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A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 2

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 21 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Iran will settle nuclear issue: Rouhani

“In the path of constructive interaction with the world, we will get the nuclear issue to a conclusion,” said President Rouhani.

Iran’s reaction to the US-Afghan security agreement

Iran views the establishment of American and NATO bases in the region as a threat to regional stability.

Why a top Iranian musician turned down prestigious French award, fellow musician answers

Mohammad-Reza Shajarian comments on why Hossein Alizadeh refused to receive France’s Chevalier of Legion of Honor.

FM: Iran-G5+1 nuclear talks, key issue in post-Cold War era

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran and P5+1 are very close to finalizing the framework of a final deal.

Anti-ISIL campaign needs political plan: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underscores the need for a political roadmap in any campaign against ISIL terrorists.

Peugeot holding ‘intense’ talks to return to Iran

French car giant Peugeot eyes a comeback to Iran's lucrative market.

Sectarian rifts colonial means of fomenting insecurity: Rafsanjani

Former Iranian president Hashemi Rafsanjani tells a UN envoy in order to take on terrorism a comprehensive plan which heeds the needs of all political and social strata is needed.

Israeli agents training MKO terrorists in Jordan: Report

Members of an anti-Iranian terrorist grouping are being trained in Jordan by the Israelis to conduct terrorist operations in Iran and Iraq.

Iranian newspaper editorials and columns

Editorials and columns on subjects ranging from Iran’s foreign relations to a recent decision of an Iranian musician to turn down a prestigious French award.

HIV/AIDS in Iran

To mark World AIDS Day, Arman-e Emrooz, a Tehran-based daily, dedicates a full page to HIV/AIDS.

Iran hosts int’l auto parts exhibition

Nearly 800 Iranian and foreign companies have flocked to this year’s fair to display their latest products and achievements.

Poll shows majority of people supports extension of N-talks

A telephone poll by the official news agency IRNA reveals how Iranians view the outcome of nuclear talks.

A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on Dec. 1

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Monday and picked headlines from 17 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Velayati urges UN to identify countries backing terrorism

Ali Akbar Velayati, head of the Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council, has said that the West has helped create terrorist groups, calling on the UN to identify the countries which support terrorism.

Objections to nuclear talks despite Leader’s approval illogical

The Supreme Leader’s advisor has said that opposition to nuclear talks make no sense now that the Leader has confirmed the negotiations and their extension.

Iraq president calls for Iran’s help in anti-terror fight

In a meeting with Iran’s ambassador to Baghdad, the Iraqi president pleaded with Tehran to forge ahead with its support for Iraq in the battle against terrorism.

Iran’s top security official: Military attack no more among enemies’ options

Like the nuclear technology, Iran's missile industry is in pursuit of peaceful purposes, said Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council.

Iran to host confab on extremism: Zarif

“Iraq’s stability, security, development, and progress are among the priorities of the Islamic Republic of Iran and we will spare no effort in this regard,” said Iran’s foreign minister.

Shakespeare my magic carpet to Iran

Professor Stephen Greenblatt, who was in Iran to attend the First Int’l Conference on Shakespeare Studies, has said, “I never thought that Shakespeare would become my magic carpet to the land of Persia, where I wished I could have seen someday”.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Garden of Stones in Sirjan

A stony protest against government policies by a local in southeastern Iran turns into a popular tourist attraction decades later.

Victim of acid attack in Tehran says he’s much better; health chief visits him in hospital

The hospital administrator who suffered injuries in the eye in an acid attack in Tehran says he is much better after undergoing surgery.

OPEC; the known unknowns

Shargh studies how the Iranian economy can effectively respond to an OPEC decision not to cut the production quotas of its members.

Economy should not be tied to the outcome of talks: Senior businessman

Asadollah Asgar-Oladi, a business magnate, says the Iranian economy has learned how to skirt the sanctions and its future should not be tied to the success of nuclear talks.

Ayatollah Khamenei urges Navy to bolster defense capabilities

The Iranian Navy should overcome its shortcomings and develop strategies to deal with enemy threats, urged the Supreme Leader.