IRAN Report
IRAN Report
Iranian anti-corona spray unveiled
The head of the National Anti-Corona Headquarters in Tehran emphasized that whilethe mask-use strategy is the best practice to prevent virus transmission,upon sprayapplication on masks or any forms of clothing, coronavirus will be detected and inactivated.
https://www.isna.ir/news/1400020906490
The Iraqi cabinet officially approves Shalamcheh-Basra rail link
In an interview with the Iraqi News Agency (INA),director-general of Iraq's railways, TalibJavad al-Husseini announced that "Soon after the overhaul of the Fao port, direct talks with the Iranian officials will kick off. The 32-kilometer railway project came to a halt at the outbreak of the ISIL invasion in 2014.
https://t.me/jahan_24/139194
Iraq hopes to increase gas imports from Iran
Iraqi Electricity Minister Majid Mahdi Hantoush expressed hope that his country could reach an agreement in upcoming negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran to increase gas imports. He announced that a delegation from the Iraqi Electricity Ministry will travel to Tehran next week to hold talks with Iranian officials in this regard. In these negotiations, he expressed hope that his country would be able to create necessary terms and conditions for increasing gas imports from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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The 28th Meeting of Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Cooperation Commission convened
Over preliminary discussions, chaired by the secretaries of the commission, the two sides reviewed the latest situation in various fields within the framework of five specialized committees. The commission was headed by Mahmoud vaezi and faith donmez. On eve of closing ceremony, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the two countries. Referring to the importance of implementing the agreements made in this commission and other agreements made previously, Vaezi urged ambassadors of Iran and Turkey; "The two countries should seriously pursue the implementation of the agreements."
https://t.me/dip_tur_ir/8724
Iran exports goods to 143 countries
Despite oppressive and unjust sanctions imposed against the country as well as restrictions caused by the spread of coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, Islamic Republic of Iran managed to export to 143 world countries last year.In addition Iran imported from 123 countries in this period.
https://www.isna.ir/news/1400021208178
Iran to ban Oil & Gas industry equipment procurement
In support of domestic production, Iranian minister of petroleum tasked the ministry under his command to substitute 70 foreign oil-refinery equipment with the Iranian counterparts and subsequently ban the import of the former.
http://www.isna.ir/news/1400021107689
Isfahan Municipality “Pol” Book Collection
With the beginning of "Isfahan Cultural Week", Isfahan Municipality unveiled a new book collection in 3 volumes. The Director General of Communication and International Affairs Department of Isfahan Municipality put forward that the first volume is dedicated to the sister cities of Isfahan, their capacity and thebases forfuture memorandums. The second one is about the traditional norms and values of the citye.g dress codes and customs. The third volume is in English and it is mainly about the governance structure and the urban management of Isfahan.
SiminDaneshvar; Creator of the famous novel “Savushun”
28th April marked the 100th anniversary of Iran's first female novelist, SiminDaneshvar. Her life was dedicated to empower Iranian women in literature. She is regarded as the first Iranian woman earned a PhD in literature. Unlike her fellow Professionals, she devoted a life-time on editing literary works. Daneshvar was also a renowned translator and a novelist. Her best-known work isSavushun published in 1969. It has undergone at least 500000 reprints and has been translated into 10 languages.
A short documentary about "Savushun" can be accessed at the following link:
https://t.me/ehsanname/6128
New curtains decorating the doors of the sanctuary of al-Abbas in Karbala
New curtains, stitched and handcrafted by Isfahan’s female artists, were installed in the holy sanctuary. The cloth is of upscale velvet embroidered with all kinds of pearls and emerald stones. The artist have also employed calligraphy and kohl embroidery on the final product.
https://www.isna.ir/news/1400020604198
Restrictions on Iranian students traveling to the United States were lifted
The United States lifted travel restrictions for students from China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, Schengen Area, United Kingdom and Ireland, who plan to study in the U.S. later this year.
https://www.isna.ir/news/1400020705108
“Sleeping beauty” of Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf is home to some 95 islands, of which more than 40 are located in the Iranian territory. Most of these islands are species habitat, blessed with oil fields and technically barren. Only two Iranian islands have the infrastructure for tourism.
https://www.isna.ir/news/1400021006612
Green tea, a traditional way in Gilan
During the tea harvest season in Gilan, farmers mark the traditional tea processing symbolically. The steps involved to process green tea take several days. The taste of this tea is very pleasant.
This video can be viewed at the following link:
https://t.me/isna94/195410
A motion graphics on Iran’s will to fortify domestic products
In commemoration of the anniversary of the Persian Gulf, a motion graphics over flourishing various products in Iran is presented:
https://t.me/petroleumtv/2653
Iranian weightlifter makes history
SeyedehElhamHosseini managed to break the record of women's weightlifting in her name by controlling the weight of 122 kg in clean and jerk.
www.imna.ir//news/489873/
Tehran subway beats the opening record of 8 stations per year
With the imminent opening of several new stations on lines 3, 6 and 7 of Tehran metro, the number of stations operated will exceed 30 stations. Thus, at least 8 stations have been opened annually, which is an incredible achievement by Tehran municipality.
https://www.isna.ir/news/1400020805742/
Iran's Noor satellite remains in orbit
Coinciding with the first anniversary of the launch of the Noor satellite, the IRGC Aerospace Force Commander announced that the satellite has remained active a year after its launch. He went on: The data collected by this multi-purpose satellite would be received on a daily basis. The Commander added "During the past year, this satellite has orbited the Earth 6,000 times over the past year and it has an orbital altitude of 410 km. On May 23, 2016, Iran's first multi-purpose satell
called "Noor" was launched by the IRGC from the central desert of Iran and was placed in a 425-kilometer orbit around the earth.
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Human costs during the 20 years of US presence in Afghanistan
ABC News Agency has recently listed the colossal costs of war in Afghanistan.
At least 47,245 Afghan civilians, 72 journalists, 444 aid workers and 66,000 to 69,000 Afghan soldiers have been killed.
Forced migration of 2.7 million Afghans, mainly to Iran, Pakistan and Europe.
4 million Afghans have been displaced within the borders of their country.
Since 2001, 2,442 American soldiers have been killed and 20,666 wounded.
More than 3,800 US private security contractors have been killed.
The United States has spent a total of $ 2.26 trillion
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-05-01/us-leaves-afghanistan-counting-costs-of-war/100109780
https://twitter.com/JZarif/status/1390240803247861762
Zarif tweet on the eve of trip to Kuwait
The Iranian Foreign Minister wrote in a tweet:
“As Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi competently leads talks to revive the JCPOA, I will terminate my visit to the Gulf states by visiting Kuwait and meeting with Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid and Foreign Minister Dr. Sheikh Ahmad Nasser.”
The focus was on the Hormoz (Omid) peace plan for our region.
There are positive signs in both directions (Vienna and the region).
https://twitter.com/jzarif/status/1387794623293280256?s=28
Zarif: Iran proudly stood by the Palestinian people
The Iranian foreign minister wrote in a tweet:
Palestine is a yardstick for justice. Few measure up. But Iran has proudly stood with Palestinian people who resist the brutality of an apartheid regime. Quds-Day is a yearly reminder of moral imperative of global solidarity for Palestine.
#DemocraticSolution= #PalestineReferendum
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says it wants "good relations" with Iran.
Muhammad bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia:
All we are looking for is to have a good and special relationship with Iran. "We do not want Iran to be in a difficult situation, at the end of the day, Iran is a neighboring country and all that we hope for is to have good relations.
https://bit.ly/3gHavY5