A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on Apr. 27

The recent US Supreme Court decision to seize $2bn of Iranian assets remained a top story today, continuing to receive plenty of commentary as to the legality of the decision, as well as opinions regarding who in Iran is to blame for allowing this to happen.

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, in particular, has made his views on the matter very clear internationally, with a much-reprinted New Yorker interview drawing a lot of attention. In addition, the Swiss envoy to Tehran was summoned to accept an official complaint from the Iranian government over the asset seizure, as Switzerland has been representing US diplomatic interests in Tehran since the embassy siege in 1979.

In other news, renowned and much-loved filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami has been discharged from hospital after a recent illness scare, saying he felt hopeful about his future health.

Both oil and gas have been showing marked improvement, year-on-year, as well as attracting new customers. Several dailies chose to draw attention to the fact that Canada and the US are set to strike new deals in the sector.

Abrar:

1.  Is Russia’s S-300 Delivery to Iran Underway?
2. White House: GCC Stands by US in Supporting JCPOA
3. Resignation of Iran Football Coach Carlos Queiroz Officially Rejected

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

1. The US and Canada – Iran’s New Oil Customers

Arman-e Emrooz:

1. US Court Ruling Is “Highway Robbery”: FM Zarif
2. Swiss Envoy Summoned to Foreign Ministry over US Seizure of Iranian Assets
3. Supreme National Security Council to Study “Plainclothes Morality Police” Plan

Asia:

1. Tehran-Washington Oil Talks: US Return to Iran
2. Jaguar, Land Rover, Bentley Ready for Presence in Iran

Emtiaz:

1. Ali Daei, One of the World’s 32 Best Goal Scorers

Ettela’at:

1. Saudi Prince’s Wife Financially Supported 9/11 Attacks: Independent
2. Putin: Hezbollah Has Final Decision in Lebanese Presidential Elections

Ghanoon:

1. Supreme Court vs. Supreme Court: Analysis of US Court Ruling’s Legal Aspects
2. Democrats and Republicans Not Different in Int’l Relations: Analyst

Samt:

1. Visitors Coming Thick and Fast for Economic Talks in Tehran
2. Australia Keen to Cooperate in Iranian Mining

Haft-e Sobh:

1. Record-Breaking $14bn Increase of Iran’s Foreign Exchange Reserves: IMF
2. Flags of Macau, Tibet, Taiwan Removed from Tehran Int’l Congress after China’s Anger

Hemayat:

1. 300 Iranian Inventions Waiting to Be Registered Internationally
2. Expansion of Ties with Latin American Countries Is Iran’s Policy: Rouhani

Iran:

1. Gov’t Unveils New Plan to Reduce Unemployment Rate
2. Abbas Kiarostami after Release from Hospital: I Am Hopeful

Jame Jam:

1. Trade Minister Insists on Importing Marlboro Cigarettes despite Parliament’s Opposition

Javan:

1.  JCPOA in Danger: Zarif Alarmed at Nuclear Deal

Kayhan:

1. How Can the US Further Demonstrate Its Untrustworthiness?
2. CIA and Ukraine’s Orange Gov’t Shot Down Malaysia Airliner: Daily Express

Khorasan:

1. Iran’s Political Foundations Can Be Shaken by Religious War: Condoleezza Rice

Jomhouri Eslami:

1. South Korea to Double Crude Oil Imports from Iran
2. 2 Killed, Several Arrested in Egypt Protests against Saudi Island Transfer
3. US to Offer Israel Largest Aid Package in History

Resalat:

1. US Has Not Implemented JCPOA: Zarif
2. All Islamic Society Miseries Rooted in Western Human Sciences: Cleric

Roozan:

1. Iran Should Reconsider Attending Hajj Pilgrimage: Analyst

Sayeh:

1. How to Save Iran from a Water Crisis in 2040?
2. Iran Increases Oil Production in Joint Oilfield with Saudi Arabia

Sepid:

1. Deadly Shootout in Famous Hospital in Tehran

Shahrvand:

1. 73% of Iran’s 2016 Hajj Quota Still Available: Drop in Number of Applications
2. Refugees Trapped by 10 Big Lies: EU Fabricating Pretexts to Deport Refugees
3. Zarif Warns Saudis: Iran’s Self-Restraint Has a Limit

Sharq:

1. Arrested Journalists in Iran Sentenced to Jail
2. Seminary Students’ Twitter Activity

Vatan-e Emrooz

1. Saudi Mirage: Will King Salman’s Development Plan Backfire for Saudi Arabia?