{"id":3138,"date":"2017-06-15T13:44:06","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T10:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/?p=3138"},"modified":"2017-06-15T13:44:06","modified_gmt":"2017-06-15T10:44:06","slug":"drugs-cheaper-than-milk-in-tehran-and-no-isil-remains-in-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/monitoring-and-translation\/iran-in-a-week\/drugs-cheaper-than-milk-in-tehran-and-no-isil-remains-in-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"Drugs cheaper than milk in Tehran and No ISIL remains in Iran!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-435\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/Prominent-Editorials-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"43\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u00bb<\/span> The relationship between development and terrorism<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nAn editorial in the nominally reformist newspaper Ebtekar on Wednesday concerns the terror attacks in Tehran last Wednesday and the nationality of those accused of perpetrating them. The editorial suggested that since the accused are Iranian citizens from disadvantaged minorities in the poorest regions of Iran, this might be behind their recruitment by ISIS.<br \/>\nThe writer suggests that the solution lies in the government taking an interest in and paying attention to development in these poor and deprived areas of Iran, claiming: &#8220;Only Iran has been able to minimize the damage caused by this organized [terrorist] movement, which caused the collapse of the structure and order of many countries in the Middle East, and led to the institutions of these countries facing multiple insecurity problems, while Iran, in the middle of the Middle East and covering the largest area among the regional countries, has seen fewest terrorist operations.\u201d<br \/>\nThe editorial said that the events last Wednesday in the heart of the capital Tehran increased concerns in Iran, saying that although the relevant authorities managed to quash this operation and kill the alleged perpetrators, it was unable to eliminate the root of these attacks. The writer claimed, \u201cA quick glance at the perpetrators of these operations shows us that ISIS relied on Iranian citizens\u201d, suggesting that the group is taking advantage of the socio-economic problems, racism, and discrimination facing members of the minority groups. The writer added, \u201cIn analyzing the geographical distribution of the terrorists in Tehran, we see that there are very important points. They are all from the deprived regions of Iran, and from provinces such as Elam, Kurdistan, Kermanshah, Sistan, and Baluchistan (predominantly Sunni). &#8221;<br \/>\nThe editorialist suggests that these regions\u2019 status as suffering from the lowest levels of development in Iran must be taken into account in assessing the terror attacks, adding that ISIS has taken advantage of the poverty and deprivation in order to recruit members of these groups more easily.<br \/>\nThe editorial further states that systemic ethnic and sectarian discrimination against non-Persian minorities in Iran (who make up more than half the country\u2019s population) are factors in the ability of ISIS to recruit individuals from these groups. The writer concludes: \u201cIf the government carries out event will decline significantly.\u201d<br \/>\nIt is well-known in Iran that the non-Persian groups are subjected to brutal systemic oppression by the rogue regime, which denies them all human rights and deploys every means possible to subjugate the people.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">An Editorial in &#8220;Ebtekar&#8221; Newspaper on Tue. 13th, Jun. 2017<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u00bb\u00a0<\/span>Everyday Life of the People of Tehran after the Terrorist Attacks<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nThis editorial handled the daily life of the people of Tehran after the terrorist attacks a few days ago. \u201cOne goal of the attacks was to create a state of awe and terror. But terrorists did not achieve their goal. People of Tehran continued their daily lives normally without any signs of stress and fear. None of them has changed his daily routine, which is evidence that these attacks failed to achieve their goals,\u201d the editorial said. \u201cTehran had never witnessed any terrorist activities for 35 years; neither any of the biggest cities. There are some clashes on the borders; however, they are not at this level of planning. What happened last Wednesday is an extraordinary event that will never happen again. Indeed, people of Tehran do not seem to have any signs of fear and confusion because they are sure this event will never happen again on the short run.\u201d<br \/>\nThe editorial believes that Tehran differs from Kabul and Baghdad that both witness at least a terrorist attack that claims many victims per week. It also sees that Tehran differs from the European capitals that witnessed such terrorist attacks recently and have created a state of fear in these countries.<br \/>\nThe editorial concluded, \u201cPeople of Tehran believe that terrorist attacks are rare; however, any similar event in the future might create a state of terror and awe in the country.\u201d<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">An Editorial in \u201cIran\u201d Newspaper on Mon. 12th, Jun. 2017<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u00bb\u00a0<\/span>The Need for Change in the Ministries\u2019 Structures and Visions<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nThis editorial handled the separation of ministries that were consolidated during Ahmadinejad&#8217;s era. \u201cIt is not significant to increase the number of ministries from 18 to 30 to improve the government\u2019s economic performance; what is significant is to have an organizational structure that fits the tasks of these ministries.\u201d It added, \u201cThere is much controversy over the separation or consolidation of ministries; a question rises here, what is the advantage of separation now and what was the reason for consolidation six years ago? The rationale behind separation is the inefficiency of these ministries that have been merged such as the Ministry of Industry and Mining and Trade, leading to a plan of separation in this ministry.\u201d<br \/>\nThe editorial also asks about the feasibility of consolidation that took place six years ago. It believes that this process did not decrease the size of government nor activated it. It also said that separation or consolidation would not improve the economic situation, \u201cTo increase the number of ministries from 18 to 30 does not seem to improve the government\u2019s economic performance nor the merge would severe the situation. The most important issue is to found an organizational structure that suits the tasks of these ministries, which has been absent in some ministries and executive bodies. Furthermore, we must not forget about the budget that should be compatible with the tasks of these ministries.\u201d<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">An Editorial in \u201cArman Emrouz\u201d Newspaper on Mon. 12th, Jun. 2017<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u00bb\u00a0<\/span>British elections and Iran&#8217;s interests<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nAn editorial in Sunday\u2019s Arman Emrouz newspapers discusses the parliamentary elections in the UK and the subsequent reduction in the number of seats held by the Conservative Party, bringing factors that complicate upcoming negotiations between the British government and European Union officials over the upcoming Brexit, which are set to begin after ten days.<br \/>\nThe editorial addresses the formation of the new government in Britain, suggesting that the results are now more in Iran\u2019s interests, stating: \u201cThe results of the British parliamentary elections on Thursday created more complications ten days before the start of official negotiations on the departure of Britain from the European Union, with a state of confusion prevailing in the current conditions of uncertainty over who will take over management of the state.<br \/>\nThe writer suggests that since the Conservative Party, led by Theresa May, has lost the majority which allowed it to form a single-party government while Jeremy Corbyn\u2019s Labor Party has improved its standing, with Corbyn calling for May\u2019s resignation, the position of the Labour Party and thus of Iran, whose regime is favored by Corbyn, is now far stronger.<br \/>\nDiscussing three possibilities facing the Conservative Party, the editorial states, \u201cThe first option is that May, wanting to stay in power, would join forces with a small party like the Scottish National Party, which holds 35 seats. In this case, May would have to give more privileges to the Scots. A second option is for May to resign and give up her position to her Foreign Minister, Boris Johnson, with the latter in coalition with a smaller party, the most powerful option. The third option would be for May to ask the Labor Party to form a government in alliance with other parties, thus putting the problems of the \u2018Brexit\u2019 on the Labour Party\u2019s shoulders. In this situation, the Labor Party will face difficult circumstances.\u201d<br \/>\nThe newspaper welcomes the possibility of Corbyn\u2019s becoming Prime Minister since, it says, this would be in Iran\u2019s interests, given Corbyn\u2019s anti-Israel stance and his opposition to the imposition of sanctions on Iran. If Corbyn becomes Prime Minister, the editorial concludes, relations between Britain and Iran would improve, whilst if May insists on remaining in power Johnson\u2019s role would be unclear, although the writer suggests that Johnson\u2019s position on Iran is more favorable to the Iranian regime than May\u2019s.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">An Editorial in &#8216;Arman Emrouz&#8217; Newspaper on Sun. 11th, Jun. 2017<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u00bb\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">This is more dangerous than ISIS<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nAn editorial in Sunday\u2019s \u2018Etelaat\u2019 focuses on the problems in Iran\u2019s banking sector following a significant decline in the Central Bank\u2019s supervision of many private banks and financial institutions which are operating without authorization from the Central Bank. The editorial suggests that these private institutions are competing to attract would-be investors through offering competitive interest rates on savers\u2019 funds, despite the country\u2019s interest rates being determined by the Central Bank.<br \/>\nThe editorial warns against these practices, saying: &#8220;Despite announcements and administrative memoranda issued by the Central Bank, and despite all the warnings issued by experts on the reform of the banking system, and on interest rate cuts, recent reports indicate that interest rates have not only not been reduced, they have actually risen. No significant transformation is possible in this area unless the Central Bank\u2019s monitoring bodies do their work properly, and one does not need a seer to tell us the potential consequences of this and the devastation that would befall the economy.\u201d<br \/>\nThe writer adds that the regime\u2019 Monetary and Credit Council has set the daily interest rate on deposits to 10 percent, with most state-owned banks and financial institutions committed to implementing this rate. However, many private banks and finance houses are ignoring this limit, with some offering up to twice the specified rate of interest for savers. \u201cThis competition, which is taking place in order to attract liquidity from the market and prevent the exit of funds from the system or because of the fear that these funds will escape into other unproductive economic sectors, is turning into a serious competition that doesn\u2019t seem to be easy to get rid of. The Central Bank and its administration can expect protests by the account-holders at the Caspian Bank if they don\u2019t act decisively against the violations, which are becoming more widespread.\u201d<br \/>\nThe editorial asks how long the country\u2019s banks will continue with this competition and how long the high-interest rate yields will be paid out to long-time shareholders from the funds of new shareholders, accusing the country\u2019s senior economic officials of lacking the courage to confront this issue.<br \/>\nThe writer concludes by warning: \u201cWe must not forget that terrorist operations won\u2019t drag the country into severe difficulties, with economic problems and mismanagement far more serious than any terrorist attacks.\u201d<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">An Editorial in \u2018Etelaat\u2019 Newspaper on Sun. 11th, Jun. 2017<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-436\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2016\/06\/Prominent-News-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"43\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666<\/span> Telegram admins arrested for publishing fake news, espionage<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3159\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/telegram.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1342\" height=\"680\" \/><br \/>\nA member of the parliamentary judicial commission has stated, \u201cpublishing fake, damaging news\u201d was the reason for arresting admins of Telegram messaging app. Mohammad Ali Pourmokhtar added what is published on some Telegram channels is a collection of fake news related to confidential information of some [governmental] bodies. \u201cSuch news in such networks to which all have access, including the enemies and spies, are examples of crime\u201d, he said.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Fars News<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Drugs cheaper than milk in Tehran!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3160\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/addiction-rehab-centers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1094\" height=\"735\" \/><br \/>\nIn Tehran\u2019s 12 districts, drugs are cheaper than milk, says a member of city council Mikaeel Saeed. He who was talking in the 352nd open session of the Islamic City Council of Tehran added the rate of night robberies in the same district has also increased.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Arman<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iran to sign $15bn new oil contracts this year<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3161\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/MW-EK746_oil_pu_20160420135646_ZH.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1180\" height=\"673\" \/><br \/>\nConditions for signing new oil contracts are ready, and Iran\u2019s priority is developing phase 11 of South Pars, Azadegan Field, and South Pars Oil Layer, announced Iranian Deputy Oil Minister. Ali Kardar, in his interview with IRNA news agency, mentioned these are oil ministry\u2019s priorities for development because they are common oil fields. It is estimated that by the end of this year, Iran can sign $15bn new oil contracts with international companies, added Kardar.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Afrinsh<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iran, Oman emphasize development of mutual relationships<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3162\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/Iran-Oman-Flag.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"870\" \/><br \/>\nIranian Ambassador to Oman Mohammad Reza Noori Shahroodi met with Yaha bin Mahfouz al-Manzari, Oman Parliament Speaker, to discuss issues of interest to both countries. In this meeting, Noori Shahroodi emphasized on expansion and development of relationships with Oman, pointing out to the political volition of both countries\u2019 authorities in this regard.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">IRNA<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Two suspects in murder of Baha\u2019i citizen released<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3163\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/murder_maarten_van_damme_flickr.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"923\" height=\"476\" \/><br \/>\nTwo suspects in the murder of a Baha\u2019i citizen less than a year ago were released on bail, while they had already confessed to having targeted the victim for his religion. The Baha\u2019i citizen, Farhang Amiri, 63, was stabbed to death in front of his house on 26 September 2016 in the city of Yazd, central Iran.<br \/>\nThe Baha\u2019i International Community released a statement, citing one of the suspects as saying, \u201cwe wanted to kill a Baha\u2019i. I had heard that Baha\u2019is are Muslims who have converted from Islam and are apostates, which is why killing them is meritorious.\u201d The suspects have reportedly said they would do the same if released.<br \/>\nAccording to the statement, officials have threatened Amiri\u2019s family that if they do not ignore their complaint, they will suffer the consequences.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">BBC Persian<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Gas explosion in Khorramshahr, 6 injured<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3164\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1104\" height=\"835\" \/><br \/>\nHead of Khorramshahr Fire Department Bahman Zarinpoor said due to an explosion in a residential building, 6 members of a family were injured. He added investigations show that unsafe use of liquid gas for unclogging the sewer line in the house was the cause of the explosion.<br \/>\nAll victims were taken to Khorramshahr Vali Asr Hospital, and are in critical condition.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Asr Iran<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>5 arrested in Hormozgan province in relation to ISIL<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3165\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/Macedonian_jihadist_arrested_in_Albania.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1177\" height=\"791\" \/><br \/>\nHormozgan Chief Justice Mohammad Sadegh Akbari said 5 people were arrested in Jask Port, Hormozgan, in relation to ISIL in recent days. He also pointed out to death of 4 gunmen around the city of Rudan after their conflict with police forces, adding that some explosives, weapons, and ISIL\u2019s flag were discovered and seized. He denied the news as to discovering suicide vests or any special instruments used by terrorist groups.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">ISNA<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Fatimiyoun Division reached Iraqi-Syrian border<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3166\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/ckswrfcvaaazly7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1207\" height=\"861\" \/><br \/>\nFatimiyoun Division, Afghan forces in the Syrian war, continued their last month operations, heading towards Iraq-Syria border. After extensive efforts of Fatimiyoun forces and their allies in Axis of Resistance, they reached this border despite U.S. air raids. Advancing up to Iraqi-Syrian border means expelling ISIL completely from eastern parts of Mosul governorate, and disconnecting ISIL forces from Syria.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Tasnim News<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>$500 million for project of Iranian companies in Iraq<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3167\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/download-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1134\" height=\"678\" \/><br \/>\nSeyyed Hamid Hosseini, the member of the board of Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce, said $500 million is the predicted budget for financing the project of Iranian companies in Iraq by Resistance Economy Headquarters. He added that during past few years, commercial and trade relationships between the two countries remained at 8 to 9 billion dollars each year.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Iran<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iran-U.S. talks in petrochemical sector<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3158\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/IRan-Us-Flags.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1118\" height=\"843\" \/><br \/>\nAn official in the petrochemical industry said negotiations with Honeywell UOP \u2013 one the most prestigious companies in petrochemical industries in the U.S. and the world \u2013 have started over providing technological sciences and constructing a new PDH unit in Iran\u2019s petrochemical industry. Referring to numerous negotiations held in Tehran with this company, he urged that financing the technological knowledge and participation of UOP is predicted to require 500-550 million Euros investment. This official told Energy News that if they reach an agreement, this new unit is set to be constructed in Asaluyeh, southern Iran, in less than 3.5 years.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Jahan Sanaat<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Reconnecting Telegram voice call in Iran depends on Judiciary<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3157\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/Telegram.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"656\" height=\"428\" \/><br \/>\nMinister of Information and Communications Technology of Iran says reconnecting voice call feature of Telegram messaging app depends on new decisions by judiciary officials, adding that it is no longer in his ministry\u2019s powers. Mahmoud Vaezi stressed that Telegram\u2019s voice call service was blocked because of security issues. \u201cDue to a large number of Telegram users, it was more difficult to monitor this channel, compared to other social media,\u201d stated Vaezi.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Shahrvand<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iran changes name of Arak research reactor<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3156\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/1200px-Arak_Heavy_Water4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1101\" height=\"823\" \/><br \/>\nBehrouz Kamalvandi, Spokesperson of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, says the name of Arak research reactor has changed to \u201cKhondab research reactor\u201d. Kamalvandi added the change was made to keep the nature of heavy water produced by this reactor in the IAEA documents, referring to this agency\u2019s recent report. In an interview with ISNA, he also said the name change was not requested by any countries including the U.S.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Afarinesh<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Intelligence Minister: No ISIL remains in Iran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3155\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/ed163c0c-bc12-48a2-af69-3d3764cec3d8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1341\" height=\"767\" \/><br \/>\nIranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi has emphasized in the Iranian Parliament\u2019s closed session that there are no remains of ISIL cells left in the country, according to Akbar Ranjbarzadeh, a member of the Parliament\u2019s director board. Alavi has said those who participated in Tehran\u2019s terrorist attack were Iranians who had been trained by ISIL abroad.<br \/>\nIntelligence Minister pointed out that behind-the-scene operatives were also chased and punished for their actions, adding that their operation has failed, and their cell is completely destroyed, said Ranjbarzadeh.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Tasnim<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iranian navy to deploy 2 warships to Oman\u2019s coasts<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3154\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/Iran-Navy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1183\" height=\"673\" \/><br \/>\nThe Iranian Navy\u2019s 47th Flotilla was deployed to free waters on Sunday. 47th Flotilla which comprised of Alborz destroyer and Bushehr logistic warship set sail from southern port city of Bandar Abbas after a ceremony attended by naval commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari. From Oman, the ships will head to the Gulf of Aden and then international waters north of the Indian Ocean.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Tasnim<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Security measures intensified in Tehran\u2019s Mehrabad Airport<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3153\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/10_big.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1155\" height=\"655\" \/><br \/>\nWith regard to the intensification of security measures in Mehrabad Airport, Director General of Mehrabad Airport Ali Rustami said in an interview with Mehr news agency that this was a national decision, and started to be implemented from 5 a.m. Sunday morning under the supervision of general commander of protecting airports and the commander of the Revolutionary Guards for protecting airports.<br \/>\nRustami said that due to the fact that the flights start from 5 a.m., the line for inspection to enter the terminal of international flights is always formed early in the morning.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Etelaat<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Details of 4 gunmen killed in Hormozgan Province with ISIL flag<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3152\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/Anbar-lions-flag_3039908b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1342\" height=\"846\" \/><br \/>\nChief of Police in Hormozgan Province announced the death of 4 gunmen in the city of Rudan. Brigadier-General Azizollah Malaki said after intelligence measures and monitoring news about movements of an armed group in eastern parts of Hormozgan Province, the issue was followed up by the public security police of the province. After a confrontation with police forces, this team which consisted of 4 gunmen were all killed. He urged that these people were in possession of 4 rifles, 112 bullets, some explosives, and a flag of ISIL. Malaki said two of the gunmen were foreign citizens with foreign ID cards, and the identity of the other two is being investigated.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Jam-e-jam online<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iran to buy 60 jets from Boeing<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3151\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1205\" height=\"410\" \/><br \/>\nYesterday Iran\u2019s Aseman Airlines signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase 60 jets from the American company. According to ISNA, Aseman will buy 30 Boeing 737s at first and then orders 30 more. Iran\u2019s Minister of Cooperative, Labor and Social Welfare Ali Rabiei announced that Aseman would pay 5 percent of the contract in cash and the rest through a financing deal.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Aftab-e Yaze<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iranian reformist welcomes \u2018shadow government\u2019 idea<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3150\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/hassanrohani5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"866\" height=\"463\" \/><br \/>\nUniversity professor Hamid Reza Jalaiepour, in an interview with ISNA, stated that the idea of a shadow government in Iran is backed by reformists, while it is open to several criticisms. The idea was initiated by the fundamentalist politician Saeed Jalili who was a supporter of Ebrahim Raisi in Iran\u2019s presidential election.<br \/>\nHamid Reza Jalaeipour quoted Jalili as saying the fundamentalists want to oversee the government and its branches, adding but it should not be forgotten that the \u201csecret government\u201d needs supervision as well. The secret government are those who held accountable \u201cand even disrupt the affairs of the sitting government\u201d, said Jalaeipour.<br \/>\nJalaeipour also said one of the organizations which need supervision is IRIB, adding it does not \u201cequally serve\u201d all the [political] trends in the country. Jalaiepour then urged the necessity of the existence of different political parties. He concluded that a shadow government can have a better performance if it takes such criticisms into account.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Iran Daily<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Some weapons discovered in Gilan province<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3149\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/Arms-and-ammunition-captured-from-insurgents-in-Syria.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1176\" height=\"669\" \/><br \/>\nSohrab Salari, general and revolution prosecutor of the city of Rudbar, Gilan province, said that some combat weapons and ammunitions were discovered in a residential place in that city. He added that one suspect has been arrested in this regard. Salari said that a Kalashnikov rifle, a Colt, and some cartridges were discovered and seized.<br \/>\nSohrab Salari also said that during past few days, 503 kilograms of narcotic drugs including opium and hashish were discovered and seized.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Abrar newspaper<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Attackers on mausoleum of Khomeini, parliament building identified<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3148\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/iran-unrest-attack_9d4443b8-4b6b-11e7-942b-1b07039b2a8c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1136\" height=\"648\" \/><br \/>\nFollowing the attacks on Wednesday, June 7 in Tehran, Intelligence Ministry in a statement announced that the terrorists who were involved in those attacks were identified. Accordingly, ISIL operatives who were involved in the attacks on Mausoleum of Khomeini and the Parliament consisted of 5 terrorists who belonged to \u201cTakfiri and Wahhabi groups\u201d. After being recruited, they had left the country and had taken part in ISIL\u2019s crimes in Mosul and Raqqa.<br \/>\nIn the statement five names are being mentioned: Ghayoom, Abujahad, Ramin, Seryas, and Fereydoon, and their family names are not published due to social and security considerations.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Fars news agency<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Shamkhani meets with Putin special envoy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3147\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/Iran\u2019s-Shamkhani-asks-India-for-restraint-in-Kashmir.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1181\" height=\"552\" \/><br \/>\nAlexander Lavrentiev, Russian President Vladimir Putin\u2019s special envoy, who had gone to Tehran, met with Ali Shamkhani, representative of Iran\u2019s supreme leader and secretary of Iran\u2019s Supreme National Security Council, to discuss common cooperation in fighting terrorism and political processes in Syrian crises. Shamkhani pointed out to the U.S. role in creating tension in the region, adding that constructive cooperation between the Islamic Republic and Russian Federation in Syria has had a positive impact on security equation in the region, and liberating Aleppo and establishing ceasefire are some of its achievements.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Shargh Daily<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Acid attacker arrested in Tehran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3146\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/c953bebb-bab7-4f3d-bc7f-be95971d4133.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1047\" height=\"563\" \/><br \/>\nA 40-year old man who was responsible for the acid attack in Tehran is in custody now. Following a heated argument between this man and members of a family in a park, the 40-year old man had started randomly attacking people who were present in the park. He was arrested and confessed to his crime there and then. All victims who were superficially injured are reportedly in good condition.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Donya-e-Eqtesad<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Average age of terrorists was between 20 to 25, says IRGC intelligence<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3144\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/Brigadier-General-Mohammad-Hossein-Nejat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"854\" height=\"505\" \/><br \/>\nDeputy head of the Revolutionary Guards\u2019 Intelligence Organization, Brigadier-General Mohammad Hossein Nejat said that 3 terrorists with an average age of 20 to 25 went to the Parliament building as visitors at about 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7. Nejat continued that since these people were carrying a package, the guard at the gate of the building had become suspicious, and after engaging with them was killed.<br \/>\nDeputy head of the Revolutionary Guards\u2019 Intelligence Organization added the gunmen immediately entered the hall of visitors and started to shoot, killing many innocent people who were there as visitors. When the attackers failed in entering the Parliament main building, they took refuge in one of the floors of visitors\u2019 building, killing some of the employees there.<br \/>\nNejat said that after an hour, the gunmen were killed by the Revolutionary Guards\u2019 special forces.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Arman Daily<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Zarif called Trump\u2019s reaction to Tehran\u2019s attacks \u2018repugnant\u2019<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3143\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/mohammad-javad-zarif-reuters-650_650x400_81429294063.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1169\" height=\"727\" \/><br \/>\nIran\u2019s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called President Trump\u2019s reaction to the terrorist attack in Iran \u201crepugnant\u201d. In a Twitter message, Zarif wrote: \u201cRepugnant White House statement and Senate sanctions as Iranians counter-terror backed by US clients. Iranian people reject such US claims of friendship.\u201d<br \/>\nIn his reaction to terrorist attacks in Tehran, Donald Trump sympathized with Iranian people, but implicitly called Tehran victim of self-styled terrorism. He had prayed for the victims of attacks, but added that \u201cstates that sponsor terrorism risk falling victim to the evil the promote.\u201d<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Fars news agency<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Arrest of other terrorist elements related to recent attacks in Tehran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3142\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/531.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1297\" height=\"742\" \/><br \/>\nIn a statement, Iran\u2019s Intelligence Ministry announced arresting other terrorist elements in relation to recent terrorist attacks in Tehran. In this operation, the statement says, a significant number of weapons, materials for making bombs, suicide vest, communication equipment, and forged documents were discovered. \u201cAlso, several safe houses of Wahhabi and Takfiri terrorists in the northwest of the country were identified and cleared,\u201d reads the statement.<br \/>\nIn two separate terrorist attacks on Wednesday, June 7, gunmen assailed the office building of Iran\u2019s Parliament and the mausoleum of Khomeini, in which 17 were killed and 56 were injured.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">IRNA<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Boroujerdi: Terrorists\u2019 target was parliament floor, lawmakers<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3141\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/Boroujerdi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"944\" height=\"558\" \/><br \/>\nAlaeddin Boroujerdi, Chairman for the Committee Foreign Policy and National Security of the Parliament, said terrorists were stopped from reaching the Parliament floor, and could not target the lawmakers. He added that the gunmen then attacked the visitors\u2019 building, shooting innocent people who had come to the Parliament to solve their problems, killing a number of them, as well as a number of the Parliament\u2019s staff.<br \/>\nBoroujerdi said there is no doubt that the U.S. is behind these attacks.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">ISNA<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>6 victims in explosion in residential building in Hamadan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3140\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/nintchdbpict000295455756.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"786\" height=\"528\" \/><br \/>\nFollowing the explosion and fire in an apartment building in the center of the city of Hamadan, a residential unit was completely destroyed and adjacent units were severely damaged. In this accident, 8 people, including some children, were suffocated with carbon monoxide, but two of them were resuscitated with first responders\u2019 efforts.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">ISNA<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #008000;\">\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Militants affiliated with ISIL arrested in Iran<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3139\" src=\"https:\/\/arabiangcis.org\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/06\/isil-and-the-middle-east-generat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1117\" height=\"637\" \/><br \/>\nIn a statement, Iranian Intelligence Minister announced that, with people\u2019s help, 41 militants of ISIL forces were arrested in Kermanshah, Kurdistan, West Azerbaijan, and Tehran. Previously it was said that 7 people were also arrested in Fars province for being affiliated with ISIL.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #993300;\">Ebtekaar<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00bb The relationship between development and terrorism An editorial in the nominally reformist newspaper Ebtekar on Wednesday concerns the terror attacks in Tehran last Wednesday and the nationality of those accused of perpetrating them. The editorial suggested that since the accused are Iranian citizens from disadvantaged minorities in the poorest regions of Iran, this might [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":2360,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[1883,930,126,1251,1069,165,268,1613,270,1888,1884,408,1327,12,1655,355,1147,568,1866,1886,142,27,1887,1758,1885,502,28,304,1806,1031,237,1541,39],"class_list":["post-3138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iran-in-a-week","tag-acid-attacker","tag-bahai","tag-boeing","tag-boroujerdi","tag-donald-trump","tag-drugs","tag-explosion","tag-fatimiyoun","tag-fundamentalists","tag-gas-explosion","tag-gilan","tag-hamadan","tag-hormozgan","tag-iran","tag-iranian-navy","tag-irgc","tag-isil","tag-khorramshahr","tag-mausoleum-of-khomeini","tag-mehrabad-airport","tag-oil","tag-oman","tag-petrochemical-sector","tag-raisi","tag-shadow-government","tag-shamkhani","tag-tehran","tag-telegram","tag-terrorists","tag-trump","tag-us","tag-weapons","tag-zarif"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3138"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3138\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3168,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3138\/revisions\/3168"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2360"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}