{"id":5059,"date":"2018-06-28T11:02:31","date_gmt":"2018-06-28T08:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/?p=5059"},"modified":"2018-06-28T11:02:31","modified_gmt":"2018-06-28T08:02:31","slug":"plans-to-impeach-rouhani-and-iran-in-a-condition-of-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rasanah-iiis.org\/english\/monitoring-and-translation\/iran-in-a-week\/plans-to-impeach-rouhani-and-iran-in-a-condition-of-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Plans to impeach Rouhani and Iran in a condition of war!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n Iran\u2019s new strategy: regional multilateralism<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis editorial addresses the necessity of a new foreign policy for Iran in the post-JCPOA era.
\nThe editorialist begins by portraying Iran\u2019s current dire straits following the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA. In addition to the U.S. imposing tough sanctions and new political pressures, other countries have also detached themselves from Iran for their own interests. For instance, China needs to avoid a direct confrontation with the U.S. for its economic growth in the next decade. Russia tends to keep balance in its relations with the U.S. to stabilize its global power. Moreover, any hope for Europe\u2019s economic help to Iran has been lost.
\nAfter this introduction, the editorialist comes to his point: Iran needs to focus on a new strategy in its foreign policy, which is based on reinforcing its independent national systems in the economy, politics, and security, as well as relying on multilateralism. This strategy means that Iran should have a bilateral or trilateral economic merge with its neighboring countries while utilizing its geographical superiority in order to enter a big geopolitical game within a framework of a political multilateralism.
\nIn conclusion, the editorialist emphasizes that Iran should be strong from within and have a strong regional connectivity which can help improve its economy in order to have a useful role in the regional geopolitics.
\n An editorial in Shargh Daily on June 26, 2018<\/a><\/p>\n

Defective transparency<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis editorial centers on the crisis in Iran\u2019s currency and gold coin markets.
\nThe editorialist opens his piece by saying that Iran\u2019s current government has taken pride in controlling the inflation rate of currency and gold coin so far. From the very beginning of Hassan Rouhani\u2019s presidency, it was expected that his administration, unlike the previous one, would have a fine grasp of the economy. However, it gradually became clear that the inflexibility of structures hardly allowed any major changes. Neither did the new administration had any tendency to alter those structures. The crisis Iran is facing today is rooted in disregarding the currency rate and policies for pricing it continues the editorialist. The government by supporting the currency rate not only weakens export but also provides the rich rent-seekers with more benefits, hence aggravating poverty and unemployment. The administration\u2019s announcement of currency rate as 4200 tomans led to thousand billions of rents.
\nAll in all, the editorial closes by saying that controlling the currency rate per se is no matter for pride. The major issue the Iranian government has been suffering from is disregarding economic structures which have been shaped by intrusive policies.
\n An editorial in Etemad Daily on June 27, 2018<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n Plans to impeach Rouhani<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAmir Khojasteh, head of parliamentary Fraction for Fighting Economic Corruption, said, \u201cWe give 10 to 15 days to the government present its plans for countering enemies\u2019 conspiracies in the economic war, and if it can\u2019t, we will start the plan to impeach government\u2019s economic ministers and raise the issue of the president\u2019s incompetence.\u201d He added that the issue of impeachment and incompetence will not be politically motivated but will be for the government\u2019s incompetence in the field of economy.
\n Jahan news<\/a><\/p>\n

Nouri Hamedani: People are rightfully unhappy with bad economic conditions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nHossein Nouri Hamedani criticized \u201csilence of a certain group\u201d against different kinds of corruption, particularly economic corruption, in the society, saying, fighting economic corruption is people\u2019s demand, and it must be confronted seriously. Pointing out to people\u2019s economic problems, saying while certain people have embezzled billions of tomans or receive astronomical salaries, people suffer from economic problems.
\n Vatan Emrouz<\/a><\/p>\n

Sadegh Larijani threatens to execute \u201cdisruptors of economic stability\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAfter unprecedented protests in Tehran Grand Bazar, Iranian Chief Justice Sadegh Larijani threatened that \u201cdisruptors of economic stability\u201d will be confronted and executed. Larijani said, \u201csome people with their huge capitals intend to disrupt economic stability; these people must be identified by security forces.\u201d Iranian chief justice called this as \u201cbetraying people and the establishment\u201d, saying \u201cwe will not cave in and will confront these people.\u201d
\nMany businessmen shut their shops in protest against skyrocketing price of foreign currencies, and their assembly ended in clashes with police forces. Beside Tehran, protesters against high prices took to streets in cities of Karaj, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, and Mashhad, and businessmen closed their shops.
\n BBC Persian<\/a><\/p>\n

Rouhani: the Heavy burden on 3 branches<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nIranian President Hassan Rouhani said today there is a heavy burden on the three branches in Iran, while the U.S. is after making people lose their hopes for the future and become frustrated. He added while Iran has had a legal and political victory, the U.S. is trying to break Iranian people by a psychological and economic warfare.
\nAmidst recent unrests in Iran, 180 MPs have signed a letter asking Rouhani to change the economic team in his government. Rouhani\u2019s chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has said that Rouhani might use new people in his cabinet.
\n ISNA<\/a><\/p>\n

Lawmaker ridicules Rouhani after publishing pictures in sports clothes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAfter publication of Hassan Rouhani\u2019s images with sports clothes in mountains around Tehran, Mashhad MP Javad Karimi Ghoddosi said in a tweet that it is better for Iranian president to take care of the economic conditions and administration of the country with the same precision that he takes care of his own appearance.
\nRecently Hassan Rouhani\u2019s pictures without sports clothes were published on the Internet, showing him smiling and wearing sports clothes from an American brand, Under Armor. Users of cyberspace slammed Rouhani for these pictures taken at a time when people are severely suffering from economic conditions.
\n Farad news<\/a><\/p>\n

Ali Larijani defends Iran\u2019s presence in Syria and Lebanon<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nSpeaker of Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani said, \u201csome people ask about what we are doing in Lebanon and Syria; if we are present in Syria and Lebanon, it is for the security of our own country.\u201d With regard to Iran\u2019s helps to Syria and Iraq, Larijani added that this help was for preserving the security of the country, saying that \u201cthe terrorist groups were created to affect the security of Iranians.\u201d
\nIn recent protests against poor economic conditions and spiking prices of foreign currencies in Iran, protesters have chanted slogans against Iran\u2019s help to Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine, thus questioning Iran\u2019s foreign policy in this regard.
\n Young Journalists Club<\/a><\/p>\n

Nobakht reacts to Rahim Safavi\u2019s remarks:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nMilitaries should not interfere in politics
\nIn response to remarks of Yahya Rahim Safavi, advisor and aide to Iranian supreme leader and former commander of IRGC, as to the government\u2019s incapacity to run the country, Government Spokesperson Mohammad Bagher Nobakht said that \u201chigh ranking militaries express their own personal views, not those of the Army or Iranian Revolutionary Guards.\u201d He said he hoped that militaries would prevent from interfering in the politics.
\n RFI Persian<\/a><\/p>\n

Zarif: JCPOA is firmly in place<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nIn response to a question concerning the destiny of JCPOA and Iran\u2019s talk with European Union to preserve this international accord, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urged that JCPOA is firmly in its place. Zarif pointed out to Iran\u2019s talk with remaining countries including France, Britain, and Germany, saying \u201cwe should see to what extent members of JCPOA and other members of the international community are ready to take the necessary steps in preserving this international accord.\u201d
\nISNA<\/a><\/p>\n

Rahim Safavi: The country seems to run better without the government<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nYahya Rahim Safavi, aide and advisor to Iran\u2019s supreme leader, pointed out to the current conditions in Iran, saying \u201csometimes it seems that the country runs better without the government.\u201d Safavi who was previously commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards said that Iran has problems in creating a government, adding that people go to offices, organizations, and municipalities and their issues are not resolved, which results in creating dissatisfaction among them.
\nDuring recent weeks, new protests have shaped in Iran due to unprecedented instability in the foreign currency and gold market, as a result of which Tehran\u2019s market has witnessed shut down of shops and widespread protests.
\n BBC Persian<\/a><\/p>\n

Velayati meets with Iraq\u2019s national security advisor<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nAli Akbar Velayati, advisor of Iranian supreme leader in international affairs, met with Iraq\u2019s national security advisor, Faleh Fayaz. In this meeting, Velayati called Iraq\u2019s significant victory a \u201chistorical victory over savage and anti-Islam ISIS,\u201d hoping for constructive, positive talks while Fayaz is in Iran.
\nFayaz called Iran-Iraq relationship very extensive, pointing out to Iran\u2019s essential role in supporting Iraq\u2019s army in confronting ISIS.
\n ISNA<\/a><\/p>\n

Lawmaker: We are in a condition of war<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nHadi Ghavami, deputy head of Budget and Planning Commission in the Iranian parliament, said \u201ccurrently we are in a condition of war\u201d, and when Trump announces imposing tough sanctions against Iran, it certainly makes foreign investment in the country tougher and puts foreign investors under pressure. This will result in lack of prosperity in production and chaos in the country\u2019s economy, added Ghavami. Deputy head of Budget and Planning Commission urged that \u201cif we move forward without managing expectations, tougher economic conditions are ahead of us.\u201d
\n Iran Emrouz<\/a><\/p>\n

Hegameh Shahidi arrested in Kish Island<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nTehran prosecutor office announced the arrest of Hengameh Shahidi, political activist, journalist and former advisor to Mehdi Karroubi in Kish Island, southern Iran. Shahidi had spent six months in solitary confinement in 2017. According to Tehran prosecutor office, Shahidi had been under prosecution and was arrested while she was wearing a mask to conceal her identity and was taken into custody.
\nAccording to Shahidi\u2019s daughter, Parmis Taherian, she has had a heart attack a few days ago and was immediately arrested after being discharged.
\n Ensaf news<\/a><\/p>\n

Tehran MP: We are after meeting with imprisoned female dervishes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nWith regard to lawmakers meeting with Iranian female dervishes who are imprisoned, Tehran MP Fatemeh Saeedi said, \u201cwe have written a letter in this regard, asking for meeting with them, but haven\u2019t received any response yet.\u201d
\nRecently it was announced that six female dervishes have launched a hunger strike in protest against \u201cabnormal behaviors\u201d of prison\u2019s guards in Gharchak Prison in the city of Varamin, close to Tehran.
\nIn 2017, Gonabadi dervishes gathered in northern Tehran in protest against sieging their leader\u2019s house; the assembly turned violent with the interference of law enforcement forces. More than 300 dervishes were arrested during the clashes, with men being transferred to Evin Prison and women to Gharchak Prison.
\n Shargh daily<\/a><\/p>\n

Iran will stay with Lebanon, says, an Iranian official<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe Iranian ambassador to Lebanon has emphasized his country\u2019s support of Lebanon during the death anniversary of Mostafa Chamran, Iran\u2019s first defense minister after the 1979 revolution. Mohammad Fathali said the Islamic Republic of Iran will always remain with Lebanon throughout all hardships.
\n Pars Today<\/a><\/p>\n

Iranian Parliamentarian: I was threatened for criticizing Russia<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nHeshmatollah Falahatpishe, a member of Iranian Parliament\u2019s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, says he has been repeatedly threatened and confronted by certain circles in the country because of his \u201crealistic\u201d criticism of Russia\u2019s policies.
\nReferring to Russia\u2019s measures against Iran at OPEC, Falahatpishe added that Iran has over and over become the plaything of Russia\u2019s advantageous policies.
\n Aftab Yazd daily<\/a><\/p>\n

Lawmaker slams shelving the plan for investigating officials\u2019 assets<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nFarhad Tajari, member of Principle 90 Commission in the Iranian parliament, criticized shelving the plan to investigate officials\u2019 and authorities\u2019 assets and properties in Expediency Discernment Council for several years. He added that this plan was one of the essential priorities of Expediency Discernment Council, adding that \u201cI do not know why it has not become operative yet.\u201d
\nTajari urged that people expect their representatives to deal with the issue of financial and bureaucratic corruptions of some of the officials.
\n Khabar Foori<\/a><\/p>\n

79% of Telegram users in Iran still use the messenger<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe latest poll in Iran shows that 79% of users of Telegram messenger are still using it despite its being filtered by the Iranian government. Following the filtering of Telegram, the number of users of Instagram and WhatsApp too has had a significant increase in Iran.
\nAfter popular unrests in December 2017, a number of high ranking Iranian officials including Iran\u2019s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and judiciary officials attacked foreign messengers and social networks including Telegram, calling them tools for \u201cinfiltration of foreign countries and provoking people.\u201d
\nHuman Rights Campaign in Iran has announced in its report concerning filtering Telegram that blocking this messenger aims at stopping Iranians\u2019 access to free information and the technology that is not controlled by the Iranian government.
\n Radio Farda<\/a><\/p>\n

Ali Motahari asks Iranians to resist 6 months<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nMP Ali Motahari suggested that Iranian government should tell people in what condition Iran is and what are the roots of high prices in the market. He urged that under these tough economic conditions, no government can easily resolve the crisis. Motahari added that Iranian government is under pressure from outside to go to the negotiation table and \u201cif people can resist for six months, the economic conditions will improve.\u201d
\nRecently people have taken to streets all over Iran in protest against spiking prices, as well as skyrocketing price of the dollar in the foreign currency market.
\n Khabar online<\/a><\/p>\n

Mehdi Taeb: Mashaee is a spy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nHead of Amar Cyber Base Mehdi Taeb called Esfandiar Rahim Mashaee a spy, implicitly admitting to his being tortured. Taeb said that Mashaee, former president Ahmadinejad\u2019s chief of staff, had been a \u201cprofessional intelligence officer\u201d who \u201cwouldn\u2019t give up any intelligence even if beaten.\u201d Mashaee has been arrested by Iranian Revolutionary Guards\u2019 Intelligence Office that is controlled by Hossein Taeb, Mehdi\u2019s brother.
\nTaeb also added Hamid Baghaee, Ahmadinejad\u2019s executive vice president, \u201cshould have been executed.\u201d Baghaee was condemned to 15 years of imprisonment on the charge of embezzlement.
\n Radio Zamaneh<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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