tv Iran Today Government Week PRESSTV September 6, 2024 4:02pm-4:31pm IRST
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august 30th this year marked the 43rd anniversary of devastating bombing in tehran an event that tragically led to the marturdam of then president muhammad ali, prime minister muhammad jaad bahon. and six other senior iranian officials. the attack which occurred in 1981 represented not only a tragic loss of life, but also a significant blow to the early leadership of the islamic republic during tumultous period in iran's history. in remembrance of this tragic day, the week leading up to their martterdom anniversary is observed as government week in iran. this time is dedicated to honoring the legacies and contributions of these great leaders.
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also serves as an opportunity for citizens to reflect on their sacrifices and the ideals they championed, promoting a sense of unity and resolved in the face of challenges. this year government we coincided with the early days of the peziskion administration, and the first formal meeting the cabinet members had with the leader of the islamic revolution, where the country's priorities were underlined once again. the new administration's mission has already begun. with the whole nation hoping for its success, although no group. officially claimed
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responsibility for the attack that targeted president mohammad ali rajai and prime minister mohammad jawad bohonar a police investigation revealed that masud kashmiri, an operative of the mujahidin khalq organization mko, was a perpetrator. kashmiri had infiltrated the government by disguising himself as security official. this bombing occurred just two months after the mko had previously attacked members of the islamic republican party, the dominant political party. iran at the time during a meeting at their headquarters in tehran. in the aftermath of their tragic death, martter raj yang bohonar came to be regarded as exemplary politicians who embodied the values and aspirations of the islamic republic, their commitment to public service and the principles of the revolution left a lasting legacy, inspiring future generations of iranian leaders and citizens alike. veteran
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iranian politician who was member of the parliament of iran for 28 years. he's also marter muhammad javaner's brother. often envisioned himself standing before a nation on judgment day whenever he needed to, for instance, issue a presidential order. he was meticulous in his actions as the country's president, always careful not to infringe upon the rights of... ordinary people, he genuinely considered himself accountable to all citizens of the country. as for mrt, he served as the minister of education before becoming the prime minister. when he assumed the role of minister, a reporter inquired about his feelings regarding the position. he replied, before i became the minister of education, i had just four children. from now on, all the students in the country are my children, and their future is as important as that of my own children. this reflects how these... two great men felt and acted.
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president pesishian's a new cabinet represents a significant development in in iran's political landscape as all members successfully secured votes of confidence from parliament, following dr. pesishgan's victory in the presidential elections, he was tasked with forming cabinet that would address the pressing issues facing the country. the selection process involved careful consideration of candidates who would...
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speaker. interestingly, at that time the administration was reformist, while the majority of parliament was conservative. all nominees for the ministerial positions received votes of confidence. this time. similar situation unfolded, albeit against a different backdrop. the country had lost its president in a tragic accident and required new leader to take charge as soon as possible. the entire list received approval from parliament, despite many representatives being conservatives. the outcome was satisfactory. the new cabinet was formed in the shortest possible time to resume governance after an unwanted hiatis. each member of the cabinet underwent a vote of. confidence and parliament, a crucial step that demonstrates the legitimacy and support from elected representatives. securing these votes indicates level of political stability and consensus among lawmakers, which is essential for effective governance. dr. pazishkins cabinet is characterized by a
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diverse range of expertise from various political backgrounds and not necessarily from his own political affiliation. تعریفی که believes that without harnessing all our resources, we cannot address these issues. he contends that the president should not govern based solely on his own partisan perspective. this is why he has appointed individuals from opposing parties to ministerial roles. in
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session on august 21st, after four days of intense deliberations and hearings, the lawmakers voted in favor of all 19 ministers proposed by the new president. pesishgan had submitted the list of his proposed ministerial pics to the parliament for vote of confidence on august 11th, 12 days following his swearing and ceremony. prior to the voting, president pesishian addressed the parliament, urging them to approve his ministerial nominees, while also calling for unity and cohesion. here is a breakdown of how many votes each nominee earned. aliireza kazemi, ministry of education, 268 votes, sattar hashemi ( ministry of communication and information technology 264 votes ismail khatib ministry of intelligence 261 votes abdulnaser hemmati ministry of economic affairs and finance 192 votes abbas arachchi ministry of foreign affairs 274 votes
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mohammadreza zafarghandi ministry of health and medical education 163 votes ahmed meidari ministry of cooperatives labor and social. ministry of science, research and technology, 221 votes, abbas salihi, ministry of culture and islamic guidance, 272 votes, iskander momini, ministry of interior, 259 votes, ahmad donyamali, ministry of sports and
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youth, 253 votes, abbas aliabadi, ministry of energy, 255 votes, sayidreza salihi, ministry of cultural heritage, as among political elites, this divergence has relatively hindered progress in society and has left the entire country in a political deadlock with issues remaining unresolved. i believe that dr. pishan has accurately diagnosed the primary ailment of society. he argues that the country's main
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problem is not sanctions, inflation or foreign policy, but rather the divergence within society. he asserts that there is only one solution to this issue national consent. and unity in the face of any major challenge, without national consensus we will not be able to address the country's problems. "i don't win many awards in my own country, so i'm a bit shocked. firstly like to thank the iranian people for uh welcoming, welcoming me into your beautiful country. i want to tell you uh, all people in this room, storytellers, truth tellers, we cannot fake in emotion, we cannot fake the truth." this is for every child, mother and father who are
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lost by us made weapons and uk made weapons and european made weapons in our palestine. the second soub international media festival. we have lot more to cover today, but before that... let's take moment to catch up on the latest headlines. welcome to the news section of this program. here we'll go over some important news headlines. may news leader calls on new government to utilize capacities for progress. the leader of the islamic revolution sayid ali khamenei has called on the new iranian government to use the existing capacities of the country for iran's progress. iranian president masud pesishkian and his cabinet members held a meeting with ayatollah khamenei on last tuesday. morning on the occasion of the beginning of the government week. addressing the cabinet members, the leader said, all of you are high
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ranking officials of this country. it is the duty of all of us to support you, help you if you need help, and try to make you successful in your work, god willing. today you are in a position where you can be effective in the progress of the country and in the administration of the country's affairs. it is a great blessing for a person to be able to serve the people. tehran times position. says iran will change policy if it remains under sanctions and pressure. president masud pesishiyan has said iran's foreign policy is based on peace and friendship, avoiding tension and clash and developing ties with all countries. however, if our country under sanctions and pressure is forced to do something, our approach will definitely take another course, fezishian said in a telephone conversation with the norwegian prime minister jonas. the president also pointed to the prominent role of iran in establishing security saying, the islamic republic of iran pushes for peace and security in the world,
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condemns any aggression and any part of the world and is ready to cooperate to stop war and violence anywhere. noor news, general baqiri, iran's response to israel to be calculated. chief of staff of iran's armed forces, major general mohammad hussein baqiri says that the islamic republic's response to the israeli assassination of ismail hannah in tehran would be calcular. related. general bahari said the israel regime is now in a precious situation and is ready to commit any act of atrocity following the october 7th attacks by the hamos resistance movement as it sees itself on the verge of collapse, press tv reported. today we witnessed the crisis situation in the region following the alaska storm and the zinanis regime is worried over its existence and is in dangerous conditions, so it won't spare any criminal move to continue its shameful life. iran front page, arachchi officially begins mission as iran's foreign minister. the iranian foreign ministry has held a ceremony
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to introduce the new foreign minister sayid abbas araqchi and bid farewell to the caretaker foreign minister ali baqiri khani. araqchi elaborated the foreign policy should be able to help the country's economy, create opportunities and remove obstacles, saying we consider it our duty to remove the obstacles to the prosperity of the country's economy and to open up new spaces and provide. solutions to the economic sectors of the country, both in the state and foreign sectors and thank you for joining us in this section, please stay tuned for the main narrative. the new cabinet is expected to focus on several key policy areas, including economic reforms, social welfare and improving international relations, given the current economic difficulties in iran, addressing inflation, unemployment and investment will likely be top priorities. during government week, ayatollah said ali khamenei met with the iranian president masud
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pesishiyan and his ministers on august 27th, 2024. he honored martin rajar and raisi and praised the arbin walk expressing hope that government week would inspire optimism and positive developments during the administration year. ayatollah khamenei described the formation of the new administration as a divine blessing and discuss his consultations with the president. regarding cabinet selections, noting can endorse some individuals based on competence reports while remaining neutral about others. یکی از مهم ترین جلساتی که رهبر انقلاب با هر دولتی. one of the most significant meetings the leader of the islamic revolution typically holds with cabinet members is the initial meeting where he outlines the country's top priorities. this meeting occurs then annually during government week to assess the priorities and determine if they have been adequately addressed. the leader emphasized during this first meeting the
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consensus on the most pressing issues such as economic challenges, the internet and social. media, foreign affairs, birth rates and similar matters. these are issues that the presan administration must address with great urgency. the leader of the islamic revolution also underlined that understanding nations resources and potentials is essential for effective governance. he pointed out iran's rich and abundant natural resources, its strategic geographic position at the intersection of the world's north.
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"the country is capable of achieving double digit growth rate. let me share something with you. it's often said that iran is a wealthy nation, referring to its abundant natural resources like oil, gas and minerals. however, i believe that iran's true wealth lies primarily in its vast human resources, which possess exceptional skills and capabilities. when these resources are utilized effectively, are oil, gas and minerals.
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death rate and the retired population. of course, in recent days serious measures have been implemented in this regard, but we still have a long way to go. the danger remains imminent. unfortunately, one of the mistakes made in the islamic republic was the population control policies and acted over the past two or three decades, aging population, if not managed properly, could pose a strategic threat to the country. many other nations worldwide also regrets having adopted similar policies and are now paying a hype. price for it, the new administration should reassess the remaining regulations that conflict with increasing the birth rate in the country. on the other hand, the government should create and maintain incentives for families to have more children, ranging from various loans to maternal and paternal leave. with the formation of the new cabinet, there are high public expectations for effective governance
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and responsiveness to citizens needs. the cabinet members are under. implement policies that can improve living standards and restore public trust in the government. the iranian government under the leadership of dr. pesishian is confronted with merad of economic challenges that threaten the stability and growth of the nation. these challenges are rooted in both internal and external factors, each compounding the difficulties faced by the administration implementing effective policies. one of the primary obstacles is a pervasive impact of international sanctions. these unfair sanctions predominantly imposed by western nations in reaction to iran's peaceful nuclear programs have restricted trade, investment and economic growth, the resultant isolation from global markets has led to inflation and depreciating currency, which in
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turn in erodes the purchasing power of the iranian people. با توجه به شرایط فعلی که عرض کردم. given the current situation where the country is under a regime of sanctions, i believe we should concentrate our efforts on domestic potentials, particularly in the production sector. as you know, production is the cornerstone of every economy. an increase in production leads to more job opportunities on the one hand, and a reduction in inflation, poverty and social injustice on the other. i advocate for kind of production. leadership for lack of better term, meaning that anything detrimental to the production sector should be siftly eliminated by force whether that harmful entity is poor. manager or a flaud regulation. domestically, the reliance on oil revenues has rendered the economy vulnerable to fluctuations in global
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oil prices, ultimately undermining economic stability. as such, dr. pazishkian's administration must prioritize reform initiatives to foster a more resilient economic framework. dr. afra told us that the way out of the current economic problems is. to be frank, we are confronted with various forms of instability, the crox of my argument is that the new government can enhance the situation. in the production sector, but only if it successfully ensures stability at all levels, otherwise attracting the necessary investments to invigorate the production
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sector will be challenging if not impossible. moreover, high unemployment rates pose a critical challenge, particularly amongst the youth which can lead to social unrest and dissatisfaction with the government, the administration's ability to create job opportunities through. investment in various the leader speech for the cabinet members sectors such as technology and tourism is essential for addressing this urgent concern, considering this, the cabinet's ability to craft and enact effective policies will serve as a litmus test for its competence and commitment to public welfare. اون چیزی که برای من مهم بود و شاید خیلی دیده نشد تو حوزه what i found to be an important takeaway from was his point regarding iran's foreign affairs, he reiterated that we should clear all hurdles without compromising our principles. he then added that we are permitted to make some strategic compromises.
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this is very important issue that the new administration can leverage effectively. he also stated that we should not trust the enemy or pin our hopes on them, but he mentioned that we can interact with the enemy if necessary. these exceptions made by the leader of the revolution can pave the way for the new. administration to manage foreign affairs more easily, hopefully breaking the deadlock in the international arena. the success of dr. pesishian's cabinet hinges on several critical factors that will unfold over time. key elements include the cabinet's ability to effectively address pressing national issues, maintain public trust and foster collaboration among diverse political factions.
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with people and listen to their problems and concerns. this can help them make better decisions when they return to the capital city. there are many insights that can only be gained through direct observation rather than relying on reports and bulletins. moreover, the islamic revolution of iran was movement initiated by the people, for the people. therefore, officials should seize every opportunity to remind the nation that they're just like ordinary citizens and this message can be best be. through direct interaction where there is no distance between them, say the president and a farmer a remote area. in this regard, provincial trips serve as a bridge between the
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government and the public. in a rapidly changing political landscape, the ability implement timely and relevant policies will significantly influence public perception and the cabinet's overall efficacy, further more, fostering collaboration among diverse. political factions is crucial for the cabinets effectiveness. in an era threatened by polarization, the ability to bridge divides and unite various stakeholders under a common vision will be instrumental in achieving sustainable governance. this collaborative approach not only enhances the legitimacy of the cabinets's decisions, but also ensures that a wider array of perspectives is considered in the policy-making process. the political landscape will und present both opportunities and challenges for dr. pesishian and his team. will he be successful as a ninth president of iran. we have to wait and see.
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and that will be it for today, thanks for watching from the whole team, but do join us again at the same time next week to see what else is on. until next time, goodbye. from bad to worse. israeli economy is a war economy. israel's economy keeps sinking. now the west bank has blown up, israel is calling for a gaza style invasion. if the war continues in gaza, if the genocide continues in gaza, there will be a massive impact on the israeli economy, even if they don't go into war with iran or hisb and that. could
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that lines, palestinians laid arrest their loved ones killed during a 10-day israeli offensive in the occupied west bank city of jane. israel conducts fresh depy attacks on gaza with the total death. so from the war nears 40,900, the amenies fill the streets in the city of sauda and it shows support for palestinians including those in gaza.
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