{"id":1790,"date":"2016-10-19T23:57:38","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T20:57:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/?p=1790"},"modified":"2016-10-19T23:59:22","modified_gmt":"2016-10-19T20:59:22","slug":"arrest-of-influential-group-of-bankers-in-ardabil-and-ahwazi-demands-environmental-reparations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/monitoring-and-translation\/iran-in-a-week\/arrest-of-influential-group-of-bankers-in-ardabil-and-ahwazi-demands-environmental-reparations\/","title":{"rendered":"Arrest of influential group of bankers in Ardabil and Ahwazi demands for environmental reparations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Editorials<\/strong><\/span>
\n– Afarinsh rejected Rouhani government\u2019s statistics concerning decrease of unemployment<\/strong>
\n– Jahan Sanaat handled the battle in the Iraqi Mosul and the importance of this city to the ISIS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iranian News Roundup<\/strong><\/span>
\n– Iran produces 38% of Middle East\u2019s petrochemicals. <\/strong>
\n– Vodafone Britain enters Iran\u2019s market.<\/strong>
\n– Ahwazi governor demands reparations for environmental pollution.<\/strong>
\n– 75 years imprisonment ahead of Zarrab. <\/strong><\/p>\n

\"AGCIS\"<\/p>\n

Mardom Salari Newspaper<\/span><\/strong>
\nOil in midst Freemasonry waves<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The editorial in Wednesday\u2019s Mardom Salari Newspaper discussed the future of Iran\u2019s oil policy following a two-day conference held by the regime in Tehran on Monday and Tuesday. Monday\u2019s event was entitled, \u2018Development and Investment Strategies Concerning the Oil and Energy Sectors in Iran,’ while Tuesday\u2019s was \u2018Oil and Gas Refining in Iran 2016\u2019.
\nThe editorial claimed that \u2018Masonic\u2019 activities are concentrated in the global media and among the world\u2019s highest-level political decision-makers. The pernicious influence of Freemasonry extended to Iran before the 1979 \u2018Islamic revolution\u2019, particularly with the establishment of the British-Iranian Oil Company during the period of the Shah, which served the interests of British colonialist expansionism worldwide. Although there are now no Masonic forums in Iran following the revolution, it is certain that the active Masonic groups remain tied to the oil industry. The editorial asserts, warning of any rush by Iranian authorities to sign new oil agreements with Western companies which the editorialist fears might increase efforts to harm Iran\u2019s interests in the oil sector.
\nThe concerns expressed in the editorial reflect the state of extreme uncertainty plaguing Iran\u2019s decision-makers. Moreover, show a possible split within the Iranian power structure concerning the form of new oil contracts with foreign companies, which are delaying investment even after the implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal and the lifting of the previous sanctions on the country.<\/p>\n

Afarinsh Newspaper<\/span><\/strong>
\nPrice rises measured by people\u2019s pockets, not government institutions\u2019 statistics and figures<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

An editorial in Wednesday\u2019s Afarinsh Newspaper criticizes statistics recently published by the Iranian administration which showed declining inflation rates and falling oil prices. The editorial said that the public now monitors such statistics and data out of habit rather than to assess the reality of the economic situation and the effect of government policies, adding that the data cited by the government in this latest statistical report do not accurately reflect the reality of citizens\u2019 income and living costs.
\nThe editorial focuses on the statistics issued by state bodies since Iranians rely solely on the data published by two government agencies, with no non-governmental or private entities collecting or analyzing this information since doing so is forbidden. Often the statistics released by the two institutions, which operate with no transparency at all, have little or no relation to reality. A recent announcement by one of the two state agencies that the unemployment rate had dropped to less than 10 percent was greeted with some skepticism. One Iranian MP loudly insisted that the president does not make mistakes while another deputy said that government statistics on economic growth are unscientific and inaccurate, and asserted that the methods used to track economic growth lack transparency.
\nThe editorial called on Iran\u2019s leadership to acknowledge the errors in its statistical measurements to offer the people hope of improvements in the economic situation so that Iranians can trust in the figures and see an impact of positive change reflected in their standard of living.
\nIf the people continue to see misleading figures showing economic improvements and these are not reflected in improved living standards, the people will abandon hope of a better future, the editorialist warned.
\nThe editorial also touched about unhappiness among reformists with the Rouhani administration after the dismissal of the Minister of Culture, Youth and Education Ali Janatti. The ousting of reformist-oriented figures from ministerial positions is believed to be taking place due to pressure from conservatives, who have long advocated a reduced presence of reformists in government.
\nThe discontentment among reformists over this trend in the administration towards concessions to the conservative lobby is believed to be the reason for reformist newspapers\u2019 sudden questioning of government data on inflation and employment after Rouhani\u2019s boasts about his economic achievements in Iran.<\/p>\n

Jahan Sanaat Newspaper<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe battle of Mosul and warnings for Iraqi officials<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

An editorial on the battle in Mosul in Wednesday\u2019s Jahan Sanaat newspaper focused on the role of Iraqi forces in the fight to oust ISIS from the Iraqi city. The editorial recalled that ISIS had taken over Mosul in 2014 and taken control of the city before naming it the cultural capital of the supposed \u201cIslamic State.\u201d
\nMosul is a hub to control several important trade routes, being located not far from the Turkish-Syrian border, as well as being close to major Iraqi oil fields and an oil pipeline between Iraq and Turkey. The editorial continued, adding that the loss of the city would mean significant losses for ISIS\u2019 resources, as well as cutting off its supply lines, and predicting that the terror group\u2019s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, would be killed in the current battle for the city.
\nThe editorial warned Iraqi forces against ignoring ISIS\u2019 strategy and tactics aiming to eradicate the traditional border divisions. ISIS has demonstrated its ability in previous battles to surround and hit other forces fast before moving rapidly to another area, abandoning besieged areas quickly, the editorial warned, adding that this shows the need to target the group rather than focusing on taking control of the areas under its control. ISIS forces can move quickly and may evacuate Mosul to move to Raqqa, the second ISIS capital. The editorial continued, warning that Turkey should refrain from participating in the battle for Mosul, given the verbal altercations between President Erdogan and the Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, which show the personal animosity between the two men.
\nThe editorial also reprised the favorite Iranian allegation that Turkey has purchased oil from ISIS, as well as accusing Turkey of wishing to \u2018Balkanize\u2019 Mosul, i.e. to divide the city into different sects and ethnic groups in a similar fashion to the Balkans. The editorial concluded by asserting that the liberation of Mosul will not mean the end of Abadi\u2019s mission there since he will need to fight a battle of reconstruction after the city is fully free of ISIS.
\nThe editorial reflects the Iranian regime\u2019s wish to monopolize Iraq and to use its \u2018Popular Forces\u2019 Shiite militias to redraw the country\u2019s demographic map to ensure Shiite control over most provinces, while cleansing Mosul, a majority-Sunni city, of its Sunni residents.<\/p>\n

\"AGCIS\"<\/p>\n

\u2666<\/span> Iran produces 38% of Middle East\u2019s petrochemicals <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nIran\u2019s Deputy-Oil Minister, Marziah Shahda\u2019i said that Iran had sold 19.1 million tons of petrochemicals last year, noting that this quantity will jump to more than 65 million tons until 2020. Shahda\u2019i added that Iran produces 38% of the Middle East\u2019s petrochemicals, asserting that Iran has significant oil and gas reserves that can play a major role in the world energy market.
\nAbrar Eghtisadi Newspaper<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Vodafone Britain enters the Iranian market<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nVodafone Britain has agreed on a partnership with the Iranian internet company Hi Web to help modernize its network and information technology infrastructure, making the British company the latest Western cell phone company to do business with Iran after sanctions were lifted.
\nThe second-biggest mobile company in the world, Vodafone works in Europe, Africa, Australia, and Egypt. It announced that cooperation with Hi Web – in the framework of a joint venture that does not include stocks- will benefit the company\u2019s costumers in many countries because of its quality services.
\nISNA Agency<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Ireland builds a solar energy plant in Caspian<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nIran hammered out an agreement with an Irish company to build a 60-megawatt solar power station in Takistan in Caspian province in South Iran. Both sides have agreed to set aside 100 acres of land and issue all licenses related to the project.
\nAt the first stage, the Irish company will produce 30 Megawatt for a total cost of 40 million Euros and create 400 job vacancies for Iranians. The second phase will start by the end of the first stage with a capacity of 30 Megawatt.
\nAsr Iran Website<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>New Moroccan ambassador arrives in Tehran in a month<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nAccording to Iranian diplomatic sources, the new Moroccan ambassador, Hassan Hami will come in Tehran during the next 3 to 4 weeks after an eight-year break since 2008. King Mohammed VI of Morocco, has met some of his country\u2019s ambassadors abroad including Hami that represented his country in Azerbaijan before.
\nISNA Agency<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>75 years imprisonment ahead of Zarrab<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nThe trial of the Turkish of Iranian origins businessman, Riza Zarrab, is scheduled on January 23, 2017, in the federal court in Manhattan. Should he be convicted, he will be imprisoned for 75 years because of breaking the sanctions imposed on Iran.
\nThe American Attorney General has accused Zarab of assisting Iran in making illegal deals for billions of US dollars, benefiting from counterfeit documents, fake corporations, money laundering, and banking fraud that all broke the sanctions imposed on Iran.
\nEtimad Newspaper<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Arrest of 11 persons attempted to transport billions of Tomans<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nAttorney General of the Revolutionary Court in Ardabil city announced eliminating an influential banking gang in Ardabil province. \u201cEleven persons have counterfeited some official papers and intended to transfer billions of Tomans through hacking governmental bank accounts, but were prosecuted before moving any money. This group might have committed other financial crimes, and the case is still under investigation, the Attorney General added.
\nMizan Agency<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Altercation between Speaker of the parliament and an MP<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nAn altercation happened during the public session of the Iranian parliament between Speaker of the parliament, Ali Larijani and Tehran\u2019s constituency MP, Mustafa Kawakibian concerning Larijani\u2019s letter to Khamenei.
\nKawakibian has denied Larijani\u2019s letter to Khamenei asking Speaker of the parliament, \u201cOn what basis you write a letter concerning the list of the sixth program? Why did you write a letter on behalf of the parliament to the leader?\u201d
\nLarijani responded, \u201cDo I need your opinion to write a letter? Okay, from now and on, I\u2019ll sign all letters under the name of Professor Kawakibian! The Speaker can write a letter to the Leader the way he wants; this is a weird criticism!\u201d
\nJam-e-Jam Newspaper<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Ahwaz province asks for environmental reparations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nIn a workshop about decreasing air pollution in Ahwaz province, Governor Golam Riza Shariati said, \u201cThe production of one million barrels per day in six months is a national pride that refers to the greatness of the state and influence of oil companies in the South.\u201d Shariati added that he supports increasing oil production after lifting sanctions, but at the same time warns of the growth of gas emission and air pollution, which destroys the Ahwazi environment.
\nShariati continued, \u201cOil managers should report this problem to officials in Tehran, and the province should receive reparations for the damages caused by these projects to the environment,\u201d noting that some projects are being established without informing the region.
\nBegan Alibour, executive manager of the South Oil Company participated in the workshop and said, \u201cWe couldn\u2019t have paid our worker\u2019s salaries because of the severe conditions of the ministry; our priority now is to make these salaries available.\u201d Alibour added that two projects under construction would resolve all Ahwazi problems once completed, noting that 707 million cubic feet of gas are being burned every day causing big damages to the environment.
\nIRNA Agency<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Terrorist Attacks possible in Turkish vital places<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe Iranian embassy in Ankara has warned the Iranian citizens from terrorist attacks in some vital places in Turkey. In its statement, the embassy said, \u201cWe call all Iranian people in Turkey to keep away from the Turkish vital areas and follow the directive of the Turkish security agencies.\u201d
\nISNA Agency<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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