A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on August 30

The comments President Rouhani made in a news conference attended by local and foreign reporters dominated the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Sunday.

 

Ettela’at: “Whenever we talk about compliance with law, some people tell us not to make a fuss!” President Rouhani told a press conference.

He further said that on the local front the government has done its best not to create any new wounds and heal the wounds of the past.

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Abrar: “The nuclear deal is a historic opportunity for banks to seize,” said the managing director of Bank Tejarat.

 

 

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Afarinesh: The attorney general has said that the judiciary helps the executive branch to secure the objectives of the establishment.

 

 

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Arman-e Emrooz: The president told a news conference that his government does not seek to take on any state institutions in the upcoming elections.

He further said his government is not afraid of lawsuits [filed by members of the previous government].

President Rouhani further said he wonders why whenever he talks about laws some individuals get irritated.

 

 

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Asrar: Trade delegations from 10 European countries are to visit Iran.

Asrar: Iranian vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian has been hospitalized.

 

 

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Ebtekar: The director of the Atomic Energy Organization has said those who are apparently worried about the nuclear deal simply seek to further their electoral goals.

 

 

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Emtiaz: An executive board of Asian mayors has been set up in Tehran.

 

 

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Etemad: “Massive debts, cash subsidies which are not in line with any laws and an affordable housing project in shambles are the legacy of the previous government,” said President Rouhani in a news conference.

Etemad: “China won’t get preferential treatment in the post-sanctions era,” said the deputy foreign minister.

 

 

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Hemayat: The judiciary chief has said the judicial system will hire 4,000 new judges as part of a transformation plan.

 

 

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Jamejam: The president has said the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action does not need to be approved by parliament.

 

 

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Kayhan: “I haven’t signed anything to be sent to parliament for approval!” the president said in explaining why he has not sent the Vienna accord in the form of a bill to the Islamic Consultative Assembly.

Kayhan: The intelligence minister has apologized for misquoting the Supreme Leader.

 

 

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Mardomsalari: American intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden has said that Bin Laden is still alive.

 

 

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Qods: The president has promised to solve the problems associated with unemployment, marriage and drug addiction in the post-sanctions era.

Qods: A new radar and missile system has been unveiled.

 

 

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Rooyesh-e Mellat: “The Iranophobia project has a foot in the grave,” said President Hassan Rouhani.