Several papers today covered the Wednesday talks between Iranian, Russian, and Turkish presidents in Ankara on the political resolution of the Syria crisis.
Also a major story was Russia’s contract with the Turkish government to construct a nuclear power plant in Turkey. The deal was signed during the visit of President Vladimir Putin to Ankara.
The ongoing speculations in Iran over the possible blocking of Telegram messaging app also received great coverage in the Iranian media.
The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:
Afkar:
- Zarif: Westerners Shouldn’t Consider Themselves as Guardian of Syria

Arman-e Emrooz:
- Rouhani: Telegram Won’t Be Blocked
- Good News for Producers: VAT to Be Removed
- Rouhani, Putin, Erdogan to Hold Trilateral Talks in Ankara

Ebtekar
- Impact of Iranian Media’s Closure during Nowruz on Society
- Online Media Awake When Traditional Press Sleeping
- Busy Days of National Museum of Iran

Etemad:
- Rouhani Blasts Rumours about Restriction of Telegram Messaging App
- Don’t Make People Sad

Ettela’at:
- Bin Salman Recognises Israel’s Existence
- Rouhani: Future of Syria Belongs to Syrian People
- Roads Minister Says Maximum Mortgage to Be Increased

Iran:
- Iran’s Theatre Deserves to Become Global: Director
- World Renowned Iranian Artist Taking Photos of Drug Addicts around Tehran

Javan:
- Turkish Media: Iran Didn’t Accept Macron’s Presence in Ankara Talks
- Media, Fourth Pillar of Supporting This Year’s Slogan (Supporting Iranian Products)

Jomhouri Eslami:
- First VP: National Solidarity Needed to Resolve Iran’s Problems
- Senior Cleric: Certain Programmes Aired by State TV Promote Western Culture
- Red Cross Society: People of Yemen Gradually Dying

Kayhan:
- Women’s Position in the West: From Imagination to Reality
- Tehran Mayor’s Resignation Finalised: Speculations about Next Mayor

Mardom Salari:
- Erdogan Signs Deal with Putin on Construction of Nuclear Power Plant
- Turkey Fulfilling Nuclear Goals Using Russian Engineers

Payam-e Zaman:
- Oil Minister: $6 Billion Deals Signed with Manufacturers of Iranian Oil Equipment

Resalat:
- Europe: Trump Wants Iran Nuclear Deal Annulled

Sayeh:
- One-Fourth of Iranian Chicken Farms Illegal

Shahrvand:
- Smoking Weed at Iranian Stadiums: When No-Smoking Laws Not Implemented

Shargh:
- Russia Makes $50 Billion Investment in Iran: Turning from Western to Eastern Bloc

Sobh-e Now:
- Iran’s National Song for FIFA World Cup Must Display Hope: Musician

Vatan-e Emrooz:
- This Year’s Nowruz in Tehran Had Worst Air Pollution in 10 Years
- Boris Johnson Left Tehran with Empty Hands: His Promise Not Fulfilled
- Zaghari’s Husband Disappointed about Release of His Wife

