News Summary for Thursday, September 6

Short News Summary for Thursday, September 6, 2018. Read the most important news from Iran and the world on the fifteenth day of September 97 here moment by moment. Mahmoud Sadeghi: The Leader has agreed to the approval of anti-money laundering bills. Mahmoud Sadeghi, a representative from Tehran in the Parliament, states that the Leader of the Islamic Republic has agreed to the approval of anti-money laundering bills. Mr. Sadeghi wrote on his Twitter page: "I have heard from reliable sources that the Leader has expressed his agreement with the anti-money laundering bills." This parliament member did not provide further explanation in this regard. The government of Hassan Rouhani has presented four bills to the Parliament: "Joining the Convention against Organized Crime," "Joining the Convention against the Financing of Terrorism," "Amending the Anti-Money Laundering Law," and "Amending the Law on the Financing of Terrorism," but only the amendment to the Law on the Financing of Terrorism has been approved. The three related bills remain unresolved due to opposition from conservatives and the Leader of the Islamic Republic. The Financial Action Task Force has given Iran until this fall to make reforms in its financial system to comply with global norms and rules, otherwise, it will have to face consequences, including the withdrawal of foreign investors from investing in Iran. Shahram Nazeri: The state broadcaster is bullying. Shahram Nazeri, a renowned traditional music singer, reacted to the court's ruling regarding Mohammad Reza Shajarian's complaint against the state broadcaster and accused this media of "bullying and unfair behavior" towards artists. Mr. Nazeri told ILNA news agency: "For 40 years, they have broadcast my works without giving me any rights, they have not signed any contracts, and they have not obtained any permissions. What kind of city is this? Here, it is also about bullying, and nothing else is expected." He added: "I am also among the complainants against the state broadcaster and I announce that if there is anyone to pursue my legal complaints against the state broadcaster, I am ready to file a complaint right now." Mohammad Hossein Aghasi, lawyer for Mohammad Reza Shajarian, reported on September 4 that the court rejected his client's complaint against the state broadcaster for unauthorized broadcasting of his works after nine years, stating that the broadcast of these works on Iranian radio and television has "enhanced Mr. Shajarian's fame." John Kerry: The Bush administration accepted Iran's enrichment. John Kerry, former U.S. Secretary of State and a key figure in the nuclear agreement with Iran, in his recently published memoir titled "Every Day is Another Opportunity," states that former President George W. Bush had secretly accepted that Iran was allowed to enrich uranium. The book notes that the U.S. position for a long time was against uranium enrichment in Iran, insisting that even the slightest enrichment would hinder reaching an agreement with Iran, but America's partners in the 5+1 group unanimously set aside this position and concluded that Iran could do so like other countries, but discussions about further enrichment in the future should take place. Mr. Kerry adds that in his private conversations, he realized that George W. Bush, despite his public position, had secretly agreed with the 5+1 position, although they never reached a decision on the level of enrichment. France expresses regret over the arrest of Reza Khandan, Nasrin Sotoudeh's husband. The French Foreign Ministry expressed regret on Thursday over the arrest of Reza Khandan, husband of human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, in Tehran. Angus Wandermole, spokesperson for the French Foreign Ministry, expressed concern over the situation of Nasrin Sotoudeh, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 12 days, and called for the release of this civil activist couple. Reuters reports that the French government rarely comments on human rights issues and violations in Iran, which could lead to tensions with Iran. Relations between Tehran and Paris have cooled following statements by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding Iran's actions in the region and its ballistic missile program. France and Iran have yet to introduce their new ambassadors in each other's capitals. Release of Payam Darvishan and Farakh Forouzan, lawyers. The Etemad newspaper website reported the release of Payam Darvishan and Farakh Forouzan, two lawyers, on bail. This media outlet quoted Abuzar Nasrollahi, the lawyer for Mr. Darvishan and Mr. Forouzan, stating that they were released on Thursday with bail set at 110 and 120 million tomans, respectively. Payam Darvishan and Farakh Forouzan were arrested by security forces on September 1. The reasons for their arrest have not been disclosed, but in recent days, several human rights lawyers in Iran have been arrested, including Ghasem Shaleh-Saadi and Arash Keykhosravi. Long lines in Tehran to save costs. A report from a citizen and a video published today on social media show that many people have formed a long line with their cars in the Tarasht neighborhood of Tehran to get cheaper oil changes. In a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in northern Japan, 9 people were killed and 35 are missing. Government officials say that as a result of a powerful earthquake that struck Hokkaido in northern Japan, at least 9 people have died and 31 are missing. The 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Hokkaido occurred early Thursday, causing landslides and cutting off water and electricity, injuring about 300 people. Currently, more than 4,000 people are also taking refuge in temporary shelters. Khamenei: The solution to the country's problems is not to abandon the government. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Republic, said on Thursday during a meeting with the President and representatives of the Assembly of Experts that "the virus of pessimism towards the government, parliament, judiciary, and revolutionary institutions is bad," stating: "The solution to the country's problems is not to abandon the government and express disapproval of the activities of responsible institutions." He reiterated the need to see both the positive and negative aspects of the government and other institutions together, saying that "people's trust in government, judicial, and military institutions should not be undermined." Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also stated that "the country is progressing" and added that "we say with precise information that the country is moving towards revolutionary concepts and truths, although the speed of movement may not be as expected, but the system is advancing in various scientific, industrial, political dignity, intellectual and spiritual growth, and good progress has been made." He added: "Today, the Islamic system is facing a comprehensive economic war that is being directed from a war room with complete precision and diligence, but alongside this war, there is also an important media and propaganda war that is often neglected." He added: "Based on the information we have, the intelligence agencies of the U.S. and the Zionist regime, with the financial support of regional 'Qarun's, have established an organization for this media war and are seriously planning and trying to contaminate the advertising and intellectual atmosphere of society." The Leader of the Islamic Republic continued: "The goals of this media war are to create anxiety, despair, hopelessness, and a sense of deadlock, and to make people pessimistic towards each other and towards responsible institutions, as well as to exaggerate and amplify economic problems in the minds of society." The prosecutor's office: The stylish appearance of children is a factor that provokes child abusers. Nira Abedinzadeh, Deputy Prosecutor General and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Khorasan Razavi, said on Thursday at the fourth conference on maternal and child health in Mashhad: "In a large number of child abuse cases, the clothing and appearance of stylish children are a triggering factor for child abusers." She added: "For example, in the case of the child abuse and murder of a seven-year-old Afghan girl that occurred on April 26 in Shahid Rajai town in Mashhad, the killer stated that the beautiful hair of this girl was a triggering factor for committing child abuse." 26 injured during the interception of Houthi missiles by Saudi defense. According to reports, the Saudi air defense's confrontation with a ballistic missile fired by the Houthis at Najran left 26 injured. As reported by Saudi media citing a statement from the Riyadh-led coalition, two of the injured are children. According to these reports, the Saudi air defense intercepted the Houthi missile over the city of Najran. The coalition led by Saudi Arabia claims this is the 185th missile attack by the Houthis since 2015, which is since the coalition's attack to restore power to Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi. The Houthis are supported by Iran. Al-Masirah television, affiliated with the Houthi militants, claimed that the aim of the recent missile attack was the Saudi royal guard camp at the border of the two countries.