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\u00bb<\/span> Iran out of Syrian Equation?<\/span><\/strong> \u00bb\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Scarcity of management in water management sector in Iran<\/span><\/strong> \u00bb\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Alive in graves<\/span><\/strong> \u00bb\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span>Silent bankruptcy in the Iranian society<\/span><\/strong> \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Karroubi resigns from chair of National Trust Party<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iranian Red Crescent Society warns of relief stocks shortage<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>YEKTA Front\u2019s candidate, serious opponent for Rouhani<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Rafsanjani: Rouhani will win 2017 elections<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>MP\u2019s serious warning about grave-sleepers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iranian people are sinking in poverty<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iran\u2019s upcoming naval drill in Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Khatam al-Anbia commander: Rouhani ordered testing missiles<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Former MP: unemployment, inflation are people\u2019s main issues<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iranian official denies damages to centrifuges <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>South Korea to build shipyard in Iran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iraqi Minster of Science: Farsi to be taught all over Iraq<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Chabahar Port to turn into trans-regional transit hub<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iranian activists, politicians condemn regime belligerent policies in Syria <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Hashemi Rafsanjani slammed for pressuring Supreme Leader<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Complaint against MP over quoting FM Zarif<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Reason for Karroubi-Mousavi house arrest: \u2018solidarity with Syrian rebels\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Religious minorities advised against political activities<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Mother sets her 5-month-old baby on fire<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iran\u2019s production of heavy water is not halted for JCPOA<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666<\/span> Foreign Minister Zarif is a \u2018false hero\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2666<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Iran new ambassador to Damascus appointed<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u00bb Iran out of Syrian Equation? It is known that Iran supported Bashar al-Assad and entered the Syrian crisis since the first day through selling oil to Bashar and opening accounts with billions of dollars to provide financial support for the Syrian regime. 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\nIt is known that Iran supported Bashar al-Assad and entered the Syrian crisis since the first day through selling oil to Bashar and opening accounts with billions of dollars to provide financial support for the Syrian regime. Iran has not failed in providing all forms of support for the Syrian regime to stay in power. This was motivated by the alliance between the two countries, and also to maintain Iran’s interests and its regional status.
\nHowever, in the ceasefire agreement signed between Russia and Turkey, we have seen a full exclusion of Iran from power equation in Syria. Turkey has changed its alliances in Syria to secure its interests quickly, while Iran, despite its presence since the beginning of the crisis, was ruled out, with its role subordinated to others’ agreements. Turkey also requires expelling of Lebanese Hezbollah forces from the Syrian territory, just as Turkish Foreign Minister said that all foreign forces present on Syrian territories should leave Syria, and Hezbollah must return to Lebanon.
\nRussia is after taking advantage of military successes in Syria to win concessions from western countries, such as reduction of sanctions imposed on Russia due to the Ukrainian crisis. Turkey is also seeking to eliminate the possibility of Kurds’ formation of an independent state in northern Syria. Thus, this clearly reflects the exclusion of Iran from Syria, and even the recent visit of Syrian Foreign Minister to Iran was not successful in resolving the crisis between the Syrian regime and Iran, with Iran now realizing that it has paid the costs without sharing the benefits.
\nAn Editorial in Afarinsh Newspaper Jan. 2nd, 2017<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nIt is well known that a large part of Iran consists of dry and barren deserts, and there is no doubt that there has been a decrease in precipitation in recent years. However, most of the problems related to water in Iran is due to poor management of water resources. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait can attribute the water problems to the scarcity of water in their territories, but not Iran because it has the largest water resource among them. It is mismanagement that has caused the elimination of Iranian forests in northern and western parts of Iran. Nevertheless, with all resources available in northern and western parts of Iran, most of the Iranian provinces are suffering from water scarcity. Undeniably, water crisis and its management in Iran are related to political balances and some politicians\u2019 interests, rather than environmental conditions.
\nAn Editorial in Jahan Sanaat Newspaper Jan. 1st, 2017<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nAlthough this phenomenon is not new in Iranian society and there is no significant difference between those who sleep in graves and those who sleep inside boxes in streets, the pictures that were published– especially those of the children– were shocking for Iranian society that knows very well that the government spends tens of billions of dollars to support armed groups in Arab countries. What is happening in Iran is shameful\u2014a country which has one of the largest oil and gas reserves, and meanwhile, its people resort to graves to take shelter from cold weather. The problem is that there are no specific officials in this regard that can be held accountable for these bad social problems in Iran. These problems are outcomes of Iranian government’s performance and regime\u2019s decisions in domains of economy, educational policies, and health and psychological cares. Furthermore, the solution to addiction-related problems, which force children to escape from their parents\u2019 houses, is a matter of public concern, which signify economic, educational, health and moral deterioration of Iranian society.
\nAn Editorial Arman Emrooz Newspaper Dec. 29th, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nThe Iranian government announced that the economic growth rate has reached 7.4% and inflation is decreased to less than 10%. This improvement was because of oil exports increase from less than one million barrels to 3 million barrels per day, as well as the lifting of sanctions and increase in non-oil exports. Even though all these are considered as achievements of Rouhani\u2019s government, these resources are flowing into the state treasury, and so far, the Iranian citizens have not felt the benefits of improvements in economic conditions. What is more, with the rise in the exchange rate, and inflation going up again, Iranian citizens are more under the economic pressures. Given the instability of exchange rate, Iran will not be able to attract foreign investments, which means the return of recession to the Iranian economy once again.
\nAn Editorial in Afarinsh Newspaper Dec. 29th, 2016<\/span><\/p>\n![\"AGCIS\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/Prominent-News-1.png\")
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\nMehdi Karroubi, one of the leaders of 2009 opposition movement in Iran, in an open letter from house arrest, resigned from his position as chairperson of National Trust Party. Karroubi wrote, \u201cGiven that I have been under illegal house arrest since 2010, and considering that there is no definite end to this condition, I hereby tender my resignation from the chair of National Trust Party.\u201d Karroubi then asked the members to accept his resignation in the interests of the National Trust Party.
\nThis is Karroubi\u2019s second open letter since the beginning of his house arrest; in the first one, he had asked for his own open trial. The recent letter was published following contradictory news about conflicts within National Trust Party and the resignation of its deputy chairperson Rasoul Montajebnia.
\nDemanding his party members to avoid any disagreements, Karroubi asked for activating all forces of the party to attract more members and develop the National Trust Party. He has also recommended that other members of this reformist party should interact with other reformist groups and figures while preserving the \u201cparty\u2019s independence.\u201d
\nBBC Persian<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nHead of Iranian Red Crescent Society stated that while Iran is always subject to natural disaster, no one is thinking of preparation and preemptive measures against natural events. In his trip to South Khorasan Province and meeting with its governor, Amir Hossein Ziaei said, \u201cUnfortunately, we always think something should happen first so that we can take action, which is why no one is thinking of crisis management.\u201d He added, \u201cOtherwise, funds of organizations such as Crisis Management Organization and Red Crescent would have been raised ten times.\u201d He further mentioned three significant threats of the earthquake, climate change, and flood in South Khorasan, saying, \u201cDisasters take place when we are highly vulnerable because of not acting properly to prepare, prevent and reduce risks.\u201d
\nTasnim News<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nLotfollah Forouzandeh, a founding member of the fundamental group \u201cYEKTA Front\u201d, claimed that its final candidate could be a serious opponent for Hassan Rouhani. Forouzandeh, the hardline politician, emphasized on the needs of upcoming government for proper plans, adding that YEKTA Front, given its good experience, is formulating integrated plans and attracting people who are perseverant and hardworking, \u201cso that it can have clear plans for serving people.\u201d YEKTA Front consists of former ministers, lawmakers and officials during Mahmoud Ahmadinejad\u2019s presidency.
\nArman Emrouz Newspaper<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nHead of Iran\u2019s Expediency Council believes that Rouhani will be elected as president in 2017. Rafsanjani said in an interview with Shargh Daily that Rouhani himself is resolved to run for the presidency and has no serious opponent. He added, \u201cAmong fundamentals and hardliners, there is no one to compete with Rouhani. Even if they all get-together, they will be still in minority.\u201d
\nAs to the effects of U.S. presidential elections and its new president on Iran, Rafsanjani said, \u201cAs I understand it\u2014, Zarif and Salehi have also said so\u2014it will have psychological effects, and nothing much will happen.\u201d
\nAsr Iran<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/thm_607_2002130_333.jpg\")
\nMember of Parliament\u2019s Social Commission in a notice to Interior Minister criticized the conditions of grave-sleepers in Nassir Abad cemetery, asking for immediate attention to this issue. Mohammad Reza Badamchi also criticized forcing these people out of the cemetery, which had been their only dwelling place.
\nMember of Parliament\u2019s Social Commission stated, \u201cWith shame, I look at these heart-wrenching scenes around the country, and I warn the officials and ask them how they can be so indifferent and just watch these people suffer.\u201d
\nKhabar online<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Bwov62qCcAA5PrM.jpg\")
\nIranian people\u2019s livelihood is in a grave situation. Due to events over past few decades such as sanctions, 40% inflation, difficulties in selling oil, lack of foreign investment, etc., people are struggling, with least purchasing power they have ever had. Foreign media holds that Iranian people have become 20% poorer over the past decade.
\nRouhani\u2019s government proudly announces 7.4% economic growth. As a matter of fact, his government\u2019s performance is positive on papers. But existing realities in the society cannot be ignored. Despite all economic achievements of the government, there is no evidence of prosperity and improvement in the livelihood of different groups of people. All economic growths and government\u2019s achievements have not improved people\u2019s lives, but have made the situations worse than before.
\nJahan Sanaat Newspaper<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/gene.jpg\")
\nDeputy Commander-in-Chief of Iranian Army Ahmad Reza Pourdastan announced that Iran would hold the strategic naval drill in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman next month. Following air defense drill codenamed \u201cDefenders of Velayat\u2019s Sky-7\u201d, Pourdastan described this exercise as successful, saying, \u201call its pre-assigned goals were accomplished.\u201d
\nTasnim News<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nCommander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base stated that president\u2019s order about testing \u201cBavar 373\u201d missile system was related to the defense industry, and a part of Bavar 373 was used in \u201cDefenders of Velayat Sky-7\u201d drill. Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili who was talking to reporters at the end of \u201cDefenders of Velayat Sky-7\u201d said the drill took place in an area of 496,000 square kilometers.
\nEsmaili added, \u201cWe were able to have the best performance in the worst weather conditions and in most sensitive places and southern parts of the country.\u201d He urged that during the drill, small flying objects were targeted by missiles that were longer than them, which shows that Air Defense Base has reached a high level of efficiency.
\nKhabar online<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/hamid_rasaei__151214.jpg\")
\nHamid Rasaei, former hardline lawmaker, in a meeting called \u201cProtest or Sedition\u201d held in al-Sharif University, said that the house arrest of Mehdi Karroubi, Mir Hossein Mousavi, and Zahra Rahnavard was \u201cratified by National Security Council, which is headed by Rouhani.\u201d Rasaei added \u201cmajority of the Council are like-minded fellows of Mr. Rouhani. He himself has voted for the house arrest. I have said it many times, and he has never denied it.\u201d
\nFormer MP pointed out to ratification of JCPOA in the Iranian parliament, and said, \u201cIf we wanted to discuss a simple issue in the parliament, it would take days. But some [people] ratified JCPOA in 20 minutes, without allowing anyone to talk for or against it. They should have kept the appearances at least.\u201d
\nTasnim News<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/1280px-Gas_centrifuge_cascade-e1386124564688.jpg\")
\nMember of Parliament\u2019s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission stated that Iran\u2019s unclear infrastructure is not destroyed, emphasizing that Iran can rapidly return to its previous conditions. Alireza Rahimi referred to the reversibility of Iran\u2019s peaceful nuclear activities in case JCPOA is violated by other sides, saying, \u201cWhat is important is that Iran did not stop its technical capabilities. What was stopped were restrictions accepted by Iran in JCPOA.\u201d Rahimi denied any damages to centrifuges at the time of dismantling, and said, \u201cAs a new generation of centrifuges with a new technology will be used, there won\u2019t be any problems in this regard.\u201d He added, \u201cBesides we have progressed enough to easily make our centrifuges up to date.\u201d
\nICANA<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/image.jpg\")
\nKorean Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering announced the signing of an agreement to help Iran develop its shipbuilding industries. The Korean company has signed a contract with Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) to create a company with joint investment. Since 1983, Daewoo Shipbuilding has delivered 38 ships worth $1.65 billion to various Iranian companies, including Iran Shipping Line and National Iranian Tanker Company.
\nTasnim News<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/president.jpg\")
\nIraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdul Razzaq Al-Issa, in a meeting with Iran\u2019s cultural attach\u00e9 in Iraq, Hojatoleslam Gholam Reza Abazari, called for teaching Farsi throughout his country. Abdul Razzaq Al-Issa demanded holding Farsi courses not just in Baghdad, but in other parts of the country, including Iraq\u2019s southern provinces. He mentioned extensive existing relationship between the two countries, asking for the facilitating presence of more Iraqi students in Iranian universities. Iraqi Minister of Science said that given the significant amount of interactions between the two countries, \u201cwe are after starting a Farsi language course in University of Kufa.\u201d
\nABNA<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/773b13ae-f9ee-4a42-a21a-ac466adc41d1.jpg\")
\nSecretary General of Ports and Maritime Organization in Sistan and Baluchestan Provinces announced that following the implementation of development plans for Shahid Beheshti Port, capacity for goods movement in Chabahar Port reaches 8.5 million tons. Behrooz Aghaei also stated that signing a tripartite contract by Iran, India, and Afghanistan indicates that countries of the region would focus on Chabahar route. He continued that Chabahar Port is a trans-regional access bridge, and the most economical route for transiting goods and passengers to Afghanistan and Central Asian countries.
\nISNA News Agency<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Mideast-Syria_Horo-5-e1369230092821.jpg\")
\nA number of Iranian civil activists and former political prisoners in Iran and abroad have penned a statement, denouncing Iran\u2019s \u201cmeddling policies\u201d in Syria. \u201cWe, the signatories of this letter, feel ashamed for the long-time pain and suffering of the oppressed Syrian people,\u201d says the letter. Signed by 299 individuals, the letter continues: \u201cIranian people have never had a role in the policies determined by Iran\u2019s administration for Syria.\u201d In the end, the signatories \u201cseverely condemn\u201d Iran\u2019s policies and \u201cfully apologize from the afflicted people of Syria.\u201d
\nRadio Zamaneh<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/akbar-hashemi-rafsanjani-5.jpg\")
\nChairperson of Foundation of Historical Studies and the Revolution Encyclopedia criticized Hashemi Rafsanjani, saying that his thoughts are rooted in Iran\u2019s National Front. Hamid Rouhani added that Rafsanjani, in Macfarlane case, once went so far as to prepare the grounds for the presence of Americans in Iran. \u201cHe wanted Imam [Khomeini] to think of it as a fait accompli, but Imam did not meet with Macfarlane. And he had to go back to the U.S. humiliated.\u201d
\nChairperson of Foundation of Historical Studies continued that after Khomeini\u2019s death when Khamenei became Supreme Leader, Rafsanjani was still after his own wishes, trying to influence the leader. \u201cHashemi Rafsanjani was trying to put pressure on the leader, and his 2009 letter to Supreme Leader is an example of this. Meanwhile, the Supreme Leader stood up to him, and neutralized that conspiracy as well.\u201d
\nISNA News Agency<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/javad-karimi-ghodousi-2.jpg\")
\nArdeshir Nourian, Member of Parliament\u2019s National Security Commission, announced that some members of this commission had submitted a complaint against lawmaker Karimi Ghodosi to the parliament\u2019s supervisory board. Karimi Ghodosi had released FM Zarif\u2019s remarks in National Security Commission regarding making mistakes in JCPOA. Ardeshir Nourian pointed out to his presence in the same session, emphasizing, \u201cremarks released [by Karimi Ghodosi] were selective and based on personal interpretation.\u201d He added, \u201cZarif was talking not about JCPOA, but about ISA [Iran Sanctions Act]. But unfortunately, this remark was reflected in media as if it was questioning all JCPOA\u2019s achievements.\u201d
\nISNA News Agency<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/Mousavi_Karroubi_house_arrest.jpg\")
\nDeputy Chief of IRGC Intelligence Organization said about house arrest of Karroubi and Mousavi that it took place \u201cone year after the sedition on 14 February 2010, when Syrian rebels were demonstrating against Bashar Assad, named as \u2018continuation of Arab Spring\u2019 by BBC and VOA.\u201d
\nHossein Nejat continued, \u201cAt that time one of the prisoners wrote a letter from prison to detainees in Syria, announcing solidarity with them. And even heads of sedition asked people to take to streets and announce their solidarity with detainees in Syria.\u201d Deputy Chief of IRGC Intelligence Organization added, \u201cThis call made Supreme National Security Council ask for their house arrest. So now they can enjoy private doctors, exercise, pool, etc., but cannot communicate with others to create sedition.\u201d
\nJam-e-jam Online<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/former-Iranian-intelligence-minister-Ali-Younesi.jpg\")
\nAli Younesi, special aide to Iran\u2019s president for ethnic groups and religious minorities’ affairs, said that religious minorities had better avoid political activities. He further added that this is \u201cone of our national goals which should be defended, and at the same time, they [religious minorities] should have a colorful presence in the society.\u201d
\nA special aide to Iran\u2019s president stressed that Armenians are inseparable parts of the Iranian culture, urging that they have always been an influential factor in Iran\u2019s politics and culture.
\nISNA News Agency<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/img_1374964596_550.jpg\")
\nShiraz police arrested a 34-year-old woman for burning her 5-month-old infant to death. During interrogations, she confessed to pouring oil on the infant and setting her on fire due to miserable life conditions.
\nEtimad Newspaper<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/02_zolnouri-1.jpg\")
\nHead of Parliament\u2019s Nuclear Committee announced selling 70 tons of heavy water during 7 months by Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, emphasizing, \u201cwe are working as strongly as before.\u201d Mojtaba Zolnouri added that JCPOA has not had any negative impacts on producing heavy water, but instead created the proper atmosphere for Iran to enter world market in this field. Mentioning that Iran\u2019s production of heavy water is more than its domestic consumption, Qum MP said that a third country is chosen for storing excess production, from which Iran can sell and export its heavy water. \u201cHowever\u201d, he stressed, \u201cstoring excess heavy water in the third country does not mean we have no control over our product; it is for Iran to determine the sales amount and the price.\u201d
\nICANA<\/span><\/p>\n
\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/01\/iran-foreign-minister.jpg\")
\nAccording to \u201c9 Day\u201d weekly, Foreign Minister Javad Zarif confessed before parliament members last week that he has made a mistake trusting the U.S. Zarif\u2019s confession cannot restart the fuel cycle activities of the destroyed centrifuges at Fordow and Natanz. Neither can it restore the national honor of Iranians and nuclear scientists.
\nZarif and his allies were not alone in process of ratifying JCPOA but widely supported by the media, which embellished the U.S. and JCPOA in order to manage public opinion. Reformist media made a national hero out of Javad Zarif, calling him another \u201cMosaddegh\u201d. What Zarif and Mosaddegh have in common is their mistaken trust in the U.S., their not listening to religious leaders\u2019 warnings, and their shaking hands with enemies. Zarif is no national hero, and neither was Mosaddegh. A hero is someone who resists the strong-arming of enemies with empty hands.
\nBartarinha<\/span><\/p>\n
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\nAn informed source in Iran Foreign Ministry told Ana News Agency that Javad Torkabadi has been appointed as the new ambassador to Damascus. Torkabadi uses to be Iran\u2019s ambassador to Sudan, Bahrain, and Nigeria. He also served as Iran\u2019s charge d\u2019affaires in Kuwait. The source added that although the official process of appointing the ambassador has not been completed yet, Javad Torkabadi is the most decisive option so far.
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