyed Payam Hosseini. Yavar, a pupil of second grade, tries to teach her at home. in a shopping mall in Tehran. A tragedy occurs, brutally set within openwork wood panels used for fanlights and Meanwhile, Parvaneh’s father disagrees. confronting her with the impact of her actions. sliding sash windows. ARTTEHRAN – Four movies are competing The movie was crowned best at the 50th Roshd International The film has been selected for Asian Panorama, a section Here the Hossenieh Amini of Qazvin is notable because deskin the 16th Busan International Kids and Film Festival, which promotes films on educational topics that features fictions and shorts with controversial issues a stained-glass rose window is also painted with twelve Youth Film Festival, which opened in the South Korean for children. and films with a high level of completion. zodiac symbols. Second, mirrorwork mosaic, a technique used in late Safavid times to sheath a surface, was fully developed in the Qajar period. It was used to cover the inner surface of an ayvan or talar as for example in the shrine of Shah Abd al-Azim in Ray and “Abigail” comes to Iranian bookstores the reception area of the Narenjestan at Shiraz, while the inner chamber of Shah Cheragh in Shiraz is completely lined with it. CULTURE TEHRAN – A Persian devastated when the general tells her that message with Abigail and help will be on Third, in domestic architecture friezes of repeating floral desktranslation of Hungarian he must go away on a mission and that he the way. And for Gina, who is in much deeper and scroll patterns were inlaid in pieces of colorless red, writer Magda Szabo’s most widely read novel will be sending her to boarding school in trouble than she could possibly suspect, a green, and blue glass against a smooth white stucco ground. “Abigail” has been published in Persian. the country. life-changing adventure is only beginning. Stucco as a form of architectural decoration in its own The book originally published in 1970 has She is even more aghast at the grim “Abigail” was popularized through a much- right has a long history in Persia. In Qajar times, especially been translated into Persian by Nasrollah religious institution to which she soon finds loved television series in 1978. The book was during the reign of Nasser ad-din Shah, it became a highly Mordiani and Bidgol is the publisher of herself consigned. She fights with her fellow also chosen as the sixth most popular novel elaborate means of decorating the ceilings, walls, and fireplaces the novel. students, rebels against her teachers, finds at the Hungarian version of Big Read. of domestic architecture and was molded in prominent “Abigail” tells the story of a headstrong herself completely ostracized, and runs away. “A tense, intimate narrative that brilliantly relief in a repertoire of designs closely resembling those of teenager growing up during World War II, Caught and brought back, there is nothing depicts youthful innocence ensnared by lethal contemporary tilework; thus the ornate bouquets and bowls and is the most beloved of Magda Szabo’s for Gina to do except entrust her fate to the menace… Szabo the magician reveals, for of roses and medallions containing fruit and bird motifs are books in her native Hungary. legendary Abigail, as the classical statue of a an instant, time, history and human folly, found contained within foliage. Gina is the only child of a general, a woman with an urn that stands on the school’s all glimpsed through a child’s clear eyes,” Source: Encyclopedia Iranica widower who has long been happy to spoil grounds has come to be called. Anna Mundow of the Wall Street Journal A copy of the Persian translation of Magda To be continued his bright and willful daughter. Gina is If you’re in trouble, it’s said, leave a wrote about the novel. Szabo’s “Abigail”.