IRINN — broadcast 20260915 013000 UTC 491 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:25] The Deputy Minister of Housing and Urban Development announced [00:00:29] a plan [00:00:50] In this very government, a decision has been made that we will replace [00:00:53] the deciles of one to four. [00:00:57] This means that one of the problems and dilemmas we had was that [00:01:01] they couldn't bring in the required capital. If they can't bring in the capital, [00:01:04] the project faces delays, is subject to adjustments, [00:01:08] and its price increases. We said, "Sir, let's replace them [00:01:11] in the form of productive land and property development by the National Organization [00:01:15] for New Cities." We have implemented this. [00:01:18] The latest report presented at the Housing Monitoring [00:01:22] meeting indicated that about 9 [00:01:25] trillion rials of facilities have been provided to the deciles across the country. The Iranian National Skills Team was dispatched [00:01:32] to the international competitions in Shanghai, China, [00:01:36] competitions attended by 22 elite Iranian skilled individuals [00:01:39] who compete against representatives from 75 countries in 20 [00:01:43] specialized fields. [00:01:44] The National Skills Team [00:01:50] was dispatched to the 48th World Skills [00:01:54] Competition in Shanghai. My field is jewelry making. [00:01:57] My field is design technology. With the presence of 75 countries, [00:02:09] whose representatives from our country are also present, based on the latest tests we conducted [00:02:13] on them, fortunately, their skill level [00:02:16] is higher than the global average compared to previous periods. [00:02:20] They score higher in the tests we have. [00:02:24] Many of the government's programs , both in the provinces and [00:02:28] nationwide, are fortunately aligned with this. And the national team members speak [00:02:32] of their readiness. How ready are you, Madam? [00:02:35] Very much so. Our readiness [00:02:38] We have done everything we could in our training. We are going for gold, God willing. [00:02:42] We are a little stressed. No, actually, [00:02:46] we are completely ready to enter these competitions, and God willing, we can [00:02:49] achieve an excellent rank so that we can raise the flag [00:02:53] of our beloved country high at these competitions. The National Skills Competitions were held [00:02:56] in 38 fields, hosted by Isfahan, and at a national level. [00:03:00] Our camps were good camps. Very good [00:03:04] instructors came and worked with us. They tried their best [00:03:08] for us, and the current caravan consists of 22 selected [00:03:11] elites from those skill competitions. I became familiar with these competitions [00:03:15] last July. It gave me a lot of motivation to be able to [00:03:18] improve my skills, and this led to [00:03:22] me, right now, standing here, having received job offers from two [00:03:25] of the best companies in tech. Relying on national knowledge [00:03:29] and self-belief to bring pride in international arenas [00:03:33] is the most important message of this round of competitions. Long live [00:03:36] Iran. [00:03:39] Mohammad Ali Mirzaei, IRIB News Agency. [00:03:41] Salmas. [00:03:45] The percentage of filled dams in the country is less than 50%. [00:03:48] The spokesperson for the country's water industry said that the water resources behind the country's dams [00:03:52] are more than 6 billion cubic meters [00:03:55] more than last year, but the percentage of filled dams... [00:03:59] But in the case of Tehran, [00:04:19] this figure is about half. The conditions are different. [00:04:23] In the case of Doosti Dam or Taragh Dam [00:04:26] in Razavi Khorasan, this figure is very small, around 2-3%. [00:04:30] In the case of Tehran's dams, some dams [00:04:34] like Amir Kabir Dam in Karaj, because [00:04:37] the policy of the Ministry of Energy has been that these dams [00:04:40] are hydroelectric and [00:04:44] if they have water at the same time, they can both supply water [00:04:47] and supply electricity. We have deliberately [00:04:51] arranged the plan and scenario for filling and releasing [00:04:54] water for these dams so that [00:04:58] we can generate this energy [00:05:01] and provide water when needed. [00:05:05] Therefore, when you pass by Amir Kabir Dam, [00:05:09] you see a relatively full dam. [00:05:13] a relatively full dam , and this was [00:05:16] for this reason. [00:05:18] The CEO of the Agricultural Townships Company [00:05:21] announced the issuance of a license to establish a chain township [00:05:24] for the value of agricultural products with the aim of [00:05:27] completing the production chain to the market. According to Peiman [00:05:31] Eskandari, with the redesign of the investment structure in the agricultural sector, [00:05:34] specialized value chain townships will be established [00:05:38] in the country so that the stages of [00:05:41] warehousing, processing, packaging, [00:05:45] and support can be located in a common geography. This plan is in line with [00:05:48] the implementation of the seventh development plan and with the aim of reducing losses of agricultural [00:05:52] products, shortening the path from production to market, and [00:05:56] increasing the share of farmers from the added [00:05:58] value of products. [00:06:00] The city of Salmas [00:06:04] is one of the oldest places for traditional cheese production [00:06:07] in the country. Its custodians, after a century of family activity, [00:06:11] continue to produce. A cheese as old [00:06:15] as history. This is the city of Salmas. [00:06:18] A place where cheese is produced in a completely traditional [00:06:21] way. We buy two tons of milk. We produce [00:06:25] 200 kilos of cheese. We have invested [00:06:29] 100 billion. We have 6 [00:06:32] technical manager workers. I have been working here for 45 years. [00:06:35] Cheese is one of the oldest foods of mankind and today it is produced [00:06:39] in over 400 different varieties and consumed. [00:06:43] In this complex, however, there is no sign of an industrial production [00:06:46] line. Milk is processed traditionally [00:06:49] and cheese is stored in special cold [00:06:53] storage conditions. The cold and humidity here are also provided [00:06:56] in the old way, by storing ice. To produce [00:07:00] one kilogram of cheese by this method, almost twice [00:07:04] as much milk is consumed as by industrial methods. [00:07:07] The red cheese production site of Salmas [00:07:11] is registered in the list of national heritage sites of Iran [00:07:15] due to its antiquity and type of architecture. It is 150 years old. [00:07:18] With the development of the production of this cheese, we will have [00:07:21] new job opportunities in Salmas county. In this complex, even the red [00:07:25] color on some cheeses is added during packaging [00:07:28] and with the aim of preserving the product. [00:07:32] By providing employment facilities for [00:07:35] this unit, employment opportunities for more than 10 people will be provided. [00:07:39] Payman Rasoulnejad, IRIB News Agency. Salmas. [00:07:42] Stay with us. At one of the most critical junctures [00:08:01] in contemporary world history, it hosts the leaders of member countries. [00:08:05] A world where war, sanctions, economic pressures, and [00:08:09] competition for… Let's start [00:09:12] your bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. One [00:09:16] of the iconic images of this meeting is a picture where the Prime Minister is holding [00:09:20] your hand and accompanying you in the gallery. On [00:09:24] the other hand, a 45-minute conversation took place between you. [00:09:27] Please explain to us what really happened and what [00:09:31] was the main topic of this conversation? I must say that our relationship [00:09:35] with the honorable Prime Minister [00:09:37] of India has been getting better [00:09:40] day by day since I took office, [00:09:44] and in fact, because of the deep [00:09:47] cultural connection we have [00:09:51] had with each other, the country of India [00:09:54] and Iran have a long cultural history [00:09:58] spanning over several thousand years, and [00:10:02] these connections are not something that can be destroyed [00:10:05] with the passage of time. And [00:10:07] naturally, we are trying to improve these connections [00:10:11] day by day. And based [00:10:15] on the foundations of that deep culture we had, [00:10:18] we can once again build a new [00:10:21] foundation and help each other [00:10:25] to confront the totalitarianism that is emerging in the world. We will try [00:10:29] to powerfully help each other [00:10:32] in the region. You raised [00:10:36] a very important point, but we are talking [00:10:39] about a country that is currently embroiled in war, [00:10:43] and India also has significant strategic interests in Iran, [00:10:46] of which Chabahar Port is one of the most important. [00:10:49] Given the war, conflict, and attacks [00:10:53] we are witnessing in Chabahar. [00:11:03] We didn't start the war. They started [00:11:07] the war. Based on no [00:11:11] international law, if we look at it [00:11:14] from a humanitarian perspective, [00:11:17] they attacked our country [00:11:20] without any framework. They martyred [00:11:23] our leader, the commander. [00:11:35] They attacked our scientists and our infrastructure. [00:11:38] And [00:11:40] unfortunately, these actions they have taken [00:11:44] are not compatible with any international [00:11:46] framework or human [00:11:48] laws. [00:11:51] As a result of this process they created, we only defended [00:11:55] ourselves. Regarding Chabahar and [00:11:58] the relationship we can have with India, [00:12:02] Iran is in a geopolitical [00:12:05] position that [00:12:07] in terms of general transportation [00:12:11] and [00:12:14] connections it can have in the region, it is a crossroads [00:12:18] that can connect the south to the north, [00:12:20] the north to the south, the east to the west, [00:12:24] and facilitate connections between them. And it is the easiest, [00:12:28] most economical, and most convenient route that can [00:12:31] help the countries of the region in creating economic, [00:12:34] cultural, political, scientific, [00:12:38] and social connections. We can, [00:12:41] and it has always been this way. Iran has been a route [00:12:45] on the Silk Road, and these [00:12:49] connections and cultures were formed through these routes. [00:12:52] And this can happen again. We [00:12:56] are fully prepared to revive this route [00:12:59] and work hand in hand. [00:13:03] Naturally, it will lead to better relationships [00:13:07] between experiences, skills, and cultures. [00:13:10] In such a situation, Mr. President, was the issue of India's [00:13:14] investments in Chabahar Port also raised [00:13:17] in your conversations with the Prime Minister? [00:13:21] In the discussions we had, we discussed [00:13:25] all of these in various [00:13:27] ways and directions. India can invest [00:13:31] there. Currently, it has some investments [00:13:34] and is making them. It can come [00:13:37] and work in partnership, [00:13:41] or it can have [00:13:44] a commercial partnership with us, [00:13:47] a true collaboration, [00:13:51] so that together we can interact [00:13:54] as partners on various issues. [00:13:58] And this is something that we are ready to do together [00:14:01] in all the choices that exist. Mr. President, [00:14:05] you also spoke at the economic [00:14:08] and trade forum. To what extent is Iran attractive [00:14:11] and reliable for investors? In a situation where you face sanctions. [00:14:15] Of course, not international sanctions, but American [00:14:19] sanctions and unilateral sanctions [00:14:22] from one country. Which legally [00:14:26] should not be followed by other countries. [00:14:29] In such circumstances, how can [00:14:32] Indian companies and economic actors [00:14:35] operate in Iran or cooperate with Iran? [00:14:39] Look, the goal of BRICS, [00:14:43] what we are here for, to gather, [00:14:47] is to break [00:14:50] this trend that America has started, where it sanctions [00:14:53] any country it wants. [00:14:55] The intention [00:14:58] and goal of BRICS has been to break [00:15:01] such totalitarianism, and for it to be able to do this, [00:15:05] BRICS was formed. In BRICS, [00:15:08] our type of transactions, our type of trade, [00:15:12] and our type of cooperation are independent of whether a [00:15:15] country can sanction any country it wants. [00:15:19] We can interact with each other. We [00:15:23] are gathered here to help each other [00:15:25] find a way and support [00:15:28] each other so that we can stand [00:15:32] against this totalitarianism and unilateralism. [00:15:35] And this is [00:15:38] the goal of this summit, where we are sitting [00:15:41] with major countries of the world like China, Russia, [00:15:45] and India, to find this path and pull [00:15:49] America out of unilateralism and be able to interact [00:15:53] with each other. This is the mission and responsibility [00:15:56] of this summit that we must have together. [00:15:59] However, the success of BRICS [00:16:01] will only be achieved when a joint statement is issued. [00:16:05] It seems that the differences between the UAE and Iran have become [00:16:11] a serious obstacle to achieving such [00:16:15] a joint statement. We do not have [00:16:18] problems with the UAE. We do not have problems with [00:16:21] any of the countries in the region. We have problems [00:16:25] with the bases that America has in these countries, [00:16:28] and from those bases, they are attacking our country. [00:16:32] The Emirates and [00:16:35] other countries in the region, [00:16:38] they are all our brothers. We have lived together for a lifetime. [00:16:41] We have traded together for a lifetime. We have helped each other for a lifetime. [00:16:45] It is America that has established a base [00:16:49] there. From that base, it martyrs [00:16:52] our children, attacks our infrastructure, and [00:16:55] bombs our leaders, our scientists, [00:16:59] and our people. In truth, [00:17:01] the problem is that friendly and neighboring [00:17:05] countries should not allow enemies to attack [00:17:09] another country from their soil. We currently have [00:17:13] a good relationship with the UAE and can develop [00:17:16] it, and with other countries as well. [00:17:20] We want to have close relationships with all of them, [00:17:23] but it is America that does not want this to happen. [00:17:27] It does not want this to happen [00:17:30] because it is taking [00:17:32] the oil, [00:17:34] minerals, and mineral reserves of the region. [00:17:38] It then gives weapons, [00:17:41] missiles, and airplanes to countries [00:17:45] to scare us from each other or to set [00:17:49] us against each other so we fight. [00:17:52] It is taking away the capital of this region [00:17:55] and destroying [00:17:58] security and peace in the region. [00:18:01] We ourselves can work hand in hand with neighboring countries [00:18:05] and establish peace and security [00:18:07] in the region. We can help each other, [00:18:11] help our people, and once again [00:18:15] flourish development, economy, and culture. [00:18:17] Very well. What is your honest assessment [00:18:21] of Iran's situation after six months of confrontation? [00:18:25] Has Iran become weaker or stronger [00:18:29] militarily, economically, and strategically? [00:18:32] From the perspective of all [00:18:35] countries, it's like this. Especially developing countries [00:18:39] have their own specific problems. And [00:18:41] we had our problems [00:18:45] and still have them, but what [00:18:48] America did made us more united. It even made [00:18:52] the people of the region more hateful [00:18:56] towards America for what [00:18:59] it did. Because [00:19:02] we were oppressed. They [00:19:04] attacked our country [00:19:08] for no reason , just because they had power. [00:19:11] And their imagination was that like [00:19:15] Venezuela, they would come in 24 [00:19:18] hours and essentially overthrow our entire country [00:19:21] and establish their agents in our country. [00:19:25] They couldn't believe all the plans [00:19:29] or what they did in Syria. They thought [00:19:32] that within two or three days, by martyring our leader, [00:19:35] not only did this [00:19:46] not happen, but [00:19:49] the people came to the scene with power. They have been in the streets [00:19:53] for over 190 days. Our military forces, [00:19:56] with sacrifice and dedication, [00:19:59] stood against their technology [00:20:02] and equipment power, and [00:20:05] resisted powerfully. [00:20:08] And despite all their efforts [00:20:12] to overthrow the government, [00:20:15] the government, with the help of the people and with the support [00:20:18] of the forces, has been able [00:20:20] to solve its problems, and this [00:20:24] was unimaginable for them. And based on [00:20:28] this action they took, day by day we have become more united. [00:20:31] Even those who were dissatisfied [00:20:34] in our country and had problems. [00:20:37] We had our differences, but they also stood [00:20:41] for the country's integrity and defended [00:20:45] Iran's integrity against the aggression [00:20:48] that America and Israel... [00:21:05] Because the West thought it could break Iran. [00:21:08] Is Iran more united [00:21:11] and cohesive today? Is it [00:21:14] like this? Despite all these problems we have. [00:21:18] You should know that what America did [00:21:21] now, America first tried to overthrow [00:21:25] it militarily but failed. [00:21:28] Then it attacked infrastructure but failed. [00:21:32] Now it has closed the entry [00:21:35] of goods, medicine, food, and even [00:21:39] trade, it has closed sea routes [00:21:42] with countries. It wants to close [00:21:46] land routes as well. This is the claim of human rights [00:21:50] it makes. It is doing this to our patients, [00:21:53] to our people, to starve them [00:21:57] or make them die from illness, or create [00:22:00] problems, it wants to force us to surrender. [00:22:04] This is not a humane act. It is the most barbaric act possible [00:22:08] that they are doing. They don't close the way for medicine and food. [00:22:11] We trade ourselves. They don't let [00:22:15] our money come back. [00:22:17] Based on what logic are they doing this to us? One who fights [00:22:21] fights on the field. They claim [00:22:24] human rights. What human rights allow [00:22:28] people in an area that [00:22:31] has no connection with war to be deprived of medicine [00:22:34] and food and life, [00:22:37] to be sanctioned? Oh, these people talk [00:22:40] about human rights, these people are human? They fight [00:22:44] on the field. Why are they even fighting? What did we do to make them do this to us? [00:22:47] And this is a tragedy, and they tell the world [00:22:50] that we are seeking nuclear weapons and [00:22:54] weapons of mass destruction. Are we seeking weapons of mass destruction, or are they [00:22:58] who kill innocent people every day in Gaza, Palestine, [00:23:02] Syria, and Iran? Who is doing this? [00:23:05] And unfortunately, the world looks [00:23:09] at their beautiful facade and believes they are telling [00:23:13] the truth. Are you seeking to obtain [00:23:17] nuclear weapons? Is nuclear enrichment [00:23:21] non-negotiable for Iran? What is Iran's stance on this issue, [00:23:24] especially since this is exactly [00:23:28] the issue that President Trump has repeatedly [00:23:31] emphasized? You know that what America is doing [00:23:35] with this propaganda is just propaganda. [00:23:38] We are a member of the NPT. The NPT [00:23:41] rules are clear. They had the most oversight [00:23:44] regarding nuclear weapons and nuclear efforts in Iran. [00:23:48] We were ready for them to come every day [00:23:51] and inspect and visit. [00:23:55] We were working within the framework of international laws [00:23:58] and we continue to do so. If we were after nuclear weapons, [00:24:02] we wouldn't have joined the NPT. [00:24:04] And they are just making excuses [00:24:08] to justify attacking our land. [00:24:11] Our martyred leader, who holds [00:24:14] a high position in both leadership [00:24:17] and religious terms, his word is [00:24:20] binding for society. [00:24:23] He had repeatedly announced that we are not seeking nuclear weapons [00:24:26] in any way. [00:24:29] In what language should we tell them that we are not seeking nuclear weapons? [00:24:32] What evidence have they found that we are [00:24:35] making nuclear weapons that they have allowed themselves to attack [00:24:39] our country like this? They are lying, just like all those lies [00:24:43] they always tell people from behind [00:24:46] the podiums. [00:24:49] What is the purpose of this issue? Is the matter related [00:24:53] to Israel? What is the purpose of this claim that Iran [00:24:56] has nuclear weapons or is on [00:24:59] the path to acquiring nuclear weapons? [00:25:03] Do you think Israel [00:25:06] wants it not to be nuclear? For what [00:25:09] reason? Well, Israel is not a member [00:25:12] of the NPT. It has as many atomic bombs [00:25:16] as it wants. Why don't these international organizations protest [00:25:22] You made an atomic bomb and why are you not a member of international organizations? Someone who does not observe [00:25:26] any of these international laws. [00:25:29] Surely you see what Israel is doing in Gaza. [00:25:33] More than 70,000 innocent people in Gaza [00:25:37] are being bombed every day in a small [00:25:40] area. What human [00:25:43] conscience would accept [00:25:46] such behavior towards innocent [00:25:50] people? They have cut off water, [00:25:52] food, medicine, everything from them. [00:25:56] The whole world sees and understands this. [00:26:00] Why does no one care about Israel? What [00:26:02] kind of savage world is this where some people [00:26:06] can easily kill women and children, [00:26:09] hospitals, universities, everyone watches [00:26:12] and defends it every day? [00:26:15] It's a tragedy. We are against [00:26:18] the oppressive behavior of Israel and the oppressive behavior [00:26:22] that America is showing. We [00:26:26] say they should not oppress, they should not kill innocent people. [00:26:30] Because we are saying we are against this, we must also be killed? [00:26:33] And this is more oppressive, and [00:26:36] the world and people see this and [00:26:40] just watch. Sometimes, sometimes they express sympathy. [00:26:42] Mr. President, I have been following [00:26:46] the developments related to the Iran-America conflict for a long time. [00:26:50] Please give your assessment of the war situation. [00:26:54] Are we still in a state of war [00:26:57] or is the war on hold, while both [00:27:01] the ceasefire and negotiations have failed? [00:27:04] We talked. [00:27:07] We have talked several times. [00:27:11] The first time they attacked, [00:27:14] and there was 12 days of war, [00:27:18] we were at the negotiating table. After that, [00:27:22] we came back to the negotiating table, and again, [00:27:25] we were about to reach a final agreement, but they attacked [00:27:28] again. We talked again. After [00:27:32] all these aggressions and atrocities they committed against us, [00:27:35] we reached an agreement, we signed [00:27:38] it. Very easily, he came and said, "I don't accept [00:27:41] this," and tore it up. How can [00:27:44] we talk again, and again [00:27:47] whether they will stick to these commitments [00:27:51] or not, we don't know. [00:27:53] Meaning they write something, what they have written, [00:27:57] and then very easily tear it up like drinking water. [00:28:00] What kind of world is this where we can't sit and talk, and stick [00:28:03] to our [00:28:05] conversations? This is the problem we have. [00:28:08] We don't have a problem now. We are not looking [00:28:12] for war. Our Iran has never been an aggressor. [00:28:16] You cannot find a single instance in the past [00:28:19] several hundred years where Iran attacked a country. [00:28:23] This is an important point. But once [00:28:26] again, President Trump still says that he is in contact [00:28:30] with the new leaders of Iran and talks with them. [00:28:34] What does he mean by the new leaders of Iran? [00:28:37] With whom is President Trump talking [00:28:41] in Iran? I think you should ask [00:28:44] him yourself. He says something different every day. One [00:28:48] day he wants to destroy Iran, another day he says we are friends, another day [00:28:52] he says we accept, another day he says we don't accept. [00:28:55] We don't know which of his statements we should finally [00:28:59] accept and stand by. [00:29:03] However, negotiations were held with Pakistan's mediation, [00:29:07] and there was even a memorandum of understanding, [00:29:10] but its deadline expired on August 17th. [00:29:13] Given that the negotiations with Pakistan's mediation [00:29:17] did not yield results, has [00:29:19] Oman entered the mediation process for the negotiations? [00:29:23] Pakistan is our friend, [00:29:26] brother, and neighbor, and [00:29:30] in this regard, it has made great efforts to establish [00:29:34] peace and security in the region. [00:29:36] Qatar also was helping in this regard [00:29:40] so that this agreement that was reached [00:29:43] in Pakistan could come to fruition. [00:29:47] I don't know what the problem is with what [00:29:51] we wrote in Pakistan that they want us to sit [00:29:54] and talk again. Which of our arguments [00:29:58] was illogical there? Or [00:30:02] what argument did we have that [00:30:05] was outside the logical, legal, and scientific frameworks [00:30:09] in the world, that today we have to sit down again and say other things? [00:30:12] The words are the same as we said, and the expectation [00:30:16] is that America will lift its sanctions, stop [00:30:19] its unilateralism, and not talk [00:30:22] to us with force. Open [00:30:26] the ways so that we too can live like the rest of the world. [00:30:29] We are also ready. Within [00:30:33] the framework of international laws and based on [00:30:36] logical relationships in the world, we want to have our interactions [00:30:40] with everyone. These words must change. We [00:30:43] must say other words. The words are the same [00:30:47] as we said. They must lift [00:30:49] the sanctions. We didn't attack. [00:30:52] The expectation was that these aggressions [00:30:56] would cease. They don't attack us.