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Superpowers Mistakes Results in Extremism, Zarif Says

reporter 1222 — Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:04:40 +0000

TEHRAN (Iran News) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the miscalculations and big mistakes made by the superpowers have resulted in catastrophes and a surge in extremism across the globe.

The top Iranian diplomat made the remarks in a speech at the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran on Monday، the second part of a five-part course in international relations entitled “World in Transition”.

“Extremism was a result of miscalculations and occupation (of regional countries by superpowers). The main problem، which evolved into the existing sad conditions is the problem of ‘misunderstanding’ and ‘miscalculation’، which caused both regional powers and superpowers to make mistakes،” Zarif added.

“Miscalculations made by big powers، or in other words superpowers، with regard to the world’s modern order have resulted in consequences، which are by far more disastrous than the mistakes made by other countries.”

He also described the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq as one of the big powers’ miscalculations، saying that there were many ambiguities surrounding the attack at its onset.

“But something was conspicuous. It was clear from the very beginning that this (US) war (against Iraq) would lead to the spread of extremism in the world،” Press TV quoted him as saying.

Elsewhere in his speech، Zarif touched on the US withdrawal from several international treaties، and said such a policy is just similar to those bigoted and obstinate ideas that contravene the world’s realities on the ground.

Some players in the international scene، like the United States، have struggled to take control of the situation by resorting to old-dated rules and reliance on their military superiority، but their approach led to a “disaster،” the Iranian top diplomat further said.

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53rd Pakistan Defense Day commemorated in Tehran

reporter 1222 — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 10:10:41 +0000

The Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran commemorated Pakistan’s 53rd Defense Day with national fervor to pay homage to the indomitable courage of the Armed forces of Pakistan who fought valiantly in the 1965 war.

A reception was hosted by Ambassador of Pakistan to Iran Ms Riffat Masood at her residence in the evening of 12th September 2018. Brig. Gen Ghadeer Nizami, Deputy of Foreign Affairs General Staff (Hq) of Iranian Armed Forces was the Chief Guest of the occasion.

High ranking Iranian civil and military officials, Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, Defence & military Attaches, media persons and members of Pakistani Community attended the Welcoming the guests, Ambassador Riffat Masood highlighted the significance of the day and paid tributes to the sacrifices of our armed forces, law enforcement personnel and Pakistani citizens who sacrificed their lives to preserve peace, security and stability of Pakistan.

The Ambassador said the participation of Prime Minister Imran Khan along with leaders of all the major political parties including the Opposition in the Defence Day ceremony in Islamabad sent a message to all Pakistanis and to the world at large that we stand together as a nation, both military and civilians, in our commitment and goal for a united, strong and progressive Pakistan.

Referring to the menace of extremism and terrorism, the Ambassador said the anti-terrorism operation Radd ul Fassad launched by the Armed Forces has broken the back of terrorists and law & order situation in the country has improved.

The Ambassador said Pakistan is committed to secure peace and security in the region and has contributed significantly in global campaigns against terrorism and peace-keeping missions all over the world.

She mentioned that so far 136 Pakistani peacekeepers had laid down their lives in carrying out their peacekeeping mission in different countries.

Chief Guest Brig Gen Ghadeer Nizami extended his felicitations on Defence Day and said Iran and Pakistan are bonded in strong historical and cultural relations and their political and military ties are exceptional in the region.

Referring to the menace of terrorism, he said, both Iran and Pakistan are fighting terrorism and extremism and determined to secure peace in the region.

Brig Saqib Ali Cheema, Defence & Military Attache of Pakistan, in his speech, shed light on strong military ties between two brotherly countries of Pakistan and Iran.

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Iran stresses countering violence, extremism

reporter 1222 — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 10:45:18 +0000

Iran stresses avoiding violence and extremism and seeks coexistence, tolerance and moderation between different religions, according to Iran’s ambassador to Thailand.

Iran’s Ambassador to Thailand and Accredited ambassador to Myanmar and Laos, Mohsen Mohmmadi made the comments at the 3rd conference on ‘Dialogue between Islam and Buddhism’, which was held through the efforts of Iran’s embassy in Bangkok, Thailand on March 15-16.

Mohammadi underlined that Iran always stresses strengthening the shared characteristics of different religions including their divine and human values, friendship between them and avoiding violence and extremism.

Referring to the fact that hostility among religions as well as extremism are on the rise in some parts of the world, Mohammadi said that dialogue is the most important and the only way out of hatred and violence. Dialogue is the only logical way that can bring people from different religions and cultures and establish a culture of tolerance, peaceful coexistence among them.

Referring to the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2013 ‘World Against Violence and Extremism (WAVE)’, which was drafted by Iran, the Iranian ambassador said that according to the provisions of that resolution, all religions are committed to peace while they are determined to condemn violence and extremism, adding that violence should not be attributed to any religion, nationality, civilization and ethnic group.

Mohammadi added “we are proud that the religion of Islam promotes peace. Islam has always been in opposition to violence and extremism, as Islam always emphasizes wisdom and moderation.”

Iran’s ambassador to Thailand highlighted “Islam and Buddhism are both moderate religions. Their main message to humanity is avoiding extremism of any kind.”

Mohammadi emphasized that religious violence is done in the name of religion while it has no place in religion, adding some groups’ violent actions are rooted in their ignorance of the true religion.

The two-day event, which was held in Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, was attended by a representative of Thailand’s Minister of Culture, a number of Buddhist monks from Myanmar and Sri Lanka, Thai scholars and intellectuals, as well as a number of Shia Muslim and Sunni Muslims.

Seyyed Javad Mazlumi, Irananian Leader’s Representative for Hajj Affairs, Abdul Rahim Gawahi, Head of the Association of the Religious Studies, as well as Khalil Ghanbari, a faculty member of University of Religions and Denominations in Iran’s holy city of Qom were also present in the conference.

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Iran, Indonesia can join hands in fighting extremism

reporter 1222 — Sun, 11 Mar 2018 11:16:52 +0000

Head of Iran-Indonesia Parliamentary Friendship Group Mahmoud Sadeghi says that Iran and Indonesia can join hands in fighting against extremism and terrorist groups.

An Iranian delegation led by Mahmoud Sadeghi met with the Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian People’s Representative Council Fadli Zon in Jakarta, Indonesia on Saturday, during which Sadeghi pointed to the friendly and positive relations between the two countries in various fields, saying “the Iranian-Indonesian Parliamentary Friendship Group seeks to expand political, economic and cultural relations between the two countries, and welcomes and supports any action in this regard.”

Referring to extremism as one of the problems of the Islamic world, the Head of Iran-Indonesia Parliamentary Friendship Group stated “the Islamic Republic of Iran and Indonesia, as the two major countries in the Muslim world, can help resolve the problems of extremism and the terrorist groups in Islamic countries.”

Pointing to the positive sphere that is available after the implementation of the nuclear deal to enhance the level of economic and commercial cooperation, Sadeghi noted “removing banking barriers can encourage businessmen and further economic development pf the two countries.”

Sadeghi also emphasized the expansion of the tourism relation and scientific cooperation between Iranian and Indonesian universities.

Fadli Zon, for his part, referred to the scientific and industrial progress of the Islamic Republic of Iran during the imposed sanctions and said “resistance of the people of Iran in the years following the victory of the Islamic Revolution deserves respect and appreciation.”

The deputy speaker of the Indonesian People’s Representative Council also said “developing parliamentary relations between the two countries can help governments reach the desired level of relations.”

Zon described Iran-Indonesia Parliamentary Friendship Group’s visit to Jakarta as fruitful and useful in enhancing the relations between the two countries.

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