{"id":4901,"date":"2018-05-18T14:57:39","date_gmt":"2018-05-18T11:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/?p=4901"},"modified":"2018-05-18T14:57:39","modified_gmt":"2018-05-18T11:57:39","slug":"iran-continues-diplomatic-maneuvers-while-increasing-its-defense-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/monitoring-and-translation\/iran-in-a-week\/iran-continues-diplomatic-maneuvers-while-increasing-its-defense-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran continues diplomatic maneuvers while increasing its defense budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u00bb<\/span>Iranian people have the right to know<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis editorial, written by a member of Iran-China Chamber of Commerce, addresses the economy crisis with which Iran is dealing, and people\u2019s right to be informed about it.
\nThe editorialist is of the opinion that President Rouhani\u2019s government try to portray an untrue picture of Iran\u2019s economy. Whether they want it or not, people are aware of the economic hurdles, feeling them in their bones on a daily basis. Prices are skyrocketing tangibly and this means nothing but the fact that Iran is in economic direct straits.
\nYet, continues the editorialist, the government is merely trying to deny this instead of transparently talking about it to people. The key point is that such a crisis was not a sudden incident, for Rouhani\u2019s administration could have foreseen economic shocks and tackle them prior to the U.S. exiting the JCPOA. Hiding these problems from people under the pretext that the so-called enemy would find out our shortcomings is groundless.
\nThe editorialist then expresses concerns about a more severe economy plight, which imminently menaces Iran, namely the U.S. revival of sanctions against oil industry on which the country\u2019s economy is entirely dependent. Under such conditions, the government has no choice but avoid keeping people in the dark, closes the editorial.
\nJahan-e sanat<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00bb<\/span>Iran\u2019s duality in Iraq<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe editorial of Ebtekar newspaper deals with implications of Muqtada al-Sadr\u2019s landslide victory in Iraqi\u2019s parliamentary elections and its significance for Iran.
\nIn recent days, the editorial begins, the first post-ISIS parliamentary election was held in Iraq, in which Sairoon Alliance of Shia leader Muqtada al-Sadr was victorious. In this election, 44.5% of those allowed to vote took part, which is the least participation in election during past 15 years. The interesting and important point of this elections was the shocking victory of the alliance led by Muqtada al-Sadr by which he can gain the majority of seats in Iraqi parliament.
\nAccording to the editorial, Sadr\u2019s victory in the election had clear messages for people and countries of the region. Doubtlessly, Iraq led by Sadr will have evident differences with past, and this will change all domestic, regional and trans-regional equations of this country. Muqtada al-Sadr\u2019s efforts to convey the idea of \u201cArab Iraq\u201d and closeness of this Shia cleric to Sunni leaders of Saudi Arabia shows that he has something else in mind. He is after bolstering roots of \u201cArab nationalism\u201d in this country more than before.
\nThe editorial goes on to say: Sadr\u2019s cautious and gradual move towards Saudi rulers meant his distancing himself from Iran \u2013 as the biggest Shia country of the region. What is more, Sadr had problems with all Iran-backed Iraqi governments after collapse of Baath regime. This shows that in case Iraq government is appointed by Sadr, Iran\u2019s future relationship with this country will experience drastic changes.
\n0The editorialist, in conclusion, asserts: this election revealed two important points. First, Iran-backed governments in Iraq couldn\u2019t find a proper position in Iraqi public opinion. Second, it seems that it is about time for Iran to start new plans in relationship with Iraq, in order to create a new atmosphere in security, political, social and economic dimensions in this country.
\nEbtekar<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Iraqi election<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe editorial of hardline Sobhe-no newspaper focuses on Iraq\u2019s parliamentary election in which Moqtada al-Sadr and his list had a landslide victory. What does this victory mean for Iran and how should Iran play in Iraq from now on?
\nAccording to the editorial, the most significant phenomenon of Iraqi election was Moqtada al-Sadr. The landslide victory of al-Sadr\u2019s list means that Iraq\u2019s future government will be in hands of al-Sadr\u2019s supporters. The other phenomenon of this election was a relative defeat of al-Abadi\u2019s list in this election.
\nThe editorial then asks how should Iran play in Iraq now that there is a new significant actor in this country? In the course of time, Al-Sadr has distanced himself from Iran, which might be because he is away from the world of politics. His serious entrance to the world of politics apparently would make Moqtada al-Sadr more moderate and pragmatic. Iran\u2019s power in Iraq is not just physical, but it is rather spiritual, lying in different political, cultural, and social layers of Iraq, believes the editorialist.
\nOn the other hand, the editorial goes on to say, al-Sadr\u2019s votes should not be just analyzed politically. He is the symbol of change for lower social classes. Iran\u2019s first step is to negotiate with Sadr, trying to preserve the unity of Shias in Iraq. If al-Sadr acts pragmatically, it can help Shias\u2019 unity.
\nThe editorial concludes that unlike what the psychological war of opponents of Iran in Iraq suggests, al-Sadr\u2019s victory does not imply his open enmity with Iran and does not seem to have meaningful impact on the equations of power in Iraq.
\nSobhe-no<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00bb<\/span>Iran\u2019s belated beginning of diplomacy<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis editorial criticizes Iran\u2019s diplomacy regarding the JCPOA during Donald Trump\u2019s presidency.
\nAccording to the editorialist, the worst time for Iran nuclear deal was not when the U.S. withdrew from it, but it actually started a year ago when Donald Trump took office. In the past year, the JCPOA went through a period of suspension on account of Trump\u2019s severe criticism of the agreement. Meanwhile, authorities in Iran had no idea if Trump\u2019s words were serious or merely propaganda; therefore, they stopped exercising diplomacy\u0640\u0640\u0640which was a mistake.
\nIran\u2019s diplomacy has had its weakest performance since Trump\u2019s rise to power, the editorialist continues. The macro-level decision makers in Iran might be responsible for that. Now that the U.S. has left the JCPOA, Iran\u2019s Foreign Minister has resumed his activities by travelling to other countries in order to talk to the world powers for safeguarding the nuclear deal.
\nHowever, the editorialist believes, such measures might be already late as Iran has done nothing for a year but making boasts or shouting slogans.
\nJahan-e sanat<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00bb<\/span>Questions about statement<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe editorial of Iran newspaper raises questions about a statement issued by Iranian Assembly of Experts, calling for Hassan Rouhani\u2019s apology to Iranian people. Assembly of Experts has recently issued a statement saying that Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei \u201cmerely\u201d accepted the nuclear deal due to the government\u2019s insistence. The statement demands that Rouhani should apologize because of \u201ccrossing the red line\u201d outlined by the leader of Islamic Republic and not taking \u201cnecessary guarantees\u201d from the U.S.
\nAccording to the editorial, the statement issued in the name of Assembly of Experts raises certain questions. Many ask if this statement expresses the view of all members of the Assembly, or it has other meanings. The Assembly of Experts holds meetings twice a year, issuing a statement at the end of each meeting. These statements express views of all members and are approved by all. In between the two meeting, there might be significant issues in the country requiring the Assembly to announce its position.
\nThe editorial goes on to say that the recent statement is one such case which is issued by the board of directors of the Assembly and doesn\u2019t necessarily reflect the views of all members of the Assembly. Issuing such statements is not unprecedented, but the point is no statements would usually be issued in cases where there are differences of opinions. Or if so, they used to be impartial.
\nThe editorial concludes: the U.S. withdrawing from the JCPOA was important and required the Assembly of Experts to announce its view in this regard. But statements issued in similar cases did not reflect the differences within the establishment and the society, but tried to adhere to views in alignment with general views within the society.
\nIran<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00bb<\/span>New JCPOA negotiations<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe editorial of Etemad newspaper addresses the issues that might help the success of JCPOA in new round of talks, which has started right after the U.S. pulling out of the nuclear deal.
\nThe editorial considers the JCPOA as a success for Iranian diplomacy, as the Trump administration attempted for a year and a half to use its conditions and provisions against Iran, but to no avail. Eventually, the U.S. administration, by unilaterally withdrawing from the JCPOA, had to pay political costs and lose credibility on international level.
\nThe editorial states that the truth is in the second phase of JCPOA, FM Zarif and his team have a more difficult and more important tasks ahead. It seems that diplomatic team of Iran\u2019s 12th government thought its job was over with finalizing the JCPOA, whereas the after signing the nuclear deal, the diplomatic apparatus of Iran should have done more to protect the JCPOA and increase its benefits, by smoothing the path for regional relations.
\nBut under the current conditions, the editorialist says, Iran must do its best to preserve the JCPOA, as it is an international document that Iran can use to resolve many of its international challenges. Cancelling the JCPOA not only destroys all political and economic costs paid by Iran so far, but also squanders all of its achievements for Iran.
\nThe editorial concludes that nevertheless, preserving the nuclear deal is very difficult because despite the fact that European powers, China and Russia have announced support for this international accord, one cannot hope they will persist on this position. The final point is that the new talks should not be limited to Europeans. Iran must open new powerful diplomatic front with regional powers, as Iran cannot be successful in transregional and international domain without preparing the regional grounds first.
\netemad<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00bb<\/span>Impact of US withdrawing from JCPOA on auto-industry<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe editorial of Tejarat Online deals with impact of the U.S. pulling out of the nuclear deal on Iranian auto-industry.
\nAccording to the editorial, the U.S. withdrawal from JCPOA will not have any direct impact on Iranian auto-industry, as American auto-industry does not have any extensive interaction with Iran. And the biggest partner which has a presence in the U.S. is French automaker Renault. But despite this company\u2019s considerable share in Iran\u2019s market, it cannot result in closing the market.
\nThe editorial then adds that Trump\u2019s decision will mostly affect banking transactions, and the few banks which work with Iran will probably be more cautious in receiving Iran\u2019s money. This will be a huge problem for Iran, which of course, will mostly impact the high-production of cars. As a result, the U.S. pulling out of JCPOA will create challenges for Iran\u2019s auto-market. It is unless Europeans find a middle way here, as the sanctions are imposed by the U.S., and not by UN Security Council and many countries can avoid acting in accordance to them. If so, the U.S. pulling out of JCPOA will not have any impact on Iran\u2019s auto industry.
\nThe editorial concludes that since international auto companies receive parts from the U.S., it can make them pay fines. Given the banning of importing and continuation of this process, it is highly likely that prices of imported cars will go up in Iran.
\nTejarat Online<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Salehi in National Security Commission in Parliament<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Deputy Head of National Security Commission in the Parliament, Mohammad Mehdi Boroumand, said Ali Akbar Salehi, head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, would go to this commission to present reports as to readiness for resuming the nuclear activities.
\nA while ago, US President Trump announced pulling out of JCPOA and signed executive orders for returning nuclear sanctions. In his speech, Trump reiterated his claim, urging that Iran has violated the JCPOA and the nuclear deal has been useless.
\nParliament news agency<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Salehi: Talks with Europeans based on distrust<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Ali Akbar Salehi, urged that talks with Europeans will be based on distrust, adding that \u201cwe hope they will compensate the US pulling out of the JCPOA; otherwise, we will go to a level higher than before the JCPOA.\u201d Pointing out to joint session with Parliament\u2019s National Security Commission, Salehi said Atomic Energy Organization is ready to act in accordance with senior official\u2019s decision with regard to the nuclear deal.
\nHead of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said talks with Europeans will not be held optimistically, and Iran will be after obtaining necessary guarantees for continuing the JCPOA.
\nParliament news agency<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Montajebnia: JCPOA was Khamenei\u2019s decision, not Rouhani\u2019s!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Following the statement by Iran\u2019s Assembly of Experts calling for Hassan Rouhani to apologize for the JCPOA, Rasool Montajebnia, reformist activist and deputy chairman of National Trust Party, said the nuclear deal was the decision of Iranian establishment. Montajebnia added that the establishment consists of the supreme leader, heads of three branches, and experts. He urged that if there is going to be an apology, the whole establishment must do so, not just Hassan Rouhani.
\nJahan news<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>100 lawmakers demand not joining FATF<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"In a letter to speaker parliament Ali Larijani, more than 100 MPs demanded halt of Iran joining the Convention for Suppression of Financing of Terrorism. MP Ali Akbar Karimi said in this regard that given the fact that US has pulled out of the JCPOA, the lawmakers have urged in this letter that it is not necessary for Iran to unilaterally fulfill its obligations in joining Financial Action Task Force on Money (FATF).
\nVatan-e Emrooz<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Lawmaker objects to burning US flag<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"A member of Omid [Hope] Fraction in Iranian Parliament, Mostafa Kavakebian, announced disagreement of this fraction with burning US flag in the Parliament, urging that if anyone wants to do it, they should do it outside the Parliament. Kavakebian added Omid Fraction has been absolutely against burning US flag in the Parliament, as the flag of a country is the symbol of its national identity.
\nFollowing US President withdrawing from the nuclear deal with Iran, a number of lawmakers set fire to US flag in the parliament.
\nDonya-e Eqtesad<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Araghchi meets British deputy foreign minister to emphasize on preserving JCPOA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Political deputy of Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, met with deputy British foreign minister in MENA affairs, Alister Burt, in Brussel to talk and exchange views about implementing JCPOA. Alister Burt, in his meeting with Araghchi, emphasized that Iran\u2019s nuclear with P5+1 for Europe security and Iran is very vital and his country is committed to it.
\nIranian and European experts held meetings in Brussel with regard to future of JCPOA, before the meeting of Iran\u2019s foreign minister with those of three European countries (Germany, Britain and France).
\nPars Today<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Long live corpse of JCPOA!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe hardline Kayhan newspaper slams supporters of the nuclear deal who pretend that the U.S. pulling out of JCPOA is a sign of the deal\u2019s being powerful. Kayhan says, according to these supporters, \u201cAmericans suffered a loss and we benefitted from it, which is why they withdraw from it,\u201d calling this reasoning an insult on \u201cintelligence of public opinion\u201d.
\nKayhan calls JCPOA a dead body whose supporters are trying to embellish it to pretend that it is still alive and more beautiful than before.
\nKayhan<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>10 thousand addicted students need treatment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Director General of Protection against Social Pathologies in Education Ministry said about 10 thousand students have reached a level of addiction that after the first experience of using drugs, they continue to do so, and they need treatment. Dr. Mansour Kiyaee added that today approximately 100 thousand students in Iran are at risk of addiction \u2013 some of these have either had the experience of using drugs or are at risk of exposure.
\nISNA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Qatar to become Iran\u2019s hub for foreign currency transactions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"A senior official of the Central Bank announced development in foreign currency relations between Iran and Qatar, adding that several Iranian banks have opened accounts with Qatar National Bank, and transactions of foreign currency remittances will take place through this channel. He urged that given the difficulties created in Dubai for transferring foreign currencies, Iran\u2019s foreign currency relationships with Qatar will expand.
\nThe senior official added, so far, Bank Melli Iran and Parsian Bank have opened accounts with Qatar National Bank, and according to plans, Bank Saderat Iran will play new role in the field of foreign currency remittance.
\nIn response to this question if by this decision, Qatar can fill Dubai\u2019s gap in the bottleneck of the country\u2019s foreign currency and become Iran\u2019s foreign currency hub, this official from the Central Bank said, \u201cWe certainly hope so.\u201d
\nFars news agency<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Will European choose Iran over US?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Foad Izadi, expert in nuclear issues, said about new round of talks with Europe without the U.S. that Europe is not a unified whole, and Italy, Spain, Austria and Sweden are traditionally closer to Iran. Izadi added that Europe should not be considered as a single body, and it is always possible for them to have differences of opinions over issues.
\nAccording to Izadi, Europeans are generally under the influence of the U.S., and if they have to choose between Iran and the U.S., they will usually move towards the U.S. That is why Iran shouldn\u2019t have high expectations from Europeans.
\nMashregh news<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Increase in defense budget<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"According to deputy speaker of parliament, amendment to 2018-2019 budget has been announced to Iranian president, according to which the budget for boosting defense foundation has increased. In this amendment there have been changes in the budget for defense ministry.
\nTasnim<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>John Kerry\u2019s secret meeting with an Iranian delegation in Paris<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Jason Osborne, former media adviser of U.S. President Donald Trump, wrote in his Twitter: John Kerry, former U.S. Secretary of State, met with an Iranian delegation in Paris. Osborne wrote in his Twitter: recently John Kerry met with three Iranians in Paris. One of my friends, sitting close to their table, said he [John Kerry] had criticized Trump.
\nThe Iranian delegation, which had a team consisting of five security bodyguards, had left the place with diplomatic automobiles. It is not clear who were the members of this Iranian delegation, or what had been the main issue of their consultations. Osborne has also published a picture of John Kerry after this meeting in his Twitter.
\nIn continuation, Osborne has accused John Kerry of being \u201cforeign government\u2019s agent\u201d for his meetings in recent months with authorities and leaders of foreign countries including Iran. According to the U.S. laws, if someone\u2019s name is registered as foreign government\u2019s agent, he will be included under the Logan Act, for which he will be put on trial for measures against U.S. national security.
\nUnion of Associations for Free Iran<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Assembly of Experts asked Rouhani to apologize to people for JCPOA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"A statement issued by Assembly of Experts calls for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to apologize to people for the U.S. pulling out of JCPOA. The statement asks for Hassan Rouhani\u2019s apologies for the Trump\u2019s reneging and withdrawing from the JCPOA.
\nAccording to Assembly of Experts, Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei accepted the nuclear deal merely because of the government\u2019s insistence, calling for Hassan Rouhani\u2019s apology due to \u201cnot observing the red lines\u201d of the supreme leader, and \u201cnot obtaining necessary guarantees\u201d from the U.S.
\nRadio Farda<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Rouhani\u2019s condition for staying in JCPOA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Hassan Rouhani said if the other five countries that are parties to the nuclear deal get along with Iran, fulfill their obligations, and guarantee to provide the interests of Islamic Republic of Iran with continuation of JCPOA, this accord will survive despite the will of the U.S. and Israel.
\nFollowing the U.S. pulling out of the nuclear deal, Iran is seeking to uphold the accord with other countries \u2013 France, Britain, Germany, Russia and China \u2013 that have signed the deal.
\nAfkar news<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Ahmadinejad\u2019s statement about difference of opinion with supreme leader regarding US<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced that he had disagreed with direct talks between Iran and the U.S. in Oman, which were held during last years of his government and with permission of the supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
\nIn a statement issued on his website, Ahmadinejad urged that he had disagreed with holding talks with the U.S. in Oman and had called for postponing the talks for six months. He has also called for sharing all \u201ctalks and agreements transparently and with documents\u201d with people so that they become aware of what has happened.
\nRadio Farda<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Shamkhani meets with Afghanistan defense minister<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Secretary of Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, met with Afghanistan Defense Minister Major General Tariq Shah Bahrami, announcing that creating stability and security in Afghanistan and total destruction of terrorist groups in this country are common goals of Tehran and Kabul.
\nAli shamkhani said Takfiri terrorist groups are a deep threat against Islamic nations and countries and can only be countered with cooperation and taking joint approaches.
\nShargh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>50 Iranians go to jail every hour<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Everyday 1,200 people go to jail in Iran. Each year more than 430,000 people are taken into custody, and half of these people will stay in jails. According to Hassan Mousavi Chelek, head of Iran\u2019s Social Work Association, every hour 50 people go to jail on average in Iran.
\nMousavi Chelek suggested judiciary officials must use punishments other than jail to cut down the number of prisoners. He had previously called the increase in number of prisoners as a sign of weakening the moral values in society.
\nRadio Zamaneh<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Lawmaker: Europeans must compensate Trump\u2019s decision<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Deputy Head of Omid [Hope] Fraction, Mohammad Reza Tabesh, urged that Europeans must compensate for Iran\u2019s economic and political losses due to the U.S. pulling out of JCPOA. Tabesh added that Europeans must strive to make up for deficiencies and shortcomings due to the U.S. withdrawing from the JCPOA and compensate for Trump\u2019s decision. He said Europeans must give practical guarantee to Iran, just as Iran\u2019s supreme leader Ali Khamenei has wanted to.
\nParliament news agency<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Brigadier-General Bagheri: Bolivia interested in weapon cooperation with Iran<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Brigadier-General Bagheri, said Bolivia\u2019s army is interested in weapon cooperation with Iran\u0640\u0640\u0640 which is welcomed by Iran. He expressed hope that the trip of commander of Bolivia\u2019s army to Iran would bring the two countries closer. According to Bagheri, Iranian people recognizes Bolivia as a country that has resisted the U.S. desires, and Bolivia\u2019s armed forces have made a lot of efforts for this country\u2019s independence.
\nTasnim<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Zarif: Iran after guarantees from Europeans<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, upon his arrival at Beijing\u2019s airport, pointed out to meeting with Chinese foreign minister, adding \u201cit is vital for us to start talks with P5\u201d regarding JCPOA. Urging that China is one of the closest friends to Iran, Zarif said, \u201ctoday we are sure that China will stand by us.\u201d He added that as for European countries, since they were the ones asking Iran to stay in the JCPOA after the U.S. pulling out of the nuclear deal, Iran should see how they want to provide Iran\u2019s interests, despite the U.S. withdrawing from JCPOA.
\nJam-e-jam online<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Lawmaker: Airbus, Boeing first test of Europe vs America in JCPOA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, a member of the Parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, said deciding about Airbus and Boeing will be the first JCPOA test of Europe vs the U.S., adding that if this contract is cancelled, Iran will lose hope towards Europeans\u2019 position towards JCPOA. Making explanations with regard to selling Airbus and Boeing aircrafts to Iran after the U.S. pulling out of JCPOA, Falahatpisheh said given details of the contract of Islamic Republic with Airbus and Boeing companies, compensations must be paid to Iran because of cancelling the contracts after the U.S. withdrawing from the nuclear deal.
\nParliament news agency<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iran, Qatar to resume joint economic commission after 13 years<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"With Iranian industry minster\u2019s trip to Qatar, the 6th joint economic commission of Iran and Qatar will be held in Doha. A delegation consisting of 70 experts, businessmen and merchants from public and private sectors, headed by Mohammad Reza Fayaz, advisor to industry ministry in international affairs, entered Doha. According to Fayaz, in this meeting, many issues that have remained unresolved would be investigated. In five committees to be held during these meetings, issues such commerce, mining, customs, oil, petrochemistry, export, and banking affairs would be probed into.
\nEghtesad news<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Rouhani to Merkel: JCPOA must guarantee Tehran\u2019s interests<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized on JCPOA guaranteeing Iran\u2019s interests precisely and clearly, asking Germany, France and Britain to announce their clear position regarding how to provide Tehran\u2019s interests in JCPOA after the U.S. pulling out of the nuclear deal. In his talk with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Rouhani urged that Iran\u2019s interests with regard to important issues related to JCPOA such as selling oil, gas, petrochemicals and banking relations must be clarified and guaranteed clearly.
\nIRNA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Iran, Russia sign additional agreement to construct thermal power plants<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"
\nRussian energy ministry announced that Iran and Russia signed additional agreement regarding construction project of Sirik thermal power plant in Iran. According to RIA Novosti news agency, at the end of talk between Anatoli Tikhonov, Director General of Russia\u2019s Energy Agency, and Masoud Karbasian, Iranian economic minister, both sides signed additional agreements with regard to guaranteeing implementation of Sirik thermal power plant.
\nIRNA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Emirates follows suit in putting sanctions against Iranian individuals, companies<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Following the U.S. Treasury measure in imposing sanctions against 9 Iranian individuals and companies, United Arab Emirates followed suit. U.S. Treasury issued a statement, putting sanctions on several Iranian individuals and companies.
\nU.S. Treasury announced disruption of \u201can extensive network for transferring foreign currency\u201d with cooperation of United Arab Emirates. According to this statement, 6 individuals and 3 companies have been added to the list of those under the U.S. sanctions for fighting terrorism. United Arab Emirates too put these individuals and companies in the list of its sanctions immediately.
\nFars news agency<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Several teachers arrested following protest gathering in Tehran, other provinces<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Several people have been reportedly \u201cbeaten and arrested\u201d during protest gathering of active and retired teachers in Tehran and other provinces, following sever encounter of security forces.
\nAccording to ILNA, hundreds of teachers held protest gatherings in many cities, including Sari, Kermanshah, Qaraveh, Divandareh, Shiraz, Mamasani, Kazeroon, Marivan, Tabriz, and Khorramabad. The gatherings\u2019 objective was to protest against educational budget deficit and wages lower than poverty line.
\nRadio Farda<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2666\u00a0<\/span>Lawmaker: Iran must use as opportunity US withdrawing from JCPOA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Mostafa Kavakebian, member of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, emphasized that President Trump\u2019s withdrawal from JCPOA was to cover the U.S. domestic issues, stressing that \u201cwe must turn this into an opportunity immediately and rely on domestic resources.\u201d He said, given the U.S. pulling out of JCPOA, consultations with Europeans shouldn\u2019t take too long, and even giving one week to Europeans to make up their mind is too much. They must clearly announce if they are going to stay committed to the JCPOA or not, urged Kavakebian.
\nISNA<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u00bbIranian people have the right to know This editorial, written by a member of Iran-China Chamber of Commerce, addresses the economy crisis with which Iran is dealing, and people\u2019s right to be informed about it. The editorialist is of the opinion that President Rouhani\u2019s government try to portray an untrue picture of Iran\u2019s economy. Whether […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":4648,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[129,1521,2563,328,1623,2559,2560,126,432,165,308,51,461,489,464,20,2562,12,351,2558,2546,430,2557,2561,55,142,108,26,1979,38,44,13,678,1483,1031,2135,39],"class_list":["post-4901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iran-in-a-week","tag-addicts","tag-airbus","tag-angela-merkel","tag-arrest","tag-assembly-of-experts","tag-auto-companies","tag-auto-industry","tag-boeing","tag-bolivia","tag-drugs","tag-economy","tag-elections","tag-europe","tag-france","tag-germany","tag-human-rights","tag-injustice","tag-iran","tag-iraq","tag-jail","tag-javad-zarif","tag-jcpoa","tag-joint-economic-commission","tag-moqtada","tag-nuclear","tag-oil","tag-parliament","tag-qatar","tag-renault","tag-rouhani","tag-russia","tag-saudi-arabia","tag-supreme-leader","tag-teachers","tag-trump","tag-united-arab-emirates","tag-zarif"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4901","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=4901"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4901\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4931,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4901\/revisions\/4931"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4648"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4901"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}