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Headlines in Iranian English-language dailies on January 6

Tehran, Jan 6, IRNA -- The following headlines appeared in the English-language newspapers in the Iranian capital on Wednesday:

FM spox comments on the latest situation of Korean ship

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Tuesday that as previously announced, the problem of the Korean ship is completely technical, stressing that the Islamic Republic of Iran, like all countries, is fully sensitive to the preservation of the marine environment.

Zarif congratulates Qatar for success in resisting pressures

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – In response to Qatar's refusal to accept the conditions of the Saudi-led coalition, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated Doha on its success in resisting pressure and extortion.

Iran's nuclear steps reversible if all comply with commitments: Envoy

New York, Jan 5, IRNA -- Iran’s permanent envoy to UN emphasized that Iranian government’s top priority is annulment of sanctions’ effects relying on domestic capabilities, but upon full implementation of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) commitments, Iran’s nuclear steps will be reversed.

Iran’s 20% enrichment a message to Biden: Ex-British envoy

London, Jan 5, IRNA – Britain’s former representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Tuesday that Iran has started ramping up the uranium enrichment to send a diplomatic message to the Biden administration.

General Soleimani’s ideology “living and dynamic”: Minister

Kerman, Jan 5, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Intelligence Mahmoud Alavi said on Tuesday that the enemy fantasized that they have broken the ideology of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani, but de facto they have failed to do so because his line of thought is unbreakable.

Envoy: Turkish companies seeking to increase cooperation with Iran

Tabriz, Jan 5, IRNA - The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Turkey Mohammad Farazmand said on Tuesday that Turkish companies are seeking to expand relations with Iran using the available capacities under the sanctions.

Iran to respond decisively to enemy's slightest mistake: Commander

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri said on Tuesday that if the enemy makes a smallest mistake, Iranian military will most definitely respond vigorously.

Gen Soleimani united region against Daesh: Pakistani speakers

Islamabad, Jan 5, IRNA -- Pakistani political figures and thinkers paying homage to martyr Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani, Commander of the Quds Force said he played a commendable role in uniting regional states against the threat of Daesh.  

Iranian short animation films win 3 awards at Italian, Chinese filmfests

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Two Iranian short films have won three awards in their latest competition in Italian and Chinese film festivals.

Iran’s 20% uranium enrichment not violating int’l commitments: Russian official

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – The chairman of the Russian Friendship Society with Arab Countries said on Tuesday that Iran's enriching uranium to 20% does not violate the country’s international commitments.

Gen. Soleimani's path continues until liberation of Palestine

Kerman, Jan 5, IRNA - The Secretary General of the Islamic Jihad of Palestine, Ziyad Al Nakhala said on Tuesday that the Jihad of Palestine pledges that the path of Martyr Soleimani will continue until the liberation of the Holy Quds.

Iran proceeding more powerful than before: Security official

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani wrote in a Twitter message that Iran is pursuing active resistance strategy more strongly that before in both domestic and foreign scenes.

Barham Saleh: General Soleimani stood beside Iraqi people

Baghdad, Jan 5, IRNA - President of Iraq Barham Saleh said on Tuesday that Iran’s anti-terror commander Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani stood with the Iraqi people in troublesome circumstances.

Iran ready to mend ancient Persian-made Taq Kasra in Iraq

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Ali-Asghar Mounesan said on Tuesday that Iran is ready to repair Taq Kasra in Ctesiphon, Iraq.

Iran becomes member of World Federation of Aikido

Rasht, Jan 5, IRNA - Iran's president of the Federation of Martial Arts Association Yousef Behtari said on Tuesday that fortunately, Iran became a member of the World Federation of Aikido.

Iran to address Ukrainian plane victims' case within days: Judiciary spox

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Iran’s Judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Esmaili said case of the victims of Ukrainian plane crash has become finalized and will be settled by the end of the current Iranian calendar month (ending on January 19).

Minister: Iran receives most of its electricity demand from Iraq

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA - Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said on Tuesday that Iraq's debt to the National Iranian Gas Company and the Power Generation, Distribution and Transmission Company (Tavanir) have been paid by the Iraqi government except for two months.

Iran enriching about 9 kg of uranium to 20% per month: Nuclear chief

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi said on Tuesday that Iran is now producing 17 to 20 grams of 20%-enriched uranium an hour.

Russian official to IRNA:

Iran’s higher level enrichment response to west’s violation of commitments

Moscow, Jan 5, IRNA – Andrei Sidorov, acting dean of Moscow State University’s Faculty of Public Administration; School of World Politics; Faculty of Global Studies (MGO) told IRNA here on Tuesday that Iran’s decision to increase its uranium enrichment degree to 20% is an appropriate response to numerous violations of the western countries.

Tehran Int'l Book Fair to be held online, 1500 publishers to attend

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA -- The Spokesman of the book fair (TIBF) Ayyoub Dehghankar said that due to the pandemic of COVID 19, Tehran International Book Fair ‎‎will be held online.

COVID-19 kills 98 more people in Iran

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA - Some 98 more Iranians have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) over the past 24 hours bringing the total deaths to 55,748, Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman Sima Sadat Lari said on Tuesday.

Pakistani minister pledges to strengthen anti-narcotics cooperation with Iran

Islamabad, Jan 5, IRNA -- Pakistan's Minister for Narcotics Control welcoming the bilateral and regional initiatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran to combat drug trafficking, has pledged to further strengthen Pakistan's cooperation with Iran.

Iran plays down US rhetoric of threat

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Language of threat against Iran has no chance for success, said Government spokesman Ali Rabiei on Tuesday.

Economic security, vital for investors: Pres. Rouhani

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said here on Tuesday that investors who undertake legal activities in Iran should not feel insecurity in the country.

Irish senator: Gen. Soleimani assassins should be charged before court of justice

London, Jan 5, IRNA – Irish Senator Gerard Patrick Craughwell termed assassination of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani as state terrorism, saying assassins should be charged before a court of justice.

Veep: Oil industry undergone most pressure from sanctions

Tehran, Jan 5, IRNA – Iranian First Vice President said on Tuesday that the oil and gas sector has undergone the most pressure from the sanctions, adding that the oil and gas and petrochemical sectors are crucial for the economic development of the country.