Germany’s Foreign Minister Heiko Maas’s visit to Tehran and his talks with his Iranian counterpart and President Rouhani has grabbed the headlines of most of the Iranian newspapers. Foreign Minister Zarif issued warning over economic war being conducted against Islamic Republic through US sanctions. He said the only solution for reducing tensions in this region is stopping that economic war. For his part, German Foreign Minister Maas said that Germany, France and Britain were doing their utmost to prevent the failure of the JCPOA.
Once again a top story today was the Japanese prime minister’s visit to Iran. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to start his two-day visit to Tehran on Wednesday amid rising military tensions in the Persian Gulf. Japanese Foreign Ministry officials say the primary purpose of his visit is to ease tensions and prevent the status quo from deteriorating further. They also noted that Abe will not be in Tehran as a mediator or messenger.
The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:
Dey 19:
- Iran will not be in a deadlock by sanctions: Rouhani
- World Has Reached Dangerous Point: Putin
Abrar:
- Abe’s Trip to Tehran Not for Mediation: Japan Times
- Implementing Nuclear-related Commitments An Important Achievement for Verification: Amano
- Initiator of War with Iran Will Not End It Itself: Zarif
Aftab-e-Yazd:
- If You Know History, You Realise Maximum Pressure on Iran Does Not Work: German Foreign Minister
- Oil Consultations in Political Talks Disguise/ Shinzo Abe’s Economic Objectives of Visiting Iran
Arman-e Emrouz:
- We Cannot Do Magic: German Foreign Minister
- Heiko Maas Empty-handed in Tehran
- Europe Did Not Stand Against US: Expert
Ebtekar:
- Attempts to Save JCPOA: A Look At German FM’s Visit to Iran
- No-win Game of Petrochemical Sanctions
E’temad:
- Diplomacy of Resistance
- There is Still Chance to Salvage JCPOA; Europe Can Play Positive Role
- Iran’s Demands from Europe
Etela’at:
- Europe Must Stand Against US Economic Terrorism: Rouhani
- Stopping US Economic War Only Way to Reduce Tension: Zarif
Javan:
- Fascist Expectations of the European Envoy
- “Europe Cannot Implement JCPOA, but We Will Not Accept Any Shortcomings from Iran”
- “We Are Friend of Israel, We Do Not Decide Without US”
Jomhouri-e Eslami:
- Iran Will Act in Accordance with EU’s Actions: Iran’s Response to German FM
- US Pressure on Arab Countries to Attend Bahrain Conference
- MKO Cheat US Officials
Kayhan:
- Germany Has to Apologise, but Interferes
Resalat:
- “Mass’s Declaring Helplessness Does Not Have Any Benefit for Iran”
- “US Ignores Many Years of Talks Overnight”
- “EU’s Moves Are in Line with Strengthening Strategic Ties with US”
Sazandegi:
- Europe’s Attempts to Save JCPOA
Sharq:
- Iran to Develop Political Relations with EU, Especially Germany: Rouhani
- Series of Financial Corruptions in Trump’s Family
- Whistle-blowing Against Trump’s Son-in-Law
Sobh-e Now:
- Those Behind Economic Wars Cannot Expect to Stay Safe: Zarif