A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on April 19

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Thursday, April 19, and picked headlines from 18 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

The top story in all newspapers today was the remarks made by the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with a group of Intelligence Ministry officials.

The Leader’s praise of Afghan fighters killed in the fight against terrorists in Iraq and Syria also received coverage. The Leader had made the comments in a recent meeting with families of Afghan martyrs in the north-eastern Iranian city of Mashhad.

Several papers also highlighted Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s comments about the country’s resolve to boost its defence power while trying to de-escalate tension in the region.

Also a top story was the migration of Iranian officials, including Ayatollah Khamenei, from Telegram to domestic messaging apps, which may signal the imminent blocking of Telegram.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

Abrar:

Iran Leader: We’re in the Middle of a Great Battlefield
Rouhani: We’ll Keep Reinforcing Our Power While De-Escalating Tensions
Euro Replaces US Dollar in Iran’s Int’l Transactions: Gov’t

Aftab-e Yazd:

Hossein Mousavian’s Advice for North Korea on Talks with US
Mike Pompeo’s Secret Meeting with N. Korean Leader
Rouhani: No Army General Involved in Corruption Cases

Arman-e Emrooz:

Iran Leader: Corruption, Aristocracy Must Be Strongly Dealt with

Donya-ye Eqtesad:

Rouhani: Iran’s Approach in Region Based on Good Neighbourliness
Our Weapons Not for Use against Neighbours

Eqtesad-e Pouya:

Iran Leader: Intelligence Ministry Must Remain Totally Revolutionary

Ettela’at:

Iran Leader: Major Sources of Corruption Must Be Confronted
Patriot Missile System in UAE Destroyed in Yemeni Drone Attack

Hemayat:

Iran Leader: Enemies Trying to Chance People’s Beliefs

Iran:

Rouhani: Deterrent Power, De-Escalation, Good Neighbourliness Pillars of Iran Diplomacy

Javan:

Iran Leader: Intelligence Ministry Must Remain Revolutionary
Great Migration of Gov’t Officials from Telegram
Gov’t Bans Public, State Bodies’ Use of Telegram
Rouhani: Gov’t along with IRGC, Army to Develop Any Weapon It Needs

Kayhan:

Iran Leader: Any Partisan Support at Intelligence Ministry Prohibited
Afghan Politician: Withdrawal from Afghanistan Biggest Service US Gave Afghanistan

Kelid:

Iranian Embassies Worldwide Ready to Help Iran’s Tourism: Official

Resalat:

Iran Leader: Dealing with Issue of Infiltration Seriously Key to Fighting Enemy
Ayatollah Khamenei Praises Hazara Afghans

Rooyesh-e Mellat:

Rouhani: We’ll Produce Whatever Weapons We Need for Defence

Roozan:

Last Act of Telegram’s Filtering: Is the End Close?

Seda-ye Eslahat:

Mohsen Hashemi Rafsanjani Best Option for Mayor of Tehran: Experts

Shahrvand:

Farewell to American Banknote: Euro Replaces US Dollar in Iran

Siasat-e Rooz:

Iran Unveils Kamin-II Missile System on National Army Day

Vatan-e Emrooz:

Iran Leader Once Again Warns about Serious Issue of Infiltration

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