A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on March 14

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of Iranian newspapers on Wednesday, March 14, and picked headlines from 22 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

US President Donald Trump’s surprising decision to sack State Secretary Rex Tillerson and replace him with CIA Chief Mike Pompeo was widely covered in today’s newspapers. Several papers discussed the possible implications of the replacement, which is expected to toughen US government’s anti-Iran stances.

Also a top story today was the Parliament’s unsuccessful impeachment of three ministers. Labour Minister Ali Rabi’ei and Roads Minister Abbas Akhondi both received a vote of confidence on Tuesday, and survived the impeachment bids. Agriculture Minister Mahmoud Hojjati’s impeachment on Wednesday was also unsuccessful.

A major news story today was Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s remarks that Tehran will be the first to help Riyadh when the Arab country comes under foreign aggression.

The upholding of a 15-year prison sentence for former Vice-President Hamid Baqaei, a close ally of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, also received great coverage.

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

Abrar:

Trump Extends National Emergency against Iran

Abrar-e Eqtesadi:

10 Different Rates for Dollar in Iran Market!

Aftab-e Yazd:

You Wasted People’s Money, Time
Ministers of Labour, Roads Survive Impeachment
Parliament Seems to Have Fallen Victim to Certain MPs

Arman-e Emrooz:

Reformists’ Parliamentary Faction Disappoints Hardliners
Two Ministers Reinstated
Beggars of Tehran Earn $100 per Day!

Ebtekar

White House’s Anti-JCPOA Circle Completed
Zarif: Iran Has Expressed Readiness to Negotiate with Saudi Arabia
Iran Freestyle Wrestling Boycotts World Cup after UWW’s Decision on Greco-Roman WC

Ettela’at:

Russia: We’ll Give Decisive Response to US Attack on Syria
Moscow-London Tension after Controversy over Double Agent
Trump Suddenly Dismissed Tillerson, Replaced Him with CIA Chief

Ghanoon:

Sit-Down in Evin Prison
Justice Dept.: Ahmadinejad’s Deputy Baqaei Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Hamdeli:

Tehran’s “Naft” (Oil) Street Named after Mosaddeq, Leader of Nationalization of Iran’s Oil

Hamshahri:

Trump’s Cabinet Becomes More Hawkish

Hemayat:

Trump’s Radicalism in Post-JCPOA Era: CIA Chief Replaces Tillerson

Iran:

Zarif: Iran to Be First Support for Saudi Arabia against Any Foreign Aggression
Rouhani’s Aide: Economy Can Be Saved by Rebuilding Public Trust
Economy Can Be Starting Point for Beginning of National Dialogue
Tillerson Dismissed in Twitter

Jahan-e San’at:

Chamber of Commerce Chief Slams Forex Rate Fluctuations’ Impact on Trade
Iraqi Banks Don’t Work with Iranian Businesspeople
Damascus, Laboratory Mouse for Kremlin
Use of Modern Russian Warfare in Syria Confirmed

Javan:

Tillerson Fired to Facilitate US Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal
MPs Harm Themselves by Giving Confidence Vote to Roads Minister in 3rd Impeachment

Jomhouri Eslami:

US Foreign Policy in Hands of CIA

Kayhan:

Jannati Urges Rouhani Not to Let Incompetent People Take Control of Revolution
US, France Threaten to Launch Military Attack on Syria
Britain’s Role in Unprecedented Slaughter of Innocent Muslims in Yemen

Kelid:

Turkey, Iraq Agree on Joint Operation against PKK
UWW Strips Iran of Hosting Greco-Roman Wrestling World Cup

Resalat:

Velayati: Offering Capabilities of Islamic Civilization to Destroy West’s Superiority Claim
Ayatollah Nouri Hamedani: Zionists Source of All Seditions in Mideast
Iran Human Rights Chief: We Should Let Criminals Bear Banner of Human Rights

Roozan:

Ban on Holding National Celebrations in Schools!
Education Ministry Ignoring Students’ Happiness

Seda-ye Eslahat:

Ahmadinejad’s Deputy Imprisoned

Shargh:

Iran Gov’t Spokesman: [Judiciary] Responsible for Protecting Lives of Prisoners

Tejarat:

Report on US Inflation Leads to Growth in Asian Stock Exchanges

Vatan-e Emrooz:

Zarif: US Not Implementing Obligations under Iran Nuclear Deal

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