The remarks made by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in his live interview with the state TV on Monday night were the top story in all newspapers today.
Several papers also covered the comments made by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif about the impact of the US’ sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
The European Union’s statement against the first batch of US’ sanctions on Iran and its move to update its “Blocking Statute” to counter the bans also received great coverage.
The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:
19 Dey:
1- Rouhani: Negotiation Meaningless If Coupled with Sanctions
2- Europe Expresses Regret over Re-Imposition of Iran
Abrar:
1- Zarif: Iran Always Supports Dialogue, but US Must Prove Talks Are worth the Time
Aftab-e Yazd:
1- Rouhani Calls for Holding Referendum on Major Issues
2- EU Implements Blocking Laws against Trump
Arman-e Emrooz:
1- Rouhani: I Have No Prerequisite for Negotiation with US
- US Should Make Up for Their Mistakes
Ebtekar:
1- Zarif: Return of Sanctions Not to Cause Anything Serious
Etemad:
1- Rouhani’s Solution to Domestic, Foreign Problems: What’s Wrong with Referendum?
2- Iran FM to Trump: People Not to Believe Your Negotiation Gesture
Ettela’at:
1- Rouhani: We’ll Overcome Sanctions Safe and Sound
- Iran Always Ready for Talks If US Shows Honesty: President
2- EU Regulation to Counter US Sanctions to Be Implemented as of Tomorrow
Gostaresh-e San’at:
1- Women Industrialists More Organized than Men
- A Review of How Men, Women Work in Industrial Towns
Hamshahri:
1- Rouhani: Those Who Talk of Negotiation Shouldn’t Impose Bans on Iranian Children, Adults
Hemayat:
1- European Analysts: Sanctions Will End Up in US’ Failure
Javan:
1- Rouhani: Previous Forex Policies Paved Way for Corruption, Abuse
- President Urges People Not to Buy Foreign Currencies to Help Gov’t
Ka’enat:
1- Zarif: Only 3 to 4 Countries Standing against Islamic Republic
Kayhan:
1- Rouhani: US Hypocrisy Knows No Limit
2- Trump’s Trade War against Everyone, Everyone against Trump
Sazandegi:
1- Europe against US
- Mogherini Says Delivery of ATR Planes to Iran Indicates JCPOA Still Alive
Shargh:
1- Zarif: Negotiation Must Be Worthwhile
Sobh-e Now:
1- Rouhani: We Won’t Show Mercy towards Those Who Disrupt Economy