Fars News: "Tehran Stresses Illegitimacy of Israel":
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini repeated Iran's stance in the face of the Zionist regime of Israel, stressing that Tehran views that regime as illegal, illegitimate and a usurper of the Palestinians' rights and land.Fars News: "US Discredited for Supporting Israel":
The spokesman made the remarks in reaction to the release of distorted quotations from Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki while addressing a regional meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Jordan.
Speaking to reporters during his weekly press conference here on Sunday, Hosseini expressed regret over misinterpretations and distortion of Mottaki's remarks.
He further noted Mottaki's statements about the Zionist regime and issues of the Palestinian nation at the WEF meeting as well as his address at the ministerial meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) in Islamabad, Pakistan, and said if media paid due attention to these statements then they could realize Mottaki's points given the abundant asymmetries existing in his remarks.
The spokesman further mentioned expatriation of the indigenous residents of Palestine and arrangement of free and democratic elections to be attended by the original and native residents of Palestine, including Muslims, Jews and Christians, to determine the type of government in that country as the only way to solve Palestine's issue, stressing that the result of such elections would receive Iran's unconditional support.
Elsewhere, he pointed to the achievements gained by the Iranian delegation at the 34th Foreign Ministers' Meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, and said that Tehran had prepared 15 draft resolutions which were approved by the participants.
"One of these resolutions pertained to Iran's peaceful nuclear activities, which was approved by all the 57 member states. The resolution stresses the need for the use of peaceful means and precondition-free talks as the best way to resolve Iran's nuclear issue," the spokesman reminded.
He also said that as a result of Iran's efforts, participants also passed a resolution stressing Islamic solidarity in a bid to neutralize enemies' attempts and plots for sowing seeds of discord among Islamic countries and nations.
"After 38 years, the Organization of the Islamic Conference for the first time described Shiism as an official religion of Islam and stressed its strong opposition to aggressions against Shiites' lives and possessions," Hosseini continued.
He also voiced pleasure in the ratification of a resolution by the OIC meeting against the Zionist regime, condemning Tel Aviv for possessing nuclear arms. [...]
Iranian Parliament Speaker Gholam Ali Haddad Adel stressed that the United States' support for the criminal regime of the Zionists has discredited the American nation.The Iranian economy may be having difficulties, but don't worry, it's on the "verge of a giant leap." And you thought only North Korea made great leaps!
Addressing an open session of the Islamic Consultative Assembly here in Tehran on Sunday, the speaker noted the intensification of the Zionist regime's invasion of Palestine and massacre of the innocent people in Gaza, and reminded, "So far some 18 Palestinians have been martyred while a large number of people have also been wounded."
"Watching the scenes where mothers, spouses and children mourn for the loss of their beloved ones is a source of suffering and grievance for every heart," he continued.
Haddad Adel further blasted European countries who allege to be advocates of human rights for merely watching Israelis' brutal invasions, adding, "These (Europeans) are the same people who cry out when a person is arrested in accordance with the domestic laws of a country, but they have now kept silent. And the United States also extends its constant support for this illegitimate infant (Israel).
"This is the same United States that introduces itself as the flag-bearer of freedom and democracy in the world and intends to gift these items (democracy and freedom) to the Islamic countries as well. But the world people can observe as to how Americans treat Hamas which has ascended to power through the vote of majority of Palestinians and in accordance with the mechanisms which comply with democracy," he continued.
The speaker also mentioned, "Under such conditions that the US supports Israel and the Zionist regime's minister of war officially announces that they intend to assassinate Hamas leader, how can the Americans expect not to be hated by the world of Islam."
He also called on the American people to question the US administration, saying that the United States' support for Israel has ruined the whole reputation of that country.
"We condemn the barbaric acts of Israel and express our sympathy with the bereaved families of the martyrs," the Iranian parliament speaker said.
Press TV: "Iran's economy taking quantum leap":
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the country is on the verge of a "giant economic leap" calling for the nation to take its part.What a great economic principle: saving money through fairness!
"The country is on the verge of a giant leap. The infrastructure is developed swiftly and we are creating the (required) conditions (for that). The young expert workforce is entering into the work market. The country has a lot of experience in various fields. We are on the verge of an economic leap," the President said.
In a TV interview on Saturday, Ahmadinejad called Iran as one of the safest countries for investment.
"Despite the current pressures and propaganda, domestic and foreign investment has considerably increased in Iran during the recent years", said the President, adding "But this leap demands a public movement, that is the people and the government should take their part despite the difficulties and pressures. I call on all the people to take part in the movement. The popular economy should move the country forward. The people should participate in the form of groups, companies, and cooperatives. The people should tolerate the difficulties for a 3-4 year period so that our country turns into a developed and modern country," he reiterated.
Ahmadinejad touched on the issue of the fuel consumption Iran and said it falls on the government to decrease the consumption. "The government is seeking to spend the money saved from the fair distribution of oil on stable infrastructure" he concluded.
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