WWW.TEHRANTIMES.COM I N T E R N A T I O N A L D A I L Y 12 Pages Price 40,000 Rials 1.00 EURO 4.00 AED 39th year No.13637 Sunday APRIL 12, 2020 Farvardin 24, 1399 Sha’aban 18, 1441 Temporary Saudi Meltdown in Gabriel Calderon Huge statue of ceasefire in Yemen U.S.-Saudi Arabia not ruling out a Martyr Soleimani to not solution 3 relations 10 move to Iran 11 embellish Takestan 12 U.S., UK first ignored corona; now 100 days later: they are failing to contain it TEHRAN — The United States – the rich- ing wooden coffins in deep trenches in est country in the world – and its close Hart Island. ally the United Kingdom have spectac- According to the BBC, officials have ularly failed to contain the coronavirus said burials are being ramped up at site, outbreak, climbing their way up to the which has long been used for people with top of the list of countries hardest hit by no next-of-kin or families who cannot af- the deadly virus. ford a funeral. Who won the war? In New York City, images have emerged It is worth noting that the New York State See page 3 of coffins being buried in a mass grave, now has more coronavirus cases than any with workers in hazmat outfits seen stack- single country on the planet. 3 Volunteers prove altruism in coronavirus battle By Mehdi Garshasbi To feed those in need, they are working TEHRAN — These days, people in Iran, at charities. They are shopping for and like almost all across the world, are grap- making deliveries to the more vulnerable, pling with a new predicament, called the and producing and distributing sanitizers novel coronavirus or Covid-19. to prevent the spread of the virus. They are At a time when so many folks are in donating facilities, money, food, and even so many kinds of need, volunteers are their own blood to help their neighbors stepping up in the country to give — to make it through tough times. donate their time, skills, materials, and The coronavirus disease pandemic much more. To meet shortages, they are is placing significant strains on health making masks and other personal pro- systems, essential public services and tective equipment at home. communities globally. 9 Economists’ view on best ways to tackle aftershocks of coronavirus outbreak By Ebrahim Fallahi Such restrictions will consequently TEHRAN — As the new coronavirus (known result in serious problems and even re- as COVID-19) continues to spread across the cession for most of the world’s economies. Illustration by Bahman Vakhshour world, red flags have risen in various sectors This situation has created a whole new and governments are doing all they can to frontline in the battle against coronavirus: contain the virus from further spreading. the economic front. All over the globe schools and univer- Nations all over the globe have start- sities are shut down, restaurants, public ed looking for economic strategies and Tehran Times/ Tehran Times/ places, and most of the shops are closed and programs to handle the aftershocks of the people are under mandatory lockdowns. outbreak in the best possible way. 4 REPORT Ineffective Western liberal democracy model, new version of global management REPORT Faranak Bakhtiari By Mehdi Azizi utilized to shape the future of the world. all religions in different ways. The reason that Mahnaz Abdi Tehran Times journalist TEHRAN– Recent developments and interna- Therefore, we currently see how much events mankind is more aware of this concept is that Head of the TehranTimes tional crises have indicated that a new era for such as Quds day has changed global and regional all the other models have been insufficient for Economy Desk global order has emerged which is managed by occasions so that this day can be considered as an global management. Today, human beings are far new concepts and political literature. Islamic priority in all global and regional equa- from religion and Western models and liberalism Iran is unrivaled Undoubtedly, we are in a new era of world tions. The Islamic revolution tried to introduced have failed to save mankind. Even some Islamic Privatization to order governed by new concepts and political these events to the world and prove that Islamic models do not have a specific plan in this regard. in Middle East literature. Especially in recent months and after discourse can be used in all the political, social, For example, ISIS was an effort to distort and materialize ‘Surge numerous crises that proved the failure and in- and cultural processes. misinterpret the Islamic version of the savior. for anti-corona ability of Western models to manage the world. The truth is that the Islamic revolution presented Therefore, it can be said that the West is con- in Production’ Certainly, this new era can be considered as a a new definition of practical Islam to the world cerned about the success of the Islamic model measures: VP new chapter to change and take into account new which can even be applied to international politics. regarding management approaches. he current Iranian calendar year variables in all the fields of international politics Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed On the other hand, some intellectuals refer (began on March 20) is named the ourena Sattari, Vice President for and culture for global management. Ali Khamenei also referred to this new era in his to the European historical experiences based on Tyear of “Surge in Production” by the Science and Technology, has said Perhaps in previous decades, Islamic occa- warnings, speeches, and advice which considering historical mistakes in the middle ages and rely on Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah that Iran’s technological meas- S sions were only limited to Muslims and Shiites. the current pandemic is a very significant issue. the flourishing period of Renaissance which was Seyed Ali Khamenei. ures in the fight against coronavirus is But due to recent political and cultural events in Global justice and believing in the return the most important element of the West’s mis- It should be considered that the trend unrivaled among the Middle Eastern the world, these Islamic ideological concepts are of savior is a universal concept that exists in understanding of religious developments. 7 of strengthening domestic production has countries. been started in Iran a couple of years ago, With the help of those who are involved as the country is determined to nullify in technology and innovation ecosystem Visit holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) online the U.S. sanction on its economy through projects, coronavirus medical equipment boosting production to reach more and such as CT scan rooms, masks, all types of TEHRAN – COVID-19, the novel coronavirus potential pilgrims, and avid sightseers. There are city-within-a-city sprouts dazzling clusters of more self-reliance. medicine and ventilators are being built disease, might stop you from traveling, but there several outlets offering virtual visits for free as you domes and minarets in blue and pure gold be- The Leader had named the previous in the country, he added. are still ways to see historic and religious sites are sheltering in place or merely social distancing hind fountain-cooled courtyards and magnifi- year as the year of “Pick up in Production”, Referring to Iran’s position in the field in nearly every corner of the globe. to prevent the spread of the virus pandemic. cent arched arcades. It’s one of the marvels of something that came true in all economic of biotechnology, Sattari said that “Iran Located in Mashhad, the capital of Khorasan Visiting the holy shrine and its complex is a the Islamic world, and it’s worth savoring its and industrial sectors through coopera- plays a leading role in the field of biotech- Razavi province, the holy shrine of Imam Reza pure and celestial journey for the Muslims. The moods and glories more than once by visiting tion between the state-run bodies and nology in the region and the Middle East, (AS) has long been by far the most visited reli- complex includes the 15th-century Goharshad at different times of day. private sector. and the production of 24 biotech drugs gious destination in Iran, attracting millions of mosque, a museum, a library, four seminaries, The great mosque of Goharshad is a remarkable While Iranian ministries besides the is evidence of this claim.” domestic and international visitors each year. a cemetery, the Razavi University of Islamic Islamic structure due to its age, architectural charac- private sector are outlining their programs “Knowledge-based companies can Religious sites in the country have never been Sciences, a dining hall for pilgrims, vast prayer teristics and rich tile decorations. Made of brick and for “Surge in Production”, materializing produce any medicine effective in coun- closed, however, they along with hundreds of halls, amongst other buildings. The complex is plaster in the 15th century, it used to be served as a this year’s motto requires some stronger tering coronavirus or approved by the tourist destinations and museums were shut early one of the tourism centers in the country and has free standing mosque and currently serves as one determination and also more cooperation. scientific committee within a week to 10 in March to combat the spread of the virus, which been described as “the heart of the Shia Iran”. of the prayer halls within the splendid Imam Reza One of the areas which can play a signif- days,” he noted. is infecting millions across the globe. The shrine is enveloped in a vast series of Shrine Complex in Mashhad.